Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Reducing Calgary's greenhouse gas emissions by investing in clean energy, building more efficient homes and buildings, and shifting to low emission modes of transportation is not just a responsibility - it's an opportunity. https://www.calgary.ca
• [New] As the global focus on mitigating climate change intensifies, the demand for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies is expected to rise significantly. Visiongain
• [New] Tufts University will develop a method to directly reduce iron ore concentrates with ammonia, eliminating all direct process emissions from the ironmaking step, as well as emissions that result from baking iron ore with clay to make hard pellets. Green Car Congress
• [New] Argonne's method has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions arising from ironmaking by 35% compared to the blast furnace process when using today's grid and by 88% when using a future low-carbon grid, while also reducing the cost of making hot rolled steel. Green Car Congress
• [New] Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) have the potential to significantly reduce Canada's greenhouse emissions and support Canada's transition to a low-carbon transportation system. Transport Canada
• [New] The Bill will play a key role in delivering the Welsh Government's renewable energy targets as we move towards net zero emissions by 2050, enabling the consenting of renewable energy projects in a robust, but timely manner. Need to See IT Publishing
• [New] In order to create a sustainable energy mix, MUFG will provide strong support not only for renewable energy but also for the implementation of innovative technologies such as hydrogen / next-generation energy and carbon recycling. The Asian Banker
• [New] To reach the IEA's Sustainable Development Scenario by 2040, and a maximum global temperature increase of 1.5-2.0 °C by 2050, improved EE globally must deliver over 40% of the reduction in energy-related greenhouse gas emissions (IEA 2020, 2021 b). SpringerLink
• [New] The Scottish Government confirmed reports that it would be abandoning its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. New Civil Engineer
• [New] National Grid's entire interconnector fleet is expected to prevent around 100 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030, with 90% of the energy imported from zero carbon energy sources. Prometheus Institute
• [New] Behavioural changes play an important role in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario, cutting CO 2 emissions and reducing growth in energy demand. IEA
• [New] Fleets switching to EVs could reduce 2.2 billion gallons of fuel from conventional vehicles while avoiding approximately 19 million metric tons of CO2 emissions over the next seven years. Fleet World
• [New] In China, projects which are either operational or are in a mature phase of development (FID and/or under construction) account for more than half of expected low-emissions hydrogen supply by 2030. IEA
• [New] Less than 4% of the projects that could provide low-emissions hydrogen supply by 2030 have been committed, meaning they are either in operation, have reached a final investment decision (FID) or are under construction. IEA
• [New] The Itimpi Solar Photovoltaic Power Station is expected to offset 122,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, complementing CEC's efforts to support Zambia's Nationally Determined Contribution in reducing carbon emissions. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] A transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million metric tons of CO 2 - equivalent emissions over 40 years. phys.org
• [New] Achieving climate neutrality in Europe by 2050 will require substantial greenhouse gas reductions as well as carbon removals to compensate for unavoidable emissions from hard-to-abate economic sectors. Climate Action
• [New] Even the oil and gas industry, a sector forced to continually focus on and invest in reducing harmful emissions, appears to have overlooked the risk posed by methane given the continued prevalence of gas flaring and venting at sites around the world. Hydrocarbon Engineering
• [New] SLEEPY EYE - If emissions are not reduced, the average Minnesota temperature will increase several degrees in the coming decades at the expense of grain production. marshallindependent.com
• The Government of Canada has a significant opportunity to lead by example by making its operations low-carbon and strengthening the resilience of its assets, operations and services. Transport Canada
• Technology group Wartsila has begun testing its thermal balancing engines using pure hydrogen and expects to have an engine and power plant concept capable of running on 100% hydrogen by 2025, enabling the transition to decarbonised energy systems around the world. Robin Whitlock
• Ireland set out key climate targets in its Climate Action Plan in 2021, with a goal of a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and net zero by 2050. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Last updated: 21 April 2024