SEC to consider climate disclosure rules for US companies
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
The SEC’s forthcoming climate risk disclosure rule will not be the final effort to use information to shape the private sector’s response to climate change.
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5 Tips to Make Green Construction a Reality by Today’s Eco-Friendly Standards
U.S. Green Technology
MARCH 14, 2022
Over the last couple of decades, the world has recognized the need to be more environmentally friendly. As a result, sustainability has become a growing trend across different industries. The construction industry is especially notorious, as it is culpable for around 39% of all carbon emissions worldwide. That’s why there is a growing tendency to. The post 5 Tips to Make Green Construction a Reality by Today’s Eco-Friendly Standards appeared first on U.S.
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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. More than anything else, energy systems are the very fabric of business and society. Countries across Africa want to make good on their objective of building huge amounts of new generation capacity to anticipate on vast increases in energy demand and set the continent on
Switch2 wins government funding to improve heat network performance
altenergymag
MARCH 14, 2022
Switch2 Energy has won funding from The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) to improve efficiency and carbon performance across 9 of the district and communal heating schemes it operates.
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.
What the pioneers of ESG have to say on the SEC
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
If it’s easy to tell whether milk is fat-free by just looking at the nutrition label, it may be time to make it easier to tell if sustainability-focused funds are what they say they are.
Prepping Your Home for Energy Efficiency This Spring
U.S. Green Technology
MARCH 16, 2022
In 2020, the average person consumed about 10,715 kilowatt-hours of electricity. Using electricity burns fossil fuels which contribute to global warming. It can also run up your utility bills. So, here are some ways you reduce your energy consumption this spring. 1. Turn Your Ceiling Fans the Opposite Way Have your fans turn counterclockwise so. The post Prepping Your Home for Energy Efficiency This Spring appeared first on U.S.
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept called storage champ
Green Living Guy
MARCH 18, 2022
Audi is presenting the next model in its future. All electrically powered A6 Luxury Class. It’s called the Avant. The company with the four rings introduced the Audi A6 Sportback. All with an electric drive system almost a year ago. That was at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021. So the production-oriented A6 Avant […]. The post Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept called storage champ appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car Ne
The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV
GreenBiz
MARCH 15, 2022
Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners.
“Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone
Renew Economy
MARCH 17, 2022
SunDrive, an Australian solar start-up backed by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, claims new solar cell efficiency record. The post “Huge moment:” Australia’s Sundrive claims new solar cell efficiency milestone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Government sets out new targets on air quality, water pollution, waste and woodland cover
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 17, 2022
Flotsam washed up on Bournemouth Beach (image credit: Nick Fewings 5 Million views , CC BY 2.0 license). The UK government announced new environmental targets in four key areas of air quality, water, waste reduction and woodland cover on 16 March. While subject to consultation, the revised targets are to be incorporated into the Environment Act , which became law on 10 November last year.
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
World premieres VW ID. Buzz plus ID. Buzz Cargo
Green Living Guy
MARCH 18, 2022
03/09/22 Wolfsburg/Hanover Models A Bulli for the all-electric future: World premiere of the new ID. Buzz01 Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are giving the new VW ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo01 their world premiered in Hamburg. All with Europe’s first all-electric bus and transporter range. So Volkswagen is providing yet another solution […].
Black environmental leaders: Here's how businesses can advance climate justice
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2022
The bold action needed to transition to a clean energy economy, improve air quality and restore our lands and waters should be informed by the experience of those most impacted.
MP Materials wins DoD contract for heavy rare earth element facility
Charged
MARCH 17, 2022
Rare earth materials mining and processing company MP Materials has been awarded a $35-million contract through the US Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program to fund the building of a heavy rare earth element (HREE) processing facility at its Mountain Pass site in California. The commercial-scale facility will process HREEs for use in the permanent magnets of EVs.
Waste report makes recommendations to the London mayor
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
Image credit: Peter Brown , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license. The London Assembly Environment Committee has published a report on waste management in the capital and the need to move to a circular economy. Advance publicity for ‘Too Good to Waste’ (released on 16 March) highlights London’s laggard status as a recycler and its over-reliance on incineration.
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.
Electric School Buses Save Money Not Cost Money
Green Living Guy
MARCH 15, 2022
An increasing number of school districts are testing and adopting electric buses. For they joining the movement to help promote safer, more reliable and cost-effective transportation for students. School districts and contractors leveraging battery-powered buses gain several benefits, including: Lower operating costs Improved student safety and community health Less frequent maintenance Simplified fueling […].
When it comes to solving for climate change, race and gender matter
GreenBiz
MARCH 15, 2022
Paying attention to gender race and ethnicity in climate investments is critical, lest we risk investing in products that don’t meet the needs of the people they’re trying to serve, and in founder teams that don’t fully understand the problems they’re working to solve.
Queensland backs connection to country’s biggest wind project, and new Wambo facility
Renew Economy
MARCH 16, 2022
Queensland announces connection deal for country's biggest wind farm, and another $190 million to support new Wambo wind project. The post Queensland backs connection to country’s biggest wind project, and new Wambo facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New digital models of Salisbury Crags
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
The ancient meets the modern with the launch on 16 March of two new digital 3D models highlighting the “Hutton Section” and “Hutton’s Rock” at Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. Devised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in partnership with Nature Scot, the new virtual models are available to view online via the 3D modeling platform Sketchfab , and provide a unique, immersive exploration of the areas, as well as a wealth of historical facts about the sites named after the “father
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.
Xos, Inc. Delivering First Set of Vehicles to UniFirst Corporation in SoCal
Green Living Guy
MARCH 13, 2022
LOS ANGELES, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) is a leading manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles and powertrains. They are also a provider of charging infrastructure and fleet management software. Now they are delivering their electric vehicles to UniFIrst. UniFirst For they announced having delivered the first […].
Every VC needs an education in ESG
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
It’s time for the venture capital community to bone up on environmental, social and governance issues.
Australian electrolyser breakthrough promises world’s cheapest green hydrogen
Renew Economy
MARCH 15, 2022
University of Wollongong spin-off says electrolyser technology breakthrough will deliver renewable hydrogen for less cost than fossil fuels within years. The post Australian electrolyser breakthrough promises world’s cheapest green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Seeking low carbon alternatives to back-up diesel generators: Grid operator issues callout
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has launched its first ‘Call for Innovation’ to businesses across the UK, in a bid to find a new low carbon alternative to backup diesel generators. NGET currently use batteries alongside diesel generators to provide backup power to a substation for key activities such as cooling fans, pumps, and lighting, enabling it to continue to perform its crucial role in the electricity transmission system.
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?
7 simple ways to decrease your carbon footprint when traveling
Green Living Guy
MARCH 17, 2022
Photo by Nils Nedel on Unsplash What is a carbon footprint? So let’s talk sustainable traveling now! A “carbon footprint” is the total amount of greenhouse gasses that are released into the atmosphere as a result of the decisions and actions we all make. The average traveler has a surprisingly large carbon footprint. A return […].
Episode 308: LanzaTech CEO reflects, SXSW startup scene
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South Australia may be first big grid in world to go without synchronous generation
Renew Economy
MARCH 14, 2022
South Australia - already leading the world in uptake of wind and solar - could be first gigawatt scale grid to operate without synchronous generation. The post South Australia may be first big grid in world to go without synchronous generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Veolia introduces reversing camera on RCVs to address driver blind spots
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
To address the challenge of vehicle blind spots, areas that cannot be directly seen by the driver while at the controls, Veolia is now believed to be the first company in the UK waste industry to integrate the working and reversing camera on Refuse Collection Vehicles, RCV. This high definition camera meets the work area zones for EN1501 at the same time as offering a wider field of view for the driver to use for reversing the vehicle.
Liontown Resources to supply Tesla with Australian lithium
Charged
MARCH 14, 2022
Australia-based battery materials company Liontown Resources has agreed to supply Tesla with spodumene concentrate, a source of lithium. Liontown will supply Tesla with up to 150,000 dry metric tons (DMT) of spodumene concentrate per year, produced at Liontown’s Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2024.
Indoor ag and alternative protein win big, food waste and ag-tech diversify
GreenBiz
MARCH 17, 2022
Indoor farming, food waste, regenerative agriculture and alternative proteins caught the attention of investors this quarter.
GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade
Renew Economy
MARCH 17, 2022
A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a big step towards "closing the loop" for wind power. The post GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Small garden? No problem!: ‘Mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators, says study
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 14, 2022
A patch of wildflowers belonging to one of the citizen scientists who participated in the study (image credit: Anne Macarthur). For many people, a lack of space is often the main reason for not creating wildlife friendly habitats in their gardens. But researchers at the University of Sussex, with the help of citizen scientists across the UK, say they have shown that even a space of just 4m 2 is enough to provide a rich habitat for pollinators and support biodiversity.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 21st ANNIVERSARY ALL-ENERGY & CO-LOCATED DCARBONISE
altenergymag
MARCH 16, 2022
Registration is now open for All-Energy and the co-located Dcarbonise taking place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May at Glasgow's SEC. There will be a special celebratory air at this year's event, for not only is the UK's largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference being held ‘in-person' for the first time in two years, but it is All-Energy's 21st anniversary year.
3 design considerations for electric school bus vehicle-to-grid programs
GreenBiz
MARCH 14, 2022
What utilities, regulators and other stakeholders need to know to design future projects with EV and V2G technology.
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