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Mercedes Benz To Launch A Blockchain-Based Carbon Emission Tracker
German automobile manufacturing company, Mercedes-Benz reported that they are working on an automobile blockchain gas emission tracker.
Mercedes Partners with Blockchain Company to Track Carbon Emission in Cobalt Supply Chain
A collaboration between the major car manufacturers, Mercedes Benz and Circular, a Blockchain Startup to carry out a combined program which would be for the purpose of tracing the emissions of carbon in the cobalt supply chain.
Spanish Renewable Energy Firm Partners with Climate Blockchain Initiatives to Boost Carbon Offset Sales on Blockchain
Acciona, a leading Spanish renewable energy company, has joined hands with Climate Blockchain Initiatives (CBI), a Valencia-based startup, to boost the sale of its carbon offsets using the latter’s blockchain-powered trading platform.
NoTraffic Utilizes NVIDIA AI to Mitigate Road Delays and Carbon Emissions
NoTraffic's AI Mobility platform, powered by NVIDIA, enhances traffic flow and safety while reducing carbon emissions. Its deployment in cities like Tucson and Vancouver shows significant efficiency improvements.
NVIDIA HGX B200: A Leap in Sustainable Computing with Reduced Carbon Emissions
NVIDIA's HGX B200 platform significantly cuts embodied carbon emissions, offering enhanced performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessor, HGX H100, according to NVIDIA.
Solana Launches Real-Time Carbon Emissions Tracking Dashboard
The Solana Foundation has launched a real-time tracking dashboard to measure carbon emissions on its blockchain, making it the first "major smart-contract blockchain" to do so. The dashboard, available on the Solana Climate website, aims to set a new standard for measuring emissions in the blockchain industry and encourages transparency. The data used to power the dashboard is open-source and modeled on the estimated carbon footprint of the Dell PowerEdge R940. The move comes as global efforts are being made to utilize blockchain technology to monitor carbon emissions.
UN Research Unveils Bitcoin's Environmental Toll Beyond Carbon Emissions
A UN study reveals Bitcoin mining's significant environmental impact, including carbon emissions, water and land damage, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels. It calls for urgent regulatory and technological interventions to promote a sustainable digital currency ecosystem.
Microsoft Ventures into Nuclear Energy to Power AI Development
Microsoft is venturing into nuclear energy to support its growing AI and cloud computing needs. The company has posted a job listing for a Principal Program Manager in Nuclear Technology, focusing on the development of an energy strategy based on SMRs and microreactors. While this move aims to address the energy-intensive nature of AI models, it also raises questions about the environmental and logistical challenges associated with nuclear energy.
Greenidge Commits to Being 100% Carbon Neutral for Its Bitcoin Mining Facility Starting June 2021
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. plans to offset all carbon emissions from its Bitcoin mining facility, starting June 1st, 2021.
IPCC Concerns Energy-Intensive Crypto Mining as Risk of Climate Change
The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from the United Nations concerns the carbon footprint and its energy consumption produced by crypto mining.
Volvo Cars Invests in London-based Blockchain Firm to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Footprint
Volvo Cars, a leading Swedish car manufacturer, has invested in Circulor, a London-based blockchain company majoring in industrial supply chains. It sealed the deal through its venture capital investment arm called the Volvo Cars Tech Fund.
Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange
AirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits.