Emissions

The IPCC: act now before the window of opportunity closes

Chrystal Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Science, Emissions, Global Warming March 30, 2023March 30, 20236th Assessment Report, anthropogenic climate change, AR6, carbon budget, emissions reduction, Global Warming, IPCC, Summary for Policy makers

Long distance view of power station with smoke and smog billowing into a blue sky.

Thousands of scientists, industry and economic experts have penned the latest IPCC report. It comes with a warning: the window of opportunity for climate action is closing.

Green Business Is Good for the Planet & Your Bottom Line

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Environment, Sustainability March 7, 2023February 22, 2023Climate Change, ecopreneur, entrepreneur, environmentally friendly, environmentally responsible, Renewable Energy, small business, Sustainability, sustainable living

Eco friendly products on a table. Business can be good for the planet.

As individuals, it is incumbent upon us all to do our parts. But for businesses, the responsibility is even greater. Learn how to make your business good for the planet.

Can Carbon Capture technology really save us?

Chrystal Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change, Climate Science, Emissions February 21, 2023February 4, 2023carbon capture, CCS, CCUS, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, DAC, Direct Air Capture, emissions, Global Warming, oxyfuel combustion, post-combustion capture, pre-combustion capture, Utilization and Storage

Direct Air Capture for removing carbon from the atmosphere

Carbon capture technology prevents or removes CO2 emissions, and stores them or utilizes them for other purposes. But can this tech really save us?

How to greenify your business or workplace

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Electricity, Emissions, Environment, Sustainability, YouTube Channel November 11, 2022November 11, 2022business decisions, cotton business cards, energy conservation, entrepreneur, ESG, Green business, greenery in the workplace, LCA, life cycle assessment, reclaimed furniture, remote working, Sustainability, sustainability policy, sustainability tips, sustainable business, triple bottom line

It’s becoming obvious that it’s not enough for a business to make money. It must do so in an environmentally responsible way. So what are some of the opportunities for embedding sustainability into your business, or the one you work for? Tune into this video to find out how to greenify your business!

The Climate Bills – the good and not so good

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Current Events, Emissions, Energy Usage, Renewable Energy September 19, 2022September 10, 20222022 Climate Change Bill, 2030 target, Climate Action, Climate Change Authority, climate policy, emissions reductions, Inflation Reduction Act

Row of wind turbines in a green field at sunset

Get a deeper understanding of the new Climate Bills from the US and Australia to act on climate & reduce emissions. Are they cause for optimism?

6 arguments from climate delayers/doomers/skeptics…and how to deal with them

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Science, Emissions, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Sustainability May 3, 2022April 26, 2022Activism, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, climate justice, consensus, delay tactics, doomism, EV infrastructure, just transition, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable living, system change, talking to a climate skeptic

Barren land, cracked dirt with a dead tree and grey sky

It’s hard to believe that there are still people at large who think the climate crisis is a hoax. But then, there are people who think the Earth is flat, and that COVID-19 is a power-play by

How to Green Your Business: Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability March 22, 2022March 22, 2022business cards, Carbon Footprint, eco-friendly, employee values, energy saving, ESG investing, greenwashing, Renewable Energy, sustainable, sustainable business

High rise building with glass and reflection of trees in the windows

If you’re thinking about starting a business, why not make it sustainable? Building sustainability practices into your business can benefit your company in numerous ways. Today, consumers are eager to support businesses that are making efforts to

Recycling steel is great. But decarbonizing the industry is better.

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Recycling, Technology February 22, 2022February 23, 2022Boston Metal, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, coking coal, green hydrogen, H2 Green Steel, Iron Ore, Kobe Steel, Renewable Energy, Steel recycling, Sustainability

low angle shot of steel work with sparks flying

Steel provides the necessary framework for roads, bridges, railways, housing, and every type of transportation modality. It’s also used in abundance in household appliances like fridges, cooking utensils like saucepans, furniture, and surgical instruments. It seems even

New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

What you need to know about the Infrastructure Bill – from a Climate Perspective

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Current Events, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Renewable Energy, Transportation January 11, 2022June 10, 2022American Society of Civil Engineers, Climate Change, Climate crisis, ecosystem restoration, EV, First Street Foundation, flooding, IIJA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden, Renewable Energy, stormwater

There sure was a lot of talk about this Bill for a long time before anything happened. But on November 15th 2021, the highly anticipated $1.2 Trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed into