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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. The country’s use of oil fell by 9% overall and by 16% for transport, after the disruptions to supply from the Gulf through the strait. China’s total … [continued]

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From Plastic Tops to Composting Bags — 6 Ways Italy Makes Recycling Easy

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Italy is a world leader in recycling. It went from hardly recycling anything 30 years ago (less than 10% in 1997) to recycling over 60% of waste in 2020 (with only 20% going to the landfill). The country does a couple of simple, no-brainer things that make it very easy … [continued]

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