Business should take these 3 actions to bolster the global plastics treaty
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2024
Fresh from the treaty talks in Ottawa, two new reports outline a path forward in the fight against plastic pollution.
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Unveiling Big Oil's Campaign of Lies
NRDC onEarth
MAY 10, 2024
An explosive hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget has unveiled more details of Big Oil’s campaign to block climate action.
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Here's the timeline for SBTi’s corporate net-zero update
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2024
The standards-setting organization plans to address stakeholder feedback, including updates to climate science and challenges related to Scope 3 target setting.
New York State Legislature Strikes A Blow Against Plastic Pollution
NRDC onEarth
MAY 10, 2024
Going, going, almost gone! Just-passed New York State legislation would prohibit the sale and distribution of fossil fuel–based, water-polluting polystyrene foam ice chests.
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.
The week in climate policy: 4 updates you need to know
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2024
GreenBiz Default The USDA is handing out climate certifications to beef products that are anything but climate friendly; 25 states file a lawsuit against the EPA’s power plants emissions rules.
Chart: Renewables generated a record 30% of global electricity in 2023
Canary Media
MAY 10, 2024
For the first year ever, renewable energy sources generated 30 percent of the globe’s electricity in 2023 — driven by a decade of consistent, spectacular growth in solar and wind power.
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Vermont is on the cusp of mandating 100% clean electricity by 2035
Canary Media
MAY 10, 2024
Vermont state lawmakers just passed a measure that would require all utilities to provide 100 percent clean energy by 2035. The bill would put the state on track to be among the first to fully decarbonize, outpaced only by Rhode Island, which requires utilities to provide all-renewable power by 2033.
Making batteries takes lots of lithium: Almost half of it could come from Pennsylvania wastewater
TechXplore
MAY 10, 2024
Most batteries used in technology like smartwatches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater?
ITM Launches NEPTUNE V: A Cutting-Edge 5MW PEM Electrolyser Plant Priced at £4.35 Million
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
ITM Power has launched the NEPTUNE V, a 5MW containerized PEM electrolyser, priced at GBP 4,350,000, designed to meet the high demand in mid-size green hydrogen projects. The plant, boasting.
Scientists convert chicken fat into energy storage devices
TechXplore
MAY 10, 2024
The global move toward more sustainable, green energy has increased power reserves and the demand for energy storage devices. Unfortunately, some materials for these devices can be expensive and environmentally problematic. Producing alternative energy storage devices from things that are usually thrown away could help resolve these challenges.
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
A rare geomagnetic storm is heading to Earth — here’s what it means for critical infrastructure
The Verge: Energy
MAY 10, 2024
An aurora borealis glows a faint purple in the night sky in the district of Märkisch-Oderland in East Brandenburg. | Photo: Getty Images The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a rare “severe” geomagnetic storm watch for the US for Friday night. The Met Office weather service also issued a similar watch for the UK for Friday and Saturday.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Seven Hydrogen-Related Projects to Receive More Than $300 Million in 48C Tax Credits
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
Hydrogen-related projects among 35 projects across 20 states to receive $1.93 billion in tax credits to accelerate clean energy manufacturing and recycling and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at industrial facilities.
Mysterious Project 821 revealed to be hydrogen fuel megayacht
Hydrogen Fuel News
MAY 10, 2024
The vessel is a first of its kind in the world and its fuel cell means zero-emission operation The launch of Project 821 has revealed that the mysterious development was a hydrogen fuel cell powered megayacht that was under construction at the prestigious Feadship shipyard. Rumors have swirled about who its wealthy owner could be Early on, many people assumed that it was finally time for the regularly cycling rumor to come back around, guessing that Bill Gates was behind it.
Renault Unveils Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 Prototype at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
The first rolling version of the Alpine Alpenglow prototype (named Hy4) will be presented at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit on 10 May 2024 before it takes to the track for the.
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.
Fairy Circles and Future Fuels: The Exploration Strategies for Natural Hydrogen
Hydrogen Fuel News
MAY 10, 2024
Scanning Earth’s Surface for “Fairy Circles” with Google Earth In the forefront of renewable energy research, a novel idea has emerged that shifts the traditional paradigms of geological exploration. At the heart of this innovative approach is the use of Google Earth to scan for “fairy circles,” a peculiar natural phenomenon characterized by rings of lush vegetation encircling barren land.
OneH2 Launches 931 Bar High-Pressure Tube Trailers for Hydrogen Delivery
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
LONGVIEW, NC —North Carolina-based OneH2, Inc. launches new cylinder technology for 931 bar high-pressure hydrogen tube trailers. The cylinder technology, a culmination of several years of development and investment, operates.
Renewable hydrogen is coming to the Port of Long Beach
Hydrogen Fuel News
MAY 10, 2024
The Californian port recently held its official opening of the new Tri-gen system The Port of Long Beach in California has now officially opened its Tri-gen system for renewable hydrogen, electricity, and water generation, in a ceremony attended by several officials. The system is designed to offer clean support to the facility The Tri-gen system is meant to support operations at Toyota’s largest North American port facility.
Hydrogen Tech Firm Hysata Secures Additional $15 Million for Electrolyser Expansion from Australian Government
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
Investment Boosts Production of High-Efficiency H2 Electrolysers, Advancing Local Manufacturing $15 million is being invested in Australian advanced hydrogen technology company, Hysata. This funding will help Hysata expand production of.
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.
EIA: Solar growth to drive 3% increase in US electricity generation capacity
PV Tech
MAY 10, 2024
The US EIA expects solar to be the driving force behind a slight growth in the US’ total electricity generation capacity.
Bloom Energy Announces Largest Silicon Valley Data Center Power Capacity Agreement
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
New Installation will be powering Silicon Valley’s Largest Fuel Cell Powered most energy-efficient Intel Corporation High-Performance Computing Data Center. SAN JOSE, Calif.– Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE), a global leader in.
The world is obsessed with forests’ climate benefits. Here’s the problem.
Grist
MAY 10, 2024
What is the value of a tree? It can provide a cool place to rest in the shade, a snack in the form of fruit, lumber to build a home, and cleaner air. But trees are increasingly being prized for one thing: their ability to capture carbon and counteract climate change. Billions of dollars are flowing into projects to plant and protect trees so that governments and businesses can claim they’ve canceled out their emissions.
Bulgaria’s First Hydrogen Charging Station Opened
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
On Friday, the first hydrogen charging station in Bulgaria and the region was officially opened at 11 Iskarsko Shose Street, Sofia. This significant development was announced by the Bulgarian Academy.
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?
Sky-high vanity: Constructing the world's tallest buildings creates high emissions, researchers say
TechXplore
MAY 10, 2024
Since ancient times, people have built structures that reach for the skies—from the steep spires of medieval towers to the grand domes of ancient cathedrals and mosques. Today the quest is to build the world's tallest skyscrapers, such as Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Soaring above the rest, its decorative spire accounts for 29% of its total height—4,000 tons of structural steel just for aesthetics.
Barbados regulator knocks back utility’s 90MW BESS proposal pending cost-benefit analysis
Energy Storage News
MAY 10, 2024
A cost recovery application for 90MW of battery storage, filed by Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC), has been only partially approved by the eastern Caribbean island nation’s regulator.
Advent Technologies Sets Date for 1-for-30 Reverse Stock Split
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
Trading on Nasdaq to Begin May 14, 2024, with Updated CUSIP Number Following Corporate Action. BOSTON–Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADN) (“Advent” or the “Company”) announced today that it will.
How critical and emergency services can benefit from battery power
Smart Energy International
MAY 10, 2024
As blackouts become more common due to the severity of climate change, sources of continuous battery backup power can be one less headache—and a life-saving advantage—to fire departments and emergency services already faced with rising costs and operational challenges, explains Lance Honea of Swell Energy. Extreme weather events due to climate change—hurricanes, wildfires, ice storms, flooding, heat waves—are growing in frequency, duration, and intensity, stressing already overloaded and aging n
The answer to AI’s energy needs could be blowing in the wind
The Verge: Energy
MAY 10, 2024
The Riffgat offshore wind farm, around 15 kilometers north of the island of Borkum. | Photo: Getty Images Data centers and offshore wind farms could prove to be a perfect pair as AI grows increasingly energy-hungry. Many of the companies racing to roll out new generative AI tools have also made big commitments to rein in their greenhouse gas emissions.
BP and Shell go back to basics to boost shareholder returns
Financial Times: Energy
MAY 10, 2024
FTSE 100 energy majors want to improve valuations and close discount with US rivals
Electricity ‘Jerry Cans’ developer to research advanced EV solutions
Smart Energy International
MAY 10, 2024
EV charging solutions developer Solus Power, which has developed a ‘Jerry Cans of electricity’ solution, has signed an MoU with global defence and security company QinetiQ to develop advanced EV charging solutions for fleet charging and infrastructure. The UK-based companies will work together on EV solutions to the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), by leveraging their respective expertise.
ReNew inks 800MW of solar PV PPAs in India
PV Tech
MAY 10, 2024
Indian independent power producer (IPP) ReNew has signed 800MW of solar PV power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India.
Amogy Receives Technology Qualification From American Bureau of Shipping for Ammonia Power System
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 10, 2024
Innovative System Converts Ammonia into Electrical Power, Enhancing Fuel Cell Performance Brooklyn, NY — Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, has been issued a New Technology.
Hydrogen Hub | West of Scotland
Energy Central
MAY 10, 2024
Hydrogen Hub | West of Scotland It's back to All Energy in Glasgow this week and a chance to help catch up with old acquaintances on the heels of a positive development announced this May for Oban and the West of Scotland's green-hydrogen-production-hub.
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