Inside the world’s largest climate coalition for banks, there’s speculation that an exodus led by Wall Street could be about to spread to the European Union. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/16/eu-banks-net-zero-coalition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #climatechange #emissions #banks #eu #us #netzerobankingalliance

The hazy air hovering over U.S. metropolises, including Chicago and New York, this summer is reminding Americans of just how connected they are with their northern neighbor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/10/north-america-wildfires-health-impact/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #emissions #wildfires #canada #us #northamerica #pollution #smog #health

As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up high-polluting LNG megaprojects, Japan is among the top nations he's pressuring for investment. The economic case for the U.S. leader's push, however, is far from clear. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/03/energy/trump-lng-push-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #us #energy #usjapanrelations #climatechange #emissions #lng #gas #utilities #donaldtrump

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy says projections of future global warming are exaggerated, while benefits from higher levels of carbon dioxide such as more productive farms are overlooked. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/01/climate-change/trump-scientists-shred-climate-consensus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #us #donaldtrump #emissions #climatechange

New Zealand sheep farmers are fighting to stop the loss of pasture to fast-spreading pine plantations, which earn government subsidies to soak up carbon emissions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/28/sustainability/new-zealand-pine-forests-sheep/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #newzealand #forests #sheep #climatechange #emissions #carbon #environment

The world's top court may not be able to compel states to halt planet-warming emissions, but experts say its momentous climate decision gives potent political firepower to campaigners. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/26/climate-change/world-court-climate-ruling-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #icj #emissions #environment #parisagreement

The world’s oceans experienced a staggering amount of warming in 2023, as vast marine heat waves affected 96% of their surface, breaking records for intensity, longevity and scale, according to a new study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/25/climate-change/oceans-tipping-point/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #oceans #climatechange #emissions

Motor racing, a sport known for flashy, petrol-guzzling racecars speeding at hundreds of kilometers per hour, hasn’t been a pastime known for sustainability. Formula 1 is trying to change that. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/25/more-sports/formula-1-carbon-footprint/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #formulaone #climatechange #emissions #environment

With cooling demand increasing as the planet warms, concern is growing over highly polluting refrigerants. Enter the Recoolit startup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/10/climate-change/indonesia-startup-coolants-global-warming/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #indonesia #startups #climatechange #emissions

Another big jump in atmospheric CO₂ measured at Mauna Loa*: based on daily values, the June average was ~429.7 ppm, that's 2.8 ppm higher than last year!

*) Trump regime now threatening to discontinue this unique and essential measurement series running since 1958

#CO2 #emissions #ClimateChange

Another big jump in atmospheric CO₂ measured at Mauna Loa*: based on daily values, the June average was ~429.7 ppm, that's 2.8 ppm higher than last year!

*) Trump regime now threatening to discontinue this unique and essential measurement series running since 1958

#CO2 #emissions #ClimateChange

The heat wave searing Europe is making a compelling case for one of the most ambitious climate targets ever set by Brussels. Many in the European Union, however, have yet to be convinced. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/07/02/climate-change/europe-climate-eu-2040-goal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #europe #climatechange #eu #carbon #emissions

The fast-rising energy demands of Big Tech are undermining the ambitious climate pledges that Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft have all made in recent years, according to a report. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/30/tech/ai-data-center-net-zero/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #ai #tech #emissions #netzero #bigtech #environment #climatechange #apple #amazon #google #meta #microsoft

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/27/google-emissions-ai-electricity-demand-derail-efforts-green #science #environment#climateCatastrophe #technology

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/27/google-emissions-ai-electricity-demand-derail-efforts-green #science #environment#climateCatastrophe #technology

An interesting study which looks at #CO2 #emissions produced by various #AI models

#ArtificialIntelligence

https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/advanced-ai-reasoning-models-o3-r1-generate-up-to-50-times-more-co2-emissions-than-more-common-llms

An interesting study which looks at #CO2 #emissions produced by various #AI models

#ArtificialIntelligence

https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/advanced-ai-reasoning-models-o3-r1-generate-up-to-50-times-more-co2-emissions-than-more-common-llms

We did the math on #AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.
The #emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.
The latest reports show that 4.4% of all the energy in the #US now goes toward #datacenters. The #carbon intensity of #electricity used by data centers was 48% higher than the US average.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energy-usage-climate-footprint-big-tech/

We did the math on #AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.
The #emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.
The latest reports show that 4.4% of all the energy in the #US now goes toward #datacenters. The #carbon intensity of #electricity used by data centers was 48% higher than the US average.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energy-usage-climate-footprint-big-tech/