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Chemical giant DuPont has cut its supply chain emissions by two-thirds in just six years while making its European plants 100% renewable. The company just released new 2035 goals that could reshape how industrial manufacturers tackle climate change.
A major hotel chain just opened two completely carbon-neutral hotels and eliminated nearly half a billion plastic bottles across 1,500 properties. The moves show how the hospitality industry can tackle climate change while still growing.
Countries across four continents are transforming tourism with hotels that produce zero carbon emissions. Norway, UAE, Germany, France, UK, India, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are leading a global shift toward sustainable travel.
Despite a week of delay tactics, the International Maritime Organization's Net Zero Framework for shipping survived intact, keeping hope alive for cleaner oceans. The EU and ambitious nations refused to let the climate agreement die.
The debate over nature-based carbon removal versus engineered technology is creating confusion when we actually need both. New global climate standards aim to clear up when each approach works best.
Green clay tennis courts made from basalt are pulling carbon dioxide out of the air through natural rock weathering. More than 17,000 courts across the U.S. could reach net zero emissions in less than a decade.
A new cooling station in Jaipur drops temperatures without using any electricity, proving cities can fight extreme heat through smart design instead of power-hungry air conditioning. As heatwaves intensify across India, this sustainable solution shows how architecture can naturally cool urban spaces.
A British university just became one of Europe's largest clean energy producers, powering its entire campus with wind and solar. The campus now serves as a living laboratory, showing cities and businesses how to reach net zero by 2030.
Amazon just doubled its renewable energy footprint in Australia by funding nine new wind, solar, and battery projects. The tech giant is turning a former coalmine into a solar powerhouse while racing toward net zero by 2040.
A village in Maharashtra planted 90,000 trees, installed solar panels, and eliminated single-use plastic to become India's first net zero community. Sarpanch Sharada Gaydhane listened to women's health complaints and turned everyday concerns into a climate solution.
Thailand's cement manufacturers are launching a groundbreaking mobile carbon capture pilot that could transform how one of the world's most polluting industries reaches net zero emissions. This project brings together international partners and an $8 million investment to test cutting-edge technology across real cement plants.
Energy storage leader Hithium just opened a new office in Santiago, helping Chile solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges. As the country races toward net zero by 2050, massive batteries will capture solar and wind power that would otherwise go to waste.
Britain's climate advisers just proved going green saves money. Hitting net zero by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock while protecting families from future price spikes.
A UK building society transformed a drafty 1930s semi-detached house into a carbon-negative showcase, proving old homes can exceed modern energy standards. While new UK rules target future construction, 29 million existing homes need similar upgrades to reach net zero.
Sweden has found the cheapest path to meet its surging electricity demand: expanding nuclear power and onshore wind farms. By 2045, the nation aims to double its electricity supply while keeping emissions at net zero.
Australia just launched a $200 million fund to help companies build and scale up renewable energy technology right at home. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's clean energy supply chain while accelerating its path to net zero emissions.
Dallas has cut community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 11% since 2015, with city operations doing even better at 29%. The progress puts America's ninth-largest city firmly on track toward its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
India just certified its first sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil, turning everyday kitchen waste into clean jet fuel. The breakthrough could help aviation reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Southeast Michigan just approved an ambitious climate action plan that promises to save residents $67 billion while cutting emissions to zero. Despite federal setbacks, Michigan is doubling down on its commitment to cleaner air and lower utility bills.
A Mumbai family built an eco-friendly house that generates so much solar energy, it sells electricity back to the power grid. The best part? It cost the same as a regular home to build.