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The landscape of emissions continues to change. China’s total CO2 emissions exceeded those of the advanced economies combined in 2020, and in 2023 were 15% higher. India surpassed the European Union to become the third largest source of global emissions in 2023. Countries in developing Asia now account for around half of global emissions, up from around two-fifths in 2015 and around one‑quarter in 2000. China alone accounts for 35% of global CO2 emissions.Gas-powered motorcycles are banned in most cities in China,
two-wheeled electric vehicles are now the most common in Chinese cities,
There are more than 5 million two-wheeled electric vehicles in operation in a major city
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Top 10 Countries with Highest Electricity-Related Carbon Emissions Worldwide - Al-Baidar Center for Studies and Planning
Baidar Centerwww.baidarcenter.org
very clean electricity
China accounted for 95% of the world’s new coal power construction activity in 2023, according to the latest annual report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
China accounted for 95% of the world’s new coal power construction activity in 2023, according to the latest annual report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Construction began on 70 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in China, up four-fold since 2019, says GEM’s annual report on the global coal power industry.
This compares with less than 4GW of new coal power construction starting in the rest of the world – the lowest since 2014.
Outside China, only 32 countries have new coal projects at pre-construction phases of development and just seven have plants under construction.
LITTLETON, Colorado, July 24 (Reuters) - Coal-fired power plants generated 59.6% of China's total electricity output during the opening half of 2024, the first time on record that coal produced less than 60% of the country's total electricity during that period.China responsible for 95% of new coal power construction in 2023, report says - Carbon Brief
China accounted for 95% of the world’s new coal power construction activity in 2023, according to the Global Energy Monitor.www.carbonbrief.org
Electricity generation, Brazil, 2023
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View attachment 12958Brazil - Countries & Regions - IEA
Brazil’s energy policies measure up well against the world’s most urgent energy challenges. Access to electricity across the country is almost universal and renewables meet almost 45% of primary energy demand, making Brazil’s energy sector one of the leaswww.iea.org
yes very ecological more coal plants and you have more Lithium pollution a great recipe
China building two-thirds of world’s wind and solar projects
China building two-thirds of world’s wind and solar projects
Country on track reach 1,200GW of installed wind and solar capacity by end of 2024 – six years ahead of Beijing’s targetwww.theguardian.com
How China became the king of new nuclear power, and how the U.S. is trying to stage a comeback
The prevalence estimate of ED was 40.56% in Chinese men at least 40 years old.It's not the issue you need to care, you'd beeter fight for your own nations' water resources not sucked by some sugar water companies ...
‘It’s plunder’: Mexico desperate for water while drinks companies use billions of litres
‘It’s plunder’: Mexico desperate for water while drinks companies use billions of litres
As drought grips cities like Monterrey, people queue with buckets for brackish water. But Coca-Cola and other firms are still extracting groundwaterwww.theguardian.com
And meanwhile:
N Report: Mexico Surpasses US As Most Obese Country
UN Report: Mexico surpasses US as most obese country
Mexico has overtaken the U.S. as the world's most obese country, according to a new United Nations report out this week.laist.com
And meanwhile:
The surprising story of ex-Mexican president Vicente Fox, who started as a Coca-Cola delivery worker and worked his way up to run Coca-Cola Mexico
And meanwhile:The surprising story of ex-Mexican president Vicente Fox, who started as a Coca-Cola delivery worker and worked his way up to run Coca-Cola Mexico
Former Mexican president Vicente Fox led Coca-Cola's charge in taking on Pepsi in Mexico in the 1960s, working as a delivery truck driver. Later, he would become president of Coca-Cola Mexico.www.businessinsider.com
Declassified Documents Uncover Yet Another Mexican President’s CIA Ties
Declassified Documents Uncover Yet Another Mexican President’s CIA Ties
Recently declassified documents have exposed former Mexican president José López Portillo as a CIA asset. The revelations are a reminder of his ignominious contributions to Mexico’s brutal “dirty war” against left dissent during the Cold War.jacobin.com
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So the whole story line is: A CIA agent became Mexican president, and promoted Coca-Cola salesman became another Mexican preisent, and used Coca to make Mexican addcitive to became fat, and the final aim was to destroy Mexico's water resouces?
If so, plz try to fight with it, at least make those water to build a hydro dam and generate some electiricity not the fat on human's body.
Will you fight for this for your own nation?
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5. Industry spend of approx $1 billion on water and wastewater systems and services
Each semiconductor Fab can cost up to US$2.5 billion, a large proportion of this capital expenditure is on water related systems. A UPW system can cost between 1-1.5% of total capital costs around US$25-40 million. The semiconductor industry spends approximately $1 billion on water and wastewater systems and services every year2 Through reduction, reuse and recycling water at semiconductor plants, the industry could save over $100 million per year. 7Effective recycling systems offer a great return on investment: a recent study showed a return on capital investment of five to seven months8.
In addition to recycling, the industry is taking steps to significantly lower the use of UPW through process optimisation. One example is the replacement of wet stations by Automated Wet Benches (AWB) for many wet etching processing steps, resulting in water use reductions of approximately 40%9.
6. Dirty industry? – Over 10,000 recorded environmental violations in China
Despite the millions spent on trying to clean up its act, the semiconductor industry in China is suspected of being involved in a large number of environmental violations. The production of semiconductors also utilises a number of chemicals. Because of this, wastewater from Fabs has been found to contain a range of harmful contaminants including arsenic, antimony, hydrogen peroxide, and hydrofluoric acid.
A search of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) water pollution database reveals over 10,000 environmental violations for key semiconductor companies, over the period 2004-2013. The IPE database draws on government data.
Historically, semiconductor companies in the US have been subject to litigation linked to groundwater. With the current levels of groundwater pollution in China and ongoing investigations by the MEP, how long will it be before semiconductor companies start finding themselves named and shamed on the MEP’s blacklist? For more on China’s groundwater pollution problems, see here and for more on the MEP’s blacklist of companies, see here.
7. Industry accused of poor disclosure of its risk profile to investors
The semiconductor industry has reportedly been doing a poor job of disclosing water risk to investors.5 The reliability of water supply during the manufacturing process is a major aspect of the industry’s risk profile. The manufacturing cycle for a microprocessor can be between 11-13 weeks, and any forced shutdown during that period will result in all material being lost, effectively wiping out that quarter’s output for the facility. This is particularly worrying considering the location of some of the industry’s major manufacturing sites in water scarce areas.
8 Things You Should Know About Water & Semiconductors - China Water Risk
How much water does it need to produce an integrated circuit? Does the semiconductor sector pollute? Check out our eight facts about water & semiconductorschinawaterrisk.orgChip Production’s Ecological Footprint: Mapping Climate and Environmental Impact
interface (formerly Stiftung Neue Verantwortung) emerges as Europe's premier Think Tank for cutting-edge tech policy. Our expert team navigates AI, cybersecurity, and more, shaping the continent's digital landscape.www.interface-eu.org
Enormous quantities of ultrapure water are needed in semiconductor production. A semiconductor plant (known as a fab) typically requires about five million gallons per day, and ten million for large foundries, equivalent to the consumption rate of 300,000 households. In comparison, an Olympic-size swimming pool contains 660,000 gallons. Large quantities of ultra-pure water must be processed so that all impurities are removed before it is used to rinse each chip and remove any contaminating debris. Semiconductor production also requires large amounts of energy, mostly fossil fuels
Many of the Chinese cities that are investing in new semiconductor plants such as Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen, and Shanghai face water constraints. Jiangsu Province, the heart of China’s semiconductor industry, is considered to be one of the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which will make water availability even less predictable. They are already drawing heavily on dwindling groundwater, which agriculture, the primary water user in China, also requires. Despite a policy effort to improve water quality in China, especially of surface water, pollution of groundwater remains a serious problem. In 2022, the percentage of groundwater unsuitable for industrial use increased from 20.6% to 22.4%, according to China Water Risk, a Hong Kong-based non-profit.12
China’s thirsty chips | Article | Hinrich Foundation
China's path to technological self-reliance comes at a high environmental cost, a theme we further explore in this year's Sustainable Trade Index. Find out more.www.hinrichfoundation.com
no industry is clean, the most clean is agriculture, but any mining, processing disposal generates pollution.Brazil, Chile, and Mexico have seen a surge in renewable energy deals, largely driven by Chinese companies. Notably, eight of the top ten solar panel providers in the region are Chinese, including industry leaders like Longi and Jinko.
Latin America and the Caribbean: China's New Energy Frontier
Latin America and the Caribbean: China's New Energy Frontier
China's economic presence is expanding globally, and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have become a focal point for its investments, especially within the energy sector. The region, rich in natural resources and experiencing rising energy demands, offers strategic opportunities for Chinese enerwww.linkedin.com