The Tide Is Turning (And Is It Ever!)
CleanTechnica
JUNE 18, 2020
In the US, renewables are expected to see fifty times as much net capacity added in the next three years as nuclear and fossil fuels combined.
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What Technologies Are We Using to Monitor Ecosystems?
U.S. Green Technology
JUNE 15, 2020
Integrating Technologies For Scalable Ecology And Conservation Rescuing planet earth from anthropogenic environmental collapse is a tall order. The solutions to climate change and wasteful economic models lie at the intersection of scientific development and civic participation. But before we can improve the health of our ecosystems, we have to understand them better than we.
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Lyft’s Electric-Vehicle Commitment a Valuable Step Toward Lowering Emissions
Green Living Guy
JUNE 17, 2020
Statement by Don Anair, Union of Concerned Scientists Published Jun 17, 2020 OAKLAND, Calif. (June 17, 2020)—The ride-hailing company Lyft has announced a plan to transition to all electric vehicles by 2030. This is an important step to minimize the climate and pollution impact of ride-hailing services, according to the Continue Reading. The post Lyft’s Electric-Vehicle Commitment a Valuable Step Toward Lowering Emissions appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Can We Make Industrial Chemicals Green?
Jim Conca
JUNE 19, 2020
Basic commercial chemicals, like chlorine, caustic soda and hydrochloric acid, can be made without C-emissions or toxic waste, at lower cost than normal. Achíni Scientific makes the whole manufacturing plant a huge capacitor, like a car's clutch, so it can use wind energy without fossil fuel backup.
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.
Data Centers Are the Epicenter of the Clean Energy Economy
GreenTechMedia
JUNE 18, 2020
There is a widely-held perception that data centers — the giant facilities that hold networks of society’s supercomputers — are an out-of-control energy suck. It’s actually not true, says our guest. These myths are rooted in bad projections and false statements from coal advocates, dating all the way back to the 1990s.
Sowing wildflower seed onto grass
Low Impact
JUNE 17, 2020
Keen to transform your lawn into a wildflower meadow but not sure how? Nick Mann of Habitat Aid shares his guide to sowing wildflower seed onto grass. We’re often asked “Can I sow wildflower seed onto grass?” Generally customers have an existing lawn or pasture which they want to enhance. The short answer is it may well not work. You’ll more often than not have a better chance of establishing a wildflower meadow area if you start from scratch.
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GreenTechMedia
JUNE 19, 2020
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Electric Motors and Industrial Efficiency: Innovation is Key for EVs
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JUNE 19, 2020
Electric motors can be found in everything from cars to toothbrushes. Electric motors-and the systems they use- account for more than 40% of.
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
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JUNE 15, 2020
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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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New Jersey to Build Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port
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JUNE 16, 2020
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Candela Seven electric boat’s hydrofoils reduce energy consumption by 80%
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JUNE 17, 2020
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A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2020
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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.
Abandoned wine factory is transformed into a luxury hotel by the sea
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Sunrun to Turn Home Batteries Into Grid Resources for 2 Major Utilities
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JUNE 17, 2020
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Watch out Europe, the Chinese are coming—and they’re driving EVs
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JUNE 18, 2020
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Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches
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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
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JUNE 16, 2020
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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
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JUNE 18, 2020
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JUNE 15, 2020
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JUNE 19, 2020
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ZF CeTrax electric drive goes into production
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JUNE 17, 2020
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The unmasking of Corporate America
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JUNE 15, 2020
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154 elephants have mysteriously died in Botswana
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The Interchange: Live From Home!
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JUNE 19, 2020
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