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Crucial for a clean energy economy, the aluminum industry’s carbon footprint is enormous
A new report finds aluminum manufacturing worldwide emits more than a billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, as well as chemicals called perfluorocarbons that warm the planet for 50,000 years.
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Some experts see AI as a tool against climate change. Others say its own carbon footprint could be a problem
Some experts have concerns about how resource-intensive artificial intelligence is impacting the environment. They also say AI has the potential to be a powerful tool to fight climate change, if used correctly.
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Man walking over 2,500 miles across 14 countries to remove his lifetime carbon footprint
An entrepreneur turned climate activist is walking more than 2,500 miles across Europe as part of his mission to remove his lifetime carbon footprint.
An 'unsexy' system for greening fashion that actually works
Forget pants made of car tires -- to truly make fashion more sustainable, a collaboration between dozens of brands is slashing the industry's carbon footprint.
Mark Zuckerberg's private jet has carbon footprint 17 times average
In just two months, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg's private jet has emitted 17 times more carbon than the average American produces in a year.
California signs climate change legislation into law, aims to reduce carbon footprint
California governor Gavin Newsom signed sweeping new climate legislation into law Friday with a $54 billion package that aims for carbon neutrality by 2045.
Sex, drugs and … sustainability? Music festivals struggle to go green
One major music festival invited EU climate boss Frans Timmermans to speak — but activists point to greenwashing and a lack of transparency.
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