Local: A glimmer of hope for a post-pandemic world
GreenBiz
MAY 5, 2020
Local food, manufacturing and retail could see a revival as we strive for community resilience in the new normal.
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This Aircraft Is Powered With Electricity, & It Is Already Heading For The Skies
CleanTechnica
MAY 7, 2020
While we're waiting for the plasma jet of the future, startups are already deploying electricity and biofuel to push fossil fuels out of aircraft.
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Make Your Home Greener With Some Simple Changes
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 8, 2020
Ways to Go Greener at Home As the climate changes and we experience unusual weather and other phenomena, a lot more people are starting to become environmentally-conscious. Many of these people are looking for ways to make their homes more eco-friendly. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to. The post Make Your Home Greener With Some Simple Changes appeared first on U.S.
Why global engagement is essential to sustainable supply chains
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
Four key considerations for infusing sustainability throughout your entire supply chain.
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.
Using ‘Digital Twins’ to Boost Production, Cut Costs at Floating Offshore Wind Farms
GreenTechMedia
MAY 4, 2020
With assets installed far from shore in harsh conditions, offshore wind turbine manufacturers and project operators are turning to new digital tools to optimize performance, boost power production and minimize downtime. One such tool is the use of digital copies, or “twins,” of physical turbines to assist with real-time monitoring of offshore wind projects.
Pro tip: Never use soap to clean dirty solar panels
Solar Power World
MAY 4, 2020
One thing learned during the coronavirus pandemic was the effectiveness of soap and water — regularly washing our hands was our best defense. While solar panels do benefit from a regular washing to ward off reduced output and efficiency, soap isn’t the answer here. California-based solar installer and maintenance provider Bland Company never uses a… The post Pro tip: Never use soap to clean dirty solar panels appeared first on Solar Power World.
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Flattening the climate curve using social learning
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
If we had to place on a time delay the impact of headlines, we likely would see the warnings from medical experts and scientists having the strongest impact in building lasting memories for us all.
Developer sPower Teams Up With Navajo Power to Replace Coal Plant With Solar
GreenTechMedia
MAY 6, 2020
For decades, the massive coal-fired Navajo Generating Station powered the great cities of the desert southwest: Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas. Yet the Navajo Nation that hosted it contains 75 percent of all the households in the U.S. that lack electricity, according to the American Public Power Association. The 2,250 megawatt plant shut down in November, leaving job losses and underutilized electrical transmission infrastructure in its wake.
In A Post-Pandemic World, Renewable Energy Is The Only Way Forward
Forbes Green Tech
MAY 3, 2020
Changing the world’s energy map is cheap, especially if we factor in the natural disasters and the cost of treating the diseases it causes. If we simply put a price on the viability of the human species as a whole, it’s clear that pivoting to renewable energy is a no-brainer.
Record high amount of microplastic found on seafloors
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 6, 2020
Everybody knows that microplastics pose a huge threat to our oceans. A new study shows that this plastic problem has reached a record high.
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
The new normal in sustainable investing post-COVID-19
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
The time has passed for small commitments, hyperbole and delays in embracing sustainable investing.
SEIA pushes for deadline extensions and direct pay to save the solar industry
Solar Power World
MAY 5, 2020
Abby Hopper and SEIA have been on a virtual listening tour since COVID-19 began. The group has set out to gather all the information possible from every sector of the solar industry in order to devise a policy plan to keep the industry alive during this devastating time. “Companies have been generous with their time… The post SEIA pushes for deadline extensions and direct pay to save the solar industry appeared first on Solar Power World.
Sustainability Guide: 10 Best Ways to Build and Manage a Green Team
Green Business Bureau
MAY 4, 2020
Organizing a constructive and progressive green team or sustainability committee within your company can be one of the most empowering and valuable moves on your sustainability journey. Sometimes though, it can be a bit daunting to get one started, especially if you don’t have a serious focus on sustainability within the business yet and commitment from all executives.
Superblock of Sant Antoni reclaims Barcelona streets for pedestrians
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 7, 2020
As part of Barcelona’s efforts to reclaim its car-congested streets for pedestrians, the city has tapped architects to create "superblocks” — groups of streets transformed into car-free public plazas.
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.
How online ordering could cut food waste
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2020
How online ordering could cut food waste. Jim Giles. Fri, 05/08/2020 - 02:50. This article was adapted from the GreenBiz Food Weekly newsletter. Sign up here to receive your own free subscription. "It feels like we’re peeling an onion.". That’s what sustainability veteran Dave Stangis said when I asked him about the long-term changes being wrought by coronavirus.
SolarEdge and Enphase See Growth Slowing as COVID-19 Hits Inverter Market
GreenTechMedia
MAY 7, 2020
SolarEdge and Enphase, which together dominate the U.S. market for residential solar inverters, managed to achieve major growth in the first quarter of 2020 but warned of reduced demand in the months ahead due to the global pandemic. Enphase delayed the launch of its long-awaited residential battery systems. SolarEdge: Some markets heavily influenced by COVID-19.
Solar Basics: What are bifacial solar modules?
Solar Power World
MAY 6, 2020
Solar Basics is a video series by Solar Power World created to help installers learn about the business, tools and tricks of the solar power trade. Bifacial solar modules offer many advantages over traditional solar panels. Power can be produced from BOTH sides of a bifacial module, increasing the total energy generation. Learn about this… The post Solar Basics: What are bifacial solar modules?
Kibardin shares creative recycled paper furniture designs
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 8, 2020
Need some design inspiration? Explore Kibardin Studios' paper furniture projects for an exciting at-home DIY project!
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.
Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery
GreenBiz
MAY 5, 2020
Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery. Katherine Davisson. Tue, 05/05/2020 - 04:23. The economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments around the world to come up with policies for stimulating the global economy. Many are considering a tried-and-true method to boost economies in the short term and provide wide societal benefits in the long term: infrastructure investment.
Why The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Creating A Surge In Renewable Energy
Forbes Green Tech
MAY 5, 2020
While energy demand has fallen by unprecedented levels, there's one sector still holding up: renewables. Will this last?
New Lightning Mobile charger provides roadside DC fast charging for fleet vehicles
Charged
MAY 8, 2020
Colorado-based Lightning Systems , a manufacturer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has introduced Lightning Mobile, a mobile DC fast charger. Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled battery storage in a package that can be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile is designed to provide on-demand roadside charging.
Red brick firehouse in Belgium runs on solar power
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 4, 2020
It's not just a fire station — it's a landmark for the community.
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?
As sustainability becomes professionalized, all professions look for sustainability skills
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
GreenBiz’s 2020 State of the Profession report illuminates the hard numbers measuring career realities for sustainability leaders across all industries. Among other things, the data show shifts to more engaged CEOs, increased investor pressure and a boost in hiring of sustainability professionals among the surveyed companies. .
Our message to the class of 2020
GatesNotes
MAY 5, 2020
This year’s graduates can help build a healthier, more equal world.
NYSEIA pushes to include solar in first phase of New York’s reopening
Solar Power World
MAY 6, 2020
Although New York’s PAUSE order halting all “non-essential” business including solar is still in effect until May 15, NYSEIA continues to make the case that solar construction should be deemed essential and treated the same as general construction during the phased reopening. NYSERDA is coordinating with other agencies on standards, meaning solar construction could open… The post NYSEIA pushes to include solar in first phase of New York’s reopening appeared first on
Portland welcomes first Living Building Challenge project
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 8, 2020
Mahlum has made history with its new studio being Portland's first Living Building Challenge project. See what makes this LBC-certified studio so special.
Episode 219: Water, workplaces and well-being
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2020
Episode 219: Water, workplaces and well-being. Heather Clancy. Fri, 05/08/2020 - 02:33. Week in Review. Commentary on this week's news highlights begins at 4:35. Why global engagement is essential to sustainable supply chains. Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery. Two ways P&G is working toward its packaging goals. Features.
In Model Y, Tesla replaces 70 underbody parts with one casting
Charged
MAY 4, 2020
Tesla is constantly working to simplify the manufacturing process for its vehicles. Last year the company applied for a patent on a new casting machine that would be used to build Model Y. “When we get the big casting machine, it’ll go from 70 parts to 1 with a significant reduction in capital expenditure on all the robots to put those parts together,” said Elon Musk.
U.S. Light Energy installs New York’s 2nd largest community solar project
Solar Power World
MAY 4, 2020
U.S. Light Energy, a New York solar energy company specializing in community solar project development, and its project partners completed the 7.2-MW Denmark Community Solar Project in Lewis County, New York. U.S. Light Energy developed the ground-mount system and it will be owned and operated by Standard Solar. This project went live on February 27,… The post U.S.
Bace presents Rotofarm, an automated garden for your kitchen
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 6, 2020
There’s never been a better time to grow your own herbs and veggies at home. Rotofarm makes it easier than ever.
Are we prepared for the next big crisis?
GreenBiz
MAY 5, 2020
The next major crisis facing the American people may be larger than the current pandemic. Here are five steps to take.
Green Initiatives for Industrial Construction
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 8, 2020
Why Green Initiatives for Industrial Construction? Green initiatives are on the rise. A large part of the movement includes green building practices in which companies approach new construction with a combination of protecting the environment and our natural resources with cutting energy costs and saving clients money. One internationally-conducted survey from 2018 had about half.
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