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South Africa's National Treasury is planning to release proposals for regulating carbon markets in the country in the coming months. The government department intends to publish a consultation paper on the industry around the time of its Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in October. While other African countries have been working to regulate the production and trade of carbon credits, South Africa is unique in that it is both a producer and consumer of these offsets. The Treasury's paper will address the legal nature and treatment of carbon credits, ensuring they are not duplicated or reissued, and will align with international frameworks and South Africa's own carbon tax. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of energy technological innovation on carbon emissions in China from 2001 to 2016. Design/methodology/approach: Conditional mean (CM) methods are first applied to implement our investigation. Then, considering the tremendous heterogeneity in China, quantile regression is further employed to comprehensively investigate the potential heterogeneous effect between energy technological innovation and carbon emission intensity. Findings: The results suggest that renewable energy technological innovation has a significantly positive effect on carbon emission intensity in lower quantile areas and a negative effect in higher quantile areas. Contrarily, fossil energy technological innovation exerts a negative correlation with carbon emission intensity in lower quantile areas and a positive effect on carbon emission intensity in higher quantiles areas. Originality/value: Considering that energy consumption is the main source of CO2 emissions, it is of great importance to study the impact of energy technological innovation on carbon emissions. However, the previous studies mainly focus on the impact of integrated technological innovation on carbon emissions, ignoring the impact of energy technological innovation on carbon emissions mitigation. To fill this gap, we construct an extended STIRPAT model to examine the effects of renewable energy technological innovation and fossil energy technological innovation on carbon emissions in this paper. The results can provide a reference for the government to formulate carbon mitigation policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article informs on Oui Pub device, tested until 2025 for fighting against paper waste. It mentions to the prospect of expert debates on carbon dioxide emissions between paper and digital, the fear of advertising players is that there will not be enough stickers affixed and therefore that printing and distribution will no longer be profitable in certain geographical areas. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Power production from coal is increasing in Germany due to the declining price of carbon dioxide emissions, which makes coal more competitive with gas-fired plants. The cost of running a lignite-burning plant is largely determined by the European Union's emissions trading system. The falling carbon prices have boosted the profitability of CO2-intensive plants. However, despite the recent increase in coal production, fossil fuels as a whole are still on a downward trajectory in Germany's power grid, with wind and solar making up a significant portion of electricity generation. [Extracted from the article]

According to an analysis by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, Texas fires in January and February of 2024 emitted approximately 3.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. In January alone, 440,400 tons of CO2 emissions were released, while February saw even more fire activity, including the state's largest fire on record, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, which emitted 2.9 million tons of CO2 emissions. These emissions rank behind only 2008 in terms of Texas fire-linked carbon emissions over the past two decades. The fires have also had devastating effects, including the death of over 7,000 livestock animals and the destruction of ranches and homes. [Extracted from the article]

Michael Müller, Thomas Krick and Julian Blohmke for Deloitte, "Putting the construction sector at the core of the climate change debate", 2020, www2.deloitte.com/ce/en/ pages/real-estate/articles/putting-the-constructionsector- at-the-core-of-the-climate-change-debate.html (accessed 6 May 2022). Flooding, bushfires and drought: we are seeing the impacts of climate change rapidly increase in Australia, where mandates for reducing carbon emissions fall far short of what is required to realize a decarbonized economy and protect biodiversity. As the director of sustainability at Development Victoria, she is focused on employing a highly collaborative mindset to ensure meaningful change in the built environment sector. [Extracted from the article]

Now sustainability is great, but we're a PC hardware magazine, so sooner or later we had to turn our eyes to the Vero's performance. Acer has pulled out all the stops to produce its first super-green computer, the Aspire Vero. IN THE LAB SUSTAINABILITY is an undeniably tricky issue for the PC hardware industry. [Extracted from the article]

Supply chains account for nearly 80% of the world's carbon emissions, according to the paper, which focuses on two industries -- the highly fragmented textile sector and the more concentrated group of global automobile makers. (Bloomberg) -- Global supply chains will need an estimated $100 trillion in investment to achieve the planet's goal of net-zero carbon emissions over the next three decades, according to new research that pins as much as half of that price tag on small- to medium-size businesses. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The UK is working toward taxing imports of some products made using highly polluting processes, to help shield British manufacturers from competitors facing less stringent environmental regulations, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. The government is "making progress on a carbon border adjustment mechanism", Sunak told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday. [Extracted from the article]

MS Printing Solutions and JK Group showcased their sustainable innovations at ITMA. One of their products, the Pigment Solution, is a system made up of four components that have proven to be innovative and useful. The Digistar Pigment 4K ink, a patent-pending digital pigment ink, is environmentally friendly and reduces the printing process steps by 50%, resulting in a significant reduction in water and energy consumption, chemical waste, and CO2 emissions. The JP7 digital scanning printing machine has also been re-engineered to improve process sustainability, with upgrades such as a zero-wastewater recirculation system and improved ink recirculation and nozzle shooting systems. The new machine design is lighter and more efficient, and a new dryer called Gradus has been designed to dry and cure in one step, reducing waste and energy consumption. The solution also includes a new software for calibration and printing, which reduces calibration time and increases color yield and brightness. The goal of these innovations is to enable customers to carry out a sustainable production chain and reduce costs, emissions, energy, and water consumption. The article emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry and the need for companies to be transparent and authentic in their commitment to sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

In mid-August, Europe's carbon price hit an all-time high of just over 99 euros for a ton of carbon dioxide emissions. There are other significant carbon markets around the world, while more than 2,000 companies have, or are planning to set, so-called "internal carbon prices" that place a monetary value on their own emissions as part of a decarbonization strategy. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: Carbon dioxide emissions affect the environment, presenting major implications for sustainable development and consequently model climate change policies. The main aim of the paper is to highlight the factors leading to CO2 emissions in Latin America. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis was performed using data for 1990–2020 and panel regression and STATA software. Findings: The results highlighted that the variables have significantly influence CO2 emissions in case of the countries in the sample. Originality/value: The novelty of the paper consists in using all financial inflows of together (foreign direct investment, official development assistance and remittences), Latin America heavily in-flowed with remittances from the USA. Since Latin America is enriched with forest areas, the authors also covered this variable in the estimations. Urbanization and transportation are induced by remittance inflows, thus wellbeing was incorporated in the model. The conclusion of the study demonstrates the need for complex measures involving public-private partnerships, public awareness of the need for energy transition and the involvement of foreign-owned companies that must not only pursue their own interests but also generate positive economic, environmental, and social externalities in host countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate green buildings from the angle of greenness and improve the evaluation system. And the matter-element extension method is used to evaluate the greenness of green buildings, in order to provide useful references for the evaluation system of green buildings. Design/methodology/approach: First, this paper studies the aspects of safety and durability, health and comfort, living convenience, resource-saving, environmental liability and ecological quality, etc. For the first time, carbon emission is included in the evaluation system, 18 key evaluation indexes are determined by using the Delphi method, and the green building evaluation index system is established. Then, the combined weight method is proposed to determine the weight of each evaluation index, and the greenness evaluation model of green building is established with the matter-element extension method. Finally, taking Beijing Daxing International Airport as an example, the evaluation model of green building greenness was established to evaluate the building. Findings: In this paper, the greenness evaluation model of green building established by the matter-element extension method solves the problem of incompatibility between qualitative and quantitative material elements in multi-factor evaluation. It makes the evaluation indexes more accurate and objective relative to the affiliation calculation of the evaluation set and improves the scientific, accuracy and reliability of the evaluation model. Originality/value: In this paper, for the first time, carbon emission-related indicators are included in the green building evaluation system, which makes the evaluation system more perfect. In addition, a more scientific extension matter-element method is used to evaluate the greenness of green buildings, breaking the previous rough star evaluation method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Virtual machines (VMs) are suggested by the providers of cloud services as the services for the users over the internet. The consolidation of VM is the tactic of the competent and smart utilization of resources from cloud data centers. Placement of a VM is one of the significant issues in cloud computing (CC). Physical machines in a cloud environment are aware of the way of the VM placement (VMP) as the mapping VMs. The basic target of placement of VM issue is to reduce the physical machines' items that are running or the hosts in cloud data centers. The VMP methods have an important role in the CC. However, there is no systematic and complete way to discuss and analyze the algorithms. The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic survey of VMP techniques. Also, the benefits and weaknesses connected with selected VMP techniques have been debated, and the significant issues of these techniques are addressed to develop the more efficient VMP technique for the future. Design/methodology/approach: Because of the importance of VMP in the cloud environments, in this paper, the articles and important mechanisms in this domain have been investigated systematically. The VMP mechanisms have been categorized into two major groups, including static and dynamic mechanisms. Findings: The results have indicated that an appropriate VMP has the capacity to decrease the resource consumption rate, energy consumption and carbon emission rate. VMP approaches in computing environment still need improvements in terms of reducing related overhead, consolidation of the cloud environment to become an extremely on-demand mechanism, balancing the load between physical machines, power consumption and refining performance. Research limitations/implications: This study aimed to be comprehensive, but there were some limitations. Some perfect work may be eliminated because of applying some filters to choose the original articles. Surveying all the papers on the topic of VMP is impossible, too. Nevertheless, the authors are trying to present a complete survey over the VMP. Practical implications: The consequences of this research will be valuable for academicians, and it can provide good ideas for future research in this domain. By providing comparative information and analyzing the contemporary developments in this area, this research will directly support academics and working professionals for better knowing the growth in the VMP area. Originality/value: The gathered information in this paper helps to inform the researchers with the state of the art in the VMP area. Totally, the VMP's principal intention, current challenges, open issues, strategies and mechanisms in cloud systems are summarized by explaining the answers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Addressing delegates at what's been dubbed finance day at the summit, Sunak earlier promised to step up international climate aid, mobilize private sector finance and overhaul the global financial system to align it with a net zero future. (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said the world must translate hundreds of billions of dollars of pledges from companies and governments into concrete action on climate change, as he hailed a new "wall of capital" directed toward eliminating fossil fuel emissions. [Extracted from the article]

The 2024 Sugar Industry Technologists' Technical Conference was held in Vancouver, Canada, and several delegates were awarded for their best paper and poster, as well as achievements in sugar technology. The George and Elenor Meade Award for Best Paper went to Juan Carlos Carbonell for his work on optimizing refinery daily operations. The Frank Chapman Memorial Award for the best poster was awarded to Marlene Beyerle, Alexandra Gimbernat, and Antoine Charbonneau. The ISSCT joint Engineering and Processing Workshop will be held in Berlin, Germany, focusing on innovations in the sugar cane industry. Gillian Eggleston received the 2024 SIT Crystal Award for outstanding achievement in sugar technology. The 2025 SIT Conference will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the beet sugar factory Klein Wanzleben during a one-day tour. All scientific contributions will be shared with participants and published on the ISSCT website. [Extracted from the article]

Europe's carbon market puts a price on emissions from about 10,000 power producers and industrial plants. (Bloomberg) -- Northlander Commodity Advisors LLP's main hedge fund gained a record 148% last year, driven by a call that the European Union's carbon price would surge. [Extracted from the article]

"What is important, and what we expect the commission will also be looking at, is how we can limit the effect of the speculation on the price", Eickhout, vice-president of the Greens group in the EU Parliament, told reporters. (Bloomberg) -- The Greens in the European Union want to bolster the region's carbon market so that the price on pollution triples by the end of the decade while limiting the role of financial investors in the cap-and-trade program. [Extracted from the article]

The global economy must reduce CO2 emissions to keep the planet from frying, and the food industry is responsible for as much as 35% of those. That would reduce the carbon-equivalent emissions by 70%, said Archana Jagannathan, senior director, sustainability for Pepsico Europe. Carbon Labels Will Let You Know. [Extracted from the article]

Dow Inc., Chevron Corp., Phillips 66 and Calpine Corp. were among 11 companies who agreed to "begin discussing plans" on a project first floated by Exxon Mobil Corp. earlier this year, they said in a joint statement Thursday. (Bloomberg) -- An ambitious project aimed at capturing millions of tons of carbon emissions along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas garnered the support of some of the world's biggest refiners and chemical manufacturers. [Extracted from the article]

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(Bloomberg) -- Northlander Commodity Advisors started a new fund to bet that carbon prices have nowhere to go but up. The London-based hedge fund is looking to raise as much as $100 million for the new fund in the next 12 months, Ulf Ek, Northlander's chief investment officer said in an interview. [Extracted from the article]

Hangzhou SF Intra-city Industrial Co., Ltd., China's largest third-party on-demand delivery service provider, has released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (ESG Report). The report highlights the company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and advance sustainability in the on-demand delivery industry. Key achievements include a significant reduction in packaging materials, the use of electric vehicles for delivery, green packaging initiatives, and the implementation of an e-signature platform to reduce paper usage. The company also prioritizes employee well-being, with investments in training, safety equipment, and rest stations for riders. SF Intra-city is committed to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development within the industry. [Extracted from the article]

Germany is launching a program to provide up to €4 billion in funding to help heavy industrial producers transition to green technologies. The program, called "climate protection contracts," will compensate companies in sectors like steel, cement, and glass for the additional expenses of using clean technologies. Germany aims to reduce carbon emissions by two-thirds by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2045. The European Union has approved the funding plans, which aim to remove around 350 million tons of CO2 from sectors such as steel, cement, paper, and glass. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: Carbon emission is a significant issue for the current business market and global warming. Nowadays, most countries have focused to reduce the environmental impact of business with durable financial benefits. The purpose of this study is to optimize the entire cost functions with carbon emission and to find the sustainable optimal ordering quantity for retailers. Design/methodology/approach: This paper illustrates a sustainable inventory model having a set of two non-instantaneous substitutable deteriorating items under joint replenishment with carbon emission. In this model demand and deterioration rate are considered as deterministic, constant and triangular fuzzy numbers. The objective is to find the optimal ordering quantity for retailers and to minimize the total cost function per unit time with carbon emission. The model is then solved with the help of Maple software. Findings: This paper presents a solution method and also develop an algorithm to determine the order quantities which optimize the total cost function. A numerical experiment illustrates the improvement in optimal total cost of the inventory model with substitution over without substitution. The graphical results show the convexity of the cost function. Finally, sensitivity analysis is given to get the impact of parameters and validity of the model. Originality/value: This study considers a set of two non-instantaneous substitutable deteriorating items under joint replenishment with carbon emission. From the literature review, in the authors' knowledge no researcher has undergone this kind of study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the current state of the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence (AI). Topics include ways to attempt to quantify the carbon footprint of AI and what can be done to reduce it’s footprint, regardless of whether it can be accurately measured or not.

The article discusses the Mercedes GLC Coupé, focusing on its diesel mild-hybrid powertrain. The car's 2.0-liter diesel engine is praised for its refinement, power delivery, and efficiency, with impressive on-paper performance figures and low CO2 emissions. However, the GLC Coupé's ride quality and handling are criticized for being uncomfortable and lacking in fun factor compared to competitors like the BMW X4 and Porsche Macan. The article also mentions compromises in terms of styling, interior quality, and high price point. Overall, while the GLC Coupé's powertrain is impressive, the car is let down by various compromises. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on retirement of fossil fuel generators for electricity and growing investment in renewable energy. Topics include releasing a stakeholder information paper on the issues relating to the regulation of gas pipelines; and improving energy efficiency encouraged as a key measure for reducing natural gas demand and carbon emissions.

The method, called bottom trawling, resulted in 370 million metric tons of carbon emissions released every year between 1996 and 2020—40% of annual U.S. transportation emissions— according to researchers, who believe reducing global bottom trawling is essential in reducing carbon emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Outsourcing remanufacturing is a major form of remanufacturing, and emission reduction is an important part of a manufacturer's production. This paper aims to investigate carbon emission reduction strategies in a closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) with outsourcing remanufacturing and design a contract to coordinate the CLSC. Design/methodology/approach: The authors establish two-period game models between an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and third-party remanufacturer (TPR) in different scenarios, including decentralized decision, centralized decision and coordinated decision. Furthermore, the authors study the optimal decisions by maximizing the profit model. The authors also investigate the impact of a carbon tax and emission reduction on the optimal decisions through comparative analysis. Findings: Emission reduction increases the quantity of new products and the OEM's profit. However, emission reduction decreases the outsourcing fee, which is not conducive to remanufacturing; thus, the TPR's profit does not necessarily increase. Compared with a decentralized scenario, the output of remanufactured products and the total profit increase. When the acceptance level of remanufactured products is high enough or when emissions from remanufacturing are low enough, the total carbon emissions are reduced in the centralized scenario. For the coordination of the CLSC, the OEM needs to increase the outsourcing fee and the TPR needs to share part of the emission reduction costs. Research limitations/implications: The TPR can choose three different remanufacturing strategies, namely, no remanufacturing, partial remanufacturing or full remanufacturing. For the majority of firms, it is difficult to remanufacture all used products. Therefore, the analysis is based only on partial remanufacturing. Practical implications: The results provide insights for remanufacturing and emission reduction decisions, as well as a decision basis for the cooperation between the OEM and TPR. Originality/value: The authors combine the OEM's carbon emission reduction with outsourcing remanufacturing, and investigate the impact of technological spillover on the TPR's profit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the viability of environmentally conscious propulsion technologies for road freight distribution, specifically using T-spherical fuzzy information. With the increasing need for sustainable transportation, the study investigates the potential of various propulsion technologies, including electric, hybrid, solar, and diesel vehicles, and evaluates their environmental impact in terms of emissions reduction and energy efficiency. The T-spherical fuzzy information is utilized to analyze and compare the performance of these technologies in different scenarios. In this paper, we proposed hybrid aggregation operators (AOs) namely T-spherical fuzzy Schweizer-Sklar power AOs for the aggregation of T-spherical fuzzy information. Moreover, the T-spherical fuzzy aggregation method provides a comprehensive and effective tool for evaluating the viability of different propulsion technologies. This article exhibits some characteristics of the proposed AOs. Using suggested AOs with numerous evaluations by decision-makers and partial weight information under T-spherical fuzzy information, a method for multi-criteria decision-making is constructed. The results show that the adoption of environmentally conscious propulsion technologies can significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in road freight distribution. In addition, the research includes a sensitivity analysis and a comparison between the proposed strategy and current methods. • The versatile DSS tool for advantageous ordering of propulsion technologies is given. • The hybrid T-SpFSSPA, T-SpFSSPWA, T-SpFSSPG, and T-SpFSSPWG AOs are introduced. • Criteria weights are obtained by using partial weight information and the LP model. • Recommendations for logistics companies involved in global supply chains are offered. • Guidelines for reducing GHG emissions from freight distribution activities are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Biden administration is awarding approximately $6 billion in grants to companies in order to clean up industries that are difficult to decarbonize, such as metal, paper, and glass. Century Aluminum Co. is set to receive up to $500 million to build a new aluminum smelter, which would double the nation's current domestic production of aluminum and reduce emissions by 75%. This project is part of an Energy Department program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive manufacturing industries and revitalize industrial communities. The grants aim to cut emissions by the equivalent of 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and create new jobs. Other companies receiving grants include Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., SSAB AB, Exxon Mobil Corp., Kraft Heinz Co., Heidelberg Materials AG, and Eastman Chemical Co. [Extracted from the article]

A Google case study finds ML training in the cloud can reduce CO2e emissions up to 100×. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the increasing trend of businesses taking direct action to combat climate change. It provides examples of influential leaders in various industries who are making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and implementing sustainable practices. The article emphasizes the importance of business leadership and mobilizing capital to address climate change, while also highlighting the need for greater awareness and recognition of positive actions taken by businesses. The text features statements from individuals involved in different sectors, all emphasizing the importance of government policies, corporate sustainability efforts, renewable energy investments, and conservation initiatives to address climate change and protect the environment. The individuals stress the significance of collaboration, innovation, and the role of various sectors in achieving a sustainable future. One example is Miguel Torres Riera, CEO of Bodegas Torres, who highlights the importance of collaboration and sharing best practices in the wine industry to accelerate decarbonization efforts. Bodegas Torres is part of the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), a group of 45 wineries worldwide working together to reduce their carbon footprint. Riera believes that cooperation within the industry is crucial to becoming a reference for other sectors in terms of sustainability. The document also includes statements from individuals involved in climate activism and sustainability efforts, including CEOs, government officials, and Indigenous leaders. They emphasize the need for action, investment, and accountability in addressing climate change, and highlight the importance of diverse approaches, such as carbon labeling, renewable energy, adaptation programs, and Indigenous-led solutions. The document also underscores the need for global cooperation [Extracted from the article]

The Horizon2020 project AURES II aims at contributing to the effective implementation of auctions for Renewable Energy Resources with research-based insights and policy recommendations. The paper focuses on the main design elements applied in the recent renewable auctions and their impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of renewable support allocation. Drawing on 10 European case studies, the analysis investigates whether there is a convergence in the auction design across countries, whether a general cost reduction trend can be observed, and looks at how successful previous auctions were in delivering contracted capacities. It also assesses the new trends and developments, and presents some emerging, innovative forms of auctions targeting carbon emission mitigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines why Generation Z is less inclined to obtain driver's licenses, citing reasons such as environmental worries, economic factors, and the availability of alternative transport options. It suggests that this trend could reshape transportation policies, potentially reducing reliance on cars and favoring investments in sustainable mass transit, reflecting a generational shift in transportation preferences with significant societal implications.

ACEN, the energy platform of the Ayala Group in the Philippines, has partnered with The Rockfeller Foundation's Coal to Clear Credit Initiative (CCCI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore to develop the world's first Transition Credit. This pilot project aims to leverage carbon finance to phase out coal-fired power plants in line with the Paris Agreement. The pilot project will build on concepts outlined in a working paper published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and McKinsey & Co. Coal-fired power plants contribute to 19% of global carbon emissions, and reducing power generation from these plants is crucial to achieving a net-zero scenario by 2050. [Extracted from the article]

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The article argues for nuclear power as a solution to the world's energy crises. It highlights the need for increased energy generation to combat poverty but acknowledges the environmental and health effects of fossil fuels. The author emphasizes the real threat of global warming and the serious consequences of continued Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions.

This article explores the issue of whether tiny machine learning (TinyML) on microcontroller devices is sustainable by examining the entire life cycle of both its applications and hardware. Topics include how TinyML could contribute to achieve several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, a life cycle analysis of the environmental impact of TinyML on microcontroller devices, and recommendations for future research.

Researchers from China University of Geosciences have conducted a study on the impact of household size on carbon emissions in China. Using data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) database, the researchers found that the miniaturization of household size leads to an increase in household carbon emissions, with a greater impact on indirect emissions than direct emissions. The study also found that the impact of household size on carbon emissions is greater in urban areas compared to rural areas. The researchers suggest that energy-saving and emission reduction policies should focus on reducing indirect carbon emissions, optimizing household structure and consumption, and promoting environmental awareness. [Extracted from the article]

Siemens Mobility has proposed a plan to replace diesel passenger trains in Britain with battery trains by the early 2030s. The plan involves using battery trains that can be recharged while on the move. Siemens claims that this approach, combined with discontinuous electrification, could save the country £3.5 billion over 35 years. However, there is skepticism about discontinuous electrification, as it has been criticized for delaying the implementation of proven technology. The author questions the value of investing in discontinuous electrification and suggests that the money could be better spent on a comprehensive electrification program. The author also mentions the potential use of hydrogen trains in certain situations but cautions against expecting hydrogen trains to create a hydrogen economy. The text provides the example of East West Rail as a project that could benefit from discontinuous electrification. The author concludes that while discontinuous electrification may have a role in the future, it is not currently a priority compared to other decarbonization efforts. [Extracted from the article]

New research illuminates yet another deleterious health effect we can expect from climate change: more severe and prolonged allergy seasons. Changes in temperatures and rain patterns will increase the daily maximum amounts of pollen emissions by about 35% to 40% and annual pollen emissions by about 16% to 40% by the end of the century, according to the paper. [Extracted from the article]

The UK government's commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2035, is leading to a shift in legislation and public opinion that could impact the classic car industry. The industry, worth over £18.3 billion to the UK economy annually, is under threat from unintended consequences. Experts are discussing ways to reduce the industry's carbon footprint, such as carbon recovery through international offsetting and UK-based carbon capture. Synthetic and sustainable fuels are also being explored, although they are not yet commercially viable. Becoming carbon neutral involves considering every aspect of a business, including supply chains. The industry is working towards demonstrating that heritage can be preserved and enjoyed in an environmentally responsible way. As an enthusiast, individuals can offset their classic car's CO2 emissions and participate in the discussion to make a difference. [Extracted from the article]

• A multi-objective IES planning model with DR and uncertainty is constructed. • A novel multi-objective optimization framework (MOOF) for IES planning is proposed. • A constrained multi-objective coevolutionary algorithm is developed and verified. • The effectiveness of the proposed MOOF is verified by case studies. The planning of integrated energy systems (IES) faces significant challenges due to the presence of multiple uncertainties caused by stochastic demands and renewable energy generation. Particularly, how to balance different conflicted objectives in IES planning under multiple uncertainties is a major obstacle with few studies. Thus, this paper proposes a novel multi-objective optimization framework (MOOF) for uncertain IES planning with demand response to achieve the synergistic enhancement of multiple performance indicators of the system while ensuring its flexibility and safety. The proposed MOOF encompasses several key steps. Firstly, a multi-objective optimization model under various uncertainties is constructed, with the minimization of investment and operating costs, maximization of exergy efficiency, and minimization of carbon emissions as optimization objectives. Secondly, the chance constraint approach is used to convert the constraint conditions into deterministic ones. Subsequently, the Pareto dominance concept is incorporated into robust, interval, and opportunistic optimization techniques to obtain three deterministic transformation methods for multi-objective optimization with uncertainty. Further, a high-efficiency constrained multi-objective coevolutionary algorithm (CMCA) is developed to solve the proposed planning model, which has the characteristics of nonlinearity, and high-dimensional complexity. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed MOOF and CMCA is verified through numerous case studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]