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“# WEF tests tracking carbon emissions with blockchain technology ” The World Economic Forum is progressing with its blockchain-based project tracking of greenhouse gas emissions. According to a Dec. 15 announcement, the WEF’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative, or MMBI, has released a proof of concept to trace carbon emissions for mining and metals firms….
“#You’re eating a lot of plastic and didn’t even know it” Care about saving the planet from plastic pollution? Then stop putting your money where your mouth is. Literally — because environmentalists warn that humans may be consuming the equivalent of one credit card per week, or about 5 1⁄4 grams of plastic. A new…
“# Million-dollar startup taps Algorand to fight climate change ” Blockchain marketplace Climatetrade will be building its new CO2 carbon offsetting platform on Algorand, a top-50 cryptocurrency project that is gunning for scalability and transactional performance. Climatetrade announced Wednesday that it has selected the Algorand blockchain to power its carbon offsetting marketplace, which is designed…
“# Universal Protocol Alliance introduces tradable carbon token ” An alliance of crypto firms is introducing tokenized carbon credits for individuals to offset the amount of carbon dioxide they contribute. According to a Dec. 1 announcement, the Universal Protocol Alliance, or UPA, has launched a tradable carbon token on a public blockchain. The UPA stated…
“#Diesel truck drivers souping up their cars and killing environment: EPA” More than a half million diesel pickup truck owners have installed illegal devices that disable their cars’ emissions control functions, causing a pollution amount equal to 9 million extra trucks on the road, an Environmental Protection Agency probe found. The investigation, detailed in a…
“# Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse wants bitcoin to succeed after all ” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse may be a critic of Bitcoin (BTC), but he still wants the original cryptocurrency to succeed in the long run. Appearing on a Nov. 19 episode of Fortune’s “Brainstorm” podcast, Garlinghouse reportedly said Bitcoin is not competing with Ripple and…
“#pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopes” BERLIN — The UN’s climate chief says deadlines set by some of the world’s top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions, along with US President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to take Washington back into the Paris accord, have boosted hopes of meeting the pact’s ambitious goals. The agreement signed…
“#Jumping ‘snake worms’ that will haunt your dreams taking over the US” This worm bucks like a rodeo bull, but it eats like a cow. Scientists are learning new details about a species of “jumping” earthworms, a k a “crazy” worms, a k a “Alabama jumpers,” so dubbed for their habit of thrashing and bouncing when threatened. Their gluttonous…
“# Blockchain helps determine ‘green’ parking price in Munich ” Artificial intelligence specialists Fetch.ai, and blockchain solutions provider Datarella have announced the launch of a “Smart City” infrastructure trial in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 12. The trial will be centered around the Connex Buildings business center in the city and will use a multi-agent blockchain-based AI…
“# World Economic Forum calls blockchain key to sustainable digital finance ” The World Economic Forum (WEF) believes blockchain represents a core element of sustainable digital finance — a new paradigm that combines emerging technology with environmentally-conscious business models. In a new report published Wednesday, UBS executive Karin Oertli lists blockchain technology along with artificial…