Siberia hits record 100 degrees
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 23, 2020
On June 20, the town of Verkhoyansk reported a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which holds the record for highest Arctic temperature.
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Green-roofed Swiss homes promote solar via 65 degree rotation
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 30, 2021
In the Swiss municipality of Bussigny, Crissier-based architecture practice Bertola & Cie – SIA has completed the 65 Degree Group Housing project, a collection of low-energy housing units that are deliberately oriented at 65 degrees to optimize solar collection and to ensure private garden spaces for every dwelling.
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38 Degrees North Announces S2G Growth Equity, Acquires Community Solar
Solar Industry
JANUARY 24, 2024
38 Degrees North has closed on a growth equity investment from S2G Ventures (S2G), and also entered into an agreement to acquire community solar assets from Community Power Group in New York. ” With the CPG agreement, 38 Degrees North will acquire a portfolio of 10 community solar projects, totaling 62 MW, in New York state.
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New study says the world blew past 1.5 degrees of warming four years ago
Grist
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
degrees Celsius, or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, above preindustrial levels has been the gold standard for climate action since at least the 2015 Paris Agreement. degrees C, according to many current estimates, compared to the 1.7 degrees of warming four years ago on Feb 5, 2024. Limiting average global warming to 1.5
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The world is careening toward 3 degrees of warming, UN says ahead of climate conference
Grist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The landmark Paris climate agreement called for nations to keep global temperature increase to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius, with an aspiration of limiting it to 1.5 degrees C above the preindustrial average. degrees Celsius, or 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees C, or 4.5 degrees F, according to the analysis.
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1414 Degrees commissions molten silicon energy storage demonstrator
Renew Economy
AUGUST 16, 2023
The post 1414 Degrees commissions molten silicon energy storage demonstrator appeared first on RenewEconomy. Thermal energy storage hopeful marks key milestone in funding deal with gas giant Woodside.
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How well does a university degree prepare you for a career in sustainability?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 8, 2023
A sustainability program is an important step in mainstreaming the sustainability career but here are 3 ways it can be improved.
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On Capitol Hill, a 180-degree turn of events for climate, EV policy
GreenBiz
AUGUST 2, 2022
An interview with Joe Britton, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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Degrees Episode 01: Steph Speirs
EDF + Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
About Degrees. Produced by Environmental Defense Fund and hosted by Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Degrees is part club, part roadmap, part therapy session, Degrees is where you can hear in-depth, up-close conversations with changemakers who are actively using their careers to make a meaningful impact. Want to shower us with praise?
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Degrees episode 04: Cynthia Shih
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 6, 2020
So she ditched the tour bus to tackle a dual Master’s degree, because she’s convinced there’s more than one way to fight climate change. About Degrees. As a professional musician, Cynthia toured the globe, playing more than a thousand concerts and making guest appearances on Letterman and NPR. Use the form below.
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Degrees Episode 07: Trish Kenlon
EDF + Business
JANUARY 4, 2021
Whether you have a sustainability degree or something else, Trish can help answer questions like: how do I get that job? What are employers looking for in 2021? What are the trends these days? What can I do today to make progress toward a new job?
Degrees Episode 03: Jeff Kirschner
EDF + Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
About Degrees. Produced by Environmental Defense Fund and hosted by Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Degrees is part club, part roadmap, part therapy session, Degrees is where you can hear in-depth, up-close conversations with changemakers who are actively using their careers to make a meaningful impact. Want to shower us with praise?
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Degrees Episode 05: Boma Brown-West
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Find out how a degree in mechanical engineering led to a crusade to help keep us all safer, healthier and free from exposure to toxic chemicals. About Degrees. And when we consider just hair and skincare, a disproportionate number of those chemicals are found in products created for and marketed to women of color. Show notes.
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Summer just started and the Arctic already topped 100 degrees
Grist
JUNE 25, 2020
In the Siberian winter, temperatures can plummet to -90 degrees Fahrenheit — so cold that it’s dangerous to wear metal-framed glasses. In the summer, temperatures usually hover around a comfortable 69 degrees. degrees Fahrenheit. degrees Fahrenheit. degrees over the same stretch.
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Degrees
EDF + Business
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Welcome to Degrees , the podcast from Environmental Defense Fund that is part guide, part club and part therapy session for anyone who wants to use their job to make an impact on the world. Hosted by Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Degrees brings you in-depth, personal interviews with folks who are in the trenches every day, making a difference.
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Study: Global warming will stay below 2 degrees C — if countries actually keep their promises
Grist
APRIL 14, 2022
In the early 2010s, climate scientists were painting a grim picture of the future: If humans didn’t curb carbon dioxide emissions, the world was headed toward 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) of warming by the end of the century. degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100. A decade later, the planet is on a different path.
Introducing Season 3 of Degrees
EDF + Business
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Our new season of Degrees showcases changemakers transforming their jobs and their lives for a cleaner and more equitable future. A new narrative on climate solutions. There’s never been a time like this. To fight climate change, we need everyone on board.
Finding your 'sustainability and…'
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Job seekers need more than just a degree in sustainability to be attractive to companies. It's important to pair your degree with another skill or interest.
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Global warming expected to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 27, 2020
Global warming is accelerating more than previously thought.
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CSP Startup Heliogen Cranks Solar Thermal Up to 1,000 Degrees
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
By attaching a camera rig to a CSP plant and using visual feedback to fine-tune the angles on a field of mirrors in real time, Heliogen produced temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Celsius at a demonstration plant in California two weeks ago. "By It hit 1000 degrees Celsius immediately," Gross said. "We We were jumping for joy.".
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Aligning Corporate Targets for Forests, Climate, and Nature
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
degree and ‘30 by 30’ ambitions, companies must accelerate action across their supply chains. But navigating the different target-setting, accounting, and disclosure initiatives for forests, climate, and nature can be confusing.
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Degrees bonus episode: Staff picks
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 20, 2020
The Degrees team is taking the week off, but we SO appreciate you that we wanted to gift you a few recommendations: things that have inspired us, fed our souls, stretched our brains, or made us laugh over the course of this strange year. Explore all episodes. Happy holidays listeners! We hope they do the same for you!
University of Dayton Launching Sustainability Bachelor’s Degrees
Green Living Guy
AUGUST 3, 2020
University of Dayton offering sustainability bachelors degrees. The post University of Dayton Launching Sustainability Bachelor’s Degrees appeared first on Green Living Guy. Continue Reading.
Degrees Episode 02: Chris Castro
EDF + Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
About Degrees. Produced by Environmental Defense Fund and hosted by Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Degrees is part club, part roadmap, part therapy session, Degrees is where you can hear in-depth, up-close conversations with changemakers who are actively using their careers to make a meaningful impact. Want to shower us with praise?
Degrees Episode 06: Bill Weihl
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Creating bigger, faster change (and a wonderful future). Leading the sustainability efforts at Google and Facebook might seem like dream jobs, but for Bill Weihl there were still nights when he couldn’t sleep.
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Degrees Episode 12: Pete Muller
EDF + Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
A National Geographic photographer captures the emotional impacts of climate change. To view the images Pete and Yesh discuss, scroll down to the “Dig Deeper” dropdown menu. Pete Muller’s job is to face one of the most crucial challenges of today: how to effectively communicate about climate change.
Degrees Ep. 10: Steven Moelk
EDF + Business
JANUARY 25, 2021
The unlikely leader of IKEA’s EV revolution. After building a career about as far away from sustainability as you can get, Steven Moelk has found himself in a place he never imagined: as the guy responsible for bringing electric vehicle home delivery to IKEA.
Degrees Ep. 09: Peggy Shepard
EDF + Business
JANUARY 18, 2021
The godmother of the environmental justice movement speaks out. Thirty five years ago, on Martin Luther King Day, Peggy Shepard was arrested when her organization WE ACT stopped traffic to protest sewage pollution that was plaguing Harlem.
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Degrees Episode 08: Michelle Romero
EDF + Business
JANUARY 11, 2021
Why environmental justice is crucial for today’s climate careers. It’s now abundantly clear: every technical, strategic, staffing and advocacy choice you make will be influenced by environmental justice. Embodying that will set you apart as a genuine leader. Michelle Romero is a perfect example of such a leader.
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The sustainability job market is booming. What does that mean for hiring?
GreenBiz
MAY 2, 2022
Students with the right degrees are still struggling to find jobs in the sector. Just saying you want a job in sustainability isn't enough anymore.
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HSBC, Walmart add science-based targets to supplier financing program
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 28, 2021
degree Celsius target can get access to financing from HSBC. Under the new program, Walmart suppliers that have set at least three sustainability goals and are working towards a 1.5-degree
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How to tell if it’s time to replace your solar panels and what to do with your old ones | Change by degrees
The Guardian: Energy
OCTOBER 27, 2023
A routine inspection and quick app check would tell you if need new ones Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? You might be wondering why your panels are underperforming.
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Degrees Episode 11: Adam Heltzer
EDF + Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
ESG: Using finance to drive real change. Adam Heltzer is a self-described “do-gooder” who has always been driven to make a difference.
A Just Transition Approach Powered by a Responsible Energy Industry
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2023
degrees Celsius. Urgent action is required to decarbonize the power sector in order to minimize global temperature rise to 1.5
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Siberia hits record 100 degrees
AGreenLiving
JUNE 23, 2020
On June 20, the town of Verkhoyansk reported a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the record for highest Arctic temperature. degrees Celsius in winter to 37.3 degrees Celsius in summer. degrees Fahrenheit, back in July of 1988. Siberia is now setting record high temperatures.
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We're nearing a critical tipping point with electric vehicles
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 19, 2021
degrees C above pre-industrial levels by 2050. Decarbonizing transportation is essential to meet climate goals and limit global warming to 1.5
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Unilever to trial 'warmer' ice cream freezers to slash CO2 and energy use
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2022
Consumer goods giant estimates changing temperature of its ice cream freezers to -12 degrees Celsius could cut emissions by almost a third.
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How individual climate action drives culture change
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2022
degrees C, but that only happens with individual action. We need substantial global policy and market solutions to limit warming to 1.5
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Environmental Masters Degrees from Vermont Law School
Green Market Oracle
AUGUST 16, 2019
Vermont Law School (VLS) offers three environmental masters degrees. A master's degree from VLS is different from other law degrees. Environmental VSL Master's degrees in law cover a wide range of policy issues including energy, food and agriculture. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY (MELP) Climate change.
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Jobs You Can Do With a Sustainability Degree
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 7, 2020
Every person in every job has the power to turn … The post Jobs You Can Do With a Sustainability Degree appeared first on Earth911.com. Continued here: Jobs You Can Do With a Sustainability Degree.
Green-roofed Swiss homes promote solar via 65 degree rotation
AGreenLiving
MARCH 30, 2021
In the Swiss municipality of Bussigny, Crissier-based architecture practice Bertola & Cie – SIA has completed the 65 Degree Group Housing project, a collection of low-energy housing units that are deliberately oriented at 65 degrees to optimize solar collection and to ensure private garden spaces for every dwelling.
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Tracking Climate Action: How the World Can Still Limit Warming to 1.5 Degrees C
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Today’s climate change headlines often seem at odds with each other. One day, it’s catastrophic wildfires wreaking havoc around the world; the next, it’s an optimistic piece on the rapid scale-up of solar and wind power. Taken together, such stories.
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Anker’s minimalistic home backup batteries are ready for blackout season
The Verge: Energy
APRIL 23, 2024
It’s also designed to operate normally in temperatures as high as 131 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) or as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius) thanks to batteries that are automatically heated as the temperature drops.
What to expect from the UN's COP25 climate change conference
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 4, 2019
2015, 195 countries adopted an international treaty aiming to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsiuc (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above average preindustrial temperatures in order to avert the worst of Earth’s climate emergency. This article originally appeared on Ensia.In
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