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On Jun 29, 2022
Today we're launching the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative, which brings Microsoft researchers together with experts in decarbonization, carbon accounting, and climate risk assessment to accelerate progress on global climate challenges. Learn more: https://t.co/VWSWMvrdEZ
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Introducing the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative

Addressing and mitigating the effects of climate change requires a collective effort, bringing our strengths to bear across industry, government, academia, and civil society.

@MSFTResearch shared
On Jun 29, 2022
Today we're launching the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative, which brings Microsoft researchers together with experts in decarbonization, carbon accounting, and climate risk assessment to accelerate progress on global climate challenges. Learn more: https://t.co/VWSWMvrdEZ
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Introducing the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative

Introducing the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative

Addressing and mitigating the effects of climate change requires a collective effort, bringing our strengths to bear across industry, government, academia, and civil society.

Carbon-accounting and -offsetting startups are red-hot right now. Here are 17 to watch in 2022, according to VCs.

Carbon-accounting and -offsetting startups are red-hot right now. Here are 17 to watch in 2022, according to VCs.

European climate-tech startups collectively raised $6 billion in 2021, with carbon-tracking and -offsetting startups accounting for $670 million.

Microsoft’s quest to go ‘carbon negative’ inspires $1B fund

Microsoft’s quest to go ‘carbon negative’ inspires $1B fund

Bold new commitment will see the tech giant charge an internal carbon fee not just on emissions from its direct operations, but on those of its supply chain.

To curb climate change, we have to suck carbon from the sky. But how?

To curb climate change, we have to suck carbon from the sky. But how?

Once considered a distraction, scientists now say using technology—and nature—to remove CO2 from the atmosphere is not only possible: It’s a must.

Global Carbon Budget 2021

Global Carbon Budget 2021

<p><strong class="journal-contentHeaderColor">Abstract.</strong> Accurate assessment of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO<span class="inline-formula"><sub>2</sub></span>) emissions and their ...

June 24, 2022 Concrete is Worse for the Climate Than Flying. Why Aren’t More People Talking About It?

June 24, 2022 Concrete is Worse for the Climate Than Flying. Why Aren’t More People Talking About It?

Over the past 20 years, cement manufacturers have quietly doubled their carbon dioxide emissions, highlighting a sector that has received relatively little public scrutiny despite ...

Climate: Removing CO2 from the air no longer optional

Climate: Removing CO2 from the air no longer optional

The burning question going into the Glasgow climate summit is whether major economies can, by 2050, reduce emissions enough to deliver a carbon neutral world in which humanity no longer ...

Climate change: Time to act

Climate change: Time to act

Wine industry needs to lead by example in addressing climate change, says Rupert Joy...

Going carbon negative: What are the technology options?

Going carbon negative: What are the technology options?

Going carbon negative: What are the technology options? - A commentary by Sara Budinis

When it comes to emissions, the 'too small to matter' argument is absurd, reckless and morally bankrupt

When it comes to emissions, the 'too small to matter' argument is absurd, reckless and morally bankrupt

Shortsighted, illogical and dishonest arguments are holding Australia back – and condemning us to more brutal summers

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But insulation rates in homes are 95% lower than they were in 2012 Tree planting rates are two-thirds lower than they need to be Consistent policies drive investment, cut bills and help to ...

Stanford-led research shows carbon emissions have rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels

Stanford-led research shows carbon emissions have rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels

Global emissions of carbon dioxide are surging once again as power plants and industry burn more coal and natural gas, narrowing the remaining window for limiting warming to 1.5 degrees ...

Forest biomass-burning supply chain is producing major carbon emissions: Studies

Forest biomass-burning supply chain is producing major carbon emissions: Studies

New research has tracked biomass industry carbon emissions, finding that U.S. wood pellet production, transatlantic shipping, and U.K. and E.U. pellet burning, plus a loss of stored forest ...

Carbon dioxide emissions are set to hit a record high this year (it’s not fine, but not hopeless)

Carbon dioxide emissions are set to hit a record high this year (it’s not fine, but not hopeless)

Carbon dioxide emissions, one of the main contributors to the climate changes bringing extreme weather, rising oceans, and more frequent fires that have killed hundreds of Americans and ...

Carbon emissions rebound to near pre-pandemic levels

Carbon emissions rebound to near pre-pandemic levels

Global emissions of carbon dioxide are surging once again as power plants and industry burn more coal and natural gas, narrowing the remaining window for limiting warming to 1.5 degrees ...

CleanTech and ClimateTech: is this the big comeback?

CleanTech and ClimateTech: is this the big comeback?

At a time when the climate and environment crisis is one of the defining topics for the coming decade, can technology add its raft of solutions into the mix?

A Timber-Based Building Method Draws Praise, and Skeptics

A Timber-Based Building Method Draws Praise, and Skeptics

Cross-laminated timber is today's hottest sustainable construction material, but can it really slow climate change?

Covid-19 paused climate emissions – but they're rising again

Covid-19 paused climate emissions – but they're rising again

The world's sudden launch into lockdown a year ago had an interesting effect on carbon emissions – now they're returning back to normal far quicker than society is.

AI Can Help Lessen Dangers of Climate Change, Industry Leaders Say

AI Can Help Lessen Dangers of Climate Change, Industry Leaders Say

Almost everyone agrees that humans caused climate change, and now some scientists and business leaders say it will take superhumans to help fix it. A study co-written by leading academics ...