Reduction of CO2 emissions — latest ecology news

Ferrexpo plans to invest $3.3 billion in decarbonization by 2050: infographic
Ferrexpo plans to invest $3.3 billion in decarbonization by 2050: infographic

A 90% reduction in carbon emissions will be achieved through the implementation of 5 measures

China approves two international standards for greenhouse gas emissions
China approves two international standards for greenhouse gas emissions

The state wants to strengthen its role in global climate governance

Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant
Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant

This will reduce the country's total emissions by almost 2%

In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth
In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth

At the same time, global electricity consumption increased by almost 1,100 TWh, which is more than twice the average annual growth over the past decade

European Commission postpones publication of new EU climate target
European Commission postpones publication of new EU climate target

And there is no specific date when this will happen.

EU carbon market pays polluters instead of funding a clean transition – WWF report
EU carbon market pays polluters instead of funding a clean transition – WWF report

The value of the free quotas provided is in the tens of billions of euros

EU reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 5 million tons
EU reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 5 million tons

However, 6 countries of the bloc recorded growth

Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors
Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors

Country plans to reach "pure zero" by 2050

The UAE no longer relies on oil alone: the country launches a 1 GW renewable energy plant
The UAE no longer relies on oil alone: the country launches a 1 GW renewable energy plant

Despite the large reserves of fossil fuels, the Emirates are actively engaged in the development of renewable energy technologies

DTEK Renewables issues first carbon credits
DTEK Renewables issues first carbon credits

The proceeds from their sale will go directly to the development of renewable energy sources (RES) capacities

Japan wants to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Japan wants to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050

According to the European Commission, the country now ranks 5th in terms of emissions of this pollutant