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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?

Renewable Energy World

by Yariv Cohen, Ignite Power. Leshan city, in the Sichuan province of southeast China, is an industrial zone, 120 kilometers (75 miles) away from Chengdu. The city boasts a 71-meter (233-feet) high ancient Buddha that was built in the 7th century, and is the largest carved stone sculpture in the country.

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Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?

GreenBiz

Richmond, a diverse, industrial city where housing prices and incomes have lagged behind its Bay Area neighbors, has poor air quality and some of the highest rates of respiratory and cardiovascular disease in California. Climate change is usually seen as a global problem. I forget that this isn’t normal," he says. As the U.S.

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Tax credits & rebates make solar more affordable

Greenability Magazine

“Solar is now cheaper than ever with residential installation costs plunging 70 percent over the last 10 years,” said Darla Pennington, owner of PennTech , a solar installation and energy-efficiency HVAC company in Blue Springs, MO. Today’s higher-efficient photovoltaic modules generate more electricity. Reducing energy bills.

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E8 Announces $4M in 2019 Investments and 2020 Priorities

E8 Cleantech Angels

National cleantech investing network offers updates on angel investing, venture fund and a new philanthropic impact fund to mitigate climate change. The largest investments supported include Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Green Canopy Homes, OnSwitch, Apana, Ecellix, PowerLight and StormSensor.

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E8 Announces $4M in 2019 Investments and 2020 Priorities

E8 Cleantech Angels

National cleantech investing network offers updates on angel investing, venture fund and a new philanthropic impact fund to mitigate climate change. The largest investments supported include Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Green Canopy Homes, OnSwitch, Apana, Ecellix, PowerLight and StormSensor.

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Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines

Renewable Energy World

The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, though much work remains to be done. Lopez also has long studied issues related to geothermal energy at locations in both the United States and in El Salvador, where she grew up. In the summer, it’s the reverse. One mine at a time.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important for businesses as global leaders, industry experts and the public are taking climate action. Green building certifications. These standards are constantly revised to reflect changing global priorities and regulations. Product certifications and eco-labels.