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Electrification gets down to the wire

GreenBiz

It’s a shockingly heady time for electricity. The push to quickly transition carbon-intensive activities away from fossil fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs has put electricity producers and consumers squarely in the forefront of the emerging clean economy. Subscribe here. Surge protection.

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Fast Fashion: the second biggest polluter on Earth

Envirotec Magazine

Below he discusses the issue of water pollution in the fashion industry. The fashion industry is reliant on water. Startlingly, the fashion industry is now the second largest generator of pollution on Earth after the oil industry, which is driven by the snowballing effect of ‘fast fashion’.

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FOG recovery innovator wins drainage innovation award

Envirotec Magazine

Sustainable solution The judges praised Eco Clarity’s breakthrough service and technology, which collects problematic FOG waste and converts it into a sustainable source of renewable energy. Untreated FOG can be highly detrimental, causing blockages in sewerage networks, polluting the environment, and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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So, What Exactly Is Building Electrification?

GreenTechMedia

Buildings were first electrified nearly 150 years ago. So, why is it that “building electrification” is now among the energy industry’s most popular buzzwords? Most buildings run on multiple fuels. They use electricity to power lights, refrigerators and electronic devices.

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The Hydrogen Car That Swaps, Stabilizes, and Simplifies – Meet the Virante

Hydrogen Fuel News

Revolutionizing Hydrogen Vehicles with Swappable Hydrogen Cartridges Hydrogen-powered vehicles have long been recognized as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel cars. What sets this hydrogen-powered electric vehicle (FCEV) apart is its groundbreaking Hydrogen Swapping System (H2SW).

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Ofwat and the EA must go further: Lords’ report on sewage pollution welcomed by river observers

Envirotec Magazine

How might the water industry be better regulated to reduce the sewage pollution that floods waterways in England and Wales? A report from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee published on 22 March offered a number of recommendations. Ofwat has also failed to ensure they invest in adequate infrastructure.

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Industrial Revolution: Green Energy Solutions for the Modern Industries

Hydrogen Fuel News

The Industrial Revolution changed the way that industries produce and consume energy. Green energy solutions such as solar and wind power can power modern industries. In that way, they will not harm the natural environment while reducing the carbon footprint to offer a more sustainable energy source.