Tag: fossil fuel
From Harvest To Housing: CLT Locks Away More Carbon Than It Emits
Carbon accounting is one of the most important but least understood aspects of the discussion about cross laminated timber. The claim that CLT is carbon negative depends on how one defines system boundaries and how accounting rules are applied. Trees absorb carbon as they grow, storing it in their fibers. … [continued]
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India’s Renewable Energy Is Progressing, But The World Isn’t Paying Attention (Part 1)
Here is the truth the rest of the world isn’t paying too much attention to: India has emerged as a renewable energy powerhouse, transforming from a coal-dependent economy to becoming the world’s third-largest renewable energy producer in less than a decade. This remarkable transition showcases how developing nations can successfully … [continued]
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From Sawmill To Module: How Canada Can Scale A Low-Carbon Timber Value Chain
Canada’s opportunity in mass timber is not just about building more mills or adding capacity here and there. It is about creating an integrated value chain that runs from forests to finished housing modules. That means linking sawmills, energy systems, adhesives, logistics, and modular factories into a coherent industrial strategy. … [continued]
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Does Cycling Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?
“Bikes are the most energy-efficient transportation,” someone told me once many years ago. Now there is an enormous shift happening in transportation moving away from fossil fuel use to electrification because fossil fuels cause a great deal of damage to the planet and human health. Electric vehicles in the US … [continued]
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Our Children’s Trust Represents Young People In Wisconsin In Climate Suit
A lawsuit in Wisconsin filed by Our Children’s Trust seeks to overturn laws that limit approvals of renewable energy projects.
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