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Better Ventures
OCTOBER 5, 2012
What was also strikingly evident at SOCAP 2012 is exactly how global social entrepreneurship has become! This year at SOCAP was especially exciting since it gave a special voice to all the intrepid entrepreneurs out there, busy changing the world one idea at a time. From entrepreneurs to investors and startup incubators to accelerators – there are Latin American, Asian, African, European, and North American voices.
Better Ventures
JANUARY 17, 2012
Entrepreneurs with World-Changing Ideas Encouraged to Apply SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 17, 2012 – Hub Ventures (www.hub-ventures.com), a startup accelerator for entrepreneurs building a better world, announced that it is taking applications for its upcoming Spring 2012 cohort. The Spring 2012 cohort will emphasize similar “technology for good” companies but will consider many types of impact oriented businesses.
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Eco Friend
DECEMBER 28, 2012
Being a huge fan of R2D2 sculptures and those shape-shifting contraptions, any artwork or gadget that involves transformation has always inspired me. However, when such products aspire to blend educational… The post 3-in-1 Transforming Solar Robot makes a perfect gift for your kid appeared first on Eco Friend. Eco Gadgets Guide 3-in-1 Transforming solar robot Eco gadgets Gadgets Robot Robots solar cells solar robot transformer
Eco Friend
DECEMBER 27, 2012
Designed by Pierre Paslier, the eStatico concept hair trimmer allows semi-bald men give themselves a smart-looking, barber-free haircut. Aside from serving the aforesaid purpose, it relies on static electric to… The post eStatico hair trimmer relies on static energy for a quick, clean haircut appeared first on Eco Friend.
Better Ventures
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Alliance Fuels the Growth of World-Changing Startups in the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 6, 2012 – Hub Ventures (www.hub-ventures.com), the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs building a better world, announced that it is now a member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), an alliance championed by TechStars and originally created as part of the White House’s Startup America Initiative.
Better Ventures
OCTOBER 3, 2012
BERKELEY, CA and SAN FRANCISCO CA – October 3, 2012 – Today CITRIS Berkeley Foundry and Hub Ventures (www.hub-ventures.com) announced an innovative collaboration to accelerate startups using information technology to address our most pressing social, environmental, and health care problems.
Better Ventures
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and GROSSE POINTE, MI – February 13, 2012 – Hub Ventures (www.hub-ventures.com), a startup accelerator for entrepreneurs building a better world, today announced an innovative collaboration with Lakeland Ventures Development (LVD) of Grosse Pointe, MI ( www.lakelandventuresdevelopment.com ). Hub Ventures is now taking applications for its Spring 2012 cohort, and entrepreneurs can apply at hub-ventures.com/apply through March 5.
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Back in 2012, climate science denial created an “October Surprise” moment for the presidential election and a turning point against the presidential prospects of Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Read time: 7 mins Originally published by The Real News Network.
Inhabitat - Innovation
APRIL 21, 2022
According to a study published in "Nature" by researchers from the University College London (UCL), there was a substantial decline in insect numbers from 1992 to 2012. Researchers have established that climate change and harmful agricultural practices have almost halved the number of insects on the planet. The researchers reviewed records on over 20,000 insect species worldwide
Jim Conca
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Since 2012, 12 commercial reactors have shut down in the U.S., with 27 more planned by 2026, a loss of at least 37,000 MW of capacity and about 5 trillion kWhs from their expected life.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2020
With a background in social work, Hare-RedCorn was brought on to the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project in 2012 as a seed-keeper, to carry the conversation forward with youth and families. "Our seeds are more than just food for us. Yes, they are nutrition.
CleanTech Group
DECEMBER 14, 2022
From hydraulic-based chemicals for plant-breeding, to lithium-ion vs. Zinc battery solutions and intelligent mobility Agriculture & Food Sound Agriculture (2012), a provider of. Agriculture & Food Energy & Power Materials & Chemicals Recent Deals Transportation & Logistics
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 6, 2022
A city council initiative first established NYCxDESIGN in 2012. The tenth annual NYCxDESIGN Festival will run May 10-20 this year, attracting thousands of creative folks to New York City. Expect design fairs, group exhibitions, and consulates organizing events to celebrate innovations of international designers. Officials decided to hold the event in May to build on the success of already well known NYC design events, such as ICFF and WantedDesign.
Forbes Green Tech
JANUARY 17, 2020
Some 110 crashes and 52 injuries were allegedly caused by sudden, unprompted acceleration in Tesla vehicles between 2012 and 2019
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Gurgaon-based online marketplace Dehaat, launched in 2012, connects 650,000 Indian smallholder. ImpactAlpha, October 28 — More than half of India’s population are farmers. The post Dehaat secures $115 million Series D funding for continued expansion in India appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Microsoft has been committed to reaching carbon neutrality in its operations since 2012. It has since set a goal to reduce its scope 3 emissions by 30 percent. Elizabeth Willmott manages the company's carbon program, which partners with other internal teams and external supply chain companies to expand how it is reducing its climate impacts. Carbon Removal Carbon Removal Corporate Social Responsibility decarbonization Energy & Climate GreenBiz Studio VERGE Renewable Energy Procuremen
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 5, 2022
ImpactAlpha, January 5 — Tel Aviv-based StoreDot, launched in 2012, set out to prove its Li-ion battery technology can charge a vehicle in. The post Israel’s StoreDot secures $60 million for ‘extreme fast charging’ EV batteries appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Solar Power World
JUNE 10, 2021
The global installed capacity of agrivoltaics, or the co-development of the same area of land for both solar power and agriculture, has grown rapidly from about 5 MW in 2012 to approximately 2,900 MW in 2020.
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 25, 2022
After developing and patenting the Chimney Sheep, Phillips took the product to market in 2012 not knowing what demand would be like for her innovation. In 2012, 1700 were sold. Sally Phillips with Herdwick sheep and the Chimney Sheep product.
Impact Alpha
APRIL 27, 2021
ImpactAlpha, April 27 — Mumbai-based LEAD School launched in 2012 to provide management services to schools serving low-income students. Its mobile app, which. The post India’s LEAD School secures $30 million to scale edtech platform appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Solar Power World
JUNE 22, 2022
In 2012, the Obama administration first imposed tariffs on certain imported cells and modules in an attempt to rescue the declining solar manufacturing industry.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
This GreenBiz tradition began in 2012 at its VERGE events, offering a venue where startups make a 2.5-minute pitch of their technology to the audience. Accelerate at Circularity 20: Fast-Pitch Competition.
Charged
AUGUST 24, 2022
The company started off with producing braun tubes in its early years before shifting to batteries in 2012.”. Samsung SDI has begun constructing its second battery production facility in Malaysia.
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The SPW team started the interview series back in 2012, before podcasts were even recognized as a valuable media resource. It’s the end of an era.
Impact Alpha
JULY 27, 2020
Menke founded Nairobi-based Access Afya in 2012 to provide affordable, quality health care for emerging markets’ urban poor. ImpactAlpha, July 27 – Melissa Menke had to re-write the entire operational playbook of Access Afya in response to COVID-19.
Solar Power World
JANUARY 6, 2022
Back in 2012, solar mounting manufacturer QuickBOLT developed an attachment for PV projects on shingled roofs that didn’t require the conventional metal sheet for flashing.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
ImpactAlpha, September 17 – Global startup network and investor Endeavor launched its Catalyst initiative in 2012 to back high-impact startups and entrepreneurs designing products and services that fill large market gaps.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Reygar was founded in 2012 by Chris Huxley-Reynard and Felix Francis, both of whom have extensive, hands-on experience in offshore renewables, maritime operations and the application of new technologies for efficient fleet operations.
GreenBiz
JUNE 10, 2020
In 2012, Starbucks reported its average price for green beans was $2.56 If Starbucks returned to its 2012 broker and farmer prices, it nearly would double family income on most small farms. Paying farmers a living wage is essential to ensuring sustainable coffee production. Dean Cycon.
Forbes Green Tech
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
The country is turning to small-scale solar installations as a way to provide electricity for communities across the country with a new report by the IFC showing that installations have grown 68% per annum since 2012 Papua New Guinea has emerged as a leader in off grid solar installations.
GreenBiz
APRIL 5, 2021
In November, Massachusetts passed a resolution to bolster its 2012 automotive right to repair law — the first and only right to repair law on the books in the U.S. Right to repair is on the way. Suz Okie. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 00:40.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Tugende has made more than 35,000 motorcycle loans in the East Africa countries since launching 2012, helping thousands of. ImpactAlpha, October 12 – It was looking like a stellar year for Tugende.
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2021
Post Holdings sources less than 2% of its energy from renewables, has not responded to any CDP surveys sent since 2012 and has not announced an emissions target. Who are net-zero leaders and laggards in food? Jim Giles. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 02:45.
Eco-Business
JANUARY 20, 2020
Organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA) Singapore since 2012, the biennial CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) serves as a global networking platform for thought leaders, senior government officials, regulators and policy makers, and industry captains
Solar Power World
AUGUST 24, 2020
The 2012 hurricane cost New York $41.9 Barely whisper the name “Sandy” on Long Island and PTSD sets in for many residents. billion in recovery and mitigation expenses, and millions in the Northeast were without power for almost two weeks.
Charged
MAY 10, 2022
Missouri-based Orange EV was founded in 2012, and says it has deployed over 370 trucks to some 100 fleet customers in 24 states.
The Environmental Blog
JUNE 4, 2021
Indeed, since at least Superstorm Sandy in 2012 we’ve seen extreme weather events destroy local infrastructure and strain local first responders. Local governments are uniquely impacted by climate change. They are also uniquely ill-positioned to do anything about it.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2021
Malmsbury, Wiltshire, during the 2012 flooding: The Climate Suite products are intended to provide insight into future flood hazards. Terrain data from aerial mapping company Bluesky is being used to upgrade the first national climate change flood model for the UK.
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 6, 2020
First Solar will pay out $350 million in claims for a class action lawsuit filed in 2012, according to a Monday announcement from the Arizona-based solar panel manufacturer. Between spring 2008 and winter 2012, First Solar shares dropped nearly 90 percent.
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 9, 2022
AQ Mesh has been commercially available since 2012 and the firm says it the most proven and relied-upon small sensor system on the market.
DeSmogBlog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The quarry had been left open by a contractor hired by Tullow Oil Plc , through its subsidiary Tullow Oil BV Kenya , the UK -registered company that has been drilling for oil in the area since 2012. .
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
Using a long-term experimental forest in Ardross, near Inverness in Scotland, they measured the impact of a spring drought in 2012 on monocultures of two species – Sitka spruce and Scots pine – compared to mixtures of the same two species growing together in different proportions.
Charged
AUGUST 24, 2020
Existing vehicles must be engine model years 1992 to 2012, and must be scrapped in exchange for a zero-emission replacement vehicle. The state of California is offering $27 million in funding to replace polluting trucks with zero-emission vehicles. This is the first installment of $90 million that will be made available for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category, which includes freight trucks (including drayage), waste haulers, dump trucks and concrete mixers.
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