Carbon capture: Solution or sideshow?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 28, 2022
CCS is either the climate tech breakthrough of the 21st century, according to its advocates, or a multibillion-dollar boondoggle, say activists.
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Major Fusion Energy Milestone Brings Increased Attention to the Promise of Fusion
CleanTech Alliance
DECEMBER 14, 2022
SEATTLE, Wash. — On December 13, 2022, Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) alongside the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced the achievement of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) located in the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). On December 5, a team at LLNL’s NIF conducted the […].
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Sustainability OKRs: Setting the Right Goals for Long-Term Success
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 29, 2022
In this article, we discuss how OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results, a popular goal management strategy, can be used to fulfill your sustainability program. You’ll learn what makes sustainability OKRs unique from other corporate OKRs and how to implement them effectively. What are OKRs? OKRs, Objectives and Key Results, are an organizational management tool used to measure progress towards set goals.
The clean energy transition is happening faster than forecasters thought
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A revised energy forecast from the IEA shows the 'largest ever upward revision.
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 ecological cost of a tweet
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Image credit: Shutterstock.com / Koshiro K. Each of our digital activities comes with an ecological cost – and we perhaps shouldn’t discount those carried out under the blue glare of the chirpy bird icon. A new study conducted by Greenly – a Paris-based firm with a professed interest in measuring the carbon footprint of companies and events – has examined the carbon footprint of Twitter, it says, by taking into account the energy consumed by a smartphone, the impact of re
Stunning shots from Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 6, 2022
About 57 years ago, what began as a magazine competition has grown into one of the world's most prestigious photography awards: the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
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8 Ways A Thermostat Can Help You Save Money
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Can a thermostat help you save money? Yes. How? Google analysis reveals that nest thermostats tend to save about 10-15% on their heating and cooling costs. Simply by pressing a button, you can command and regulate your heating and cooling system to your satisfaction. Investing in home automation is a smart move if you want. The post 8 Ways A Thermostat Can Help You Save Money appeared first on U.S.
Employee Development: Why Investing in Your Employees is a Smart Business Practice
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Become workplace champion by investing in growth and learning opportunities for your employees. As you will learn in this article, investing in employee development supports a thriving work culture and skilled and satisfied employees, which strongly drives your company to achieving its mission and goals. What Does It Mean to Invest in Your Employees?
Could insurers pull the plug on renewable energy?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The climate crisis stands to roil the insurance industry along with its customers, including renewables and other climate tech entrepreneurs and developers.
Surrey firms unveil hydrogen-powered craft gin
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The special edition gin is available from The Surrey Copper Distillery website. The Surrey Copper Distillery is teaming up with AFC Energy, a provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, to produce a low-emission craft gin. The special edition ‘Copperfield H 2 Gin’ is being produced in a limited initial batch of 500 bottles and went on sale 6 December.
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
New magnetic material can clean microplastics in an hour
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Microplastics have become a problem in our current world in every aspect. To deal with the menace, scientists are working around the clock to find a solution.
2022 paves way for massive growth for solar + storage industry
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Robust federal clean energy policy has laid the groundwork for a decade of explosive growth for the solar and storage industries. A 10-year extension of the investment tax credit, new incentives for domestic solar product manufacturing and many other provisions will help solar and storage meet the increasing demand for home-grown, clean energy. The industry… The post 2022 paves way for massive growth for solar + storage industry appeared first on Solar Power World.
Carbon Footprint Assessment
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Methods used to determine the carbon footprint Several methodologies have been developed to measure and estimate the carbon footprint of an organization or product. This method of quantifying greenhouse gas emissions is a useful tool for assessing the impact of a company’s activities on the climate. Using this method can help businesses differentiate in the.
Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The holiday season is upon us which brings the challenge of finding a thoughtful gift for the special people in our lives. If you’re wondering what to get your favorite coworkers while keeping your carbon footprint low, then here’s a must-have guide on sustainable office gifts! For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer!
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.
13 essential newsletters for sustainability professionals
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 28, 2022
When you’re in the business of sustainability, a regular infusion of original voices keeps the work fresh. Add illumination, provocation and entertainment to your inbox with these titles.
Global database of healthcare’s environmental impacts launched
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Healthcare provision is a major contributor to the climate crisis, accounting for more than five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers at Dalhousie University and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) who have launched a new open-access, interactive database of healthcare’s environmental impacts. The HealthcareLCA database attempts to serve as an up-to-date evidence repository, bringing together new and existing assessments into one publicly accessible loca
Tallest mass timber building in Denver breaks ground in 2023
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Denver, Colorado is about to get a new look on the skyline — the tallest mass timber building in the city, which will break ground summer 2023.
GreenPower to supply Malaysian bus OEM with right-hand-drive EV trucks and vans
Charged
DECEMBER 27, 2022
GreenPower Motor Company , a manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty EVs, has expanded its partnership with Malaysian bus manufacturer Gemilang International (GML) by agreeing to supply right-hand-drive heavy-duty Class 4 trucks and vans for fleet customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. GML has more than 30 years of experience as a bus body manufacturer and has built bodies for various chassis companies, including MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Scania.
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.
10 Reasons Why Your Home Should Switch to Green Living in 2023
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Green living is a lifestyle that focuses on living in harmony with the environment. The green living movement seeks to reduce the impact of human activity on the environment and increase awareness about environmental conservation. It is the act of reducing your carbon footprint to help the environment. There are many ways to do this, The post 10 Reasons Why Your Home Should Switch to Green Living in 2023 appeared first on U.S.
Getting Onboard with Corporate Volunteerism
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 13, 2022
What is Corporate Volunteerism? Corporate volunteerism is a rewarding way for companies to make a positive impact in their local community. It involves employees volunteering their time and skills to help out in various ways, such as fundraising, collecting donations, providing mentorship or engaging with local charities. Corporate volunteerism offers many benefits to those involved, from enhancing work culture and increasing employee satisfaction to positively affecting the bottom line through
What to know about Europe's new anti-greenwashing laws
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Supply chain transparency is crucial to building consumer trust in the face of greenwashing.
Starch yields wearable electronics material that can be recycled
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The soft, stretchable material can be used to make sensors (image credit: Xiaohong Lan, University of Groningen). Soft, wearable sensors have many useful applications, but the soft and stretchable electronic materials underlying them are nearly impossible to recycle. This electronic waste usually ends up in landfills or polluting the environment. Polymer scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a starch-based polymer that makes it possible to create a fully biodegradable soft m
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?
What it takes for the US to reach 100% clean energy by 2035
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A recent report from the Department of Energy shows that the United States might be able to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035, but it won't be easy.
South Australia’s remarkable 100 per cent renewables run extends to over 10 days
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 20, 2022
South Australia posts a remarkable and world-first run of net 100 per cent wind and solar for more than 10 days, or 249 hours. The post South Australia’s remarkable 100 per cent renewables run extends to over 10 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
4 Sustainable Destinations to See Whales
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Humans may be the dominant species of mammals on Earth, but sometimes we can be reminded about other species we share our green dot. Elephants are the largest mammals on land, but even such giants are dwarfed by whales of all sorts and sizes. Our planet consists of about 75% water, and within live countless. The post 4 Sustainable Destinations to See Whales appeared first on U.S.
What Makes a Successful Company Internship Program?
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In this article, you’ll learn the benefits and challenges of running a company internship program, intern project ideas that will bring long-lasting benefits to your company, and strategies for facilitating intern engagement and ensuring quality work. Company Internship Program Benefits. Internships provide a great opportunity for rising talent to gain real-world experience and learn new skills.
How a global plastics leader is betting big on circularity
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Sponsored: Berry Global prioritizes innovations for circularity to build an attractive portfolio for its customers, while driving growth, jobs and stability.
Chemicals could undercut a global plastics treaty
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Plastics are complex materials. A recent study has identified more than 10,000 chemical substances that may have been used in plastic production, resulting in plastics that may contain a wide range of chemical substances. Even though many of these chemicals may serve the same function, a general lack of coordination among manufacturers has resulted in plastics from different manufacturers often having different chemical compositions for the same applications.
December in the Arctic is hotter than ever before
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The Arctic is way hotter than it should be this month. In Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow), the temperature hit 40 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday. That’s an unwelcome record not only for December but for the entire span of late October to late April.
South Australia’s incredible week: 104.1 per cent wind and solar over seven days
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2022
South Australia reaches 104.1 per cent wind and solar over state demand for the last seven days. The post South Australia’s incredible week: 104.1 per cent wind and solar over seven days appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Happens In A Blower Door Test?
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Leakage in exterior building enclosures waste energy and can impact your health and well-being. When there are cracks and gaps in the air barrier and other connections of your home, then they can cause several detrimental issues. These gaps not only allow warm or cold air, contaminants, and moisture to get in, but they are. The post What Happens In A Blower Door Test?
Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages
Charged
DECEMBER 13, 2022
By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. In almost every instance, Beam says its customers’ savings on construction and electric work exceeds the cost of the EV ARC, which starts at $59,400.
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