• Plastic-production emissions could triple to one-fifth of Earth’s carbon budget – report

    Exclusive: By the middle of the century, pollution from plastic industry could ‘undermine world’s effort’ to control climate crisisBy the middle of the century, global emissions from plastic production could triple to account for one-fifth of the Earth’s remaining carbon budget, an analysis has found.The stunning new estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, published on Wednesday, provide yet more evidence that the plastic industry is “undermining the world’s efforts to address...

  • Reddit introduces Dynamic Product Ads

    Now available in public beta, Reddit Dynamic Product Ads aim to connect users with products they are looking for or may be interested in.

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    Publishers Reeling From Carbon Emissions ‘Shakedown’

    Publishers have long had their revenue undercut by blocklists preventing ads from showing up on articles about politics, hard news or other content that makes brands squeamish. Now, some publishers are feeling a new threat: carbon filtering tools and blocklists from firms like Scope3 and Good-Loop that let ad buyers filter the lowest carbon-emitting publishers. Publishers are upset that companies don’t notify them when they’re on a blocklist. ADWEEK found four titles from one publisher on...

  • Google Ads "Similar Product" Carousel

    Google has a similar products section and carousel for Google Ads sponsored listings. We have seen similar products and similar shopping related results from the organic / free listings but now I am seeing examples of a search ad carousel for "similar products."This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who posted this screenshot on X:Google Ads tested a show similar button in shopping ads. We've seen shop similar features and similar products, as well as related products. Google loves query...

  • Craft laws to end carbon emissions: Mudenda

    By Masimba Makwembere NATIONAL Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda has urged MPs to craft laws that will curb carbon emissions and attract foreign To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

  • China starts mass production of carbon-14 isotope

    The carbon-14 isotope is being produced at the Qinshan nuclear power plant, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced.

  • Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra

    The warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, according to a new study published in Nature. These changes could transform tundras from carbon sinks into carbon sources, exacerbating the effects of climate change.

  • SON ineffective curbing circulation of substandard products – Union

    The Iron Rod and Steel Distributors Employers Union of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) has called for the dissolution of the current management of Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), citing brazen concerns over the agency's perceived ineffectiveness in curbing the circulation of substandard products in the Nigerian market.

  • Deeper cuts to carbon emissions under draft 2035 target

    More ambitious emissions reduction “could be achievable” if governments, business, investors and households do more, according to a federal climate body. The end goal of net zero by 2050 has bipartisan support, although the major political parties remain at loggerheads on how to get there. Meanwhile NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, which together account for […]

  • The stalemate of sustainability: Who holds the responsibility of cutting carbon from digital ads?

    Measurement standards for carbon emissions are on their way, but in the meantime, stakeholders debate who is responsible for taking action first.

  • New Algorithm by NZero Aims to Illuminate Carbon Emissions for Building Owners

    Starting in 2023, a significant number of buildings in New York City are mandated to reduce their carbon emissions.

  • Column: Carbon emissions fuel conditions now affecting insurance, economy

    The recent headline, “State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California,” highlights the increasing and unavoidable costs of climate change and is a cautionary tale for property owners everywhere, especially in Hawaii.