Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The NASA’s Kilopower project is developing a tiny nuclear reactor that is perfect for powering a colony on Mars or the Moon, fueling a large spacecraft to a distant star, or operating a mining operation in the asteroid belt. No other power source can do it.
Living Green Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Living Green Technology has some great Seattle electronics recycling events coming up this spring! We will be hosting these events in partnership with a variety of local organizations, ranging from local churches to hotels. These events are 100% free for the public to participate in and are a great way for you to get rid of any electronics that you no longer need.
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Andrew Winston
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Of all the ludicrous attacks on the Florida teens leading a gun sanity national discussion, the most absurd is probably that they're too young and can't lead a movement. Teens have done it before, many times. I wrote this quick article on examples like the lunch counter sit-ins of 1960 -- led by teens. Please check out the full article on Medium. If you enjoyed this article, please sign up for Andrew Winston's RSS feed , or by email.
Mr. Sustainability
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
This article is based on an article published by Tech Xplore. For the original article click here. Fully Electric and Totally Autonomous, within 13 Years RethinkX, an independent think tank that analyzes and forecasts disruptive technologies, has released an astonishing report predicting a far more rapid transition to EV/autonomous vehicles than experts are currently predicting.
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.
Solar Sister
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
In our Journeys series, we brought you updates from Hilaria and Halima, two Solar Sister entrepreneurs from Tanzania. Today we launch Empowerment Journeys — a dynamic visualization of Hilaria and Halima’s journey over the years, from their first solar light purchase to reaching thousands of people with clean energy products. Click here to see their journeys!
Sunrun
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Greenhouse Gases: Definition Climate change is largely referred to in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Basically, these gases trap heat in our atmosphere. When the sun hits our planet it can either be reflected back into space – where much of it should go – or absorbed by Earth.
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Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Which country is home to the world’s first plastic-free grocery aisle? What is a “smart island”? And, is wireless charging the future of electric cars? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Thoughts on how companies and investors can navigate the ESG disclosure maze Greater integration of environmental social governance […].
Andrew Winston
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
(My latest is posted here on Medium.). The debate over the purpose of a corporation rages on. For decades, we've been told that the only real goal of a company should be profit and shareholder value. Any other benefits to society, Milton Friedman and the like told us, will come from pursuing the first goal. But now, some big investors are challenging the idea.
Mr. Sustainability
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Hi There. Let us start by assuming that you are most likely interested in this article because you are either: A. working in a company; B. started your own company; C. thinking about starting your own company; D. all of the above. Whichever case applies to you personally, this article is intended to be a how-to guide for creating sustainable businesses that are built to last.
Ambisense
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Like many sectors, the Brownfield industry is subject to huge disruption from new technologies. However, we understand that staying abreast of these new technologies is difficult. Which technologies work best for particular applications? How do you spot your GasfluX from your GasMelon? That’s why we have created Envirocon! The only environmental conference dedicated solely to new .
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
Sunrun
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Off-grid Definition: When we talk about a power grid we’re referring to the network that delivers electricity to our homes. An off-grid system is designed to help people function without the support of this network.
Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
A new report shows that smog is increasingly made up of volatile organic compounds from personal care products like hair spray and cleaning products. And their concentrations are now approaching those VOCs coming from burning fossil fuels.
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Philadelphia-based brand Aqua Vida sells workout wear that’s 100 per cent recyclable, and will take under three years to decompose in an anaerobic landfill or compost heap. The innovative fabric—called Amni Soul Eco—is the world’s first biodegradable polyamide 6.6 yarn. It also offers UV protection (SPF 50+), antibacterial benefits, comfort, breathability, durability, and is easy […].
Andrew Winston
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
(This re-post is a bit delayed after some technical difficulties. It's about a letter. that the CEO of Blackrock, Larry Fink, sent to the CEOs of the S&P 500 companies. In short, he pressed them to think long-term and "serve a social purpose." Of course there was backlash -- an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal accused Fink of wanting "lower returns" for the sake of corporate social responsibility.which was pretty much exactly backwards.
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.
Mr. Sustainability
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Beautiful beaches and almost 100% renewable. This article is taken from VT, a news and entertainment platform providing content from around the world. For the original article, click here. The Switzerland of Latin America Costa Rica, known primarily as a honeymoon destination, is a veritable paradise. Not only is it full of picturesque scenes featuring white sand beaches, and crystal clear waters, but you're pretty much guaranteed sunshine all year round.
Solar Sister
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
MIT CITE research finds that Solar Sister’s model built on social networks and women entrepreneurs is reaching last-mile consumers. Research also shows that last-mile consumers place considerable importance on local after-sales services and purchasing from people they know and trust when it comes to solar energy. Everyone should have access to power?
Better Ventures
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
We’re excited to announce our investment in MyVyllage , a startup that is re-imagining childcare and early childhood development in the US. We led the company’s $1.2M pre-seed round, which included investments from Acumen America, Gary Investments, and several angels. At a time when quality childcare is in short supply and out of reach for so many Americans, MyVyllage is building a national network of in-home childcare providers from the ground up, with an emphasis on community, quality, and a
Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Electric vehicles are definitely growing around the world, and will top 300 million sometime around 2040. But that’s not enough. We need to be closer to 2 billion or we will not cut oil use enough to matter with respect to climate change or environmental issues. But there is hope.
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.
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
How does a paper-based battery work? Which country is planning to build a 26,910-square-foot floating solar farm? And, how can a solar fuel reactor work at night? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. New paper batteries can be discarded with zero ecological impact Barcelona-based Fuelium is developing batteries made […].
Vote Solar
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
For many of us, it seemed that the days of dramatic fixed charge increase proposals peaked in 2015, when utilities in two-thirds of the country sought drastic fee hikes. Some wanted to more than double what they were already charging customers. While most of these proposals were significantly scaled back by the regulators in those states (yay!), most utilities did receive some increase.
Mr. Sustainability
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
An enduring business consists of the following: a clear core, clear non-negotiables, reducing costs of experiments and a clear organizational structure. Focus should always be on how to make your business as flexible possible, in order to adept to changing circumstances. Hi there. Let us start by assuming that you are most likely interested in this article because you are either: A. working in a company; B. started your own company; C. thinking about starting your own company; D. all of the abov
Green Roof Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Celebrating two projects with 20 years of integrated Green Infrastructure. 20 years after managing the Green Roof installation in 1997 Zeppelin-Carrée (left). and 1999 Kronen-Carrée (right). Both buildings are covered with over 500,000 sf of multiple types of green roofs. It is likely the world's first Solar Garden Roof. It is now on Goggle Earth.
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?
Cleantech Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
100 years ago my great grandparents were also angel investors – in Infrastructure, Media and Bee tech They invested in media, ag / cleantech, and infrastructure. Lest you think angel investing is new or VCs are smart – it really hasn’t changed much in a century. In the 1920s my great grandparents were active angel investors […].
Jim Conca
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
President Trump presented his $1.5 trillion program that really only has $200 billion in federal funds, spread out over 10 years. State, local and private interests will have to make up the rest. We’ll all have to start paying tolls and bringing our own toilet paper to highway rest stops.
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
In a first for fashion brands, United By Blue has pledged to remove one pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways for every product sold. Next to oil, fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world. This is partly to do with our ‘fast fashion’ industry, which promotes the consumption of […]. The post United By Blue trailblases a new eco-brand concept: Ocean and waterway cleanup appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
What carbon-cutting technology might replace delivery trucks? What could the sidewalks of the future be paved with? And, what’s the world’s toughest energy standard? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Express delivery: Use drones not trucks to cut carbon emissions, experts say Greenhouse gas emissions from the transport of […].
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Chinese artist Chris Cheung (aka h0nh1m) created a kinetic art piece, CarbonScape, which is an installation of tubes containing black ‘carbon’ spheres set to the backdrop of an ambient soundscape—music made from noisy CO2 emitters like factory steam, jet engines, and ship horns. The piece is meant to draw attention to the increasing levels of […].
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
How is Europe leading the way on clean energy? How are scientists speed-breeding plants? And, how might blockchain be used in the service of renewable energy? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Green bonds may have a ‘halo effect’ on financial markets The global green bonds market is on […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 8 February appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Plogging is a Swedish fitness trend that combines jogging with picking up public trash. Environmentalist Erik Ahlström is one of the main figures of the moment and is also the founder of Plogga—an organisation bringing awareness to the environmental impacts of litter while inviting people to join its community of ploggers. Plogging—a combination of the […].
Green Roof Technology
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
State of the Art Health Care and Green Infrastructure. BG Hospital Tübingen. A hospital with LEED certification might be far away from State-of-the-Art. That it can be done differently and with commons sense shows the featured project. It has been upgraded constantly over the last 5 decades, always with Green Infrastructure in mind as a central element to reduce the footprint of the building and the increase the well-being of the patients.
Green Roof Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Modern Green Roof technology combined with a Blue Roof to minimize artificial irrigation, to maximize water retention and enable visitors to cross a busy four-lane highway without leaving the lush greening of a park. Picture: Jorg Breuning 2018. The Garden Bridge at Universal Studios in Orlando is the first of its kind in Florida. Designed by Miles Architecture Group Inc., Libra Design Group and Green Roof Service LLC, the green bridge creates an innovative connection of Universal City developme
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