Wisconsin plans to go carbon-free by 2050
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 21, 2019
If all goes according to plan, Wisconsin residents will be using 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050.
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Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations. If we're going to make sure that we're using more recycled content, if we're going to ensure that we're going to reduce carbon emissions, then we need to be tracking that. Its broader sustainability targets include getting to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. .
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CIBSE award for aircon innovation
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 17, 2025
An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has picked up an important innovation award in the building services sector. The event celebrated individuals, organisations, products and projects that set new benchmarks for sustainability, innovation and performance in the built environment.
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Report explores untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonize the built environment
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
The report, “Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits”, explores the potential of retrofits to decarbonize the built environment, a sector responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, while sustainably managing the rising demand of construction materials. trillion by 2050.
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Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2020
Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products. As corporate interest in carbon removal options grows, Puro.earth , a startup from Finland, is offering a twist on carbon marketplaces. Gloria Oladipo. Mon, 08/31/2020 - 05:00.
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Copper industry trade association pledges to reach net zero by 2050
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 9, 2023
Trade group with oversight on “the cornerstone material for a net-zero future ” sets out “ambitious plans” to reach net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and significantly cut Scope 3 emissions. This constitutes around 0.2 percent of global man-made emissions, said the group.
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Transforming concrete from a carbon problem to a carbon solution
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Proposed solutions for sequestering CO2 are plentiful, but there are serious issues around how to verify the claims made by the promoters of these innovations. Carbonaide’s technology utilises CO2 to produce a carbonate mineral. Carbonation is traditionally considered as a degradation mechanism of hardened concrete.
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Transport and logistics sector plan to reach net zero by 2050
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes its sector “can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report, Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary. Setting carbon budgets for the transport sector.
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Norwegian Oil Giant’s Plan to Capture UK’s Carbon Is Fraught With Risks
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This story is the sixth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor, the North Sea’s largest fossil fuel producer, is positioning itself to play a key role in plans to turn Britain into a world leader in capturing carbon.
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Net zero by 2050 is “too little too late”: Scientists make a case for net negative strategies
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2021
A report published on 26 August by an independent group of experts warns that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is now “too little too late”, and will not achieve the long-term temperature goals identified in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C license ). C by the end of the century.
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Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 13, 2025
A new strategic partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons aims to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country’s journey toward net zero. Heat networks are projected to meet up to 20% of the UK’s heat demand by 2050, according to recent government figures.
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How 117-year-old Ford plans to curb carbon emissions by 2050
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Any pathway to reduced greenhouse gases must involve stakeholders from the transportation sector — thankfully America's best-selling automotive brand is stepping up.
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Princeton study shows possibility for a carbon-neutral US
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 21, 2020
To hit net-zero carbon by 2050, the U.S. trillion and committed leadership. Oh, and we need to start implementing massive changes now.
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Japan aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Japan hopes to rely solely on renewable energy in the next 30 years.
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New report says the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. WorldGBC’s vision to fully decarbonise the sector requires eliminating both operational and embodied carbon emissions.
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Plastic waste incineration skyrockets carbon emission rates
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
burning plastic stands in the way of goals to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050. For the U.K., An open letter by to the prime minister encourages change.
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SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2021
And right now, there isn’t enough demand for decarbonized steel for manufacturers to justify investing several millions of dollars into lower-carbon steel facilities. Most of the carbon footprint for steel companies comes from Scope 3 emissions, emissions from suppliers downstream, as is the case with many businesses.
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Hydrogen Aviation Takes Flight: Safran, Air Liquide, and Turbotech Showcase Engine Breakthrough
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Image Credit: Air Liquide Press Cutting-Edge Technology Fuels Innovation The aeroengine itself operates on a regenerative cycle, improving its thermal efficiency and performancecritical factors for lightweight aviation applications. Safran has been bolstering its hydrogen innovation roadmap through initiatives like the Explore H2 program.
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Is Honda Really All-In on Hydrogen?
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Exploring Hondas Commitment to a Hydrogen-Powered Future Hydrogen technology is increasingly seen as a crucial element in reducing carbon emissions, and Honda is bringing its long-standing expertise into the spotlight. Honda has outlined ambitious goals to transform its entire product lineup toward zero emissions by 2050.
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Farmland water “battery” storage and leak-detecting broadband cables among winners in Ofwat innovation competition
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding (on 16 May) from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund. The winners also include the creation of the UK’s first ever, full-scale, carbon-neutral wastewater works.
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Scottish universities initiative to “drive the transition to net-zero electronics”
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Centre (REACT) was announced on 7 October, one of five new centres to share in £25m from a new UKRI programme intended to support the innovation necessary for net zero.
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Revamped Energy Efficiency Programs Are the Key to Deep Carbon Reductions
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
governments at all levels are prioritizing climate action and setting intense carbon-reduction goals. In fact, carbon emissions in the U.S. power sector were 33 percent below 2005 levels at the end of 2019, and a number of the nation’s largest utilities have committed to 80 percent or greater reductions by 2050.
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From Waste to Waves: Hydrogen Powered Ship Trials Zero-Emission Journey
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Hydrogen Powered Sea Trial Set to Revolutionize Marine Industry The maritime industry is on the brink of a significant transformation as it takes decisive steps toward reducing its carbon footprint. The vessel will be equipped with a 50kW hydrogen auxiliary engine designed by Carnot, a notable British clean technology innovator.
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JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies
GreenBiz
APRIL 12, 2021
That includes both existing clients, as well as new ones that could benefit from focused new financial innovations. "We The latter area might include, for example, carbon credit exchanges and marketplaces. The entire system needs to change, and dramatically, in order for us to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050," he said.
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Engineers have ‘vital’ role to play in unlocking trillions for low-carbon infrastructure – ICE report
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Breaking down barriers between financiers and civil engineers could unlock vast flows of finance into low-carbon infrastructure projects, according to a new report from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) published on 15 November. trillion per year between now and 2050.
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Multi-million pound investment needed in carbon capture technology to mitigate CO2 emissions, report finds
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2022
DAC works by capturing CO2 in the air and then either sequestrating it or using it to manufacture carbon neutral fuel. The report added that as part of the Government’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap, CCUS should be included alongside other air transport energy policies.
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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 20, 2020
IMO member states are meeting this week for critical talks to discuss how the carbon-intensive shipping industry can be regulated to meet its 2030 climate target of reducing its carbon emissions intensity by 40 percent compared to 2008 levels. It is a dynamic that has left environmental campaigners increasingly frustrated. .
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Vale and Green Energy Park partner on green hydrogen in Brazil
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
It has set its sights on innovations for low-carbon steel production, with a focus on a goal to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In this vein, Vale has been actively searching for partners to support the strategy in making Brazil a top country for green hydrogen production.
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10-Year Deal to Shape Europe’s Hydrogen Economy—Inside the Major Partnership
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 7, 2025
Efforts are also underway to align these storage and shipping innovations with the European Hydrogen Backbone, a proposed trans-European hydrogen infrastructure. This integration is expected to facilitate distribution to industrial hubs and accelerate Europes transition towards a low-carbon economy.
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Rotterdam’s Zeevonk Hydrogen Facility: A Blueprint for Global Sustainability
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
This state-of-the-art project represents a key step toward delivering low-carbon energy solutions while advancing Europes push for net-zero emissions by 2050. Woods involvement underscores its reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions, having partnered with CIP on several other sustainability-driven projects.
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Sungrow Hydrogen Powers Sustainable Ammonia Production in Oman
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Gulf nations emphasis on renewable energy showcases its drive to diversify its economy and mitigate carbon emissions. By contributing to this project, Sungrow Hydrogen is advancing not only Omans goals but also the global movement toward low-carbon energy systems. Why ammonia?
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BofA, Goldman, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo launch center for climate-aligned finance
GreenBiz
JULY 9, 2020
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is banking on banks to get us over the carbon-neutral finish line by 2050. . The center will serve as a hub for cross-sector collaboration, bringing traditional financial instruments to innovative ideas to decarbonize the planet. . Jesse Klein. Thu, 07/09/2020 - 00:01.
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Collaboration aims to advance graphene use in hydrogen storage and transport
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
Levidians patented LOOP technology captures carbon from methane before combustion, enabling heavy emitters and hard-to-abate industries to decarbonise gas flows while producing clean hydrogen and high-quality graphene. by 2050, meaning that an infrastructure scale-up and technology advancements are needed to meet demand. ”
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Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2021
In a net-zero carbon world, the low-carbon solution wins. Right now, the corporate gold standard is net zero well before 2050, and companies at the net-zero forefront are saying that they want to halve their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030. Charting a course to 2050. Wed, 06/09/2021 - 00:10. Missed VERGE Electrify?
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Floating solar farm is a solution to Hong Kong land challenges
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR is introducing an innovative floating solar farm to overcome limited land resources as it pursues its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The floating solar farm at Plover Cove Reservoir is part of Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, which draws on renewable energy as a key strategy.
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Taking stock of Chase, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley's recent climate commitments
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Looking across their investments in different sectors and regions, more banks are considering how to reduce the carbon intensity of entire portfolios over time. What we have given the market is an ambition that our total financing by 2050 will be net zero. Unpacking commitments.
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The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
This means aligning corporate ambition with the best available climate science, setting a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, at the latest, and setting strong interim targets to get there through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Meanwhile, Amazon is taking action against its bold commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2040.
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BP and Iberdrola Collaborate with Imefy to Propel Spain’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions at BPs Castelln refinery, ultimately transforming it into an integrated energy center. The centerpiece of this operationa three-phase power transformerwill be manufactured and supervised by Toledo-based Imefy, solidifying the projects commitment to Spanish industrial innovation.
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Portugal power-to-liquid project makes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from municipal waste-derived CO2
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto.
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Current incremental levels of change insufficient to meet global net zero ambitions by 2050, says KPMG report
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Coal-fired power plant chimneys: In fast-growing economies, rapidly increasing energy demand is triggering investment in both low carbon and fossil fuel generation, leaving certain countries, including India and China, unlikely to reach net zero until much later.
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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2021
Textiles and the fashion industry account for about 20 percent of global wastewater pollution, 10 percent of global carbon emissions and 17 million tons of municipal solid waste. Made of Air’s carbon-negative materials are drop-in ready, and they are already working with companies such as H&M and Audi. Innovation. Courtesy of.
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GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2021
To achieve net-zero economy-wide emissions by 2050 and limit global warming, industrial emissions must drop while still meeting societal needs. For example, its analysis found that using electrified drying for the recycled paper industry could avoid 16 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2050. Sponsored Article.
Net zero innovators receive £24 million cash boost from UK government
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Next generation energy innovators will receive a £24 million cash boost to develop “new technologies that will decarbonise UK industry, build home-grown energy supplies and help prepare the country for a net zero future.”
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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector. Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud. Heather Clancy.
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