Low Carbon Prosperity

JULY 13, 2020

LCPI Webinar: Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for Washington State. July 9, 2020. In this webinar, we discussed the newly released report, Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for Washington State. jobs per million dollars invested. Slides: Download.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 27, 2020

Coronavirus will create a $400 billion hole in energy investment in 2020, but the power sector is faring relatively well compared to oil and gas, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Going into 2020, the IEA had expected a 2 percent increase in global energy investments this year.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2020

Mon, 07/06/2020 - 01:25. Recently, I was asked to participate in a webinar discussion about environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the wake of COVID-19, and I had to ask myself, "Is the work we’re doing at SASB completely irrelevant or more relevant than ever?" . What role does ESG play in the 'new normal'?

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Mosaic

MARCH 21, 2024

Resiliency Integrated electric homes can help customers future-proof their homes against severe weather events. Electric upgrades can work together to make houses more efficient and resilient, but it's up to contractors to explain the lesser-known benefit to their customers.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

Mon, 08/17/2020 - 01:00. In 2019, Lance Bottoms and Lyles testified before Congress on Atlanta’s and Charlotte’s steps to create a more climate resilient city. But the larger discussions about dismantling systemic racism are about how we will invest in people and communities. on June 5, 2020. Kimberly Lewis. Shutterstock.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

New study appears to find that a tripling of current investments into nature-based solutions is needed by 2030 to tackle the climate crisis, otherwise there will be a $4 trillion financing gap. Today, just one tenth of 1% of global GDP is invested in nature-based solutions, says WEF. A total investment of $8.1

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The Planet Sustainability Summit will be convening on October 15th as part of the Explore 2020 conference. The Sustainability Summit will be part of the Planet Explore 2020 conference, our largest event of the year, which will draw thousands of online participants from a broad array of fields, geographies and disciplines.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

And then 2020 happened. Indeed, for many of the world’s largest companies, sustainability is seen as key to minimizing risk, increasing resilience, enhancing competitiveness and unlocking new opportunities. What we saw were companies continuing to make commitments, form alliances and reach new levels of achievement in sustainability.

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2020

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is to present advice to the government on supporting a resilient, low carbon economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis as part of its annual assessment of the UK's progress towards its 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal this summer.

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Clean Energy Canada

APRIL 8, 2020

April 8, 2020. Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, As the Government of Canada develops and deploys its response to the unprecedented impact COVID-19 is having on our health and economy, we offer your government our support, assistance and advice to ensure that stimulus and recovery efforts help build a better, more resilient Canada.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Mon, 11/02/2020 - 01:30. In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. They also looked more agile and resilient. And how do we transform this moment of crisis into a more resilient, sustainable, healthy and just food system? America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them? .

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Business Green

JUNE 5, 2020

Top government figures have offered yet further strong signals that they view boosting the green economy as a top priority for the UK's Covid-19 recovery strategy, with Boris Johnson today urging investment in "industries, infrastructure and jobs that will endure any storm". — Boris Johnson #StayAlert (@BorisJohnson) June 5, 2020.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

. • Shocks: The COVID-19 crisis exacerbated the economic and fiscal problems of many countries, impacting on commodity prices, exports and leading to higher levels of external indebtedness and a flight of foreign direct investment toward countries deemed less risky and more robust in handling shocks.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 00:21. And we’re not starting from scratch: For years, Seattle’s transportation department and others in city leadership have been working to reduce the health-harming pollution from cars, trucks and other sources. Our public transit infrastructure needs — and deserves — investment. Amanda Eaken.

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

We've been meticulously tracking climate tech investment, deal by deal, since the term ‘climate tech’ emerged. But with the recent pullback in the overall venture market, we've expanded our scope to understand the dynamics and resilience in climate tech.

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GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2020

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 02:33. Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery. We'll debate "Reusable Packaging in the Age of Contagion," "Can Recycled Plastic Survive Low Oil Prices" and "Repair, Resilience and Customer Engagement." The State of Green Business 2020. Heather Clancy. Week in Review.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. In the corporation’s efforts to invest in communities that house its data centers, it funded Trees Forever’s work in 2019. And in 2020, the collaborative piloted a project that promises to put equity first.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 00:30. The project, managed by Wetlands International, already has improved the district’s climate resilience, protecting communities from coastal flooding and absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Encourage investment in nature-based solutions. Jonathan Cook.

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Front And Centered

APRIL 14, 2020

The recently concluded 2020 Washington Legislative Session resulted in some victories, some losses, but all around continued our progress in shifting state government to directly address environmental inequities and centering impact communities in decision-making. Make Transportation Investments Equitable (HB 2688/SB 6399).

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The economic, environmental, and public health challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis in 2020 continue unabated as we usher in a new presidential administration. Christopher Clack looked at the holistic grid and incorporated local solar into grid and system planning. The results are striking.

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Business Green

MARCH 28, 2023

Climate change isn’t a 'side of desk' activity, yet corporate efforts to bolster resilience are failing to keep pace with worsening climate impacts - BusinessGreen Intelligence's latest trend report explores how firms should respond to escalating climate risks "The wolf is at the door," warns Greenpeace UK's head of politics, Rebecca Newsom.

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Business Green

JUNE 18, 2020

Generations-old conversations about injustice have been borne out by death rates amongst BAME communities; and the urgent need to build resilience to shocks like climate change has been illustrated by the impacts of this health crisis on economies and societies.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 18, 2024

Energy security now encompasses the reliability of renewables, availability and accessibility or critical minerals, and resilience in the face of physical and cyber threats. Within Asia, the energy transition is marked by robust demand driven by economic growth amidst climate threats and challenges to infrastructure resilience.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 20, 2020

Global deployment of renewable energy in 2020 will fall short of last year's tally, the first interruption of year-on-year growth in nearly two decades, according to the International Energy Agency. Resilient renewables in an era of energy volatility. Low oil prices make renewables a comparatively more attractive investment.

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Business Green

MAY 27, 2020

The proposed stimulus package calls for a "renovation wave" of buildings and infrastructure in support of the Green Deal, as well as investments in circular economy efforts, renewable energy projects, clean hydrogen infrastructure, green transport networks, and an enhanced Just Transition Fund for workers. "The

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Every effort must be expended on reducing risks and unknowns, whether from changes in weather, crop disease, and livestock health, or fluctuating commodity and market prices, not to mention consumer tastes and regulatory requirements. By necessity, modern farming has become a global, well-oiled machine.

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Defend Our Future

MARCH 20, 2024

Food insecurity According to a study from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health , one in four young adults in 2020 faced food insecurity, with Gen Z adults being twice as likely. This makes securing equitable access to affordable, climate resilient and healthy food a personal issue for our generation.

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Business Green

MAY 26, 2020

IEA expects global energy investment to plummet by $400bn this year with major implications for renewables, energy efficiency and net zero. Fossil fuels will suffer the brunt of a tighter investment environment, the report notes, with oil and gas and coal investment falling by a third and a quarter respectively.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

JUNE 22, 2020

Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for Washington State. This report analyzes the potential jobs and community health benefits created by a sample portfolio of investments in Washington State. jobs per million dollars invested. Building a Resilient Recovery Portfolio for Washington.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

JUNE 22, 2020

Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for Washington State. This report analyzes the potential jobs and community health benefits created by a sample portfolio of investments in Washington State. jobs per million dollars invested. Building a Resilient Recovery Portfolio for Washington.

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Business Green

APRIL 29, 2020

Global Energy Review notes that renewables will be the only energy source to expand in 2020 despite a dramatic nosedive in energy demand worldwide caused by Covid-19's shutdown of economic and public life. million barrels a day in 2020, "erasing almost a decade of growth". This is a historic shock to the entire energy world," he said.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Mon, 08/31/2020 - 00:45. We can invest in a resilient and inclusive economy that builds jobs, infrastructure, growth and stability for the long term. Taxpayer money should be invested in the future economy, one that is powered by renewable energy — one that creates more jobs, one that makes our economies more resilient. .

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The chief heat officer’s responsibilities include education, disaster response training and infrastructure that considers extreme heat alongside other public health safety considerations. For several years she developed and implemented the city's resilience strategy. The big gating factor is money. "25

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 22, 2021

megawatts of renewable energy capacity -- aims to increase system capacity and improve resilience by connecting directly to hospitals and clinics in rural Sierra Leone. As part of the agreement with the government, developer Energicity must also provide the minimum daily amount of power required by community health centers free of charge.

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 17, 2020

I’ve been working in the corporate sustainability space for nearly 25 years, and during that fateful week of March 9 th , 2020 (when the world as we know it forever changed), I couldn’t help but worry about the possibility of decades of climate progress slipping away. For companies, the time to act is now.

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Business Green

MARCH 8, 2020

Titled Acting Together: How the UK can accelerate action to deliver a thriving net zero economy that works for all , the paper argues that 2020 marks a pivotal moment for the UK green economy and environment. This year is the turning point where we need to step up," the report states. "In

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Better Ventures

JUNE 29, 2020

Amazon announced they were investing $700 million into upskilling initiatives for 100,000 employees by 2025. billion in 2020 on upskilling initiatives. While the gig economy offers flexibility, workers have limited access to unemployment benefits, health insurance or sick leave. Worker voice platforms ?—?Despite

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