GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. There is an urgent, global need for building urban resilience to heat and, as usual, business has a key role to play. Over the past months, it has become clear that resilience strategies for COVID-19 in cities could help us approach other threats as well.

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Planet Pulse

MARCH 14, 2024

That is why we are proud to partner with Bayer Crop Science , which is leveraging digital technologies to ensure global food security and environmental sustainability in pursuit of their mission “Health for All, Hunger for None.” This, in turn, helps to build resilient food systems in the face of climate change and economic volatility.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

University of Oxford-led water security reserch programme ( REACH ) publishes its interdisciplinary Water Security for Climate Resilience Report. Report makes specific recommendations to increase resilience in water systems. New institutional models that improve water security will be critical for climate resilience.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The chief heat officer’s responsibilities include education, disaster response training and infrastructure that considers extreme heat alongside other public health safety considerations.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 13, 2020

ImpactAlpha, May 12 – The GIIN has launched the Response, Recovery and Resilience Investment Coalition. The ‘R3 Coalition’ aims to identify opportunities to invest in health interventions and access to capital and direct new capital to fill COVID financing gaps.

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Energy Innovation

JANUARY 19, 2024

D’Evelyn , a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington’s Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. Air quality monitoring networks play a crucial role in enhancing climate resilience by providing communities and policymakers the data they need to understand the relationships between air quality and public health.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Nature-based urban resilience infrastructure in Milan, Italy. A new peer-to-peer platform is helping municipalities and water utilities find reliable innovative solutions to their infrastructure resilience challenges, according to the firm behind it, Isle Utilities. Technology pilots.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 28, 2020

To repair our economy and ensure its resilience, we can — and we must — solve for public and planetary health at the same time.

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Business Green

JUNE 3, 2021

VIDEO: Leading experts from Forum for the Future, Walgreens Boots Alliance, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Hansen and Ersbøll Agenda discuss the relationship between human health and the state of the planet's climate and natural world. What can we do to avoid further global health crises as we 'build back better'?

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 11, 2022

This comes as part of a wider investment scheme into renewable energy, water, health, communications and rural and urban development. million) investment decision across clean energy, health and water. The European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) board of directors has approved a €310 million ($338.4 The €310 million ($338.4 15 million ($16.8

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 3, 2021

Leaders in Housing Development Training and Community Resilience. and Puerto Rico, NeighborWorks America is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization working to achieve housing affordability and community resilience across the nation. Building Community Resilience for a Secure Future.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that $3 million was being made available through its Climate Resilience Initiative to help municipal electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives. Climate Impact Vulnerability Assessments and Resilience Planning (max award $100K).

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Planet Pulse

MAY 1, 2021

Through these self-guided learning opportunities, we’re hoping to inspire others to raise awareness and take part in sharing information, resources, and support for mental health and wellness month. Join us in these month-long opportunities! . Monday, May 3, 2021. Time: 4pm ET / 7pm ET. Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Time: 12pm PT / 3pm ET.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

This catastrophe remains immediate and urgent for people whose own health is ruined, or whose children were born with disabilities or who are being poisoned now through the contaminated local soil and water,” said Mark Dummett, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and Human Rights.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When it comes to grid resilience, coupling data on extreme weather conditions with the concept of asset fragility is the clearest way to quantify long-term utility asset risks from extreme weather events, writes Rahul Dubey of Rhizome. True resilience is understood, valued, and built from the ground up. billion in damage done.

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Greentown Labs

AUGUST 17, 2022

Agricultural practices routinely involve large-scale monocrop operations that negatively impact soil health and utilize unsustainable chemical practices, producing harmful waste streams. The post Greentown Sector Pitch Day Highlights Solutions for Agricultural Decarbonization and Resilience appeared first on Greentown Labs.

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Get a behind-the-scenes look at urban and indigenous food systems and how farmers are working to grow local food that is resilient to climate change, taps the wisdom of elders and looks at regenerative agricultural design for the future. Breakout sessions include: Farm Resilience and Climate Change Mitigation Strategies.

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Business Green

MAY 19, 2021

Ahead of next week's Net Zero Nature Summit, Sarah McDonald, vice president of sustainability at GSK Consumer Healthcare, reveals how the company is collaborating on a call to action to ensure climate and health strategies are better aligned. What's already happening and what's missing?

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 6, 2022

MOBI (Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative) has released the first Battery State of Health standard as a component of its Battery Initiative. With the standard , MOBI aims to accelerate the use of battery health as a key parameter in various business applications and regulatory frameworks. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Blistering heatwaves and devastating flood events are set to take an ever greater toll on the UK's mental and physical health, according to the Climate Coalition. million within just 17 years unless action is taken to bolster climatre resilience, the report estimates. At present around 1.8

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consisting of over 300 case studies, the platform emphasises electrical grid health as a core component for cities to meet net zero. The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with four global organisations, is launching the Toolbox of Solutions to drive urban decarbonisation. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Rewilding in cities could deliver a raft of environmental benefits, including enhanced climate change resilience through increased protection from flooding and heatwaves, reduced air pollution, biodiversity gains, and reduced environmental management costs. The regrowth then provides homes for a variety of insects and birds, the RSPB said.

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Clean Energy Trust

APRIL 8, 2020

Wild Lupine at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin Resiliency is a familiar word for those working on solutions for clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability. So, as you might imagine, the word “resiliency” has become a mantra and mindset out of necessity for us. Preparedness requires resources.

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Business Green

MAY 26, 2021

Working under the banner 'Health Care Without Harm', the new group has formed "in recognition of the severe health implications of climate change" and has committed to deliver on a new Road Map that aims to reduce the sector's emissions by 44 gigatons of CO2 over 36 years.

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Solar Power World

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

MCE’s Board voted to commit $3 million to support resiliency projects for its customers. This major new investment is focused on funding local resiliency efforts in MCE’s four-county service area, specifically for critical facilities and sites serving vulnerable customers.

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Energy Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

People around the world are increasingly aware of and impacted by climate change, which is connected unsurprisingly with a parallel uptick in associated mental health stress. But providing supportive services requires a better understanding of climate change’s effects on the mental health of all people. Source: Marazziti et al.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This approach maximises benefits for our people, who will see investments in climate resilience, additional revenues for associated businesses, and the creation of new on-shore and on-water job opportunities. The remaining 60 per cent of profits will go directly to Pacific Island governments. "We

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

A special issue of the journal PLOS Biology explores plant engineering as a tool to improve the climate resilience and carbon capture potential of crops Climate change is affecting the types of plant varieties we can cultivate, as well as how and where we can do so. license ).

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Conservation can improve the financial health of dairy farms, according to a new report from EDF and K·Coe Isom AgKnowledge – How conservation makes dairy farms more resilient, especially in a lean agricultural economy. Dairy farmers in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Key findings. Economic gains come at the farm level.

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Business Green

MAY 9, 2023

Join BusinessGreen and Equans for a free webinar exploring how to embed building resilience into corporate climate plans Research has highlighted the myriad ways escalating climate impacts can strain or damage buildings, threatening the health, wellbeing, and productivity of people who live and work inside them.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The research underscores a trend that scholars have warned of for decades: climate change presents new and intensified challenges for human health. Experts are urging decision-makers headed to COP27 to center human health in this year’s discussions about climate change mitigation and adaptation. a) and RCP8.5 (b).”

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Only about 12% of the American population has levels above an intermediate health literacy. A majority of Americans can read basic health graphs and can. The post How Health Literacy Can Benefit the Environment appeared first on Green Living Guy. If so, you’re not alone.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Fast food giant working with McCain and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit. The investment will help fund practical on-the-ground solutions and accelerate best practice on farms to improve soil health and water quality, allowing farmers to thrive.".

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Green Living Guy

AUGUST 15, 2022

Global warming has driven an influx of extreme weather events and prompted city governments worldwide to seek sustainable solutions for greater climate resilience and public safety measures. Perhaps even more alarming, […]. The post Creating Sustainable Green Spaces in Urban Environments appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Building more resilient supply chains is a business imperative, especially as the likelihood for more disruption increases. Businesses in response are making strategic, longer-term changes to become more resilient to increased climate impacts like drought, wildfire, extreme weather and sea level rise. And so too is mitigation.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 25, 2022

The new subsidiary of Enel Group was present at Distributech in Dallas to present its innovative digital solutions that enable a sustainable, flexible, resilient, smart, and safe grid infrastructure. The growing complexity of power flows management has raised the need for a more robust, resilient, and reliable electrical infrastructure.

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The City Fix

APRIL 1, 2020

Our primary concern is for the health and welfare of all those affected. The COVID-19 pandemic is already affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans, and it’s poised to get worse before it gets better. The COVID-19 outbreak’s. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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