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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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%.
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.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Report says smart lampposts can assist Covid response and recovery
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 27, 2021
A new generation of smart lampposts that can read body temperatures and detect overcrowding could stop the spread of Covid-19 and regenerate cities, according to a new report. These 21st century lamp columns go beyond street lighting by incorporating sensors that can receive and transmit information about crowd density, and even the body temperature of individuals.
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.
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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. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
GHD
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles gets an F in air quality
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 26, 2021
This year's installation of the American Lung Association's State of the Air report gave Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties an F in particle and ozone pollution.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Can paint eat smog? Volkswagen thinks so.
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 26, 2021
Volkswagen is painting enormous ads on the sides of U.K. buildings in an attempt to neutralize pollution. But is this smog-eating paint actually effective?
Lightning eMotors and REV Group partner to produce electric ambulances
Charged
APRIL 29, 2021
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Lightning eMotors and Leader Emergency Vehicles, a subsidiary of REV Group, are co-developing zero-emission, all-electric ambulances. The new Leader ambulance will be based on the fourth-generation Lightning Electric Transit Van. It will be equipped with dual rear wheels, providing a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating, and will offer up to 105 kWh of battery capacity, as well as DC fast charging capability.
Best Places To Stay Green In Retirement
U.S. Green Technology
APRIL 27, 2021
Retirees all have their own list of priorities when it comes to deciding where to retire, be it affordable living, nearby amenities, or proximity to family, among others. But now concern about our changing planet is influencing where retirees choose to live out the rest of their days. That’s right — how “green” a city. The post Best Places To Stay Green In Retirement appeared first on U.S.
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.
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.
Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800
Charged
APRIL 30, 2021
Denver-based Bye Aerospace has unveiled an 8-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop airplane aimed at the air taxi, air cargo, regional and charter aircraft markets. The eFlyer 800 is expected to have a 320-knot cruising speed, a 35,000-foot ceiling, and a range of 500 nautical miles with 45-minute reserves at a normal cruising speed of 280 knots. The e-plane’s 8-seat configuration can accommodate up to 7 passengers and one or two pilots.
TFW investors realize carbon is going to $100 a ton, and sooner than they expected
Impact Alpha
APRIL 28, 2021
ImpactAlpha, April 28 – Carbon hasn’t attracted as much attention as GameStop or Bitcoin, but the price of a ton of CO2 topped. The post TFW investors realize carbon is going to $100 a ton, and sooner than they expected appeared first on Impact Alpha.
CISOLAR 2021: $80 Billion Investments in Solar Energy Projects May Exceed Globally in 2021
altenergymag
APRIL 27, 2021
A detailed outlook on the development of the solar energy sector in the region of Central and Eastern Europe will be presented by IB Centre at CISOLAR 2021, the 10th Solar Energy Conference and Trade Show of Central and Eastern Europe, which is scheduled for July 6-8 in Kyiv. This year CISOLAR will present new features in online and offline formats (ua.cis-solar.com).
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.
Battery recycling startup receives financing for commercial-scale plant
Charged
APRIL 28, 2021
Battery Resourcers , a battery recycling and manufacturing company, recently completed a $20-million Series B equity round to support the development of a commercial-scale processing facility with the annual capacity to recycle 10,000 tons of batteries—roughly the amount of batteries from 20,000 EVs. Battery Resourcers’ approach to battery manufacturing starts with a mixed stream of used lithium-ion batteries and ends with the production of finished, battery-ready cathode materials.
Sustainability is at risk when asset managers are the judge, jury and executors of the ESG agenda
Impact Alpha
APRIL 26, 2021
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and. The post Sustainability is at risk when asset managers are the judge, jury and executors of the ESG agenda appeared first on Impact Alpha.
SolarEdge Launches Next Generation 120kW Inverter for Commercial Ground Mount Installations in North America
altenergymag
APRIL 28, 2021
Reducing installation time as well as added costs, the new inverter introduces an innovative pre-commissioning feature allowing installers to fully and automatically validate system components from their smartphones, before grid connection.
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