Salesforce commits $25 million to ‘steep learning curve’ of carbon removal
GreenBiz
JUNE 18, 2024
The company also signed its first renewables contract in Europe with projects in six Italian regions.
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Vermont Becomes Second State to Take Big Steps for Bees
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 18, 2024
The Vermont legislature enacted a bill curbing the use of bee-toxic neonic pesticides on the first day of Pollinator Week.
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Nuclear plan is fiscal irresponsibility on an epic scale and rank political opportunism
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
It beggars belief that opposition leader Peter Dutton proposes nationalising a nuclear public debt bomb and detonating it at the heart of energy policy in this country. The post Nuclear plan is fiscal irresponsibility on an epic scale and rank political opportunism appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CA Climate Bond Must Invest in Resilient Food & Farming Infrastructure
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 18, 2024
In the coming days, the Senate and Assembly must work together to craft a climate bond that includes substantial investments in food and farming infrastructure.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Mississippi just got its first utility-scale wind farm
Canary Media
JUNE 18, 2024
Wind energy development has long been stuck in the doldrums in the southeastern United States. Until very recently, nine states in the region had installed precisely zero megawatts of commercial wind capacity, even as turbines spread across every other U.S. state. Mississippi, however, has just bucked that trend.
NYC Proposes Bill to Shift Cost of Lead Pipe Replacement to Property Owners
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 18, 2024
The New York City Council has proposed a controversial new bill that would require property owners to take on the task and expense of replacing all of their building’s lead water service lines within the next ten years, costing them thousands.
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New startup aims to bring ‘solar-led electrification’ to California homes
Canary Media
JUNE 18, 2024
Californians have a tough set of choices to make on home decarbonization. They could install rooftop solar. But that’s much less valuable than it used to be for most Californians.
Oceans group takes UK government to court over oil and gas licences
The Guardian: Energy
JUNE 18, 2024
Issuing licences in the North Sea without accounting for environmental impact was unlawful, Oceana UK says A marine conservation group has initiated legal action against the UK government, claiming the Conservatives’ decision to issue North Sea oil and gas licences without taking into account their impact on the environment was unlawful. Oceana UK , part of an international conservation organisation, said that in issuing 82 licences, Claire Coutinho, the secretary of state for energy security, a
Divide and squander: Dutton wants seven nuclear power plants, the first by 2035
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
Dutton unveils nuclear plans, with seven coal sites targeted, a 2035 start date and a whole bunch of lies about blackouts and prices. The post Divide and squander: Dutton wants seven nuclear power plants, the first by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Indian engineers warn of prolonged blackouts amid searing heatwave
The Guardian: Energy
JUNE 18, 2024
Increasing use of fans, air coolers and air conditioners is placing ‘serious’ strain on grid in north of country Engineers in India have warned of the possibility of prolonged power outages in the north, where a heatwave has brought misery for millions of people. Demand for electricity has soared due to fans, air coolers and air conditioners being run constantly, placing a strain on the grid in Delhi and elsewhere in the north.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Works begin on second stage of Golden Plains wind farm – largest in Southern Hemisphere
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
Part two of the 1.3GW Golden Plains Wind Farm is underway after the massive project locked in finance from CEFC and other Australian and global lenders. The post Works begin on second stage of Golden Plains wind farm – largest in Southern Hemisphere appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Coalition’s climate and energy policy in disarray as opposition splits over nuclear and renewables
The Guardian: Energy
JUNE 18, 2024
Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The federal Coalition’s climate and energy policy is in disarray, with a senior Liberal contradicting the Nationals’ anti-renewables push and the Queensland LNP leader ruling out allowing nuclear energy in that state.
Hy2gen Norge Announces Name Change to Hy2gen Nordic, Expanding Across the Nordic Region
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
Hy2gen Norge, a subsidiary of Hy2gen AG, is changing its name to Hy2gen Nordic. This change signifies the company’s strategic expansion beyond Norway into other Nordic countries. Hy2gen is a.
Australia news live: Gallagher calls Coalition’s nuclear policy ‘laughable’; future sites still unknown with party room meeting under way
The Guardian: Energy
JUNE 18, 2024
Opposition leader expected to announce details of policy after party room meeting. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley says Coalition nuclear policy will be a ‘sensible proposition’ I just wanted to return to Sussan Ley’s appearance on Sky News this morning, where she was asked how a potential future Coalition nuclear policy would circumvent nuclear bans: We’ll work through all that.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Dutton races to the polls with coal-to-nuclear fantasy
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
Nuclear costs for large or small reactors would need to be reduced by two thirds for nuclear power to compete with firmed renewables. There is no reasonable expectation that this could or would ever occur. The post Dutton races to the polls with coal-to-nuclear fantasy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Korean Army Adopts Hydrogen Energy for Military Hardware
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
The Korean Army is embarking on a groundbreaking transition from traditional internal combustion engines to hydrogen-powered military hardware, signaling a significant shift towards sustainable energy use in military operations. On.
Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity. The post Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Kilimo helps farmers save water and get paid for it
TechCrunch: Climate
JUNE 18, 2024
Cheap irrigation has transformed many regions around the world into breadbaskets, but it also means that there can be little left for other uses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Utility-scale may make all the news, but DG solar is incredibly important
Solar Power World
JUNE 18, 2024
The United States reached a milestone in its energy journey last year when, for the first time, solar power accounted for more than half of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the grid. It’s no surprise that the utility-scale segment contributed a majority of the solar capacity with a record 22.5 GW. Nor is it… The post Utility-scale may make all the news, but DG solar is incredibly important appeared first on Solar Power World.
Toyota Hilux hits demo phase, with ten prototypes built
Hydrogen Fuel News
JUNE 18, 2024
Toyota reaches another milestone in its progress toward zero-carbon vehicles. The Toyota Hilux has moved on to a new phase, reaching an “intensive evaluation and demonstration stage”, according to a Toyota Europe news release. Ten prototypes of the hydrogen fuel cell-powered pickup have now been built, allowing the automaker to move on to the next and last phase of the joint development prototype project.
World Biogas Expo 2024 to reflect the industry’s rapid growth on a global scale
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 18, 2024
In the UK, the sector is forecast to overtake nuclear by 2029 “Biogas… It’s Happening”, will be the overarching theme of this year’s World Biogas Expo taking place in Birmingham, UK, on 10-11 July 2024. Organized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the event is the only trade show solely dedicated to the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector.
Scaling Green Hydrogen Technology for the Future
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
Ready-to-scale electrolysis technology and favorable market conditions are poised to accelerate the green hydrogen industry. Unlike conventional energy sources, green hydrogen offers a way to store and transfer energy without.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
NVIDIA CEO: AI Will Impact the Future of Energy
POWER Magazine
JUNE 18, 2024
The future of energy may depend on technology with roots in the video game industry, by a company founded more than 30 years ago that wanted to use accelerated computing […] The post NVIDIA CEO: AI Will Impact the Future of Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Ebikes Can Be ‘Recharged’ in Seconds
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
While most ebikes on the road today will come with a battery pack, some are riding down the hydrogen fuel-cell cycle path. HydroRide not only has fuel-cell ebikes available, but also a.
Germany installs over 5GW of new solar capacity in first four months of 2024, breaking record
PV Tech
JUNE 18, 2024
Germany installed more than 5GW of new solar capacity in the first four months of this year, according to trade association BSW Solar.
OFGEM Mandates Data Disclosure for Green Hydrogen Projects in the UK
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
The UK’s energy regulator, OFGEM, has implemented new rules requiring electricity suppliers to disclose detailed data for government-backed green hydrogen projects, aiming to ensure compliance with the nation’s low-carbon hydrogen.
660GW of solar PV deployments expected in 2024 – Bernreuter Research
PV Tech
JUNE 18, 2024
660GW of solar PV capacity will be deployed in 2024 as market demand responds to sustained low module prices, according to polysilicon market researcher Bernreuter Research.
Global Interest in Philippine Hydrogen Exploration Initiatives
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
The Philippines has emerged as a focal point for global hydrogen exploration, attracting international bids from companies across Australia, Europe, and North America for native hydrogen development.
Arena lays down $100 million challenge to slash cost of solar power
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2024
The challenge is part of Arena's bid to reduce the installed cost of solar to just 30 cents per watt and reach a levelised cost of electricity under $20 per megawatt hour by 2030. The post Arena lays down $100 million challenge to slash cost of solar power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
When green energy promises and projects backfire: legal consequences of broken promises
Hydrogen Fuel News
JUNE 18, 2024
As we look towards cleaner energy to reduce the impact on climate change and meet net zero agendas, we can expect significant investment into infrastructure dedicated to the production of hydrogen. As these projects require the design, construction and operation of new and complex technologies, often involving multiple stakeholders and significant capital investment, what can be learnt from the experience of delivering renewable energy infrastructure from other projects over the past decade?
OXCCU and Px Group to Launch Groundbreaking SAF Production Plant in the UK
FuelCellsWorks
JUNE 18, 2024
Humber, UK— In a significant development for sustainable aviation, OXCCU and px Group have announced plans for a new demonstration plant at Saltend Chemicals Park that will produce sustainable aviation.
Congress takes aim at Chinese battery companies, including EV maker BYD
Charged
JUNE 18, 2024
A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R—Florida), has strong bipartisan support and appears likely to pass.
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