This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2021
We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.
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Zeno Power: Providing Clean Power In All The Hard Places
Jim Conca
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Zeno Power has achieved a breakthrough innovation in Radioisotope Power Systems that convert the heat generated from decay of specific radioisotopes directly into electricity, producing persistent, clean power for decades at a time in a lightweight structure.
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Beyond the bale: Viridor unveils plan to eliminate waste plastic exports
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. Recycling and resource management firm Viridor has unveiled its “Vision for Zero” – a plan to reduce (to zero) the amount of plastic waste exported from the UK.
First US solar-powered airport is in Tennessee
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Tennessee may not strike people as the most progressive state with 46% of the population conservative and 27% moderate, according to a Pew Research Center poll. You might not expect it to be a bastion of green energy, but the greater Chattanooga area is stepping out in front of many other parts of the U.S. as a solar pioneer.
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.
Explaining the exponential growth of renewable energy
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Solar and wind energy now deliver nearly 9 percent of global electricity.
NASA Is Looking For A Few Good Nukes - To Power Space Exploration
Jim Conca
DECEMBER 6, 2021
NASA is looking for a durable sun-independent energy source to produce tens of kWs for NASA missions on the moon by the end of the decade – in other words a small nuclear reactor.
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Solar tiny home C2X by Nestron comes with smart systems
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Tiny home construction just got a lot easier with the plug-and-play prefab C2X from Nestron. All plumbing, electrical and other smart systems come preinstalled in this tiny home, which includes electric heated floors, smart tablet and a standard-size washing machine.
With climate concern at all-time high, consumers want action more than promises
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
There is almost universal agreement globally that society should respond to climate change with the same urgency as it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Is Greenwashing and How to Spot It
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A 2022 Advanced Trends Report found 43% of employees, when questioned, thought their company was guilty of greenwash. What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a deceitful marketing tactic that tricks an ecologically conscious consumer for corporate gain. Companies “greenwash” by conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about their sustainability.
Former Bosch Executive Joins Zinc Battery Developer Enzinc’s Senior Advisory Team
altenergymag
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Former president of Robert Bosch GmbH's Powertrain Solutions division, Stefan Seiberth, has joined advanced zinc battery technology developer Enzinc's board of senior advisors. He sees advanced zinc batteries as critical for electric mobility's future and brings mobility expertise to the team developing batteries for emoblity, microgrid and grid applications.
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
Denver's snowless season has experts worried
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 6, 2021
For the first time in over 100 years, Denver residents may have a snowless winter. Since record-keeping started in 1882, this is the first time Denver, Colorado, has experienced a meteorological fall (the period between September and November) without snow.
How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Insights for building owners, developers, facilities managers and commercial renters.
NaturChem (Opterra Solutions): Sustainable Vegetation, Pest and Stormwater Management and Repair
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 10, 2021
NaturChem helps to maintain infrastructure, landscaping and safe work environments by providing industrial vegetation management and stormwater maintenance services as well as a full-range of vegetation and pest management products. NaturChem understands that in order to protect public health, worker safety and the integrity of our natural surroundings, a harmonious relationship between people and nature must be maintained.
Saddleback Mountain Partners with Arctaris and Nexamp on 31-Acre Solar Project
altenergymag
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Ski resort in rural Maine embraces sustainability as part of its comprehensive economic revitalization plan
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.
Plug and play Pod is a tiny room that's assembled from a box
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Autonomous has created a new building kit for a 98-square-foot, one-room building called the Pod. It is so simple the average user could set it up in one day in their backyard, often without a permit, as it is free-standing and assembles from a box.
5G wireless is essential for scaling climate tech
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing.
What is the ISO 14001 Standard: Principles, Definitions and Certifications
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 9, 2021
What is the ISO ( International Organization for Standardization) 14001 Standard: Principles, Definitions and Certifications. As the business world moves forward taking steps to becoming more environmentally friendly there are many choices to be made in terms of certifications. One particular option for the operations side of an organization is choosing the ISO 14001 certification as the primary choice.
Largest, most powerful HALT test rig for next-generation offshore nacelle testing in operation
altenergymag
DECEMBER 9, 2021
• Test bench can simulate extreme wind conditions • "HALT XL" test rig makes LORC the go-to destination for prototype testing • Tests prove nacelle suitability for remote, offshore applications
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.
Coral reef collapse could be coming to the Indian Ocean
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Indian Ocean coral reefs are in danger of collapsing within the next 50 years, according to a new study. From Seychelles to South Africa, reef systems could face functional extinction, threatening the lives and livelihoods of marine and terrestrial animals — including humans.
How implementing reuse systems can impact cities
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Cities, with growing populations and demands on resources, exacerbate the waste crisis, and may be a key focus area to help change course away.
Companies Must Find the Courage to Back Up Statements on Climate Action
Andrew Winston
DECEMBER 10, 2021
[Hi all. I’m reposting this piece I wrote with my Net Positive co-author, the great CEO Paul Polman, in MIT Sloan Management Review. The issue of companies saying one thing on climate for their own goals, and saying a different thing through their silence or trade associations, is a critical issue, right now in the U.S. The budget bill, with massive and needed investment in climate action, is still being held up, in part because it pays for it by rolling back tax breaks to companies —
AES Launches First-of-its-Kind Robot to Accelerate Solar Construction
altenergymag
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Company unveils Atlas, cutting-edge AI-enabled solar installation technology complementing existing construction programs and bolstering high-tech jobs in the US
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?
New study provides hope for restoring tropical forests
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Tropical forests can grow back naturally and relatively fast, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Science, shows that most tropical forests can bounce back in about 20 years if left untouched. This revelation provides the world with hope in efforts to restore troubled forests.
Could the insurance industry help trigger a new wave of nature-based solutions?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A new study predicts that the nature-based carbon market could present a $1.3 billion opportunity for the insurance industry.
Reasons for optimism after a difficult year
GatesNotes
DECEMBER 7, 2021
2021 was an incredibly hard year for many people, including me, but I’m hopeful that 2022 will be better.
PowerMarket Provides $14,500 in Revenue Share to Ulster County’s Green New Deal Fund
altenergymag
DECEMBER 7, 2021
PowerMarket, a leader in community solar management services and trusted partner of New York Solarize programs, has subscribed nearly 1 MWdc of capacity as part of the Solarize Ulster campaign.
Welcome to Norilsk, one of the world's most polluted cities
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Norilsk, the world's most northern city, has been dubbed one of the world's most polluted cities by experts. The small city of about 176,000 started experiencing its pollution during the early days of the Soviet Union. As an area rich with precious metals, Norilsk remains a hotbed of mining at the expense of the ecosystem.
From joke to hoax, a short history of ESG
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A few thoughts as 2021 roars to a close.
Renault acquires 21% stake in electric motor company Whylot
Charged
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Renault has acquired a 21% minority stake in electric motor company Whylot. Renault previously signed a partnership with Whylot to develop a large-scale axial-flow e-motor. This technology will be applied to electrified powertrains with the objective of reducing costs and emissions. . “We are delighted to take a further step in our relationship with Whylot, a promising start-up specializing in the design and development of high-tech electric motors.
Nexeon Appoints Senior Automotive Specialist
altenergymag
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Karandeep Bhogal is Chief Programmes Officer
Toxic coal waste threatens biodiverse Alabama delta
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 9, 2021
At Alabama Power’s Plant Barry, more than 21 million tons of coal ash fill an unlined pond. The Mobile River surrounds this toxic stash on three sides, with wetlands, Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta close by.
The UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework could be ‘Paris Agreement for nature’
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Set to be finalized in early 2022, the GBF’s draft sets out targets for protecting marine and land habitats, reducing pesticides and plastic waste, and increasing investments.
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