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微软花17亿美元“埋粪”!把人类粪便和污水转化成“生物泥浆” 注入地壳1500米深处
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-08-04 13:31
在华盛顿州雷德蒙德市的微软总部,工程师们的手指正在键盘上翻飞,为人工智能(AI)的未来编写着一行行代码。 与此同时,在1500公里外,一场看似毫不相干的"怪事"正在发生:在堪萨斯州地下深处,巨型泵机正将混合着人类粪便和污水的黏稠"生物 泥浆",源源不断地注入地壳深处。 这听起来匪夷所思的"埋粪"操作,正是微软为AI飞速发展所付出的"环境账单"。 AI的"超能力"光环背后,是惊人的电力、水资源消耗和飙升的碳排放。法国AI初创公司Mistral AI的最新报告显示,其旗舰模型Mistral Large 2训练和运行18个月,产生的二氧化碳竟然相当于5000辆家用轿车一年的排放量。 原来,这家公司专门收集各种有机废弃物,包括人类排泄物、动物粪便、造纸污泥等,把它们转化成浆糊状的"生物泥浆"。接着,他们通 过深井注水技术,把这些"生物泥浆"泵入地下约1500米深、不透水的岩层中进行密封。这种方法不仅能永久去除碳、减少甲烷排放,还能 把PFAS等微量污染物封锁在地下,防止它们污染当地环境。 对微软来说,这17亿美元的"埋粪"支出,实际上是在购买"排放权"。 微软最新的可持续发展报告显示,随着其云计算和AI业务的疯狂扩张 ...
【财经分析】港航业“绿色变革”迫在眉睫 业界呼吁强化全球合作加速脱碳进程
Xin Hua Cai Jing· 2025-05-29 14:00
Core Viewpoint - The global shipping industry is undergoing a significant green transformation, with a focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, driven by the need for sustainable practices and regulatory pressures [2][4]. Group 1: Industry Challenges and Goals - The shipping sector accounts for over 80% of international trade transport and is a major source of carbon emissions, necessitating urgent green transformation [1][2]. - Without effective emission reduction measures, carbon emissions from the shipping industry could increase by 50% to 250% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels [2]. - The European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism has included shipping, indicating that future access to international shipping will require a green passport [2]. Group 2: Role of Ports in Green Transition - Ports are seen as active promoters of green shipping, not just passive gateways, by investing in infrastructure and adopting smart technologies [2][3]. - Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has become a pioneer in the green transition, implementing LNG refueling, shore power coverage, and exploring zero-carbon fuel applications [3][7]. - Major international shipping centers like Shanghai and Hong Kong are also taking significant steps towards green transformation, with specific targets for LNG and green fuel capabilities [2]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts and Innovations - Industry experts emphasize the need for collaboration across the sector, including policy guidance, technological breakthroughs, and capital mobilization [4][5]. - The establishment of a green technology innovation community is recommended to address challenges in hydrogen, ammonia fuels, and carbon capture technologies [5]. - The signing of agreements for green shipping corridors between Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and major European ports aims to enhance low-carbon cooperation and promote zero-emission shipping [6][7]. Group 4: Technological Advancements and Infrastructure - The development of a digital ecosystem and big data hubs is crucial for optimizing shipping operations and achieving resource efficiency [5][6]. - Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has achieved full shore power coverage for its berths and has implemented various green technologies, including the first LNG-diesel dual-fuel tugboat in China [7]. - The green shipping corridor model focuses on reducing emissions through collaboration among global ports, shipping companies, and governments [7].
英国政府支持企业参与碳信用交易 推动绿色金融发展
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan· 2025-05-08 16:34
Core Viewpoint - The UK government is enhancing support for businesses and organizations to participate in carbon credit trading as part of its initiative to establish the UK as a global green finance center [1][2]. Group 1: Government Initiatives - The UK government has launched a plan to strengthen voluntary carbon markets and natural markets, allowing companies to invest in environmental projects to reduce their emissions [1]. - The plan aims to mobilize funds necessary to address climate emergencies and diversify income sources for UK businesses [1]. Group 2: Market Potential and Economic Opportunities - The current carbon and natural markets have not fully realized their potential, with businesses calling for clearer regulations [2]. - A global framework is being established to enhance trust in carbon and natural credit trading, which will include principles for using environmentally beneficial carbon credits [2]. - The carbon market is projected to reach a value of $250 billion by 2050, while the natural market could be valued at $69 billion, providing UK businesses with new economic opportunities [2]. Group 3: Investment and Growth in Clean Energy - The UK clean energy sector has attracted £43.7 billion in private investment since July, indicating significant growth potential [2]. - The net-zero economy in the UK is growing three times faster than the overall economy, with employment in this sector increasing by over 10% [2]. Group 4: Consultation and Integrity Principles - A consultation document will be open for 12 weeks to gather feedback from industry organizations and the public on six integrity principles related to carbon credit trading [3]. - These principles include ensuring carbon credits meet high integrity standards, measuring and disclosing credit usage in sustainability reports, and aligning credit use with broader transformation plans consistent with the Paris Agreement [3].