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BP, Shell, oil giants fund research into mobile carbon capture from ships at sea

GreenBiz

BP, Shell, oil giants fund research into mobile carbon capture from ships at sea. Expanding carbon capture to long-distance marine shipping could help accelerate its use, while addressing a difficult to abate sector of the transport industry.". The global shipping sector is responsible for around 2.5

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Keep your eyes on these 9 electric truck and van companies in 2021

GreenBiz

Global shipping provider DHL also began piloting BYD’s Class 8 trucks in November, adding four vehicles to its fleet in Los Angeles. That easily could grow as DHL works to meet a goal of net-zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. BYD’s Class 8 has a range of 125 miles and a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Photo courtesy of Tesla.

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Duke Energy Gives Away Trees To Celebrate Florida Arbor Day

3BL Media

Strategically planted trees help improve power reliability, conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits Nearly 12,000 free trees distributed since 2017 through collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation ST. The 1-gallon trees are shipped directly to customers’ homes with planting and care instructions. PETERSBURG, Fla.,

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[Podcast] Beyond the Scope of Net-Zero Buildings

3BL Media

In 2011, Rémi created the Shore Connection business, which enabled ships to connect to electricity from the grid at berth in ports and cities, thereby cutting emissions and protecting biodiversity. From 2017 to 2021, Rémi led the Digital Buildings marketing operations in France.

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‘Urgent action’ needed if Scotland’s transport sector is to meet net zero targets, according to new report

Envirotec Magazine

A new report suggests immediate action aimed at achieving net zero carbon can still offer a significant economic opportunity for Scotland – and the transport sector is “hugely optimistic” about the country’s prospects of decarbonisation. Aviation emissions meanwhile grew 6 per cent in 2017 to 2.1

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Massive 50-GW wind, solar, hydrogen power plant with unique ownership model announced in Australia

Renewable Energy World

million tons of zero-carbon green hydrogen or 20 million tons of green ammonia each year, which will be provided domestically and exported internationally as the green fuels market continues to expand post- 2030. In 2017 the Federal Court handed down a determination of exclusive possession native title to the WA Mirning People.

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Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The transportation sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, according to the EPA , having dislodged electricity generation from the top spot in 2017. Though energy intensive, if done with 100-percent renewables, the process would result in zero-carbon emissions.