Sustain the World's Environment

CES 2024 was huge for sustainability! CES 2024 has just ended in Las Vegas. Now to be clear at the start, I didn't go. In fact, I have never been. Is that a handicap? I don't think so and here is why. CES is huge, really huge. Its impossible to get around every exhibit, see every product launch, test out and evaluate everything etc. So, in many ways, it's easier to get an overall view of the show and what was announced after the show is over. Sustainability at CES 2024 Mow, rather than attempt the impossible and cover every aspect of CES, I will try and look at some of the key announcements from a sustainability perspective. Here is a summary: Tech companies at CES 2024 are prioritizing sustainability strategies. There is a stronger focus on utilizing recycled materials in devices and displays. Google backs the Right to Repair movement, advocating for device longevity. Sustainability is emerging as a significant factor for consumers in tech purchases. The Consumer Technolo...

Failing to Keep Promises: Countries Falling Short on Climate Commitments In the realm of global climate action, the promises made by countries often stand as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future. Yet, as the years have passed since the inception of international climate agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, it becomes increasingly evident that some nations are struggling to fulfil their commitments. In this comprehensive article, we will take a closer look at which countries are failing to meet their climate change commitments and explore the consequences of these shortcomings. The Kyoto Protocol: A Milestone in Climate Commitments The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, was a groundbreaking agreement that aimed to tackle greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. Under this treaty, industrialized nations committed to reducing their emissions by specific targets, collectively aiming to combat climate change. However, over the years, it has become clear that...

Image via Wikipedia According to the respected International Energy Agency , China 's use of coal , oil , wind and other sources of power more than doubled in the past decade to reach the equivalent of 2.26bn tonnes of oil in 2009, creeping past the US total of 2.17bn tonnes. This fact is no doubt linked to China's economic growth of almost 9% in GDP last year. Its also the reason why its carbon emissions is growing by around the same amount, at a time when most other nations was static or falling. As to what's driving China's energy use up, well its the same thing that drove up that of the US, UK , Japan and Germany etc. Consumption. More cars, more air conditioning , more electronic consumer products (TV's, Hi-Fi, computers and the like). China's population has a long way to go in order to catch up to the lifestyles that we have enjoyed in the West for so long, but with 1.3 Billion people aiming for the same standard of living , its a worrying tho...