Climate Change Undermines Healthy Aging
NRDC onEarth
APRIL 2, 2024
Climate change poses unique and dangerous challenges for older people, especially those experiencing cognitive challenges.
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Utilities should prepare ahead of mandatory monitoring
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
Darren Hanson is director of environmental solutions with Xylem. Healthier rivers will be one outcome of implementation of the Environment Act 21, writes Darren Hanson of water technology firm Xylem. Now water companies need to concentrate efforts on ensuring a smooth rollout of monitoring technology. The deadline is approaching for water companies to have in place monitoring requirements of the Environment Act 21.
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Blake Plateau Mapping Q&A with Dr. Derek Sowers
NRDC onEarth
APRIL 2, 2024
Earlier this year, scientists, led by Dr. Derek Sowers, published a comprehensive map of the world’s most expansive cold-water coral mound province.
Powerful partnership puts solar and wind projects on the map
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
The collaborative project is led by Anglia Ruskin University and University of East Anglia, and supported by UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) and the Greater South East Net Zero Hub A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to help them quickly identify potential locations for green energy projects. Across London, the East and South East, 80% of local authorities have declared a climate emergency and most are creating energy plans.
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.
Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor
POWER Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
India in March began fuel loading at a 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial phase for the second stage of the country’s ambitious The post Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.
California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid
Canary Media
APRIL 2, 2024
For years, utilities have grappled with how to handle the ever-growing number of solar and battery systems trying to connect to the lower-voltage grids that deliver power to customers.
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APRIL 2, 2024
Chinese state owned energy giant buys Australian energy retailer to advance the growth of its renewables business. The post State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Shell Sets 2030s for Start of Green Energy Oman Project in Green Hydrogen Development
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APRIL 2, 2024
Green Energy Oman is one of the biggest green hydrogen projects planned for implementation in the Sultanate of Oman. Shell has announced that Green Energy Oman (GEO), one of the.
Burying plant waste removes CO2 from the air. But can it scale?
Canary Media
APRIL 2, 2024
In Arkansas, millions of acres of spindly pines and hardwood trees are logged every year to make plywood, planks and paper, a process that generates plenty of bark, sawdust and other woody waste.
Europe bets big on recycling in efforts to onshore battery supply chain
Energy Storage News
APRIL 2, 2024
Big investments are being made into the battery recycling sector in Europe as the continent looks to increase the domestic supply of critical materials for its lithium-ion gigafactory projects.
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
Sierra Northern Railway’s Hydrogen Innovation Wins Environmental Award for California’s First Zero-Emission Locomotive
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APRIL 2, 2024
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.— West Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has received the esteemed Environmental Award from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for its leadership in sustainable rail.
Could a next-gen hydrogen airliner revitalize Japan’s aviation industry?
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 2, 2024
The Japanese government has revealed plans to collaborate on an H2 passenger aircraft. Announced by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the goal of this plan is to use the combined expertise of multiple companies to develop a next-generation hydrogen airliner, while also setting new technology standards for its aviation industry.
More solar companies apply to work in Foreign Trade Zones
Solar Power World
APRIL 2, 2024
As the domestic solar manufacturing market gets more saturated with new companies setting up operations, solar brands are trying to find any competitive edge they can. Most are banking on local incentives and tax breaks to outfit their new factories, but there’s another opportunity that a few manufacturers are going after: working within a Foreign… The post More solar companies apply to work in Foreign Trade Zones appeared first on Solar Power World.
IE’s new hydrogen fuel cell is the smallest and most powerful for passenger cars
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 2, 2024
British company, Intelligent Energy, may have unveiled the clean future for cars. A leading fuel cell developer and manufacturer based in the UK, Intelligent Energy (IE), has revealed its new hydrogen fuel cell system for passenger vehicles. This system could be the breakthrough the global passenger car market needs to realize a zero-emission future.
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.
Callide coal unit returns to service after multiple delays with new cooling tower
Renew Economy
APRIL 2, 2024
One of the two Callide C coal units has finally returned to service, after being taken offline due to a cooling tower failure. The post Callide coal unit returns to service after multiple delays with new cooling tower appeared first on RenewEconomy.
China calls for WTO to investigate IRA, alleging ‘discrimination against goods of Chinese origin’
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APRIL 2, 2024
The Chinese government has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultations with the US over subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers
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APRIL 2, 2024
Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, and he has just about recovered from the wounds of the carbon price repeal. The post Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What is a Foreign Trade Zone?
Solar Power World
APRIL 2, 2024
In recent years, the United States has seen a significant uptick in foreign companies establishing manufacturing operations within its borders, particularly in the solar and battery industries. One key facilitator of this trend is the strategic use of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). These zones offer numerous advantages and incentives that make them attractive to foreign… The post What is a Foreign Trade Zone?
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.
JGC Secures FEED Contract From ENEOS and Sumitomo for Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Initiative in Malaysia
FuelCellsWorks
APRIL 2, 2024
JGC Holdings Corporation (Representatve Director, Chairman and CEO Masayuki Sato) announced today that JGC Corporation (Representative Director and President Farhan Mujib) which operates the overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).
A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut
POWER Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
Marking the completion of its spin-off from GE, GE Vernova began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 2 as an independent company “singularly focused” on accelerating the […] The post A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Experienced Industrial Leader Nominated to Chair the Board of HydrogenPro ASA
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Following Mr. Terje Mikalsens decision to step down as the Chair of the HydrogenPro ASA board the nomination committee has nominated Mr. Dag J. Opedal as the new Chair of.
Dominion Energy receives approval for 764MW solar projects
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APRIL 2, 2024
US utility Dominion Energy has received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission for 764MW solar projects.
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?
Fix your insolvent UK water utility with this one simple trick
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APRIL 2, 2024
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Mytilineos signs 210MW Greek solar PV PPA
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APRIL 2, 2024
Greek renewables developer Mytilineos has signed a 210MW solar PV long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with packaging manufacturer Karatzis in Greece.
Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together
POWER Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
The future of gas turbines and hydrogen are intricately intertwined. Gas turbine manufacturers know that they need their equipment to be ready to operate on higher levels of hydrogen as electrolysis technology The post Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Brief: Community investing on the Liist of impact funds
Impact Alpha
APRIL 2, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: The Liist Fund managers deepen and broaden impact strategies for underserved communities (The Liist, April. The post The Brief: Community investing on the Liist of impact funds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Fuels Company Raven SR Bolsters Leadership Team, Secures $15M Investment
FuelCellsWorks
APRIL 2, 2024
Stuart McFarland, former Fannie Mae CFO, named board chairman Raven SR CFO Matt Scanlon promoted to president Ascent Funds leads investments with Chevron New Energies, Itochu, Stellar J Corp.
Why Russia is pushing into Africa’s nuclear energy market
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APRIL 2, 2024
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Study: AI writing, illustration emits hundreds of times less carbon than humans
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APRIL 2, 2024
With the evolution of artificial intelligence comes a discussion of the technology's environmental impact. A study has found that for the tasks of writing and illustrating, AI emits hundreds of times less carbon than humans performing the same tasks. That does not mean, however, that AI can or should replace human writers and illustrators, the study's authors argue.
Casein… from potatoes? Molecular farming startup Finally Foods emerges from stealth
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APRIL 2, 2024
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EU exits winter with gas storage at record levels
Financial Times: Energy
APRIL 2, 2024
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Sunrise to sunset, a new window coating blocks heat, not view
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APRIL 2, 2024
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