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Climate change: Will planting millions of trees really save the planet?

And trees absorb carbon dioxide – the main gas heating the planet – so planting more of them is seen by many as a climate change solution.

Norwalk kick-starting food waste program, better recycling guidelines this spring

“We see people putting recycling in plastic bags,” she said. “Plastic bags aren’t recyclable, and the bags themselves get stuck in machines.” The new …

Letters for March 14: Climate change and justice

Republican support and rejection of fighting climate change a contradiction. It has been interesting to see that President Trump and the Republican Party …

NSW Government shows real leadership with EV incentives in Net Zero Plan

As well as this the NSW Government will create amendments to the National Construction Code and NSW Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) to …

Bill Gates leaves Microsoft board to focus on climate change, global health, and other philanthropy

He cited ongoing work on global health and development, education, and an “increasing engagement in tackling climate change.” “The leadership at the …

Sustainability and the Economy

“The circular economy is not [only] a sustainability model, it is an economic … There are other factors in play here, as well, such as new government …

Malcolm Rands: How Coronavirus is slowing climate change

Malcolm Rands has been looking at how the current Coronavirus Pandemic could have an impact on climate change. LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE.

Climate Change Model Identifies Global Warming’s Impact on Electricity Usage and Demands

It was then trained to predict changes in electricity and water consumption for given climate change scenarios. Climate scientists have predicted that …

Dalton City Court, Recycling, Other City Services Being Affected By COVID 19 Virus Concerns

Public Works – Recycling Pickup – Curbside recycling pickup is being suspended for at least a two-week period beginning on March 16. Because …