Sustainability and Santa’s Carbon Footprint

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Today, just for fun, let’s take a look at what some of the emissions for Santa’s workshop and global sleigh-driven present distribution might look like.

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Carbon Emissions and LCAs

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As with most global issues, climate change is complex. The science, the causes and consequences, and potential solutions all have a wide range of understanding. So, it’s no surprise that trying to make sense of how to transition to a more sustainable lifestyle is also very complex.

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Bicycle Paradise and the Rise of the E-bike

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Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw local governments redesigning roadways to make more room for bikes and pedestrians, and less for cars. People were pretty keen to avoid crowded public transit, and what started out as a novel way to be able to get outdoors during lockdowns has flicked the switch on something much bigger.

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Carbon Emissions Measurements – why is this so hard?

Carbon Emissions Measurements – why is this so hard?

Every good story needs a villain. And our human story on this Blue Marble certainly has one: carbon dioxide. Like any well written villain, ours is not one dimensional: there is good and bad within the villain’s

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The Carbon Footprint of Water

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Today we are going to look at water. H2O. Specifically, what type of emissions are produced bringing this elixir of life into our lives. As our population increases, we need to learn how to adapt to sharing our limited freshwater resources. Water is essential for life and providing access that is more sustainable makes sense.

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The Carbon Market terms are confusing, so we’re spilling the tea.

The Carbon Market terms are confusing, so we’re spilling the tea.

If we (meaning countries and corporations) can’t effectively reduce emissions in the volumes required, what other options are there?

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