Why rural America is key to climate change policy
GreenBiz
AUGUST 11, 2021
Investment in rural America will fuel the new climate economy
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The U.S. solar industry has a Chinese problem
Solar Power World
AUGUST 9, 2021
The silicon solar PV cell was invented in America, yet we now have no hand in its production. How did we let China dominate solar manufacturing? An engineer, a chemist and a physicist walk into a lab on April 25, 1954. The next day, The New York Times publishes on its front page that their… The post The U.S. solar industry has a Chinese problem appeared first on Solar Power World.
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How E-Scooters Are Shaping Green Urban Transportation
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 11, 2021
As eco-consciousness rises globally, individuals examine the environmental effects of their daily actions. Ecologists identify carbon emissions as the leading climate change culprit. In response, companies develop new technology, decreasing atmospheric pollution and increasing the carbon neutrality of future society. The sustainability of the world’s nations depends on establishing greenhouse gas reduction goals, developing a.
Humpback whales in Alaska thrive in absence of cruise ships
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed humpback whales in Alaska to enjoy some peace, according to a new study. Researchers say that reduction in noise caused by cruise ships is to thank for the positive changes being witnessed in whales' social lives.
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.
AeroFarms is trying to cultivate the future of vertical farming
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2021
The vertical farming company is poised for a momentous 18 months and the consequences will inform the future of sustainable agriculture.
Envirotec Magazine - Untitled Article
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2021
Following updates to the Ecodesign Directive in July this year, which revised the regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades ( AEMT ) has published an?easy-to-use reference?explaining the implications for motor users. The guide, which can be freely?downloaded from the AEMT’s website, outlines the changes which came into force under the revised Ecodesign Regulations, particularly around the energy efficienc
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Great Lakes fish found to be full of microplastics
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2021
A Great Lakes fish set a new record, and not in a good way. The brown bullhead had 915 particles in its body. This mind-boggling fish was hauled out by researchers in 2015, but their study has just been published in Conservation Biology.
Michelin moves to award more plant-based restaurants
GreenBiz
AUGUST 12, 2021
Ditching the French tradition that only meat is gourmet, Michelin awards some 50 vegetarian and 20 vegan restaurants their much-coveted fine-dining stars.
All but two of Scotland’s offshore marine ‘protected’ areas are paper parks
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2021
Data shows over 44,000 hours of fishing with bottom-towed gear in Scotland’s Marine Protected Area network in 2020. All but two of Scotland’s 24 offshore benthic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) were damaged by bottom-towed fishing gears in 2020, making their ‘protected’ status mere lines on a paper map, according to data provided by advocacy group Oceana.
SolarEdge Announces 6.2MW Ground Mount Solar Project in Rhode Island
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AUGUST 11, 2021
• Hartford Pike to produce a total of 7,943,636 kilowatt-hours (KWh) of annual solar production, including 4,384,800 KWh of community solar for over 700 local residents and businesses • SolarEdge system chosen to overcome challenging aspects of the rural install, maximizing energy yield and reducing lifetime O&M costs
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
Dead zones expand in the Gulf of Mexico and on Oregon coast
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 9, 2021
Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced last week that the dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico are worse this year than they expected. Four million acres of habitat off the Texas and Louisiana coasts are so oxygen-depleted that fish and other bottom-dwelling species can’t live there.
California just took a huge step towards building electrification
GreenBiz
AUGUST 13, 2021
The new code passed by the California Energy Commission will include electric heat pumps as a baseline technology for new construction starting in 2023, taking a towards removing natural gas from buildings and requiring all new builds to be electric-ready.
MIT group uses graphene foam to filter uranium from water
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2021
Image credit: CORE-Materials , CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Some kinds of water pollution, such as algal blooms and plastics that foul rivers, lakes, and marine environments, lie in plain sight. But other contaminants are not so readily apparent, which makes their impact potentially more dangerous. Among these invisible substances is uranium. Leaching into water resources from mining operations, nuclear waste sites, or from natural subterranean deposits, the element can now be found flowing out of taps
Nexamp Named to Solar Power World “2021 Top Solar Contractors” List
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AUGUST 9, 2021
Leading solar company Nexamp has been on the list for nine years running.
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.
Social media trends are driving illegal succulent poaching
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 10, 2021
The social media houseplant craze is driving illegal poaching of succulent plants from Africa. Kenya and South Africa have been identified as key destinations for succulent plant traders.
Lithium mining is booming — here’s how to manage its impact
GreenBiz
AUGUST 11, 2021
There are ways to extract lithium without damaging the environment. We just need to start doing it.
Shell’s appeal confirms its lack of commitment to tackling climate change
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 12, 2021
Shell ‘s decision to appeal sends the “wrong signal” according to Milieudefensie’s director Donald Pols. “Shell should act now, as the judge ordered. The longer the delay the more serious the climate consequences will be for us all.” On 26 May 2021, the Hague court ordered Shell to reduce its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
LG COMMITS TO MOST AGGRESSIVE TARGET FOR REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS
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AUGUST 11, 2021
By Aligning with ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’. LG Joins Movement to Support Science Based Target Initiative.
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.
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 9, 2021
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle pollution and the risk of dementia. In a study that borrowed data from two long-running studies in the Seattle area, researchers established that high levels of particulate matter in the environment corresponded with a greater risk of dementia.
DHL Express places order for 12 all-electric aircraft
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2021
Deliveries giant announces it is to team up with electric aviation pioneer Eviation to put zero emission planes into service
Innovative Roofing Materials for Your Home
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 13, 2021
There’s no denying it’s a great time to be a homeowner nowadays. For starters, there’s an increase in home equity. However, that’s not all. More importantly, homeowners now have a wealth of options when it comes to materials for their homes. The same is true when it comes to roofing materials. Just like roofing insurance, The post Innovative Roofing Materials for Your Home appeared first on U.S.
LG Energy Solution spurs growth in battery industry by hosting 'Battery Innovation Contest'
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AUGUST 9, 2021
-LG Energy Solution to host international 'Battery Innovation Contest' inviting innovative technology ideas; open for entry from Aug. 9th until Sept.
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?
Leaked report details what must be done to stop climate change
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2021
A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the world must take significant action to stop the climate crisis.
Ceres report shows ‘stunning’ lack of Scope 3 action by Costco, McDonalds, others
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2021
Most of the largest food companies in North America aren't disclosing greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and don't have Scope 3 reduction targets.
Going Green and Attracting New Customers
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 13, 2021
Making your business eco-friendly is one of the best decisions you’ve ever made in your life – besides starting your business career in the first place, of course! Sustainability and energy efficiency are among the most crucial aspects of our planet in the 21st century, and investing as much time and energy into these issues as. The post Going Green and Attracting New Customers appeared first on U.S.
Emerson Helps Alaska’s Largest Wind Farm Provide Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy
altenergymag
AUGUST 9, 2021
Sustainable grid solutions reduce costs by 65% and support the delivery of low-cost, renewable power
Sicily hits record high temperature amid heatwave
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 12, 2021
In the latest extreme weather news, Europe has set a new record high temperature. Sicily hit 48.8 degrees Celsius this week, or 119.85 Fahrenheit, according to a reading at a Syracuse, Sicily monitoring station.
This fund is seeking diverse climate tech founders
GreenBiz
AUGUST 12, 2021
You could argue that climate tech funds writ large should simply consider their investments using a wider aperture than historically has been the case. But today’s climate, it’s clear that far more systemic support is necessary as we make the clean energy transition.
Decarbonization of Industry: Technologies for Sustainable Future
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 9, 2021
In recent years, the world has collectively begun to contemplate the deteriorating threat that our environment has been facing for years. Governments of different nations have joined hands in actively passing environment-friendly bills and laws. Not only governments but institutions like schools, colleges, and health awareness NGOs are enthusiastically stepping up to the forefront, intending.
GameChange Solar Completes Largest Solar Tracker Project in India for Tata Power
altenergymag
AUGUST 12, 2021
Today, GameChange Solar announced the completion of its first Genius Tracker™ project in India. This 394 MW project is located 110 km from Ahmedabad, the capital city of the State of Gujarat. This solar plant is expected to supply clean solar power to the equivalent of 376,000 households.
This sustainable home has a roof that bends like a leaf
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2021
Architecture is more than creating a sound building. It’s a craft that couples personal style and visual appeal with goals for the space. In the case of the Garden House, a project located in Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, it’s a family home that meets the challenges of immersing into the surrounding landscape while maintaining a low carbon footprint.
The upsides and downsides of Maine's new EPR law
GreenBiz
AUGUST 13, 2021
The governor of Maine recently signed an extended producer responsibility program into law. But there are still plenty of issues to hash out.
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