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Secondary forest - The key to reducing emissions
Restored tropical forests on reclaimed land for agricultural production and livestock grazing not only grow faster but also absorb a larger amount of CO2 than perennial…
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Japan cut 26% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Towards the end of the COP21 Global Climate Change Summit, many countries have planned and sent reports on greenhouse gas reductions.
Environment
New materials absorb CO2 easily
A plastic sheet like the greenhouse gas sponge carbon dioxide (CO2) can easily convert this contaminated fossil fuel into new energy sources.
Environment
4 million euros of climate change mitigation in Vietnam
The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) will support Vietnam with 4 million euros to implement a climate change mitigation project in accordance with Vietnam's conditio…
Environment
The EU plans to cut 80% of nylon bags by 2019
The European Parliament has voiced support for a draft plan to cut 50% and 80% of nylon bags in 2017 and 2019 respectively, compared to 2010.
Environment
Indonesia and the US cooperate to protect tropical rain forests
In October 2009, President Yudhoyono announced that Indonesia would cut CO2 emissions by 26% by 2020, of which 40% would be implemented with international support.
Environment
The Pacific island nation may disappear because of climate change
Pacific countries can suffer from 2.9-12.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100 because of the effects of climate change.
Environment
Latest data on typhoon Haiyan consequences in the Philippines
According to the latest data published by the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Disposal Council (NDRRMC) on November 19, Typhoon Haiyan killed 3,892 peopl…
Environment
EP supports the conversion of biofuel use
The European Parliament (EP) on September 11 has approved a plan to limit the use of traditional biofuels in addressing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions.
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The manufacturing industry has difficulty achieving the goal of reducing emissions
The production area will not be able to achieve the CO2 reduction target by 2050 because it is difficult to further improve energy efficiency.
Environment
California at risk of tsunami
More than 250,000 people living in coastal residential areas in California (USA) can become victims of tsunamis when a major earthquake occurs in the region.
Environment
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by silviculture
Warming of the Earth's climate is the cause of a rapid increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrogen dioxide.
Environment
Is nuclear energy necessary to address climate change?
Opponents argue that nuclear energy is not only dangerous but also necessary for addressing climate change.
Environment
Global CO2 emissions in 2012 reached a record
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are rising again in 2012, reaching a record high of 35.6 billion tons.