Lithium is the most widely used element in making batteries for electric cars, mobile phones, laptops, etc. Sustainable mining is needed.
Category: Green living
Construction Materials for Net-Zero Buildings
Achieving net-zero buildings will have to start with the building or construction materials which accounts for 11% of its total emissions.
Making Consumers More Climate-friendly
Consumers will need considerable help from governments and companies to shift to better and more climate-friendly behaviours.
Can Oil Companies Achieve Net-Zero?
Big oil companies are investing in decarbonization and slashing emissions. This article shares how these oil companies can achieve net-zero.
Climate Change Science and Research Opportunities in 2022 and Beyond
The Glasgow COP26 has revived the momentum of political and business communities in fighting climate change science and research.
How to Speed Up Net-Zero Transition
Achieving the scale and speed required to transition to clean energy requires strong multi-stakeholder partnership and cooperation.
Using EVs Mitigates Climate Change But Lithium Mining Has Adverse Environment and Societal Impacts
Lithium mining for electric car batteries is often criticised for its adverse impacts on the environment and society.
More EV Charging Infrastructure Needed
The current number of EV public chargers at 1.3 million is not enough to meet the demands for the rapidly increasing EVs on the road.
Do Forests Help in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation?
Scientists use advanced computers global satellite data that goes back decades to quantify the forests' carbon sequestration figures.
Urban Planning and Architecture Based on Climate Adaptation Studies
Climate-friendly urban designs like greening, planted roofs, reflective materials can make a city climate-resilient and reduce GHG emissions.