Unfortunately a bit higher than my earlier estimate: the August average atmospheric CO2 concentration at Mauna Loa was 427.55 ppm, that's around 2.1 ppm higher than last year.
"Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions fall in Q2 2026 due to plummeting oil use"
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China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the strait of Hormuz crisis.Lauri Myllyvirta (Carbon Brief)
Overall, we're still speeding in the wrong direction!
"‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks"
#Turkmenistan #Methane #Emissions
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gasDamian Carrington (the Guardian)
"Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests"
#FastFashion #Textiles #Clothes #Emissions
phys.org/news/2026-08-fast-fas…
Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts. To sustain its profits, the industry relies on high production frequency, short product lifespan and a globalized supply chain.Concordia University (Phys.org)
"Catching cow burps in real time: Methane sensor matches industry monitor in early field test"
#Methane #Emissions #Cows #Animals
phys.org/news/2026-08-cow-burp…
Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas; cutting methane emissions can slow near-term warming and improve air quality by reducing harmful ground-level ozone. As ruminants digest feed, they release methane—through burps.Nicholas Lee (Phys.org)
"Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology #Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/a…
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully runningPippa Neill (the Guardian)
"London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London #Emissions
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against themFiona Harvey (the Guardian)
Please don't destroy our planet for the sake of imaginary profit. Try paying with a USB drive full of bitcoins when the end of the world comes. #crypto #cryptocurrency #btc #bitcoin #meme #money #electricity #fail #profit #capitalism #finance #emissions #earth #climate #environment #nature #humanity #future #apocalypse
♲ Anarchist Art Ⓐ - 2026-08-24 23:52:21 GMT
"Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds"
#Europe #Emissions #Pollution #Heatwave
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climateAjit Niranjan (the Guardian)
"‘Carbon-neutral’ isn’t the goal, cutting emissions is"
edie.net/carbon-neutral-isnt-t…
Pip & Nut's supply chain and sustainability director, Adam Thompson, explains why the company's decision to step away from carbon neutrality is a good thing, enabling it to invest in supply chain decarbonisation, regenerative agriculture and climate …Pip & Nut (edie)
💁🏻♀️ TIL: ✈️🔋 Heart #Aerospace completed a 27 minute test flight with its X1 #prototype, marking a milestone for battery-powered #flight.
The #aircraft flew without jet #fuel, pointing toward lower operational costs and reduced #emissions for regional #aviation. Engineers are now scaling the findings into a hybrid model designed for longer commercial routes.
👉 zmescience.com/future/worlds-l…
#electric #batteries #engineering #tech #technology #transportation #transport #sustainability #innovation #science #energy #future #airplanes
A major test shows both the promise and stubborn limits of battery-powered aviation.Tibi Puiu (ZME Science)
"VodafoneThree seeks UK-based carbon removal projects"
#VodafoneThree #UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions
edie.net/vodafonethree-seeks-u…
VodafoneThree has opened a request for proposals (RFP) for UK-based carbon removal projects to account for 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.Matt Mace (edie)
"Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’"
#Emissions #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/a…
Study of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollutionOliver Milman (the Guardian)
The climate-fueled massive heatwaves, drought, and wildfires (understandably) lead to more attention for climate adaptation.
The fact that we can never win the adaptation race if we don't reduce global emissions to zero is overlooked, and so is the resulting need to accelerate emission reduction.
"Siberia's growing methane threat could offset 20% of global methane reduction targets by 2050"
#Siberia #Methane #Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange
phys.org/news/2026-08-siberia-…
The Arctic is warming at an accelerating pace. As permafrost thaws across vast areas and wildfires become more frequent, large amounts of methane (CH4) are being released.Chinese Academy of Sciences (Phys.org)
"Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke"
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worseGary Fuller (the Guardian)
"UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions"
theguardian.com/business/2026/…
Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzenePippa Neill (the Guardian)
This blog post writes about 14 big world problems where animal agriculture is the #1 driver of the problem. If you care about biodiversity, ocean wildlife, emissions, public health or food security, please consider reducing your consumption of meat, dairy and eggs. 🥺
👉 veganhorizon.substack.com/p/13…
#AnimalAgriculture #Biodiversity #OceanWildlife #Emissions #PublicHealth #FoodSecurity
And why they concern us allPala Najana (Vegan Horizon)
#Canada's #MarkCarney cut the luxury tax on private yachts and jets along with a free pass on #emissions.
"New carbon calculator measures emissions per spa visit"
phys.org/news/2026-07-carbon-e…
A new tool that calculates the carbon footprint of an individual spa or wellness visit in real time has been published by researchers from the University of Surrey and Therme Group.University of Surrey (Phys.org)
"Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds"
phys.org/news/2026-07-soil-pea…
Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.McMaster University (Phys.org)
"New York's noisy food carts go electric in clean air trial"
techxplore.com/news/2026-07-yo…
Walk around New York and you'll likely hear the chugging of gasoline generators powering the city's tens of thousands of food carts. But not William Arevalo's.Ben Turner (Tech Xplore)
"Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find"
#US #USA #America #Health #Emissions
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cutsGary Fuller (the Guardian)
"Poorest children in England 40% more likely to be hospitalised for lung infections"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Health #Emissions
theguardian.com/society/2026/j…
Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areasTobi Thomas (the Guardian)
"Carbon footprint of metal production could be more than 10 times higher than estimated"
phys.org/news/2026-07-carbon-f…
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that metal production carbon footprints could be more than 10 times higher than previously estimated, with serious implications for the ambition to reach net zero.University of St Andrews (Phys.org)
"EU proposes three-year delay to methane rule penalties"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Methane #Emissions
edie.net/eu-proposes-three-yea…
The European Commission plans to delay methane rule penalties until 2030 after pressure from energy exporters, raising supply and climate concerns.Sidhi Mittal (edie)
While you're being told to recycle more & use paper straws to save the #planet the world’s richest 0.01% are wrecking it not only through their lavish lifestyles but also their ownership-based #emissions.
A new Greenpeace Africa report found that the world’s richest 0.01% are associated with about US$992 billion worth of climate damage in 2022 alone through ownership-based emissions. These are emissions linked to the companies, investments and assets wealthy people own and profit from.
"Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food #Emissions
phys.org/news/2026-07-food-com…
Economists say labeling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, combined with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash UK greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5% while generating net gains for society.Alex Morrison (Phys.org)
"London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London #Emissions
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/j…
Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect publicMatthew Weaver (the Guardian)
"Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’"
#Europe #Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange
theguardian.com/environment/20…
European Commission proposal to overhaul emissions trading system would give companies less demanding pathway to reductionsJennifer Rankin (the Guardian)
"Driving the speed limit could slash fuel use and emissions at the cost of only 54 extra seconds a day"
phys.org/news/2026-07-limit-sl…
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.Alexa St. John (Phys.org)
"Microsoft emissions rise by 25% amidst AI data centre expansion"
#Microsoft #Emissions #Technology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
edie.net/microsoft-emissions-r…
Microsoft reports a 25% rise in GHG emissions as AI-driven datacentre expansion surges, while renewable energy and carbon removal plans evolve.Sidhi Mittal (edie)
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A fair bit of #global #warming is already baked in even if we manage to quickly bring down future #GHG #emissions. The effects of #climatechange are being felt in catastrophic ways in many places around the #world. How we adapt to those impacts will be a major preoccupation for the rest of our lives and beyond. #Adaptation would require efforts to help #people survive in their existing #homes and/or help people relocate to more habitable environments.
Sequoia, a city of climate refugees, has to decide whether to thrive in a future built from scratch or to barely survive because it cannot let go of its past.TinJar
"Smaller homes could cut Europe's CO₂ building emissions"
techxplore.com/news/2026-07-sm…
Buildings are responsible for around 40% of CO2 emissions in the European Union. This means the building sector has a central role to play in achieving the EU's climate targets by 2050.Graz University of Technology (Tech Xplore)
"UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up"
theconversation.com/uk-only-co…
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.The Conversation
"Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke"
#US #USA #America #Washington #Emissions
phys.org/news/2026-07-firework…
The U.S. capital, Washington, saw its worst air quality of the year over the July 4 weekend, as smoke from a massive fireworks display sent pollution soaring to levels considered very unhealthy for the entire public, data showed Monday.Science X (Phys.org)
"Mercedes F1 Team publishes transition plan to reach net-zero by 2040"
edie.net/mercedes-f1-team-publ…
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team unveils its Climate Transition Action Plan to cut emissions 42% by 2030 and reach net zero across all scopes by 2040.Sidhi Mittal (edie)
"Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted"
theconversation.com/darwin-res…
Giant gas companies are “hot venting” toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration.The Conversation
"Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes"
theguardian.com/world/2026/jun…
Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollutionHannah Ellis-Petersen (the Guardian)
"Data centers may emit 57% more CO₂ than expected in 2025, study finds"
techxplore.com/news/2026-06-ce…
Data centers, whose expansion is being fueled dramatically by the artificial intelligence boom, have a far bigger carbon footprint than previously estimated, a study said Tuesday.Science X (Tech Xplore)
"‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter? - Ajit Niranjan"
#Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificantAjit Niranjan (the Guardian)
"Ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole, scientists find"
phys.org/news/2026-06-ozone-de…
The Antarctic ozone hole was discovered in 1985, when scientists observed a severe depletion in Earth's protective layer of stratospheric ozone.Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Phys.org)
"Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds"
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…
Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollutionDharna Noor (the Guardian)
"Thawing Permafrost Not Only Emits CO2, It Absorbs it Too, Shows Landmark Study"
#Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange
goodnewsnetwork.org/thawing-pe…
Thawing permafrost is not just a source of CO2, the process also triggers a removal of emissions from the atmosphere as the landscape thaws.Good News Network
"Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heathrow #Aeroplanes #Emissions
theguardian.com/environment/20…
Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis saysGwyn Topham (the Guardian)
Si l'idée que l'avion a un impact important sur le réchauffement climatique commence à faire du chemin, de nombreuses idées reçues continuentThomas Wagner (Bon Pote)
The world is heading toward the greatest economic crisis of all time. On the one hand, because of Trump’s idiotic war that is blocking the Strait of Hormuz; on the other, because the economy is evaluated solely on the basis of growth. Endless economic growth is the philosophy of a cancer cell. The common good, environmental destruction, and population decline are not factored in at all. This can only lead to a crisis that keeps getting worse.
#meme #economy #down #downhill #capitalism #war #hormuz #inflation #groth #philosophy #politics #trade #world #worldorder #future #society #trump #finance #poverty #rich #equality #environment #emissions #pollution #earth #civilization #crisis #collapse #apocalypse #doomsday
3 countries. 16 stadiums. 104 matches. 2026 World Cup set to become ‘most #polluting’ #games ever
source: latimes.com/environment/story/…
They found that the 2026 games will generate over 9 million tons of carbon #dioxide, about double the average for the last four World Cups — 4.7 million tons. A million tons is the equivalent #emissions of about 220,000 cars on U.S. roads for a year.
#wc #worldcup #soccer #pollution #co2 #carbonDioxide #crisis #climate #environment #earth #sports #event #usa #mexico #canada #travel #flight #nature #future #fifa #humanity #fail #game
