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How Your Team Can Navigate the New Era of ESG Compliance

GreenBiz

The era of voluntary sustainability and ESG disclosure reporting is coming to a close. Newly enacted US and European rules are entering into force, creating a regulatory landscape that can be daunting to navigate.

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New study confirms PFAS are absorbed through human skin

Envirotec Magazine

A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. The research, published in Environment International seemingly proves for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – can permeate the skin barrier and reach the body’s bloodstream.

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The Global South is missing out on the EV revolution. Here’s what automakers can do about it

GreenBiz

As developed economies electrify their fleets, the rest of the world is being left behind.

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European glow-worm and firefly species are in decline

Envirotec Magazine

Glow-worm (image credit: Ramon Casha , CC BY-SA 2.0 license ). Fireflies and glow-worms light up the night, creating awe and wonder across the globe. Producing their own light through bioluminescence to communicate with each other, they can create spectacular shows on every continent, except Antarctica. Around 65 Lampyridae species are found in Europe, with the Common Glow-worm ( Lampyris noctiluca ) being the most familiar and widespread.

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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.

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Climate-related issues are growing in urgency, sustainability experts say

GreenBiz

Sustainability experts view climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water scarcity, food security and water pollution as increasingly severe challenges, according to the latest GlobeScan/ERM survey.

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German Hydrogen Acceleration Act approval crucial for decarbonising transportation and logistics industry

Envirotec Magazine

The German Federal Government’s recent approval of the Hydrogen Acceleration Act is a crucial step for transportation and logistics organisations looking to accelerate decarbonisation efforts, writes engineering firm IMI. The German government has said electrolyser approvals will face “simplified and unbureaucratic” requirements through an amendment to the Fourth Ordinance for the Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act (BlmSchv).

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Just 2% of ULEZ scrappage vans replaced by EVs

Envirotec Magazine

New data seem to show that only two percent of polluting vans scrapped under the ULEZ scrappage scheme have so far been switched to electric vehicles despite Transport for London (TfL) committing over £100 million in funding to businesses. TfL reported that of the 16,207 approved applications to scrap a petrol or diesel van between January 2023 to May 2024, only 372 were replaced with an electric vehicle.

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Metals Markets: Macroeconomic Challenges vs. Energy Transition Needs

GreenBiz

Metals and minerals play a pivotal role in driving the energy transition efforts globally. From copper and lithium to nickel and cobalt, these essential resources are powering the development of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries, plus alloys such as steel form the backbone of infrastructure.

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We are betting the bank on hydrogen. But are we ready for it?

Envirotec Magazine

Image credit: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Leoni von Ristok, CC BY-SA license). Green hydrogen holds many promises: it can serve as a ‘battery’ for energy storage, it can be used in the chemical industry, and its only emission will be water vapour. But, unfortunately, green hydrogen is not yet widely used, because the production of grey hydrogen from natural gas is much cheaper.

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Tesla battery business is worth nearly $200 billion, more than any Australian company except BHP

Renew Economy

While Peter Dutton says he is waiting for battery storage to be "discovered," one analyst values Tesla's battery business at $A200 billion, more than nearly every Australian company. The post Tesla battery business is worth nearly $200 billion, more than any Australian company except BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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Litter composition project uncovers crisp packet from the 1990s

Envirotec Magazine

Bags of yore. As part of the RECOUP Litter Composition & Pathways Project a team from the independent advisory body recently carried out a litter pick in a local industrial area. In total 7 bags were collected over a 2-hour period which incorporated a mixture of new material as well as legacy litter, and remarkably included a crisp packet with a 1997 expiry date!

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Nuclear more costly and could ‘sound the death knell’ for Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, report says

The Guardian: Energy

Analysis from Bloomberg New Energy Finance says even if nuclear is successfully implemented it would be ‘at least four times’ more expensive than average cost of renewables Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A nuclear-powered Australian economy would result in higher-cost electricity and would “sound the death knell” for decarbonisation effort if it distracts from renewables investment, a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) argues.

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First sod turned in plan to build networks of dozens of small batteries on regional grids

Renew Economy

Developers have broken ground on plans to build, own, and operate dozens of 5MW, two-hour batteries to fill a "crucial gap" between home energy storage and grid-scale big batteries. The post First sod turned in plan to build networks of dozens of small batteries on regional grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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This MIT-backed fund wants to solve the toughest climate problems

Canary Media

Heavy industries are among the world’s worst climate polluters. Making key materials like steel, cement, and chemicals emits over a fifth of all human-caused carbon dioxide every year. Yet only a tiny slice of total climate-focused investment today goes toward efforts to decarbonize the industrial sector.

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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.

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What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership?

Renew Economy

The appointment of high-profile NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean to chair the CCA has sparked questions about what this body does. How does it influence climate policy in Australia? The post What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Huge, controversial LNG export terminal gets green light from FERC

Canary Media

Despite a much publicized pause on the approval of liquefied natural gas terminals in the United States, a federal regulatory agency Thursday approved the construction of the nation’s largest LNG terminal, months before that pause is set to end.

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Milan to Host Italy’s Premier Green Hydrogen Gigafactory

FuelCellsWorks

Milan’s upcoming green hydrogen gigafactory, slated for completion by 2026, marks Italy’s largest initiative in renewable energy infrastructure, aiming to accelerate the shift from fossil-based to green hydrogen production. The.

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The secret to decarbonizing buildings might be right under your feet

Grist

Along with earthworms, rocks, and the occasional skeleton, there’s a massive battery right under your feet. Unlike a flammable lithium ion battery, though, this one is perfectly stable, free to use, and ripe for sustainable exploitation: the Earth itself. While temperatures above-ground fluctuate throughout the year, the ground stays a stable temperature, meaning it’s humming with geothermal energy that engineers can exploit.

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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.

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Meati is turning fungi into climate-friendly steaks. Will diners bite?

Canary Media

Climate-friendly alternative proteins have proved tough for diners and investors to swallow. After a hype-filled cycle, stalwarts like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have grappled with declining valuations and a long road to becoming low-cost meat replacements for the masses.

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The wait is over – the Extreme H hydrogen race car is here

Hydrogen Fuel News

The new hydrogen racing series has unveiled the ‘Pioneer 25’ The innovative new hydrogen racing series, Extreme H, shared some big news today, announcing the launch of its very first hydrogen race car, the ‘Pioneer 25’ Not only that, but the groundbreaking vehicle was unveiled in a fantastic setting on board the series’ St.

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NSW wind and solar auction comes up short, with one winning project already built

Renew Economy

Latest NSW tender for new renewable projects selects first solar and battery hybrid, and a wind farm that has already been built. The post NSW wind and solar auction comes up short, with one winning project already built appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Guest column: Solar projects need decommissioning guarantees

Solar Power World

While the world pushes for more clean energy, much has been written about the U.S. problem with reclaiming abandoned oil wells. But a lack of decommissioning regulations for the renewable energy industry could create a future cleanup headache for taxpayers too. Nothing lasts forever, and solar projects are no exception. The expected lifespan of most… The post Guest column: Solar projects need decommissioning guarantees appeared first on Solar Power World.

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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?

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Energy Insiders Podcast: China rules on EVs, solar, everything

Renew Economy

John Grimes from the Smart Energy Council on China's robo-taxis, and its lead on battery, EVs, solar and hydrogen. Plus: The ISP, Matt Kean and nuclear. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: China rules on EVs, solar, everything appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carbon reduction orgs identify where solar is needed most

Solar Power World

Renewable energy sources reduce carbon production when they replace power plants using fossil fuels, but it’s possible for something like a solar array to have a measurably larger impact when built in a region with more carbon emissions and less renewable energy proliferation. Clearloop, a carbon reduction subsidiary of solar developer Silicon Ranch, and WattTime,… The post Carbon reduction orgs identify where solar is needed most appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Throwback Thursday Story: Stellantis Pro One Starts Delivery of Hydrogen Vehicles to Hysetco, European Leader in Hydrogen Mobility

FuelCellsWorks

Stellantis Pro One, the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, reaffirms its position as frontrunner of Hydrogen solutions, with the delivery of a fleet of Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen to Hysetco, the European.

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New green hydrogen partnership includes indigenous peoples of Canada

Hydrogen Fuel News

The Xaxli’p First Nation and Salish Elements have partnered on a new clean H2 production project. The hy-fcell conference that recently took place in Vancouver, Canada, brought about a number of green hydrogen headlines both locally and globally. Among those headlines involved a partnership with indigenous peoples Salish Element has entered into a partnership with the Xaxli’p First Nation for a green hydrogen production facility that will be installed near Lillooet.

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Pure Hydrogen Secures the Supply of a Hydrogen Waste Collection Truck With the City of Newcastle

FuelCellsWorks

Pure Hydrogen has partnered with the City of Newcastle to supply a hydrogen fuel cell waste collection vehicle for a 12-month trial, with a potential four-year extension. This lease marks.

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Red flags for green energy: What to look out for in supply chains and projects

Solar Power World

The past few years have been a sellers’ market in the solar and energy storage market. That dynamic is changing quickly, however, as global supply chains ramp up quickly. Clean Energy Associates (CEA) recently forecasted an 18% reduction in battery energy storage system (BESS) pricing in 2024. On the solar side, massive production overcapacity and… The post Red flags for green energy: What to look out for in supply chains and projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Extreme H Launches Pioneering Hydrogen Racing Car

FuelCellsWorks

Extreme H, the groundbreaking new hydrogen racing series, today unveiled its pioneering centrepiece with the launch of its first-ever hydrogen-powered racing car. The ‘Pioneer 25’ hydrogen race car was revealed.

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As battery startups fail, Sila snaps up $375M in new funding

TechCrunch: Climate

Amid a fraught environment for battery startups, Sila has raised $375 million to finish construction of a U.S. factory that will scale its next-generation battery technology for customers like Mercedes-Benz and Panasonic by the end of 2025. Sila, formerly known as Sila Nanotechnologies, is slated to finish construction of its Moses Lake, Washington plant in […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Brazil’s Eletrobras, Suzano Team Up to Develop Green Hydrogen

FuelCellsWorks

SÃO PAULO–Eletrobras and Suzano signed an agreement to jointly develop sustainable solutions, such as renewable hydrogen and e-methanol, in research that will define the feasibility of building a synthetic fuel.

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Engineering AI platform Neural Concept raises $27 million in Series B funding

Charged

Switzerland-based Neural Concept, which is developing an engineering intelligence using 3D deep learning for product design, has raised $27 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Forestay Capital. Investment and technology development firm D. E. Shaw and existing investors Alven, CNB Capital, HTGF and Aster Group also participated.

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