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If you want a sustainable, efficient energy system, here's an example. Islands constantly struggle with what to import. And, you shouldn't need to import subsurface carbon. https://lnkd.in/gkDy6z-d

🌍 Greentalent helps sharing news about the energy world worldwide in its 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻. 📰 Today, our column #Inspiretorenew focuses on international arrangements on transport and #storageofcarbon across borders in northern #Europe. 🍃 #Denmark, #Belgium, the #Netherlands and #Sweden established an arrangement on cross-border transport of CO2 with #Norway. This removes some of the obstacles on the way to a well-functioning #carboncapture and storage-market in the wide North Sea region. 🌬️"In order to reach climate neutrality by 2050 in Europe, we need carbon capture and storage in a larger, international scale. Today’s arrangements are two great steps in the right direction." says Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard. 👉 Learn more with us: https://lnkd.in/eWb-kyPJ #Inspiretorenew #Greentalent #begreen #carboncapture #storageofcarbon #NorthSea #EU

Building and maintaining soil and other land carbon, as well as restoring ecosystems (including soil ecosystems), are worthy aims and should be pursued. However, their potential to ‘offset’ on-going emissions is often overhyped. No amount of such offsets will do anything more than slightly delay inevitable global heating if we do not rapidly decarbonise our energy, transport, industry and agriculture. Fossil fuel companies and governments not wanting to curb fossil fuel extraction have been enthusiastic financial backers of some of the major carbon offset companies overhyping what can be achieved in our dry and drying nation. Most cynically, some fossil fuel polluters and national accounting are using such offsets to cover only the domestic fugitive emissions for exported gas and coal - which when burnt contribute much more to AGW than the offet emissions. Malcolm Turnbull was right when he described the scheme as “a fig leaf for those committed to doing nothing”.

The hard work of the private and public sector is paying off. There is still a long journey ahead before any celebrations. Complacency is never a good solution. Denmark, Norway and Sweden are leading the way. We can all learn from each other. #ireland #climatechange #decarbonization

Discover how forest carbon credits traded at the voluntary carbon market can be an irreplaceable tool for investing in the restoration of the world's forests: https://lnkd.in/gkqMe9-k

Nature-Based Solutions for a Sustainable Oil and Gas Sector As the world grapples with climate change, the oil and gas industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Nature-based solutions (NBS), offers a promising path toward sustainability. NBS work by either increasing carbon storage (such as reforestation) or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions (like limiting deforestation). By planting more trees or preserving natural ecosystems, we can save around 10-12 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually – enough to reduce peak warming by about 0.3°C⁴. Oil and gas companies can play a crucial role by investing in NBS, offsetting their emissions, and contributing to a greener future. Let's embrace these solutions and work together for a more sustainable energy sector! 🌿🌎 Tayo Ajimoko #naturebasedsolution #nbs #nature #sustainability #oilandgas #climatechange #naturalecosystems #reforestation #sustainabilityupdates #rhetort

TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE WITH SWIFTLET GROUP'S CARBON INITIATIVES Swiftlet Group leads the charge in combating climate change through its carbon initiatives. We implement comprehensive strategies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and investments. From adopting renewable energy sources to implementing energy-efficient technologies, we prioritize sustainability at every level. Additionally, we collaborate with partners to support reforestation projects and promote carbon offset programs to mitigate our environmental footprint. Through these concerted efforts, we aim to contribute to the global fight against climate change while fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come. Join us in taking action today for a greener and healthier planet tomorrow. #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction #SustainableFuture

Two Canadian companies, CarbonRun and Planetary Technologies, along with Dalhousie University, are making waves in marine carbon removal technology, as featured in a recent piece by The New York Times. The spotlight shines even brighter on CarbonRun, now one of the biggest players in the sector after securing a $25 million deal with Frontier to help scale their innovative limestone technology for carbon removal. This collaboration reflects Canada's growing leadership in climate solutions and the potential of ocean-based carbon removal to make a real impact in the fight against climate change. 🌊🌿 Read the full article to learn more: nyti.ms/4e5Bmb7 #CarbonRemovalCanada #CarbonRemoval 

It would be better if we didn't mix up the natural cabon cycles and the fossil one. For sure, we need to ensure that we manage natural eco-systems better, and that might entail that they also sequesters carbon as a side-effect. But the idea that they are there to offset fossil emissions as a carbon land-fill is flawed. https://lnkd.in/gEtYskTq

💡 Mestna občina Velenje / Municipality of Velenje, #EUGreenLeaf 2024, is detoxing its heat in the city as one of the ways to achieve climate neutrality! As part of the Covenant of Mayors - Europe and one of the #MissionCities and #PilotCities, Velenje's district heating system, once reliant on fossil fuels, is undergoing a major transformation. By embracing renewable energy sources and engaging citizens along the way as well as working on the renovation of buildings and energy retrofitting, Velenje aims to reduce its emissions and create a more sustainable community for a green transition. 📖 Explore the city's heat detox in the Covenant of Mayors - Europe case study: https://lnkd.in/dY3KTzpa ➡️ Read about what Velenje is doing to reach its climate ambitions and how in our article: https://lnkd.in/etHdD4qg #CitiesHeatDetox #HealthyHeat4Cities #EUMissions #HorizonEU