CleanTech Alliance
JULY 14, 2021
In June 2021, the Pacific Northwest suffered the worst heat wave in recorded history. Since record keeping began in 1894, only three days have ever recorded a temperature of over 100° F, but June 2021 had three consecutive days of temperatures over 100° F. The unprecedented heat wave devastated crops, with the U.S. Department of […].
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 15, 2021
Local leaders gathered in Birmingham on 13 July (image credit: Mac McCreery , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license ). A communiqué signed by UK mayors and local leaders calls for a ‘power shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. Call for powers and resources to shape local energy markets, decarbonise transport, and tackle emissions from homes and offices.
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DeSmogBlog
JULY 16, 2021
Last December, a cross-party council planning committee unanimously rejected what could very well be the last opencast coal application in the UK, proposed at Dewley Hill, an area of greenbelt outside Newcastle. The developer has just declared it will not be appealing the decision, while its latest financial statement indicates the company, Banks Group, does not expect to get permission for any new mines, because of a lack of “political will”.
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2021
Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. Heather Clancy. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 02:00. The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 gigatons of the stuff cluttering landfills, waterways and oceans, or being incinerated by 2040. Just as stunning: Plastic isn't the fastest growing waste stream the world needs to deal with. .
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.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 15, 2021
A recent study in Nature shows that the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs. For the first time, scientists have confirmed that despite once being the largest carbon sink in the world, the rainforest has turned into a pollutant due to high rates of deforestation.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 13, 2021
To address climate change, decision-makers need accurate information on how our world is changing now, and also what may happen in the future. A sound knowledge of how Earth behaves as one system is the foundation to all of this – and the pieces of this complex puzzle come largely from satellites orbiting our planet. To ensure that data from Earth-observing satellites are used to their best advantage, further science and, ultimately, bring the most benefit to humankind, ESA and NASA have formed
CleanTech Focus brings together the best content for cleantech professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2021
Are you greenwashing, wishing or walking? Helle Bank Jorgensen. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 00:01. We are in the middle of the biggest commitment to a green future. Companies and countries all over the world are committing to net-zero goals and pledges to the SDGs; diversity, equity and inclusion goals; human rights — the list goes on. Fewer have set science-based targets, as those targets come with a bit more scrutiny.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 13, 2021
Hot Heart is a series of islands that store thermal energy and can support tropical forest ecosystems from all over the world.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 13, 2021
The EA’s downbeat appraisal made frequent reference to Southern Water’s record-breaking £90 million fine announced in early July, for sewage discharges believed to have caused significant damage to ecosystems along coastlines including that near the mouth of the Solent, pictured (image credit: James Stringer , CC BY-NC 2.0 license). The Environment Agency released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies on 13 July.
altenergymag
JULY 15, 2021
The software was developed by NREL, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), leading rooftop solar companies, building officials, and other clean energy leaders to help more than 2.4 million homes go solar while creating 30,000 new American jobs over the next few years.
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
GreenBiz
JULY 14, 2021
Edge Environment. taylor flores. Wed, 07/14/2021 - 09:37. Edge is an international sustainability consultancy focused on serving clients based in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. We were founded in 2008 and our teams are based in Australia, Chile, and the United States. We exist to help our clients generate value by creating truly sustainable economies and societies.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 12, 2021
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 15, 2021
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with. Blackline Safety Europe. By: Ian White, Product Marketing Manager, Blackline Safety Europe. Gas leaks and personnel exposure have long been common threats to many industries and these risks continue to grow, especially as we return to the workplace post-pandemic. To ensure worker and process safety in hazardous environments, organisations are investing in tools which aid digital transformation strategies.
altenergymag
JULY 14, 2021
Advanced Solar Project Layouts From Start to Finish
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.
GreenBiz
JULY 16, 2021
Episode 276: FedEx fleet electrification, vanilla virtues. GreenBiz Editors. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 02:00. Week in Review (3:45). Behind GM’s plan to help suppliers buy clean energy. Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. Inside Natura & Co.'s alternative vision for the Amazon. FEATURES. Vanilla, the flavor of the month (13:00). Ensuring sustainable vanilla may be both harder and easier than you think.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 13, 2021
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows that dragonflies are losing key features due to climate change. The study has established that global warming is causing male dragonflies to lose their color, a feature used to attract mates.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 15, 2021
This article contains paid-for conten t created in collaboration with Fentex. For any industry that works with liquids, a spill control plan should be in place, says spills control specialist Fentex. And with standards following an upward curve, why would you settle for what ticks the box in the short term with the same old polypropylene products manufactured halfway around the world?
altenergymag
JULY 13, 2021
In his newly created position, Dan is responsible for creating and managing technical support for rooftop solar and pipe support products, including product design, testing, and voice of customer feedback.
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.
GreenBiz
JULY 13, 2021
VERGE Net Zero Free Online Event. isa stamos. Tue, 07/13/2021 - 13:19. Join us July 27-28, 2021 to accelerate a climate-positive future. Register Today. center_wrapped. carbon-orange.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 14, 2021
Western U.S. states are experiencing the worst drought in the past century. Figures released by the U.S Drought Monitor show that 93% of the land in seven Western states is under drought.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 16, 2021
With humble beginnings as a small business selling to Vancouver’s dock workers in 1918, Watson Gloves is now Canada’s largest manufacturer and distributor of gloves to the industrial and retail market. The large volume of gloves used in the industrial market means that often gloves are thrown into the garbage after they are soiled or worn out. With the vast amount of waste that comes from single-use PPE and regular long-term wear, Watson Gloves is focusing on beginning of life and end of life m
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 11, 2021
The use of electronics is continuing to be a major part of operating in the professional world today. While computers, tablets, printers, and cell phones today are durable and can last for a long time, there will come a time in which they need to be upgraded or replaced with new technology. When you do. The post Benefits of Responsible Electronics Recycling Services appeared first on U.S.
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?
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2021
Eastman's Holli Alexander on the challenge of plastic waste. This video is sponsored by Eastman. John Davies, Senior Vice President & Analyst at GreenBiz, interviewed Holli Alexander, Sustainability Strategic Initiative Manager at Eastman, during Circularity 21 (June 15-17, 2021). View archived videos from the conference here: [link]. taylor flores.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 12, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom has placed 50 of California's 58 counties under a drought emergency order, and the number may grow.
altenergymag
JULY 12, 2021
The Mango Power Union fuses a Tesla Powerwall-type home battery with a portable power station in an energy storage system that uses the best batteries on the market today. Housed in a sleek, modern, stylish design, the Mango Power Union is made to suit any area of any residence while giving users the flexibility to take the comfort and convenience of home wherever they go.
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 13, 2021
There is no denying that “sustainability” is the buzzword of the year. So much so that almost everyone (including businesses) is doing something to join the bandwagon. But whether you are taking small or big steps, we salute you for doing your best to reduce your carbon footprint. Who knows? You might have been doing. The post 6 Ways Heat Pumps can Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly appeared first on U.S.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 14, 2021
The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. If your company is working toward improving its sustainability performance, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability. All 10 steps below were summarized in the first article, The Executive Guide for Becoming a Sustainable Business : Step 1: Define your vision, mission and values.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 14, 2021
On Monday night, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an order to close several beaches along Santa Monica Bay following a raw sewage spillover on Sunday.
altenergymag
JULY 15, 2021
Six new hires are joining the senior management team, with skills from a variety of sectors that will be integral to Electriq’s expansion.
Charged
JULY 14, 2021
Calgary-based Exro Technologies is a developer of power electronics for electric motors and batteries. Exro’s motor control technology, the Coil Driver, is designed to enable intelligent optimization of electric powertrains for efficient energy consumption. Exro has announced a strategic development agreement with Linamar, a global Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer, to develop a new eAxle integrated electric drive solution, using Exro’s Coil Driver technology to improve the cost and performance of
Green Business Bureau
JULY 12, 2021
Small Businesses Need To Be More Sustainable. Facing pressures to be more sustainable from consumers, employees, partners and suppliers, small businesses must respond and become greener. Surveys on average report that 75 percent of consumers are more likely to buy a product or service if the company is making an effort to be sustainable. Attracting these customers and employees is more effective when your business is sustainable.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 14, 2021
While a home provides shelter, it can also highlight exciting architectural design and a marriage with the surrounding landscape. In the case of CBC House, it’s all that and more.
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