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What does it mean to hold businesses accountable for climate change?

GreenBiz

Accurately measuring and reporting on corporations' emissions remains a challenge. WBCSD is suggesting a new framework to solve it.

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Is America Doomed To Become A Second-Rate Country? Even In Nuclear?

Jim Conca

A new report by the National Science Foundation confirms China has overtaken the U.S. as the world’s leader in key scientific measures, including overall number of papers published and patents awarded. U.S. scientists also have serious competition from foreign researchers in some important fields.

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Bexley council launches app-based anti-food-waste campaign

Envirotec Magazine

Household food waste project will see Council partnering with two food waste apps – OLIO & Kitche. The Bexley Household Food Waste Project launched on 2 March and will run through to the summer. Residents are being encouraged to download and use the two free apps focused on food waste prevention (Kitche) and redistribution (OLIO). OLIO is an app that connects neighbours with each other, so food and household items can be shared, not thrown away.

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State of the Union Address Emphasizes Serious Climate Change Threat, Need for Clean Energy

altenergymag

Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden’s State of the Union address:

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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 exciting intersection of fintech and climate tech

GreenBiz

Climate fintech companies raised $1.2 billion in 2021, three times the amount of previous years.

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Stop Worrying About Chernobyl – It’s The Russian Invasion That’s Deadly

Jim Conca

Many more people have already died from the Russian invasion than ever died from the Chernobyl accident in 1986, and more people have evacuated and fled than ever did after Chernobyl.

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Double win for Pier as renewables clients join the roster

altenergymag

Renewables PR and communications specialist, Pier, is celebrating after being appointed by autonomous inspections expert, Perceptual Robotics, and the East of England's pioneering energy investment partnership, Generate.

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Q&A with an inventor of direct air capture

GreenBiz

These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air, Klaus Lackner explains how the technology works.

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BerryDunn: CPA and Management Consulting Taking Green Steps to Build a Sustainable Future

Green Business Bureau

Headquartered in Portland, Maine, with offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, West Virginia and Arizona, BerryDunn is a CPA and Management Consulting Firm with over 750 employees that provide a full range of services including: Management and IT Consulting, Healthcare Analytics/Actuarial, Audit, Accounting and Tax. Steadily growing over 47+ years and recognized as the 7th “fastest growing” firm in 2020, BerryDunn attributes their growth to attracting, developing and retaining outs

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Helping Communities Hit by Climate Change

Green Living Guy

Last year, New Orleans experienced the most severe hurricane since Katrina. Residents lost electricity for at least two weeks, and some areas of the city are still out of power. Environmental researchers predict that the frequency of high category hurricanes will increase as the planet becomes warmer. Communities experiencing severe climate change effects are low-income and […].

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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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Forum to Focus on Cyber Security Advances for North America Utilities

altenergymag

Two-day Forum in San Diego to focus on real-world guidance for electric utilities in dealing with cyber security threats to critical SCADA and IT/OT networks. Particular emphasis is on key emerging technologies and strategies in response to ever-growing and evolving advanced persistent threat activities.

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Emerging leaders weigh in on what's missing from corporate climate action

GreenBiz

Climate action requires listening to and learning from one another. That’s part of the work being done at GreenBiz Group’s annual gathering for sustainability practitioners.

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“A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’

Renew Economy

The Morrison government's 'Making Positive Energy' ad campaign labelled 'disinformation', after receiving 'Public Disservice Award'. The post “A misinformation ecosystem:” Scott Morrison’s climate ads given ‘Public Disservice Award’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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7 Ways To Make Your Coworking Space More Sustainable

Green Living Guy

Human beings affect the environment in several ways; with the increase of this awareness, many environmental issues are getting attention. Now people are not only taking individual actions, but companies are also introducing eco-friendly strategies to minimize environmental impact. If you also work or manage coworking spaces, there are loads of reasons and benefits to make […].

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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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Solar Industry Releases New Framework to Help Community Solar Siting

altenergymag

Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a new report to aid policymakers in siting community solar projects.

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Does net zero hold water?

GreenBiz

A quantifiable and impactful corporate water strategy acknowledges the unique attributes of water; economic, social, spiritual and ecosystem value.

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Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails

Renew Economy

FFI to spend $50m to develop "world-first" regenerating battery electric iron ore train to save tens of millions of litres of diesel. The post Fortescue starts work on world-first “Infinity Train,” a regenerating battery on rails appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5 Advantages of Green Mortgages

Green Living Guy

Buying a home is a big investment, but it can change your life for the better. Having your own property that you can enjoy and set up just the way you like can be a big relief if you have spent years renting while you saved up money for a new house. For those who […]. The post 5 Advantages of Green Mortgages appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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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What Are We Learning About Urban Wellbeing During COVID-19?

The City Fix

In recent years, many cities have launched new efforts to build healthier urban environments – happier, safer and cleaner places to work and play. Then, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. But in many ways, it laid bare the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Aware: Inside Amazon’s new private label for sustainable goods

GreenBiz

The retail giant's new house brand aims to bring sustainable products to the masses. Will it work?

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Battery testing firms Digatron and Safion partner for sales and product integration

Charged

Power electronics company Digatron has entered into a strategic partnership with battery assessment and diagnosis technology firm Safion. Digatron says it will rely on its established network to support growth in Safion’s global sales, and will integrate its products with Safion’s. Current Safion customers include automakers, aviation firms, consumer electronics companies, cell manufacturers and research institutions.

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The Green Living Guy Seth Leitman Involving More People in His Advocacy

Green Living Guy

Business and innovation can make a real impact on people’s lives. That’s what people like Seth Leitman believe. As an electric car expert known as a green living guru, he shares his deep love for the environment. He also shares his mission to preserve the world we live in. “I always loved the environment, but […]. The post The Green Living Guy Seth Leitman Involving More People in His Advocacy appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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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Time is running out to adapt to climate change, new IPCC report says

Grist

Scientists have long warned that time is of the essence to stop emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Now, in a new international report released on Monday, they argue the clock is also ticking on efforts to adapt to the devastating consequences of climate change. Rising seas, scorching wildfires, and devastating droughts already jeopardize billions of people worldwide — these, and other climate impacts, are expected to get much worse over the coming decades.

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Vanguard takes a baby step on climate change — finally

GreenBiz

The $7 trillion silent member of the Big Three tags coal as a concern years behind other investors.

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SES Korea to focus on Li-metal battery supply chain and automotive A-samples

Charged

High-performance Li-metal EV battery developer and manufacturer SES AI (formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems) has incorporated a subsidiary called SES Korea. The business plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea to expand its battery supply chain and work on its A-sample joint development agreements with automakers. SES Korea expects to have about 50 employees by the end of 2022 supporting its automotive A-sample joint development agreements with GM , Hyundai and Honda.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Pool

Green Living Guy

Would you love to have a swimming pool in your backyard but step back every time you think of its impact on the environment? Pool maintenance, especially the use of chemicals like chlorine, raises environmental concerns in the minds of many eco-conscious homeowners. The good news is swimming pools can be eco-friendly. So, you can […]. The post How to Build an Eco-Friendly Pool appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Transitioning to clean energy using AI could save $1.3 trillion over 30 years

altenergymag

Intelligent clean energy delivery is projected to create huge infrastructure investment savings

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How a clean energy transition supports Ukraine

GreenBiz

The outbreak of the Ukraine war lays bare the structural flaws with EU's strategy to use natural gas as a bridge fuel. Plans to increase support for green hydrogen and streamline renewable permitting are a good start.

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Using bidirectional programmable DC power supplies for battery testing

Charged

Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. In today’s fast-paced world the need to create quicker, more mobile mechanical devices is steadily increasing. One primary method for doing this is to replace traditional gas-powered or plugged-in devices with battery power. Batteries have become smaller and increasingly efficient as a result. In order to keep up with the rate of technology advancement, the equipment used to test advanced technology must also be advanced, flexible, and responsive.

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Reasons to Go Green with an Electric Car Charging Station at Home

Green Living Guy

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and several other countries worldwide. Along with ensuring ease of commuting, climate-conscious people opt for electric cars due to their low emission rates. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing an electric vehicle, your first concern might be whether you have a charging station nearby or not.

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Morrison’s deathly silence on IPCC report as floods devastate east coast

Renew Economy

The Morrison government has failed to prepare for climate change, just as it failed to cut emissions. It is everyday Australians left at risk. The post Morrison’s deathly silence on IPCC report as floods devastate east coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Small fleets, meet used EVs

GreenBiz

Spring Free EV, focused on helping small and midsize fleet owners, is a fintech company “designed to make electric vehicles more affordable.