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EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains

GreenBiz

Manufacturing and chemical industries are responding to the new business-as-usual.

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As Demand Grows for Electric Cars, So Does the Market for Green Jobs in the EV Industry

NRDC onEarth

Analysts expect openings for all types of electric vehicle jobs to expand over the next decade, with new opportunities across the country.

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DOE awards $4 million to build local energy incubators

GreenBiz

Here are the innovation hubs that were awarded grants from the US DOE to support clean energy startups in their regions.

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New Mexico Leaders Chart Jobs, Health and Environmental Advances

NRDC onEarth

This environmental progress came about through committed efforts by the governor, key state legislators, and public interest advocates on behalf of the people of New Mexico. Now we need Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign into law at least four key measures.

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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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‘The pace of growth is breaking us’: Utilities, corporations grapple with grid decarbonization

GreenBiz

With growth in electricity demand ahead, companies seek new ways to buy and get credit for zero-carbon energy.

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Report: Plastics, Oil Industry Deceived Public on Recycling Use for More Than 50 Years

DeSmogBlog

An explosive new report finds that the plastics industry has misled the public for decades about the viability of recycling plastic, promoting reuse despite the fact that mechanical recycling was not feasible – perpetuating the plastic waste crisis the world faces today. “The plastics industry has ‘sold’ plastic recycling to the American public to sell plastic,” according to the report by the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), a nonprofit organization that advocates for legal action to hold the

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Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister?

Renew Economy

In pursuit of blind, dogged virtue signalling to their base, the Coalition is prepared to sacrifice what remains of the Liberal Party in favour of a declining rural constituency. The post Is Ted O’Brien a fit for purpose shadow energy minister? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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German Fund Launches €270 Million Grant for Moroccan Green Hydrogen Initiatives

FuelCellsWorks

Deadline Approaches for Proposals on Renewable Hydrogen Production Enhancement The German Power-to-X Development Fund has issued an invitation for project proposals in Morocco, among other countries, to partake in a.

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Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed

Renew Economy

As Dutton renews call for renewables to be stopped and coal closures suspended until nuclear is built, wind and solar are delivering the fastest transition the world has seen. The post Wind and solar are delivering an energy transition at record speed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Commission Approves €6.9 Billion State Aid for Hydrogen Project by Seven Member States

FuelCellsWorks

The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply.

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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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How Neara uses AI to protect utilities from extreme weather

TechCrunch: Climate

Over the past few decades, extreme weather events have not only become more severe, but are also occurring more frequently. Neara is focused on enabling utility companies and energy providers to create models of their power networks and anything that might affect them, like wildfires or flooding. The Redfern, New South Wales, Australia-based startup recently […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Florida Power & Light Company Announces Completion of Clean Hydrogen Hub

FuelCellsWorks

Florida Power & Light Company announces completion of clean hydrogen hub The FPL Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub is the first clean hydrogen plant of its kind in the Sunshine State.

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CGG paper explores the potential of offshore geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

Global geoscience technology company CGG has released a new white paper outlining the potential of off shore geothermal energy as a green energy resource and proposing a framework for its responsible development. The full white paper can be accessed via this link. “ We strongly believe that geothermal energy as a baseload resource has a greater role to play in the future energy mix.

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Mobility – Energy Transition: NOMAD CAR H2

FuelCellsWorks

The First Diesel Bus Converted to Hydrogen – Zero Emissions. The Normandy Region and Transdev have collaborated for three years to convert a diesel bus into an electric vehicle powered.

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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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How to Start a Solar Farm Business and Max Your Income

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the surge in renewable energy initiatives continues to redefine the landscape of energy production, solar farming has emerged as a beacon of sustainable income and environmental stewardship. The economics of solar farming is a multifaceted domain, shaped by a variety of revenue streams, encompassing energy production, tax incentives , and an evolving market influenced by geography and policy.

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Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel System With Roush and Regulator Marine, Hydrogen Outboard Unveiled at Miami International Boat Show®

FuelCellsWorks

Hydrogen one of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. MIAMI–Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system.

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NREL estimates 1TW of potential community solar in the US

PV Tech

The US has the potential to add nearly 1TW of community solar capacity if all technically viable community solar is deployed, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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Sage Geosystems raises $17M for geothermal energy storage

Canary Media

An emerging crop of startups is trying to unleash the vast potential of geothermal energy. Using next-generation technologies, the companies aim to generate huge amounts of carbon-free electricity that could light up cities, factories and power-hungry data centers around the clock.

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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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California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet

FuelCellsWorks

Latest Order Pushes Number of Zero-Emission Intercity Trainsets to 10. Sacramento ― Caltrans today announced a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail, Inc. for six more zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trainsets, building upon an.

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In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation

POWER Magazine

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Global Nuclear Fuel—Americas (GNF) its first-ever authorization to produce nuclear fuel with uranium-235 (U-235) enrichments up to 8% for commercial power generation. GNF, […] The post In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Important Milestone for Hydrogen Ramp-Up in Germany: European Commission Approves Funding for Key Hydrogen Projects

FuelCellsWorks

The European Commission has today approved 24 German projects as part of the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) Hydrogen programme. The projects submitted by Germany are part of.

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Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently

POWER Magazine

If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on […] The post Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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Throwback Thursday Story: Hydrogen Coaches With Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules to Be Used at the Olympic Paralympic Games Paris 2024

FuelCellsWorks

Toyota to supply hydrogen fuel cell modules to replace diesel engines in converted coaches Ten converted coaches will be used by Toyota during Paris 2024 Paris– Toyota, the worldwide mobility.

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Celadyne coats membranes with nanoparticles to make hydrogen fuel cells more efficient

TechCrunch: Climate

The material could drastically improve the durability of existing fuel cell designs while also improving the efficiency of hydrogen production by 15%-20%. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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China Outpaces Korea in Hydrogen Vehicle Market

FuelCellsWorks

Even in the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles game, Korea is losing its share to China. Korea, traditionally the No. 1 player, registered a total of 4,631 hydrogen-powered vehicle sales last.

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US project financing roundup: SMT Energy, UBS, Plus Power, Available Power strike deals

Energy Storage News

A roundup of US battery storage project financing news from this week, with deals struck by SMT Energy and UBS, Plus Power, as well as CleanCapital and Available Power, covering over 1GW of projects.

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Decarbonizing Steel Production With Nuclear Hydrogen

FuelCellsWorks

Steel production accounts for more than seven per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That percentage is set to soar in the coming decades, along with a rising demand.

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Adani Green Energy begins operation of 551MW solar project

PV Tech

Indian renewables developer Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) has started operating a 551MW solar project in Gujarat, India.

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Australian Solar-to-Methanol Project Gains €24M in Hydrogen Subsidies, With German Support

FuelCellsWorks

Vast and Mabanaft Secure AUD $40 Million Funding for CSP-powered Solar Methanol Plant SM1 to Help Decarbonise Shipping. SYDNEY–Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast” (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in.

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Koloma startup backed by Bill Gates to find white hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

The company recently raised $246 million to support its efforts to drill for naturally occurring H2. Clean fuel startup Koloma, a company backed by Bill Gates, has completed its largest round of funding yet, bringing in $246 million to support their goals to drill for white hydrogen deposits. This funding round’s backers include some very large names.

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Wärtsilä’s high energy BESS solution to get first field deployment at 600MWh Scotland project

Energy Storage News

The first energy storage asset built using Wärtsilä’s new Quantum High Energy battery energy storage system (BESS) solution will be a 300MW/600MWh project in Scotland, UK.

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Cultivated meat could help decarbonize food. Florida wants to ban it

Canary Media

It's not very easy to get your hands on cultivated meat at the moment. In fact, even though U.S. regulators approved the sale of cultivated chicken for the first time last summer , today there are only two restaurants in the country where you can buy the futuristic product.

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