Hydrogen Production: Can we get to $1 Clean Hydrogen?
CleanTech Group
APRIL 30, 2021
Last week, the European Commission opened the doors to applications for the initial phase of a regional 40GW 2030 plan, targeting the installation.
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The seven climate tipping points that could change the world forever
Grist
APRIL 26, 2021
This story was originally published by Grist with the headline The seven climate tipping points that could change the world forever on Apr 26, 2021.
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US calls for shipping to have zero emissions by 2050
Mr. Sustainability
APRIL 24, 2021
The US commitment to absolute zero, not net zero, can be a political game changer for the shipping industry Summary - The US wants the global shipping industry to reduce its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050, announces the country's special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry. That target is considerably more ambitious than that of the IMO, which is to reduce CO2 emissions by at least half by 2050.
Vertical wind turbines could make wind farms more efficient
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 29, 2021
Researchers have found that vertical wind turbines can improve each other's performance by up to 15%.
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.
When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2021
When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it. CJ Clouse. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 00:05. Not so long ago, business was business. The vast majority of corporations happily functioned according to the doctrine of economist Milton Freidman, who believed a company’s sole responsibility was to make gobs of money for its shareholders to roll around in.
Do New Nuclear Reactor Designs Change The Nuclear Waste Issue?
Jim Conca
APRIL 27, 2021
The form of nuclear waste makes a difference in repository performance since heat loading and density determine waste spacing and repository size. But nuclear waste takes up such a small volume that these should have little effect on the issue as a whole and we’ll only need a single repository.
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Nestl ordered to stop diverting spring water from San Bernardino Forest
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 28, 2021
Nestlé has been ordered to stop taking spring water in the San Bernardino National Forest.
A circular approach to electrification and renewable energy
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2021
A circular approach to electrification and renewable energy. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:30. While electrification and renewable energy are key to decarbonizing the economy, the growing demand for solar PV may be creating a new problem. Today's standard practices for solar manufacturing and disposal need close examination — especially as demands for the cheap, clean energy is set to increase. .
Forging for the Future, Anchor Harvey Launches Electric Vehicle Workgroup
altenergymag
APRIL 27, 2021
Anchor Harvey, a data-driven aluminum forging company that seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation, today announced the launch of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Workgroup.
Researchers add detail to understanding how micro- and nanoplastics move through the environment
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 30, 2021
Artist Maarten Vanden Eynde discusses microplastics and nanoplastics, and the challenge they present with ocean pollution, at a 2017 event, Biotalk (image credit: FotoMediamatic , CC BY-NC 2.0 license ). The fundamental mechanisms that allow tiny pieces of plastic bags and foam packaging at the nanoscale to move through the environment seem to have been described in more detail by researchers at Washington State University.
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
Research continues to unravel plastic industry recycling lies
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 30, 2021
A new study has proven once more that plastic recycling is a lie. According to American Chemistry Council data, only 14% of all plastic is recycled. The data further shows that 16% is incinerated and 70% ends up dumped into landfills.
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GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2021
GHD. taylor flores. Thu, 04/29/2021 - 12:48. GHD recognizes and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world.
State of the Industry Webinar: The Infrastructure Plan for Offshore Wind
altenergymag
APRIL 30, 2021
Join the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) for our next State of the Industry Webinar taking place May 6, 2021, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT. ACORE will host a timely discussion on the tremendous opportunity for coastal states to utilize offshore wind to meet clean energy goals while boosting job growth and economic development.
Business rates are an unacceptable threat for anaerobic digestion operators, say industry leaders
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 27, 2021
And they will affect the UK’s ability to meet its Net Zero targets. With charges escalating year on year, business rates are now a real burden for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry and risk putting many plants out of business, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned, along with renewables consultant Chris Handel.
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.
HECTAR offers free design plans for open source hydroponics unit
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 26, 2021
Among all of the new hobbies picked up during the COVID-19 lockdowns, gardening has to be one of the most popular. Felix Wieberneit from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London imagined a way for U.K. citizens with a limited amount of indoor space to build their own vertical garden and is now making the design free for anyone to download.
Integrating ESG into Business Strategy: Lessons from the Leaders
GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2021
Integrating ESG into Business Strategy: Lessons from the Leaders. Date/Time: May 27, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). The pandemic has altered the way companies think about ESG. This new wave of momentum and compelling evidence from the market response have propelled an increase in ESG investing, along with the growth of ESG reporting and disclosure. As a result, ESG impact is integral to the company’s strategy, operations, financial decisions and, overall, in the company’s culture.
Offshore wind a big driver of generation installed under CfD scheme
altenergymag
APRIL 28, 2021
Research from Cornwall Insight shows that the role of Contracts for Difference (CfD) generators in the electricity market continues to expand, and Allocation Round 4 (AR4) to be held later in 2021 will only expand this role further.
COVID-19 is the energy sector’s opportunity to become more sustainable, says report
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 26, 2021
The need to become sustainable is posing “an existential crisis” for the energy industry, according to a new survey into the sustainability of this sector by French software firm Dassault Systèmes. The report suggests that, as the industry prepares for a post-COVID world, the tools and skills adopted during the pandemic can act as a blueprint for a more digitally-savvy and sustainable sector.
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.
Canoos new electric pickup truck features modular design and hidden storage
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 28, 2021
The newly revealed electric pickup truck comes fully loaded with a range of unique, sustainable elements.
How e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative will go 'plastic-free' by 2025
GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2021
How e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative will go 'plastic-free' by 2025. Deonna Anderson. Thu, 04/29/2021 - 01:30. Plastic-free by 2025. That’s the goal for e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative, which sells household and personal care goods. Its offerings include its own product lines as well as products from other companies such as Burt's Bees, Mrs.
Renewable Energy Investment on the Rise
altenergymag
APRIL 29, 2021
The increased investment in the development of renewable energy generation plants has witness a steady growth during past decade with major growth exhibited during the past couple of years.
Eco-friendly kitchen design ideas for a truly green kitchen
U.S. Green Technology
APRIL 29, 2021
An eco-friendly kitchen starts with eating green. However, energy-efficient cleaning habits and food preparation, dodging toxic chemicals and making use of equipment manufactured from sustainable materials are equally important if you want your space to have an eco-friendly vibe. By making smarter choices, you can save money and you help protect the planet.
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?
Architects build contemporary estate in Poland around an established garden
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 30, 2021
The client planned and planted the garden, letting the plants establish themselves and reach their full potential before even beginning construction.
What it took for this company to issue a $625 million green bond
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2021
What it took for this company to issue a $625 million green bond. What does it take for a company to issue a green bond? The chief sustainability officer and the chief financial officer at Johnson Controls offer a behind-the-scenes look at how it successfully issued its $625 million bond last year. Speakers: Katie McGinty, VP & Chief Sustainability, Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, Johnson Controls.
SolarDuck launches first floating solar panel platform
altenergymag
APRIL 30, 2021
The project – also called the Demonstrator – consists of four triangular platforms covered with solar panels, which rest on floaters. This Demonstrator floats at IJzendoorn (NL), en delivers energy to the grid.
Green Business Bureau Launches New Release of Sustainability Performance Management Software
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 29, 2021
NEW Online EcoProfile Capability Enables Companies To Transparently Share Their Sustainability Story and Green Business Profile. BOSTON, Apr 26, 2021 — The Green Business Bureau, the trusted authority in green business certification and leader in sustainability performance management software, today announced the release of GBB EcoProfile , an extension of the GBB online platform that enables businesses of any size to transparently share their green business profile and EcoScore with custo
Easy, meaningful ways to celebrate Arbor Day
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 30, 2021
How will you celebrate Arbor Day?
How corporate finance can activate the SDGs
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2021
How corporate finance can activate the SDGs. How will investors help make the UN Sustainable Development Goals happen? In partnership with UN Global Compact. Speakers: Alberto De Paoli, CFO, Enel Group. Fernando Tennenbaum, CFO, AB InBev. Emily Chasan, Director of Communications, Generate Capital. Scott Mather, CIO US Core Strategy, PIMCO. YanniGuo.
Natural Power advises on Finland’s largest onshore wind farm
altenergymag
APRIL 26, 2021
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence services and energy yield assessment to Neoen for the financing of its 404MW Mutkalampi wind farm in western Finland.
Petite Lucette: Supporting Sustainable Fashion Through Circular Approach, Local Partnerships and Organic Certified Fabrics
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 27, 2021
Petite Lucette Launches a Sustainable and Circular Fashion Brand . Launched in 2014, Petite Lucette is a sustainable and circular fashion brand founded by French sisters, Anaïs and Clémence. From the start, Petite Lucette was rooted in a “do good” mentality as Anaïs and Clémence sought to create durable and comfortable clothing for women and children.
Climate change is causing the Earth's axis to shift
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 27, 2021
New research shows just how far-reaching the impacts of the climate crisis can be.
How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2021
How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing. Catherine Berman. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:05. When you think about who makes the greatest social and environmental impact with corporate dollars, you probably think of the head of ESG or the chief investment officer, not the treasurer. Today’s corporate treasurers, however, are redefining their role beyond risk mitigation, and they’ve become a surprising source of impact within their organizations, moving millions of dollars of cash and inve
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