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Carbon emissions
The private jet business is bigger than you think
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 1, 2022
While reducing carbon emissions is an urgent issue, private jet flights have only increased since the pandemic.
Alaska Airlines, Microsoft and carbon capture firm join forces to develop sustainable fuels
Jul 14, 2022
Sustainable aircraft fuel is tricky — electric batteries and biofuels have big drawbacks. A startup is converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel.
Can The New American Home inspire builders to go green?
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Amy Scott
Mar 1, 2022
The house with three kitchens, a 12-nozzle shower for two and a tiled washing station for one lucky dog is designed as a "net-zero" energy home.
Firms race to liquefy more natural gas as global demand soars
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Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2022
LNG is proving popular as a "bridge fuel" while countries transition from coal and oil to renewables.
There isn't enough space for all of the trees companies want to plant
Nov 8, 2021
By one estimate, the pledges out there already would require a forest five times the size of India.
How does a cap and trade system for carbon emissions work?
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Andy Uhler
Nov 4, 2021
It's a market-focused alternative to carbon taxes.
The developing world needs more private investment to reach climate goals
Nov 3, 2021
It needs more public investment, too.
For public good, not for profit.
Cutting emissions means costs and opportunities for China's businesses
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Jennifer Pak
Nov 3, 2021
The country is criticized for doing too little, too slowly, but efforts are already having an impact.
If a carbon tax helps lower emissions, why doesn't the U.S. have one?
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Andy Uhler
Oct 29, 2021
The tax has been a contentious topic among Washington lawmakers, but the U.S. is behind industrialized nations in not having one in place.
Carbon offsets can be tough to get right
Oct 21, 2021
If you can't pollute less, pay someone else to pollute less for you. Carbon offsets sound simple but are complicated in practice.