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Mexico committed to zero emissions and invites other countries

Mexico has announced its goal of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, marking a significant step in its fight against climate change under the new presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum. International Commitments The announcement was made alongside promises from the European Union,...

COP29: The environmental threat of uncontrolled urban planning

During the COP29 in Baku, Anaclaudia Rossbach, executive director of UN-Habitat, warned about the negative impact of rapid and unplanned urban planning on biodiversity, the environment, and food security. This phenomenon also leads to social fragmentation and financial deterioration. Urban Planning...

Eco-friendly brick: a solution that reduces more than 30% of CO2 emissions

The Spanish company La Paloma Cerámicas has developed an innovative ecological brick that guarantees a reduction of up to 32% in CO2 emissions, offers efficient energy consumption, and ensures maximum performance in construction. Ecological Brick Characteristics This brick, one of the...

COP29: The urgency of avoiding the emission of 4.000 million tons of CO2

At COP29, one of the most urgent issues is the need to remove at least 4000 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere to combat climate change. This task requires significant funding, especially to support less developed countries in their...

Heat records: Scientists report increase in carbon emissions

Although the Earth continues to break heat records, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion will increase in 2024. The world will emit 37.4 billion tons of the main greenhouse gas, an increase of 0.8% compared to 2023, according to...

Environmental alarm: Private jet emissions surge by 46% in four years

A research published by the journal Communications Earth & Environment reveals that carbon emissions caused by private jet travel increased by 46% between 2019 and 2023. Without regulation, this trend will continue to grow. Impact of Private Aviation Private jets, a preferred...

Paris follows the example of other capitals with low-emission zones

At the beginning of November, Paris implemented a new ban for motorists in the first four districts of the city center, creating a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) of approximately 5.5 square kilometers, with the aim of reducing emissions. Restrictions and...

What the heck is climate financing!?

The COP29 brings new developments in climate financing. Whether positive or negative, to understand what is happening, we must first understand what we are talking about when we talk about how it will be financed. If there is something that...

Innovative Solar Reactor Turns Plastic and CO2 into Eco-Friendly Fuel

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a reactor that uses sunlight to convert plastic and CO2 into eco-friendly fuels and other materials useful for the industry. The research results are published in the Nature Synthesis journal. Sunlight to Transform...

They verify that rain contributes to the ocean capturing more carbon than previously thought

Until now, rain has been ignored in calculations of the ocean's capacity to capture carbon dioxide (CO2), but a new estimate suggests that precipitation enhances the ocean's ability to trap emissions by 5% to 7%. Importance of Oceans in the...

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New Installation of Urban Sound Insulation with Solar System in Austria

A new solar installation has been completed at Landstraßer Gürtel, in the 3rd district of Vienna, combining energy production...