GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While e-bike proponents generally talk up the benefits for individuals and commuters, the format also holds substantial promise when it comes to last-mile delivery.

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Jim Conca

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nuclear fuel supplier Centrus Energy Corporation and new innovative nuclear fuel designer Clean Core Thorium Energy are working together to develop the advanced nuclear fuel ANEEL by combining Th with HALEU.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Microbes across the world and in deep oceans are evolving to eat plastic, according to a new study. The report, published in the journal Microbial Ecology, found over 30,000 enzymes that can degrade over 10 different types of plastics. The large-scale study scanned over 200 million genes found in DNA samples to arrive at the findings.

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Michael Grossman

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The Science Alone Won't Close The Sale. Would you honestly try to win a competition in the running shoe market against Nike by comparing the amount of sustainable rubber? How about throwing your lower energy use smartphone against Apple? Climate tech companies face this dilemma every day because so many of them offer similar products and services that already exist in the market, with better energy efficiency, less waste, zero toxicity, or advanced materials.

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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.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The key to shifting away from fossil fuels is for consumers to begin replacing their home appliances, heating systems and cars with electric versions powered by clean electricity.

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Jim Conca

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Fluor-owned NuScale Power will go public through a merger with a SPAC, providing a $1.9 billion valuation. Yet the NRC dithers in licensing something they’ve known well for decades, even in the face of the climate crisis’ need for expanding nuclear as fast as possible.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A young Danish researcher has seemingly succeeded in developing a technology that will reduce the costs of getting wind power into the tanks of heavy-duty vehicles by approximately 15 percent. In recognition of her research, she has received an award worth €67,000. Green hydrogen produced from renewable energy, such as solar and wind, is expected by many to play a major role in the energy system of the future.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Technological advancements are influencing the residential sector. As our home systems and appliances become smarter, we may notice changes in our energy consumption patterns. As a result, engineers are developing smart devices to increase a building’s power efficiency. Eco-conscious residents can pair their advanced systems with green technologies to minimize atmospheric and surface-level waste.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Voluptuous floral arrangements covered several walls of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon for most of 2021. But these weren’t your ordinary florists’ bouquets. Artist Amanda Bayha mobilized the citizens of her adopted town to forego their yard debris bins.

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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

Energy

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Katie Smith is a Technical Assistant with Reddie & Grose LLP, a firm of patent, trade mark and design attorneys. Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. Katie Smith of law firm Reddie & Grose LLP examines where the approach fits into the energy storage landscape.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

LinkedIn is seeing green jobs span a wide range of industries, from obvious ones such as renewables to more unexpected ones such as finance, fashion technologies and transport.

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U.S. Green Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Electric vehicles are getting quite a lot of traction these last couple of years. And we have to admit now when the technology finally became affordable for an average consumer, the whole idea is too good to pass. But, do you even approach these vehicles? Traditional cars have been here long enough to know what. The post 5 Tips for Buying an Electric Vehicle for First-Time Buyers appeared first on U.S.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Recent research done by Lancaster University has found that solar parks could provide vital habitats for wildlife. Specifically, the researchers say that wildflowers grown beside solar panels could provide the perfect habitat for bumblebees. The study, which will be presented on Monday at a conference held by Ecology Across Borders, shows that if the parks are managed well, they could be vital in helping the ecosystem flourish.

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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.

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altenergymag

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Blending hydrogen into the existing natural gas infrastructure provides long-term benefits for energy storage and resiliency

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2021

From policy to action, the public and private sectors are spurring forward the great energy transition in meaningful ways.

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U.S. Green Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Winter is the time of holidays when many people all over the world celebrate big events that most of the time include presents. No matter if you’re looking to surprise your loved ones, your buddies or yourself with a nice gift, it’s important to stay true to your green lifestyle. Luckily, it’s possible to shop. The post How to Identify Truly Eco-Friendly Products appeared first on U.S.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Chilean wildlife conservationists are excited about discovering a new population of Andean cats living close to Santiago. Experts think fewer than 1,400 of the Americas' most endangered cats are left in the wild.

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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.

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altenergymag

DECEMBER 17, 2021

More than 120,000 low-carbon footprint Q CELLS solar modules have been installed by TotalEnergies at the 55 MWp project site in Gien (near Orléans), which was part-funded by local residents.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The U.S. has a unique opportunity to bolster the national EV industry and create a reliable, accessible and enjoyable charging experience.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Based in Chicago, Busy Beaver Button Co. makes custom buttons , custom stickers and other promotional items. For 26 years, Busy Beaver has helped all types of organizations spread their message and facilitate connection through small shareable items. Powered By Nature. Besides guaranteeing quality promo items, Busy Beaver stands out for its solar-powered facility in which all of their products are made.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A study published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology has linked decreasing fertility rates in humans to burning fossil fuels. The study established that childbirth has steadily declined over the past 50 years. Although the study focused on Denmark, many other nations seem to follow the trend.

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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?

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A retro-fit green hydrogen vessel is being used in a demonstration of zero-emission marine technology, in the Tees Valley, in an apparent UK first. In a bid to reveal a pathway to decarbonisation for the maritime sector, the demonstration will convert a Lochin 33 ‘workboat’ into a dual-fuelled vessel modified to run on green hydrogen. For the purposes of the demonstration, the modified marine vessel will operate at sea, though the technologies are suitable for use by inland waterway

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Record-breaking funding for enterprise startup Sweep, more Stripe carbon removal commitments are important signals for the year ahead.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“Greenwashing involves companies either misleading consumers about the green credentials of a product or service, or misleading consumers about the environmental performance of a company as a whole.” – Dr. Aoife Brophy , Research Lecturer at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. In 2020, the European Commission ran an extensive cross-sector sweep of websites to identify instances of greenwash.They found that in 42% of cases, green claims were exa

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Netherlands has too much manure. So the Dutch government announced a 25 billion euro plan to greatly reduce the country’s livestock.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The captured carbon is converted into monoethylene glycol (MEG), which is then converted into the low carbon polyester yarn used by Zara. A collaboration between biotech firm LanzaTech and Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has led to the design of a capsule collection for the latter’s largest brand Zara , incorporating fabric seemingly made from waste carbon emissions.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2021

During 2022, climate and mandatory ESG reporting will be on the ballot in scores of states and localities.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Sustainable Business Journey: An Executive Guide. If you’re a company investing in green initiatives and working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan, roadmap and sustainability program. I recently presented a 10 Step Sustainability Program Guide at the IMPA Maritime Suppliers conference. The recording is below.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

There are many Black-owned businesses that are focused on creating sustainable, eco-friendly products that directly address some of the huge issues the world is facing. Here are some of our picks.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A new study, published in Science , shows that regrowing tropical forests recover surprisingly fast on abandoned land. After 20 years, they can attain on average nearly 80% of the soil fertility, soil carbon storage, structure, and tree diversity of old-growth forests. The study concludes that natural regeneration is a low-cost, nature-based solution for climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation.

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