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Global warming is projected to exceed 1.8°C, according to McKinsey report

Envirotec Magazine

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. However, even with current government commitments and forecasted technology trends, global warming is projected to exceed 1.7°C

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Global warming could push air conditioning demand up 59%

Inhabitat - Innovation

As the planet warms, more people are relying on AC. But AC just contributes to more warming.

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Tension at COP27 as poor nations demand accountability

Inhabitat - Innovation

Leaders from developing countries have criticized wealthy governments for driving global warming at the ongoing COP27 climate summit in Egypt. During their speeches on Tuesday, several leaders demanded that wealthy nations pay the ailing low-income economies.

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Sky-high prices? Estimating the cost of climate-neutral aviation in the future

TechXplore

Aviation currently contributes to about 4% of the global warming that has been observed. As demand for flights is likely to continue to increase, researchers and governments are looking for solutions to make aviation climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest.

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Report highlights potential of sustainable fuels in Latin American aviation

TechXplore

According to the International Energy Agency, aviation accounts for about 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and aviation emissions are expected to double by mid-century as demand for domestic and international air travel rises.

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Peak fossil fuel demand will happen this decade

Financial Times: Energy

But the decline in oil, gas and coal will not be steep enough to limit global warming to 1.5C

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Scientists develop nanocellulose-based aerogel film to keep buildings cooler

TechXplore

The global demand for cooling energy has seen a surge in the 21st century. Exploring eco-friendly and sustainable cooling technologies holds promising prospects for combating global warming and curbing energy usage.