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BREEAM Excellent office building keeps London’s carbon reduction targets in sight

AGreenLiving

The energy-efficient building was a 2013 NLAwards winner and was shortlisted in the 2014 RIBA London Awards. Sustainability features such as exposed thermal mass, air-source heat-pump technology and a photovoltaic array far exceed Southwark’s stringent carbon reduction targets,” the architects noted in a project statement.

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Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs

Renewable Energy World

Our estimates show that it could provide some 13 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, which is about half of the new sources the state needs to add to meet its clean electricity goals : 60% from carbon-free sources by 2030 and 100% renewable by 2045. While India has built solar arrays over canals and the U.S. Benefits to the land.

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Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities

GreenTechMedia

Each of these statistics points to different solutions for reducing buildings’ carbon footprint. A new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute finds all-electric homes cost less to build and power and emit less carbon than mixed-fuel homes. Shifting heating from fossil fuels to electricity can cut direct emissions.

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Using Recycled Paper Is Not Just About Saving Trees

Unsustainable

In addition, trees also absorb carbon dioxide while producing oxygen for all living things. In an undated article by the Department of Health (New York State), it was stated that “Methane and Carbon Dioxide make up 90 to 98% of landfill gas. gallons of oil, 26,500 litres of water and 17 trees”, “U.S offices use 12.1

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How the government handles UK transport will be a litmus test of its COP26 promises

Business Green

Earlier this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan, the roadmap for net zero carbon for the sector. It kicked off an array of consultations, including on a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, HGV decarbonisation and sustainable aviation fuels.

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What today’s CEOs need to know to attract and retain tomorrow’s leaders

EDF + Business

While Asian applicants consistently represent about a third of our pool, the number of black or African American applicants has doubled since 2014. Employees with a wide array of skills, experiences and backgrounds bring with them new ideas and are more likely to unlock innovation. Scott Wood, Director, EDF Climate Corps.

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Connecticut losing ground on building emissions despite efficiency programs

Renewable Energy World

million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emitted in Connecticut in 2018 was up 2.7% Between 2014 and 2018, transportation emissions rose by 3%, the report said. The transportation sector represents the largest share of emissions, at 15.8 metric tons. rise in emissions from natural gas.