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🇳🇴 One of the most impactful environmental measures we did on the Vestfold Line (building a new double track between Nykirke-Barkåker) was the rehabilitation of the Tangen Tunnel. The tunnel is about 190 meters long. We were able to renovate the tunnel instead of building a new one. We were able to minimise the impact of the surrounding and to reduce costs by NOK 450 million early in the planning phase. This confirms that decisions made early can have the most impact on our emissions 🌳 🎬 You can watch videos from the project here: https://lnkd.in/d5eJMhPJ Bane NOR Catapult Film NRC Group Norge #environment #VestfoldLine #rehabilitation #planning #reducingemissions

You’ve heard about carbon, right? Carbon emissions, carbon tax, carbon footprint, the list goes on. With carbon in the news frequently, it is discussed all the time. However, the element is still very misunderstood. ‘Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography’, directed by Daniella Ortega and Niobe Thompson, is a unique documentary, personifying the element carbon and diving into its underestimated power. The film is more than just a story about a misunderstood element; it is a deep dive into how carbon impacts our lives and the environment. It highlights how important it is to understand carbon for the sustainability of our planet, as well as its vital role in shaping our future and understanding our past. The film urges us to protect our environment, whilst posing the question of how we can act more sustainably now, to prevent environmental consequences in the future. ‘Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography’ is screening at this years MWFF on 23.03.24! Don’t miss out on earlybird tickets via the link in our bio (discount code: MWEARLY24). #MWFF #MWFF24 #VicScreen #CityOfMelbourne #Sustainability #womeninfilm #environment #filmmaking #Carbon #Climate

CARBON CAPTURE & STORAGE (CCS) and DIRECT AIR CAPTURE (DAC) Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies involve capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from various sources, such as power plants, industrial facilities, and even directly from the atmosphere. There are several methods for capturing CO2, including post-combustion capture (from flue gases), pre-combustion capture (from fuels before combustion), and oxyfuel combustion (burning fuels in pure oxygen to produce CO2 and water). Additionally, there are emerging Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies for capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. There is nothing wrong with CCS and DAC as long as the investments to commercialize them are from the private sectors and will not use the public money (taxes) as subsidy and infrastructures to support the business of Carbon Capture & Storage and Direct Air Capture. There are nature-based solutions to the climate crisis like natural carbon sinks. Natural carbon sinks are incredibly effective at sequestering carbon. Oceans and forests are a massive natural carbon sinks that have co-benefits for biodiversity, air and water quality and human well-being. Forests act as significant natural carbon sinks. Trees absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and store it in their biomass and in the soil. However, deforestation and forest degradation can release stored carbon back into the atmosphere. Oceans are the largest natural carbon sink on the planet. They absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, primarily through a process called oceanic carbon uptake. However, increasing CO2 levels can lead to ocean acidification, which has adverse effects on marine ecosystems. There are nature-based solutions that can play a crucial role in addressing climate change, but they are not standalone solutions. They should be integrated into broader climate action plans alongside efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Their success requires collaboration between governments, communities, conservation organizations, and the private sector to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability. Nature-based solutions are strategies that leverage the power of ecosystems and biodiversity to mitigate and adapt to climate change. These approaches in the database of Triton Hydrogen Corporation https://lnkd.in/gSzfwD4j are based on the idea that natural systems can provide a wide range of benefits in terms of carbon sequestration, climate resilience, and the overall well-being of both human and natural systems. Here are some key nature-based solutions: Reforestation and Afforestation, Wetland Restoration, Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture, Urban Green Spaces, Ocean-Based Solutions, Peatland Conservation, Grassland and Savannah Restoration, and last but not the least, Ecosystem-Based Adaptation.

People have been talking up CCS, including DAC, for more than 25 years. Billions in government subsidies and almost nothing to show for it. Capturing carbon is the easy bit. Where are you going to store it all in perpetuity? Besides why build a massive new industrial infrastructure to ‘solve’ the waste problem of an existing massive industrial infrastructure when cheap alternatives to fossil fuels are already available? No wonder the fossil fuel industry loves these “big plans”. It’s a boondoggle.

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Another milestone in the ULTIMO project is imminent: the next General Meeting will take place in Oslo from 23 to 25 April.  We are looking forward to visiting the demo site in Groruddalen. And there are many important points on the programme we're going to work on:  For example, Ruter As will present innovation projects and we will discuss how we can utilise synergies with ULTIMO. We will also develop webinars to share our knowledge and learn what others have achieved already.  A very important topic we will also discuss is the impacts of EU Data Act and Data Sharing / Sovereignty. CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CCAM Association #AutomatedMobility #PublicTransport

Next stop Monterrey, Mexico followed by Sonora, Mexico for www.gemnrg.com projects! #wastetoenergy #wastetobiofuels #metalrecycling #solarmanufacturing the pipeline is well on it’s way! Invest in the future of our planet and humanity! #sustainability #renewableenergy #circulareconomy

There is so much great content in the latest edition of +Impact magazine. Dive right in on the link below!

Transforming challenges into opportunities! 🔮 The Yanzhou Photovoltaic Project by CGE is turning coal subsidence areas into solar power stations, striking a balance between ecology and economy. It's a new frontier in environmental management. 🎨 Check out how they're making it happen! #RenewableEnergy #EcoInnovation https://lnkd.in/gHdPfm7K