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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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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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Study finds even ‘properly functioning’ septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water, as a group from Florida Atlantic University explains. For more than a decade, fertilizer leaching and associated stormwater runoff were thought to be the major drivers of harmful algal blooms in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. Despite the numerous residential fertilizer ordinances passed since 2011, water quality, harmful algal blooms, and seagrass loss, which has resulted in mass deaths of the threa

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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.

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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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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

VIRTUe, a student team from the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands has created a housing scheme to transform urban living. The self-sufficient housing model called Ripple strives to create a ripple effect through its innovative design that encourages residents to adopt a sustainable-living mindset.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Winter can be beautiful, but it’s also typically the time of year where energy demands become greater. Depending on where you live, you might be running your furnace more often. Because it gets darker earlier, you also might have your lights on more each day. That doesn’t even count the lighted decorations you put up […]. The post 3 Winter Energy Saving Tips appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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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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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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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Solar Power World

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The past year was another atypical one for Solar Power World and the industry as a whole. Breaking solar policy and tariff news kept editors busy behind computers, while tradeshows to see new products in person were still hindered by the pandemic. Team SPW kept an eye on the latest solar products, services and trends from… The post Solar Power World’s Top 10 stories of 2021 appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The new year is on the horizon, so now’s the time to start planning your resolutions. There are so many things you can choose to focus on during the next year. Whether it’s bettering yourself as a person or adopting a different lifestyle, it’s completely up to you. One resolution that’s definitely worth keeping is […]. The post Best Ways to Go Green appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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 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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Charged

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Toyota has decided to locate a new automotive battery plant at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in North Carolina’s Randolph County. Toyota chose the site based on the availability of renewable energy, local support, on-site rail, and proximity to highways, four airports and two seaports. Together with lithium producer Toyota Tsusho , Toyota is planning to spend $1.29 billion on the plant as part of a $3.4-billion investment in US automotive battery manufacturing the company announced in October

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’re living through a global disruption. The fight against climate change calls for a new paradigm. It involves facing major challenges like the transformation towards sustainable mobility. There is no plan B, the future is electric and that’s why throughout this year, each of the more than 15,000 employees at SEAT S.A. has been driven by […].

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This year, reports have indicated that to keep temperatures from rising more than 1.5°C, there must be a major drop in greenhouse gas emissions. The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and must be drastically transformed. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Make advocacy and inquiry a mantra, and you have a recipe for a culture of productive discourse that propels sustainability, climate action, and other strategic and operational imperatives.

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Charged

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Global battery supplier Octillion Energy has announced that it is now shipping over 1,500 battery packs per day. The company says rising EV sales in Brazil, India and China have contributed to the demand for its battery packs. In addition to electric buses in India and electric trucks produced by Brazilian automaker FNM, Octillion is supplying packs for a popular Chinese EV.

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A horticulturist is a person who practices horticulture by growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants for consumption or sale. Horticulturalists are concerned not just with plant health, but also the health of their customers. They keep in mind their safety and the aesthetic appeal of their products. So, if you are looking for one, […].

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Traditional, car-centric transport planning has not only increased greenhouse gas emissions, but has also detrimentally impacted air quality, road injuries and fatalities, and traffic congestion. As the world faces the climate crisis and continues to face a growing global road. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2021

By embedding water strategy into business strategy, companies can create an advantage not only operationally and across the supply chain, but also with employees and customers.

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Charged

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which serves Charged ’s home city of St Petersburg, Florida, hopes to add 60 electric buses to its fleet over the next five years. The PSTA board has unanimously approved an agreement with bus-maker Gillig to provide the 60 new e-buses. The procurement, which is expected to cost $80 million, including charging infrastructure, will be subject to the availability of funds.

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