Electric vehicles powered by low-emission electricity offer the greatest decarbonization potential for ground transportation, on a lifecycle basis.” At first glance, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) seems to view the electrification of the car fleet favorably in the latest part of its report on solutions to combat climate change. Yes, but on condition that a number of conditions are met – conditions that are still unattainable in most cases today, say climate experts.
According to Ademe, “it is advisable to choose the smallest and lightest vehicle possible, adapted to home-work journeys”. However, Ademe warns that we will have to “rethink the place of the car in our travels”.
Better traceability for more sustainable lithium in our electric batteries. The Conversation proposes a geochemical approach that establishes a lithium “fingerprint” in order to trace lithium in batteries and potentially offer guarantees for socially and environmentally sustainable extraction.
Limiting speed to 110 km/h rather than 130 km/h could not only limit our impact on the climate, it also has other advantages.
Aviation accounts for 2.5% to 3% of global CO2 emissions. The 185 member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization have set themselves a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. However, the main lever envisaged to achieve this objective by 2050 is carbon offsetting through the Corsia mechanism. Another problem is that no provision is made for reducing air traffic, even though this is the real issue.
An article published in Reporterre denounces the “Environment” option offered by Air France to passengers, which allows them to plant trees for an additional fee. This is misleading greenwashing, according to the signatories, who have also launched a petition.
