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Governor Hochul’s Opportunity to Help New York Farmers

NRDC onEarth

Nation-leading bill pending before the Governor would boost municipal purchasing of local, healthier, and more sustainably produced food.

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New Environment Secretary visits wetlands tackling river pollution

Envirotec Magazine

The Hogsmill River as it joins the River Thames at Kingston (image credit: Motmit , CC BY-SA 3.0 license). On 18 July The Rivers Trust and South East Rivers Trust welcomed the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed MP to Chamber Mead Wetlands, a demonstration of how nature-based solutions can be improve river health.

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How to Make a Wildfire Evacuation Plan

NRDC onEarth

Fires can be wild and unpredictable—don’t let your reaction to them be the same.

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Building better: Making the transition from operational carbon to embodied carbon measurement

Envirotec Magazine

When thinking about the construction sector and emissions, the first thing that may spring to mind is the CO2 created when heating, cooling and lighting the structure. However, is this the only and most important aspect to explore? Does it give the full picture of a building’s carbon footprint? Indoor air quality expert Volution offers a more expansive appreciation of the topic.

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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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We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it

Renew Economy

On Sunday, we published an analysis on the soaring cost of nuclear power by leading economist John Quiggin. On Monday we attempted to post it in our feed on social media. Facebook removed it. The post We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CIWM white paper calls for reform to UK battery recycling

Envirotec Magazine

The Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) has called for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries (and products containing batteries) and a targeted deposit return scheme (DRS). The appeal was made in a new white paper from the group, called ‘An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries’. Fires caused by the batteries consumers throw away are causing a major crisis for the waste and resource management sector, taxpayers and the communities in which they occur, explains the

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Devon man sent to prison for 32 months after dumping waste on floodplain

Envirotec Magazine

Devon man Christopher Garrett was jailed for 32 months on 14 July after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste, including asbestos, on land by his home, in a floodplain near Kingsteignton in Devon. He was also ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation sum of over £200,000, as the Environment Agency reported. Garrett is thought to be the worst offender the EA has seen in Devon and Cornwall for the quantity of asbestos he illegally disposed of.

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“Failed gas fantasy:” CCS slammed as Labor issues permits for offshore “carbon dumping”

Renew Economy

Federal Labor will finalise 10 permits for carbon capture and storage exploration alongside new permits for offshore gas exploration. The post “Failed gas fantasy:” CCS slammed as Labor issues permits for offshore “carbon dumping” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Puerto Rico could soon build its biggest solar and grid battery plants

Canary Media

Utility-scale solar in Puerto Rico has just received a $861 million boost from the federal government. On Thursday, the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a conditional commitment to finance new solar and battery storage facilities on the southern coast of the island.

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Dutton and crew get close to planned nuclear power plant site, and repeat same old nonsense

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton and some of the LNP's best and brightest gathered atop a small hill on Monday, where they had a panoramic view of one of their chosen nuclear power plant sites, and could repeat their energy nonsense. The post Dutton and crew get close to planned nuclear power plant site, and repeat same old nonsense 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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Magma and hot rocks: Iceland seeks the future of geothermal energy

Canary Media

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland — The signs of Iceland’s geothermal riches are hard to miss. Earlier this summer, bright orange lava sprayed like a fountain and flowed like a river from an active volcano, visible from miles away. Out on older lava fields, thick steam clouds rose from the ground as the earth brimmed with heat.

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Sheep farms master the art of solar agri-voltaics in New Zealand

Renew Economy

New Zealand has lagged well behind Australia in the development of solar generating capacity, efforts are being made to reverse the trend, and to continue sheep grazing. The post Sheep farms master the art of solar agri-voltaics in New Zealand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AFC Energy signs supply deal with Germany’s Zollner Elektronik to Scale Manufacture of S Series Fuel Cell Modules

FuelCellsWorks

AFC Energy signs supply deal with Germany’s Zollner Elektronik to Scale Manufacture of S Series Fuel Cell Modules.

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Solar and battery project proposed for gateway to Snowy Mountains

Renew Economy

Developer of Australia's biggest solar farm is pushing another solar and battery project to the NSW planning department, this time in the Snowy Mountains. The post Solar and battery project proposed for gateway to Snowy Mountains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Hydrogen Could Still Fuel the Future of the Combustion Engine

FuelCellsWorks

The way cars are powered isn’t a done deal yet – the mix of methods could be more interesting than ever before. Alpine’s exhibition of its Alpenglow prototype at the.

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World’s Biggest Meat and Dairy Companies Spend More on Ads than Cutting Emissions — New Report

DeSmogBlog

Global meat and dairy giants are investing just a fraction of their revenues into cutting emissions despite being among the world’s largest polluters, according to new estimates. Company spending on advertising outstripped that on low-carbon solutions, the report by campaign group Changing Markets Foundation found, as corporations ramped up attempts to win consumers over with their green credentials.

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Rolls-Royce and TCS Collaborate on Hydrogen Research Programme

FuelCellsWorks

FARNBOROUGH | MUMBAI–Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce, a British multinational specializing.

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Atawey scores hydrogen refueling network with McPhy acquisition

Hydrogen Fuel News

Atawey and McPhy have completed the 12-million-euro transaction. Atawey and McPhy Energy announced that the two companies have completed a business deal that will see Atawey acquiring McPhy’s hydrogen refueling network. The €12 million ($13 million) transaction includes Atawey receiving a network of 70 locations and a 2,400m2 production area capable of supporting as many as 80 stations each year.

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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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Pure Hydrogen Signs MOU for Multiple Hydrogen Buses With the Vietnam Asean Hydrogen Club

FuelCellsWorks

Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), a Vietnam-based policy group which coordinates the advancement of Vietnam’s hydrogen industry across key stakeholders in government and.

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First hydrogen power plant in the EU headed to UK refinery

Hydrogen Fuel News

The plant is owned by Stanlow and will run on blue H2 once it is in production Stanlow has announced that among the initiatives it has taken on for decarbonization is to open a combined heat and electricity hydrogen power plant. The plant is slated to be completed in 2027 Stanlow’s decarbonization target involves slashing its emissions by 95 percent by 2030.

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Air Products’ Chairman, President and CEO Seifi Ghasemi Announces Formation of Senior Management Board

FuelCellsWorks

Talented Senior Leadership Focused on Executing Company’s Two-Pillar Growth Strategy, Delivering the Company’s Next-Level of Success, and Generating a Cleaner Future. LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa– Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced the.

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Embracing Comfort in the Wilderness: Overlanding Essentials

Hydrogen Fuel News

Overlanding, the practice of exploring remote areas via off-road vehicles while being self-sufficient, has surged in popularity over the past few years. With the increasing desire for adventure and connection with nature, more people are equipping themselves to ensure their journeys are not just adventurous but also comfortable. Two essential gear pieces that have revolutionized overlanding are the overlanding fridge and the tent air conditioner.

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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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EU’s Renewable Hydrogen Plan Needs a ‘Reality Check’

FuelCellsWorks

Member nations aren’t on the same page, investors are confused, and nobody understands the real costs. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found the European Union’s program to develop.

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AusNet overhauls structure to connect more renewables, build community trust

Renew Economy

The changes to the network company's business structure and executive leadership team aim to deliver better outcomes for communities and customers. The post AusNet overhauls structure to connect more renewables, build community trust appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JEKTA and ZeroAvia to Partner on Hydrogen-Electric Amphibious Aircraft

FuelCellsWorks

Farnborough, UK– JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, today announced that is has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell power generation system (PGS) technology to demonstrate the concept.

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How surety bonds are accelerating the transition to renewable energy

Solar Power World

The transition to renewable energy in the United States has been making notable progress in recent years. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this shift has contributed significantly to reducing carbon emissions from the power sector. These reductions align with targets set by various state and federal initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change.

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First All-Hydrogen Power Plant in Europe by 2027

FuelCellsWorks

Essar project to cut emissions by 740,000 tonnes annually. ESSAR Energy Transition announced last Friday its plans to build Europe’s first 100 per cent hydrogen-fuelled power plant at its Stanlow.

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The Brief: Clean energy and affordable housing in Baltimore

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Real Revitalization In Baltimore, Women’s Home Preservation adds clean energy and affordable housing to the. The post The Brief: Clean energy and affordable housing in Baltimore appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Why Hydrogen Combustion Engines Still Have A Chance

FuelCellsWorks

Hydrogen combustion engines, often overshadowed by electric vehicles and other alternative fuel technologies like the Hydrogen fuel-cell, are now experiencing a resurgence in interest due to significant technological advancements and their environmental potential. Originally explored.

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Enhancing the performance, stability of solid oxide cells via in-situ forming of dual phase strontium lanthanum ferrate

TechXplore

Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a highly efficient and clean advanced energy conversion technology that converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions and can be widely used for distributed and stationary power generation.

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Intelligent Energy Launch Breakthrough IE-FLIGHT Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Products to Power Sub-Regional and Regional Flights

FuelCellsWorks

Intelligent Energy launches IE-FLIGHT fuel cell product line for accelerating decarbonisation of aviation Patented high-temperature heat rejection technology enables high-temperature system operation, reducing size of fuel cell heat exchanger and.

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NEM 3.0 driving more residential BESS and less PV in California

PV Tech

The amount of residential solar paired with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in California has increased notably under the state’s new net energy metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) scheme.