Does the SEC climate rule really matter? Investors will still demand disclosure
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Attacks against ESG reporting have done little to dampen investors’ demand for consistent and comparable sustainability information.
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Medieval heritage site to be heated using energy from the Clyde
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The interior of Govan Old Church (image credit: SP Energy Networks). A group dedicated to preserving and promoting one of the most renowned collections of early medieval sculptures in Europe has been awarded a grant of £150,000 by SP Energy Networks’ Net Zero Fund to make vital sustainable upgrades to the home of the archaeological site in the heart of Govan.
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As Demand Grows for Electric Cars, So Does the Market for Green Jobs in the EV Industry
NRDC onEarth
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Analysts expect openings for all types of electric vehicle jobs to expand over the next decade, with new opportunities across the country.
Chart: Wind and solar are closing in on fossil fuels in the EU
Canary Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The cleanest sources of electricity could soon make up the largest share of electricity generation in the European Union. Wind and solar made huge strides last year, producing more than one-quarter of the EU’s electricity for the first time, while fossil fuel generation plummeted.
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.
How Pandora, the world's largest jewelry maker, switched to recycled silver and gold
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The changes affected more than 40 suppliers, which help it produce more than 100 million pieces annually.
Is the Amazon forest approaching a tipping point?
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Global warming may be interacting with regional rainfall and deforestation to accelerate forest loss in the Amazon, pushing it towards partial or total collapse. Research published on 14 February 2024 in Nature , has identified the potential thresholds of these stressors, showing where their combined effects could produce a ‘tipping point’ – in which the forest is so fragile that just a small disturbance could cause an abrupt shift in the state of the ecosystem.
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“Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition
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FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Australia's biggest energy retailer doubles underlying earnings to $1.995 billion, taking advantage of higher bills and lower fuel costs, but remains coy about the future of the Eraring and pace of green energy transition. The post “Baseload getting more difficult:” Origin doubles profits, still coy on Eraring and green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
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