Science Daily: Renewable Energy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To become carbon neutral by 2060, China will have to build eight to 10 times more wind and solar power installations than existed in 2022, according to a new study. Reaching carbon neutrality will also require major construction of transmission lines.

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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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Business Green

MAY 18, 2021

Global Cement and Concrete Association launches major new initiative to help catalyse development of low carbon technologies and techniques. Innovation will be crucial at every stage, from new cement and concrete chemistries to kiln technologies, clinker production, and carbon capture," she added.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an apparent first of its kind within the UK, a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Northumberland has been equipped with an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to recycle waste solvents into low carbon gas, which is being injected into the national gas grid. It will also produce enough energy to power an equivalent of 6,000 homes.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Heathrow Airport today announced it has achieved 'carbon neutral' status for its infrastructure, making it one of the world's first aviation hubs to achieve the sustainability landmark, following £100m of investment in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy. The firm also committed a further £1.8m

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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. Looking ahead, Honda is also expanding its EV production capacity with an EV Hub in Ohio.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With advancements seen in carbon fiber hydrogen tanks and scaled-down fuel cells, DMI’s expertise enriches the company’s hydrogen ecosystem. Construction and Heavy Equipment Construction Machinery : Doosan Bobcat produces a range of construction equipment, including electric skid-steer loaders and autonomous mowers.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Until it was canceled in late July, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was slated to run through the county, connecting to a newly constructed compressor station. . Wood pellets were considered to be renewable energy because replanted forests could recapture carbon lost in the clear cutting and burning process.

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Business Green

JULY 31, 2020

But Diageo's new 72,000-square-foot distillery is designed to be completely 'carbon-neutral'. According to Diageo, it should avoid more than 117,000 metric tons of annual carbon emissions by switching to renewable electricities compared to operating using a traditional natural gas facility.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 4, 2025

Construction is expected to kick off later this year, with operations projected to begin by the end of 2026. When powered by renewable energy, like wind or solar, this method generates “green hydrogen”a sustainable and carbon-neutral fuel. The companys ability to produce 2.2

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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 hydrogen will serve BPs refineries and external industrial clients in Europe, providing a clean alternative to carbon-intensive fuels. The economic implications of the Whiting project are profound.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

Unreliable data is responsible for variances of up to 2000% in forecasting carbon usage, prompting an urgent call for common data standards, reporting structures and changes in asset design. The authors say the result is a lack of understanding, obscuring the true impact of infrastructure projects on carbon emissions.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

They will measure pollutants hydrogen sulphide (H2S), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), greenhouse gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Nitric Oxide (NO), ozone (O3), and particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5,

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bailey, project manager from ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, highlights the breakthrough, stating, The hydrogen-powered nanogrid offers a carbon-free alternative that is both sustainable and effective for operations in demanding environments and sensitive locations. Image Credit: US Army Carol J.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In fact, the UN Environment Programme reported that the buildings and construction sector account for 37% of emissions globally. The first, ‘Fast Assessment based on Fee’ helps classify the percentage of fees earned in a year that support, are neutral, or work against a net-zero transition.

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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 planned construction period is about 18 months, commencing in Q1 2025.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

No carbon-neutral, cost-competitive and easy-to-integrate solution currently exists. Buildings & Construction Hyperion Robotics Oy, Finland, [link] Hyperion Robotics designs, engineers and manufactures sustainable concrete structures, helping clients save time, money and embodied carbon.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Research reveals manufacturing sector as one of the best prepared to meet 2050 UK Net Zero targets with 57 per cent of businesses having a strategy to reduce their carbon footprint. The UK Government recently set out its plan for a green industrial revolution to ensure the country reaches its 2050 net zero targets to reduce carbon emissions.

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Business Green

AUGUST 19, 2021

Shipping giant Maersk has inked a deal with Danish renewable energy firm European Energy for the supply of low carbon methanol to fuel its first 'carbon-neutral' vessel, which aims to set sail in 2023. Deal with European Energy will see new facility built to produce 10,000 tonnes of e-methanol each year.

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FuelCellsWorks

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The company is accelerating the enhancement of its core competencies to lead the global clean energy market and to achieve carbon neutrality. By developing technology for clean energy sources and.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

C target if urgent action is taken across all three groups of levers: 22% emissions reduction can be achieved on the demand side through efficiency improvements in construction and design reducing the volume of concrete needed without compromising safety or durability. ” Javier Durand of Peruvian cement giant Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.,

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We began our sustainability journey over 25 years ago, and since then have made good progress, particularly in cutting carbon emissions. By 2030, Dow will reduce its net annual carbon emissions by five million metric tons versus its 2020 baseline. And by 2050, Dow intends to be carbon neutral. Our commitments.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are exploring new exhaust aftertreatment systems for heavy-duty engines capable of running on clean, zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia. In addition, diesel engines burn fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas (GHG), as well as other pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2023

Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Construction has begun on the hydrogen network HH-WIN and the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH). It has the potential to decarbonize industry and mobility in Hamburg to sectors with a high demand for zero-carbon hydrogen energy. This has the potential to lower carbon emissions by about 1.4 HH-WIN and the HGHH is now underway.

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 22, 2022

Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings. With 100% sustainably sourced power Montreal Commons is estimated to produce about 240t less carbon emissions a year, or about 6t per apartment.

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Fairsnape

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The biggest contribution we can make to the climate crisis is to urgently deliver buildings that are carbon sinks. Cuerden Valley Park Visitor Center, Lancashire,, designed and constructed to Living Building Challenge Standard, demonstrates that is possible. For background see rethinking carbon posts here on Fairsnape blog.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 18, 2025

This ambitious initiative centers around the construction of a 200-kilometer offshore pipeline from the North Sea, designed to transport green hydrogen produced through electrolysis. With Europe aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, hydrogen features prominently in the regions energy strategy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The project includes establishing a carbon-negative hydrogen production facility using SGH2 Energys proprietary Solena Plasma Enhanced Gasification (SPEG) technology. The company recently gained approval for its Lancaster, California, plant, which will be the worlds largest carbon-negative hydrogen production facility.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 27, 2024

This story is the second part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe , and in partnership with Follow the Money. Sections of pipe for the Porthos CO2 pipeline, intended to take captured carbon emissions and inject them under the North Sea, await burial at the Port of Rotterdam.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 16, 2025

billion) investment in a green steel production facility set to be constructed in Duisburg. This ambitious project places Thyssenkrupp at the forefront of the green steel transition, a vital step for decarbonizing one of Europes most carbon-intensive industries. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to produce over 2.5

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Traditional supports, such as carbon-based materials, are prone to oxidation, hindering efficiency.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts continues its work to build a geothermal system that will contribute to making the campus carbon-neutral by the end of the decade. The geothermal project is expected to be completed by 2028, towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2020

Accounting for eight per cent of the world’s carbon emissions, the current process for making cement is far from eco-friendly. At the same time, carbon dioxide is released and captured, alongside oxygen and hydrogen. Nuclear is the lowest carbon method of reliably producing energy. Electrified cement. Hydrogen as a fuel source.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 1, 2020

SMUD is the first utility in the country to count avoided carbon emissions from the existing building stock as part of its progress on energy efficiency. The switch to "avoided carbon" is part of SMUD’s ambitious effort to accelerate decarbonization of its existing building stock. A holistic vision.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

The firms will conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) trials in various locations, including Woven City, a human-centered smart city of the future, currently under construction in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in Japan. Hydrogen can be used to generate electricity in fuel cell systems and can also be used as a combustion fuel.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations.

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