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The seven steps to a green and resilient recovery

Business Green

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis calls went up for green stimulus plans, but while they gained some traction support was largely confined to environmental campaigners and clean tech industries and the opportunity to deliver sweeping climate-focused recovery packages was ultimately squandered.

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A community remembers an environmental leader

Greenability Magazine

Beginning with the city’s Climate Protection Plan in 2008, Murphey led the effort to identify potential climate risks to the region and recommend actions, many of which have been implemented. Murphey advised on all projects and policies that could build a more sustainable and prepared Kansas City.

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My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

Business Green

Case in point: ChatGPT , the scary-smart artificial intelligence engine capable of answering a breathtakingly broad array of questions, which seems to be the tech world's bright, shiny object of 2023. For example, during the global economic recession of 2008, the renewable energy sector experienced a slowdown in investment and growth.

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'We are witnessing the impacts of a disorderly transition': CCC boss Chris Stark on net zero in the wake of Covid-19

Business Green

Whether governments use their economic recovery plans to support decarbonisation and long-term economic resilience is now the single biggest question at the top of the climate agenda. Building back better. I think the biggest risk that sits before the global mission on net zero is the risk of fossil fuel lock-in," warns Stark. "If

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Luminalt’s Jeanine Cotter: How Solar Loses Without a Diverse Workforce

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

By Rachel Barron This article originally appeared on SolarEnergy.net , and is reprinted with permission Jeanine Cotter, CEO of solar installation company Luminalt, has witnessed profound resiliency. Being in poverty does not define what your capabilities are. It does not define your ability to perform or your ability succeed,” Cotter said.

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10 principles for a green recovery

Business Green

In the wake of the 2008 financial crash governments did step up their climate efforts. Clean technologies and infrastructure are now proven at scale and are broadly cost-competitive, while most of the world's governments and businesses are much more cognisant of escalating climate risks than they were back in 2008.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

Momentum is building as businesses and governments transform their organizations to be more efficient and resilient. Introducing the Food Microgrid: A Decentralized and Resilient New Food System (Panel Discussion): The coronavirus pandemic disrupted food supplies and reminded us again that our food systems are ever more centralized.