The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In terms of industrial impacts on the environment, one of the biggest culprits is the packaging material and accessories that tag along with products. Its low melting point is one reason that makes it one of the most energy-efficient materials to recycle. We all know how important and urgent it is to reduce our environmental impact.

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2022

The research, which was carried out by consultancy Element Energy and drew on a survey of 14,000 new car buyers across Europe, identified upfront cost as the most important factor influencing consumer purchase decisions for road vehicles. We all need to respond appropriately to ensure we meet the demands of consumers," she said. "It

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Business Green

MAY 26, 2022

And to make matters worse, figures published by the Scottish pro-independence think tank Common Weal suggest the real cost of decarbonising Scottish homes could easily be double that. Disproportionately affects low-income households: Households with the lowest incomes face the greatest costs for improving their energy efficiency.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

LED lights are by far the most efficient type of lighting on the market, using 75% less energy and lasting 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Recycled options are common and aren’t prohibitively costly. Consider Renewable Energy. One of the most ambitious sustainable business practices is investing in renewable energy.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jacko’s comments — initially made during a panel discussion at the conference and then confirmed in a separate interview — contrasted sharply with the otherwise enthusiastic tone set by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, energy minister Brian Jean, and environment minister Rebecca Schulz, who all spoke at the event. Robert Howarth and Mark Z.

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Christopher Kemper

MARCH 22, 2020

The common misconception is that solar power is directly linked to oil pricing. There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Have a look here?—? link] Thanks Ryan?—?Appreciate

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Christopher Kemper

MARCH 22, 2020

The common misconception is that solar power is directly linked to oil pricing. There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Have a look here?—? link] Thanks Ryan?—?Appreciate

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Christopher Kemper

MARCH 22, 2020

The common misconception is that solar power is directly linked to oil pricing. There are two main exceptions: Northeastern US markets whereby homeowners consume oil for heating 2) markets where gas is tied to oil pricing, which can impact the input pricing for energy. Have a look here?—? link] Thanks Ryan?—?Appreciate

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It can be easy to fall into common marketing traps that unintentionally cause a consumer to view a brand as more sustainable than it is. Through education we can understand these common marketing traps. As business leaders, these seven greenwash sins act as a guide to avoid common greenwash traps. Energy Star. Green Seal.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common responses to the gathering political campaign against the UK's net zero strategy is that it is important not to underestimate such an experienced and effective band of campaigners, regardless of how modest they may be in number. And they've argued for fracking, only to watch it get itself banned. And that's it.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

The 4 gigawatt plant will be completely powered by wind and solar energy. The task of turning a patch of desert the size of Belgium into a metropolis powered by renewable energy falls to Peter Terium, the former chief executive officer of RWE AG , Germany’s biggest utility, and clean-energy spinoff Innogy SE.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 3, 2021

. “Many employees want to live out their personal values at work and are asking for these programs,” said Richard Keiser, CEO and founder of community solar company Common Energy, during the GreenBiz webcast last week about engaging employees in sustainability. One of Common Energy community solar projects.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Sharing the findings on Twitter , BNEF's head of sustainable materials Julia Attwood described the estimated $278bn price tag for decarbonising a sector responsible for some seven per cent of global emissions was a "bargain".

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It can be easy to fall into common marketing traps that unintentionally cause a consumer to view a brand as more sustainable than it is. Through education we can understand these common marketing traps. As business leaders, these seven greenwash sins act as a guide to avoid common greenwash traps. Energy Star. Green Seal.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

The 4 gigawatt plant will be completely powered by wind and solar energy. The task of turning a patch of desert the size of Belgium into a metropolis powered by renewable energy falls to Peter Terium, the former chief executive officer of RWE AG , Germany’s biggest utility, and clean-energy spinoff Innogy SE.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

The tag “forever chemicals” is clearly very appropriate for a class of synthetic compounds whose unusual molecular structure, including the carbon-fluorine (C-F) bond (considered one of the strongest found in organic chemistry), appears to offer little scope for any thermal or other degradation at all, so they endure permanently.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2020

Crow’s Feet Commons is a must-visit for outdoorsy types who stop in for ski boot fitting, bike shopping and Oregon craft beers. For a fancier night out, Joolz is a Mediterranean-themed restaurant that uses the tag line “where the Middle East meets the Wild West.” Lots of menu items can be made vegan upon request.

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Low Impact

JUNE 7, 2020

When I lived at Redfield Community, and people asked what was the best thing about living there, the common response was ‘the people’. Whereas some other OPD projects have amazing houses, with price tags I’d shudder to have a guess at. Community energy, housing co-ops, community land trusts…. That’s a problem isn’t it?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The renewable energy used to power the green hydrogen production will be sourced at a local rural electric cooperative. As clean energy prices keep falling due to the incentives in place for greenhouse gas emission reductions, producing H2 using methods powered by renewable energy is becoming increasingly affordable.

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Business Green

MAY 18, 2020

For one, Nick Charter, professor of behavioural science at Warwick Business School, suggests the government introduced a 'carbon pound' tagged to all goods and services that would alert consumers to the environmental impact of their purchases and activities.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When I thought about being a lawyer, being a pilot advocating for awareness of forest clear-cutting, advocating for renewable energy through alternate energy projects, I had a realization—I enjoyed the education aspect of those jobs. How about producing energy without pollution? So I decided to become a teacher.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Prime Minister sets out strategy for curbing household energy bills, as she confirms plan to significantly ramp up UK's domestic supplies of energy and reform UK's marginal pricing regime.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Internal corporate documents and public records reviewed by DeSmog support several of Dye’s claims, including allegations that NW Natural executives downplayed or ignored employee concerns about billing accuracy issues associated with projects that facilitated extremely profitable energy market speculation.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of the wider renewable energy sector, geothermal has set ambitious targets for scaling up by the end the decade. One of the most important things we can do is decarbonize heating, and our Celsius Energy startup speaks directly to that. This is inherently wasteful and it comes with a price tag of emissions.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That growth will almost certainly accelerate thanks to a big boost in funding from the federal climate bill, which directs $30bn toward renewable energy over the next decade. One common misconception, Orben said, is that solar owners will compare the cost of solar recycling to the cost of landfill disposal - a false choice.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They’re supposed to save energy, cut down utility costs, reduce pollution, and give residents access to air conditioning that didn’t have it before. Electric heat pumps are considered more environmentally friendly because they can run on wind and solar energy instead of fossil fuels. There are different kinds of heat pumps.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2021

Retrofits are traditional homes that have been renovated to include sustainable materials and to be more energy- and water-efficient. Retrofits offer the cost-savings and health benefits of eco-friendly homes without the large price tag of newly-built green homes. smart thermostats) and the opportunity for renewable energy generation.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In addition, in 2019 the UK introduced the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) standard which makes it mandatory for large companies operating in the UK to annually report their energy and carbon emissions. By energy purchased, we’re referring to electrical energy. What do we mean by activity data ?

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Business Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

Often blended with other fabrics, such as cotton, and typically accompanied with fixtures such as buttons, zippers and tags, polyester can be found in all types of apparel, sportswear and footwear. Still, Carbios faces a couple of significant challenges, namely energy intensity and cost.

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 6, 2020

Brad Bauer: I started out working at a law firm in Boston then tagged along with my then-girlfriend, now wife, when she finished school and started practicing in San Francisco. Energy markets in the U.S. Richard Matsui: You majored in political science and economics, got your JD, then started your career at KPMG focusing on M&A.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Hiring environmental sustainability coordinators or directors, or just having a person like a chief sustainability officer, is becoming more and more common in business. There’s increasing interest in finding the learning opportunities in facility projects – energy efficiency, solar power, water conservation, etc.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

From switching to renewable energy suppliers to retrofitting workspaces and conducting energy audits, the tips we give are to be used as guidance, along with your carbon footprint report, to help you develop a carbon-neutral strategy. . 1: Switch to a renewable energy supplier . This removes the need for artificial lighting.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

From switching to renewable energy suppliers to retrofitting workspaces and conducting energy audits, the tips we give are to be used as guidance, along with your carbon footprint report, to help you develop a carbon-neutral strategy. . 1: Switch to a renewable energy supplier . This removes the need for artificial lighting.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Read time: 8 mins In mid-July, Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette signed an order authorizing the export of liquefied natural gas, or LNG , from a proposed $10 billion terminal and gas pipeline project in Oregon. They also share something else in common: They were both dead wrong. .

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 22, 2019

Read time: 5 mins By Jake Johnson , Common Dreams. Originally published on Common Dreams under CC BY - SA 3.0 economy to 100 percent renewable energy and create 20 million well-paying union jobs over a decade. economy to 100 percent renewable energy and create 20 million well-paying union jobs over a decade.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 18, 2021

An organization run by former Obama-era Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, with the backing of the AFL-CIO, a federation of 56 labor unions, has created a policy “blueprint” to build a nationwide pipeline network capable of carrying a gigaton of captured carbon dioxide (CO2). particularly inside the Department of Energy (DOE).

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But the promise of streamlining the planning process may also offer a much-needed boost for major low carbon energy projects such as nuclear power plants and offshore wind farms. And we're accelerating new road, rail and energy projects by removing restrictions that have slowed down progress for too long. "We

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