People want impartial news, Reuters Institute says | World …
Jun 30, 2021 · Image: Unsplash/Roman Kraft. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has said that a clear majority of people want their news sources to be impartial and objective. The increase in technology means that 73% of people now access news via a smartphone. Social media is one of the main mediums through which false information can spread.
Carbon neutral and net zero – what do they mean? - The World …
Aug 23, 2022 · Both carbon neutral and net zero refer to different actions that are essential to combat climate change. Carbon neutral can cover a defined part of business operations and typically accounts for CO2 emissions, but not other greenhouse gases. Net zero on the other hand means that a company reduces all greenhouse gas emissions across its whole ...
What is the neutral interest rate and why is it in focus?
Mar 5, 2024 · Image: World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook. Knowing the neutral rate is important because it helps central bankers assess whether their monetary policy is accommodative, neutral, or restrictive. This helps them use one of their key tools – interest rates – to restrict or boost activity. If policy rates are below the neutral ...
Green ammonia – what is it and how could it cut emissions?
Nov 30, 2023 · Green ammonia is produced without fossil fuels and could help cut the high emissions associated with synthetic fertilizer production. The World Economic Forum’s First Mover Coalition is helping drive forward its use in a variety of applications to cut carbon emissions in intensive sectors. The Kenya Nut company is to become the first farm in ...
4 ways airlines are planning to become carbon neutral
Nov 17, 2021 · The airline industry is responsible for nearly 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. It has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 by focusing on four key strategies. These include greener fuel, carbon offsets and utilizing the power of hydrogen. Launching a 300-ton plane full of people into the sky and propelling it at 500 miles (805 km) an ...
These 8 countries have already achieved net-zero emissions
Dec 16, 2022 · Guyana. Guyana is another tree-canopy-rich country, which sits on the northern coast of South America surrounded by Amazon rainforest. Having already achieved net zero emissions, the country is aiming for a further 70% cut in emissions by 2030. However, the country became the world’s newest oil producer in 2019, which could challenge its ...
6 CEOs share how their companies are targeting net-zero
May 19, 2022 · Businesses are ready to take responsibility to accelerate global efforts, boost investments, and advocate and support government actions and policies around climate, in line with a 1.5°C future. We asked six global business leaders from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders about the strategies needed to drive the net-zero transition.
Rethinking cement and concrete could pave the way to net zero
Mar 8, 2024 · Climate Action. Rethinking cement and concrete could pave the way to net zero. Mar 8, 2024. The cement and concrete industry is one of the world's heaviest polluters. Image: Reuters/John Geddie. Daniel Boero Vargas. Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Cement & Concrete,World Economic Forum.
How to build smart, zero carbon buildings - and why it matters
Sep 8, 2021 · At least 20% of schools will be carbon neutral by 2030. The NUS School of Design and Environment 4 (SDE4) is the first newly built, net zero energy building in Singapore and is the first building in South-East Asia to be awarded the Zero Energy Certification by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).
Net-Zero Industry Tracker: $13.5 Trillion Investment Needed to …
Geneva, Switzerland, 28 November 2023 – Transitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, $13.5 trillion in investments will be needed by 2050, particularly in the production, energy and transport sectors, according to a new World Economic Forum report.