What should a climate emergency look like?
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2022
A playbook for what Biden could, and should, be doing, courtesy of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.
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Sustainable Food Management Checklist: Getting Started Guide for the Office Cafeteria
Green Business Bureau
JULY 26, 2022
The features of a sustainable food management system. Sustainable food management is a systematic approach that concentrates on reducing wasted food, supporting local communities and employees, and mitigating the environmental impact of operations over the complete life cycle of food items. This lifecycle starts with the sourcing of natural resources via agriculture, to the distribution of ingredients to manufacture food items, and then the transportation of these food items across the globe for
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Post-pandemic tourism boom — good news for hoteliers, bad news for sustainability?
Eco-Business
JULY 25, 2022
Can the hotels sector, traditionally resource-intensive and wasteful, reinvent itself and go green? Eco-Business asks two hospitality executives about balancing post-Covid recovery, and if luxury can be made compatible with sustainability.
Advanced water quality monitor installed in the Serpentine
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
Looking to find ways to keep improving water quality, the managers of the Royal Parks have installed a continuous water quality monitor; an ESNET (Environmental Sensor NETwork) system from Meteor Communications, as the company writes. The Serpentine is monitored by the Environment Agency which collects samples for bacteriological analysis every week between May and September.
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.
Why AI is vital in the race to meet the SDGs
GreenBiz
JULY 27, 2022
Artificial intelligence can accelerate progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and help us get back on track to reaching them by 2030, but the devil's in the ethics details.
Siemens and ConnectDER Partner to Offer Plug-in Home EV Charging Solution
altenergymag
JULY 27, 2022
ConnectDER Designed and Manufactured Solution Simplifies the Installation for Siemens’ High-power EV Home Charger
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SPONSORED CONTENT: 10 things AQMesh did first
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 29, 2022
AQMesh pods incorporate measurement of a broad range of air pollutant gases in a single device. 2022 marked 10 years of innovation and leadership from AQMesh. To highlight the group’s experience, ongoing forward-thinking and its commitment to pushing the capabilities of small sensor systems, here the firm lists the top 10 things AQMesh developed first and refined since it commercially launched in 2012. 1.
So you’re the first sustainability hire. Now what?
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2022
With sustainability gaining steam even in small companies, how does a new sustainability hire set themselves up for success?
Ampt Brings Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against SolarEdge to Protect Optimizer Technology
altenergymag
JULY 29, 2022
-Complaint with U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks to Ban Import of Infringing SolarEdge Products -Similar Infringement Action in U.S.
Water Conservation Guide for Business: 20 Tips To Reduce Water Usage
Green Business Bureau
JULY 25, 2022
Water Conservation Guide for Business: 20 Tips to Reduce Water Usage. If you own or manage a company, you should consider how you and your employees conserve water, for which you need to follow a water conservation guide. Ensure that you are aware of how to deal with the many water conservation issues that businesses face, for the good of the planet and for the good of your business as well.
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
Blink Charging to Increase EV Charging for Florida Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies
Green Living Guy
JULY 29, 2022
Thousands of local governments and subsidiaries can directly contract with Blink for electric fleet charging solutions through a preferred vendor agreement. Miami Beach, FL – July 19, 2022 – Blink Charging Co. is a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services. Blink announces the successful contract award with the Florida […].
Local food isn’t the climate solution you want it to be
GreenBiz
JULY 28, 2022
A new study from Nature Food highlights the transportation costs associated with food production, but there's something wonky about the data.
Workshop: Distributed Solar PV and its Financial Implications
altenergymag
JULY 24, 2022
Can you make residential and commercial PV system sizing more accurate and how would you know if the system performs well amidst the climatic anomalies worldwide? Learn on advanced methodologies to assess decentralized solar PV performance and the related technology edge, as well as advantages of such techniques for improving finance reports and decreasing financial risks.
New coal and gas projects will erase Albo’s climate gains several times over
Renew Economy
JULY 26, 2022
Australia's massive pipeline for new coal and gas projects will cause more emissions than avoided by Labor's climate policies. This is very bad. The post New coal and gas projects will erase Albo’s climate gains several times over appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Tesla Increases Budget for the Next Two Years, Investing More into New Factories
Green Living Guy
JULY 27, 2022
Tesla has changed its investment plan, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to this, Tesla wants to invest between six and eight billion dollars annually until 2024. In addition, the Superchargers in the USA are to be opened to third-party brands. But first, the investment plan: According to […].
Textile recycling, across the pond
GreenBiz
JULY 29, 2022
Regulation, consumer demand and shareholders are pushing for more recycled textiles.
Commercial Duty Transfer Switches
altenergymag
JULY 29, 2022
Ensure safety and continuous emergency power in commercial applications
Solar farms pocket eye-watering returns as fossil fuels drive power prices higher
Renew Economy
JULY 24, 2022
Two solar farms reveal they pocketed average revenue of nearly $200/MWh in the June quarter, thanks to the surge in wholesale prices propelled by fossil fuels. The post Solar farms pocket eye-watering returns as fossil fuels drive power prices higher appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
First of Amazon’s Rivian electric delivery vehicles hit the road
Charged
JULY 26, 2022
In 2019, Amazon ordered 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian. It was an impressive vote of confidence in the startup EV-maker, and it remains one of the largest orders for commercial vehicles in the US market. Now those vehicles have started hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, St.
The risk of the CSO role
GreenBiz
JULY 26, 2022
An essay on the importance of shared accountability for the short and long-term impact of a company.
Energy Storage Innovator Enzinc Closes $4.5 Million Seed Funding Round
altenergymag
JULY 25, 2022
Advanced zinc battery developer Enzinc has closed a $4.5 million seed round led by Portland-based 3x5 Partners. Enzinc is developing safe, sustainable and rapidly-scalable high-powered zinc batteries for mobility and stationary uses. Batteries manufactured by today's leading lead acid brands with the 'Enzinc Inside' drop-in technology will have the power of lithium at the cost of lead acid, with no fire potential or HVAC requirement and a wide temperature operating range.
CSIRO reminds our leaders that it’s the climate science that counts
Renew Economy
JULY 29, 2022
If Australia legislates its climate targets and then misses them, what happens? The CSIRO "future world" report reminds us the outlook is grim. The post CSIRO reminds our leaders that it’s the climate science that counts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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?
Albemarle introduces a new lithium plant in Chile
Charged
JULY 26, 2022
Albemarle , a specialty chemical firm, has announced a new lithium production plant in Antofagasta, Chile, which it says will be its third chemical conversion plant. According to Albemarle, “the plant is expected to double lithium production.” The company says it has invested more than $500 million in the plant, which includes R&D labs and a $100-million thermal evaporator that recycles water.
Investing in tree equity for a greener world
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2022
Sponsored: It’s crucial for corporations to help address environmental needs. WestRock and the Arbor Day Foundation are investing in 10 urban tree canopies within WestRock’s global operating footprint, helping to provide access to urban trees and public green spaces.
Ampt Receives Follow-on Order for String Optimizers Totaling 390 MW of Solar+Storage in Chile
altenergymag
JULY 28, 2022
Ampt’s Patented Optimizer Technology Plays a Key Role in the Lower Cost and Higher Performing DC-coupled Energy Storage Solution
Australia’s three richest men are spending their billions on green energy transition
Renew Economy
JULY 25, 2022
Surprise bid for renewables and storage developer Genex by Scott Farquhar and wife Kim Jackson tells two interesting stories about Australia's green energy transition. The post Australia’s three richest men are spending their billions on green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Custom high-power connectors for EV batteries, test systems and more (Whitepaper)
Charged
JULY 27, 2022
Sponsored by Staubli. Today’s advanced connectors open new applications for high-powered electrical transmission, signal, data, hydraulics, pneumatics and more – in a single, compact connector. Stäubli is leading the way with our patented MULTILAM technology which creates long-lasting, field-tested, stable connections in the most demanding environments.
These startups seek to close the supply-and-demand gap for recycled plastics
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2022
Corporations want to increase recycled plastic content in packaging and products but can't get enough of it. These three companies are making moves to help address this need.
IoT cyber security impetus placed on manufacturers – TÜV SÜD
Smart Energy International
JULY 23, 2022
TÜV SÜD has released a new white paper explaining to manufacturers the significance of cyber security for devices used in the consumption of Internet of Things (IoT)-based devices as well as the challenges they are currently facing. The white paper, Internet of Things (IoT) for a connected world. IOT Cyber Security – Threats and Regulations, explores the topic for manufacturers and sees TÜV SÜD informing on applicable standards while illustrating how to ensure successful global market access.
“World first:” Hornsdale battery gets approval to deliver critical inertia services to grid
Renew Economy
JULY 26, 2022
Australia's grid takes another big step towards 100pct renewables with approval for Tesla big battery to deliver inertia services for first time at this scale. The post “World first:” Hornsdale battery gets approval to deliver critical inertia services to grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solid Power installs pilot production line for all-solid-state EV cells
Charged
JULY 26, 2022
Solid-state battery cell developer Solid Power has finished installing a pilot production line for making EV battery cells. The company says the all-solid-state cells will be sulfide-based, and will include anodes with more than 50% active silicon. They will be rated from 60 to 100 Ah. The company plans to perform internal testing on the cells before delivering them to BMW and Ford for automotive qualification testing by the end of 2022.
Will Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability be polluted by fossil-fuel money?
GreenBiz
JULY 27, 2022
Big Oil is a big backer of a new school devoted to sustainability. Are they leveraging the lessons learned by Big Tobacco?
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