Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Legislators in Europe seem to be keeping a closer eye on microplastics, with the introduction of European Union (EU) Regulation 2023/2055 in September being a recent milestone. i] In Europe alone, the European Union (EU) estimates 145,000 tonnes of microplastics are used every year in the EU/European Economic Area (EEA). [ii]

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Between January 2020 and July 2023, over 400 meetings took place between industry and key members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who have been at the forefront of efforts to stall reforms since the Farm to Fork strategy launched in 2020. The second, known as the Sustainable Use Regulation, or SUR, would see pesticide use halved by 2030.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 16, 2023

The European Geothermal Workshop 2023 will be held on November 8-9, 2023 at the Utrecht University campus in the Netherlands. Source: EGW 2023 The post European Geothermal Workshop 2023 – November 8-9, Utrecht University, Netherlands first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mobile Fuel Stations: Innovative Solutions Bridging Infrastructure Gaps ANGI has conducted an analysis indicating that a minimum of 1,000 hydrogen refueling stations is necessary across the United States and Europe to effectively meet the growing demand for hydrogen fuel.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

1 Only seven countries and three territories last year met World Health Organization pollution guidelines for fine particulate matter, according to the latest report by Swiss company IQ Air, published in March. levels in 2023. The report also said 7% of cities in Europe met the WHO PM2.5 guideline) in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This trip intended to explore interest in Europeans for the level of community WCS provides and to develop support for future initiatives, such as chapters in key cities and the potential of hosting both virtual and in-person events throughout 2023. We know it takes a strong community to support a strong organization and its mission.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Registration is currently open for GeothermiX , the first transdisciplinary conference about geothermal energy organized by PhD students. The event will be held in the University of Pisa in Italy from November 29 to December 1, 2023. The registration period closes on 30 September 2023. Registration for GeothermiX remains free.

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Grist

JULY 25, 2023

Since the virus was first discovered in the 1930s, it has mainly been found in Europe and parts of Asia, including Siberia and the northern regions of China. TBE has not been found in the United States, though a few Americans have contracted the virus while traveling in Europe.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Given the challenges of energy transition, Europe is optimally positioned to lead this movement by implementing political and economic policies that will incentivize oil and gas companies to leave fossil fuels behind and make the transition to deep geothermal. He founded his law firm in Berlin in 1992. degrees Celsius of global warming.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Climate litigation had a momentous year in 2023. Europe As the annual United Nations climate conference — known as COP28 — kicked off in Dubai on Nov. climate accountability lawsuits targeting major oil and gas companies for alleged deception and disinformation made significant advances in 2023. United States In the U.S.,

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This is a part of the 2023 Northern Ireland Geothermal Webinar Series organized by the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland. Source: Geological Survey of Northern Ireland via LinkedIn The post Webinar – Analysis of community acceptance of geothermal, 12 October 2023 first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We published hundreds of articles in 2023, from breaking news to live reporting, from COP28 to monthslong investigations. On the surface, these seemed organic — they came from vastly different parts of the country and appeared in a range of media outlets. A 2023 study shows Canadian governments have given at least USD$2.2

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 18, 2024

The group of IGCP636 member researchers organized its Annual Meeting in October 2023, in accordance with the guidelines of the UNESCO International Geosciences Program (IGCP). The general objective of the 2023 Annual Meeting was to visit several places of geological and geothermal interest in Portugal.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ukrainian firm S.Lab picked up the 2023 Green Alley Award for a sustainable alternative to expandeed polystyrene packaging (image credit: Green Alley Awards). By Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO of Landbell and initiator of Europe’s largest Circular Economy Prize, the Green Alley Award.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

While there is a way to go to reverse the decline, this shift is gaining momentum following regulatory change such as the EU Nature Restoration Law in July 2023, and greater investment in nature-based solutions. However, the landscape is evolving, albeit slowly, towards an approach that better values and protects the oceans.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

A proposal to ban the manufacture, import and use of PFAS in Europe, with a few exceptions, is currently being debated at the European Commission. However, China does appear to be increasing regulations on its chemical industry broadly, having published the first List of New Pollutants for Priority Management in 2023.

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Charged

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The free-to-attend conference will be broadcast December 4 – 6, 2023, featuring live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars and whitepaper downloads. Pionix Polaris Power Quality Inc Rocsys Samsung Electronics Europe Siemens Smart Infrastructure SWTCH Energy TE Connectivity and TTI, Inc.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Today, on the first day of Enlit Europe 2023 in Paris, ABB launches two industry reports, sharing insights on the key digitalization and sustainability trends that are shaping the energy transition. At the same time, the UN is calling for urgent action to accelerate the climate transition before it’s too late.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

said Matthew Wenban-Smith, policy and standards director for the nonprofit standards and certification organization, ResponsibleSteel. . Members include Lendlease, Mace Group, Multiplex Construction Europe and WSP UK. But there’s only so much it can do on its own. The hope is collective action can spur faster change, Davies said. "For

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

An aerial view of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as Plastic Island, which comprises mainly plastic, light metals and organic residues of garbage. Europe is the biggest exporter of plastic waste as well as the biggest importer. A new report attempts to better understand the provenance and impact of plastics in the ocean.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The Chinese market — the most promising in this sector — will surpass the 1 million e-bus mark by 2023 and reach 1.3 and Europe to see growth post-2025. and Europe by 2025. Long-haul e-buses are not expected to enter the market before 2023 and will likely be limited to 1 percent of new sales through 2025.

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 12, 2023

While Planet believes transparency and accountability are critical to understanding the global challenges facing organizations today, it is not enough. The Planet Purpose Awards recognize and celebrate companies that are leading the way in the respective categories that align to Planet’s core values.

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Charged

APRIL 24, 2024

In late 2023, Milence opened its first charging hub in Venlo, the Netherlands. To ensure accessibility for every truck on the market, Milence has signed contracts with various e-Mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) in Europe, and accepts their cards for payment. We are now in full roll-out [mode], and this is just the beginning.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Clean Energy Technologies Partnership (CETPartnership) has announced Joint Call 2023 for project proposals that will advance the clean energy transition and contribute to the EU’s goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. More details on the Joint Call are available on the Joint Call 2023 Text.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

iv In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Policy in Europe is showing just how impactful action at the international level can be, closing the cost gap between fossil- and low-carbon fuels for the first time.” You can access and download the report here.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 15, 2017

billion by 2023, according to a new report from Fish 2.0 , a business competition designed to increase investment in sustainable seafood startups. Consumers are likely most familiar with macro-algae as these include edible seaweeds and kelp, common in Asian foods, that have also been popular in the US and Europe for decades.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 15, 2017

billion by 2023, according to a new report from Fish 2.0 , a business competition designed to increase investment in sustainable seafood startups. Consumers are likely most familiar with macro-algae as these include edible seaweeds and kelp, common in Asian foods, that have also been popular in the US and Europe for decades.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Fleet leaders are also facing increasing pressure.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The agency had already granted geothermal exploration licenses for five areas to three companies following a public tender in early 2023. Just a few weeks ago, AZU had organized a Roundtable event on decarbonization technologies that highlighted geothermal energy as an essential component in the country’s energy transition.

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Planet Pulse

JUNE 30, 2023

Puzzling scientists and government officials across Europe, this disaster caused analysts to launch robust investigations. Using Planet satellite data, EOMAP, a water quality monitoring organization, took a deep dive into the ecological events that led to to die-off in August. The mystery was solved.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It now expects average investment between 2023-2025 to be closer to €13 billion ($15.4 Back in February, the novel coronavirus was something happening in China, and the first cases in Europe had only just been identified. Of the planned organic investment, 34 percent will be allocated to the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

July 2023. [2] 2] [link] [3] “Critical raw materials: Is Europe ready to go back to the future?” 1 August 2023. The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounts for over 60% of the global cobalt market. Meanwhile, South Africa holds 71% of global platinum supply, and Russia has a 40% share of palladium.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The IGA is continuing the webinar series with two upcoming sessions: Geothermal Heating & Cooling: A Deep Dive with Adele Manzella (22nd November 2023 14:00 UTC) Luis Gutierrez-Negrin Explores Geothermal Power Generation (24th November 2023 16:00 UTC) More details and registration for the two sessions can be done via this link.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 12, 2022

ESG compliance lays out the standards and responsibilities of an organization, to meet the environmental, social , and governance (ESG) needs appropriate to a business, which is communicated with ESG reporting. Plus, a recent research report by PwC states that ESG funds will make up between 27-42% of Europe’s private market assets by 2025.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

APRIL 15, 2024

” In this webinar, Paolo and Giulia will delve into the steady growth of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology within the geothermal market over recent decades, as well as the driving factors and advantages propelling this expansion.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

One of the biggest stories and most widely supported initiatives coming out of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (CO28) in Dubai, UAE is the pledge to triple the world’s installed renewable energy capacity by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Carbon Mapper , a new nonprofit organization created to help improve understanding of and accelerate reductions in global methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, was launched in April 2021. Planet and NASA JPL are building the first two satellites, which are set to launch in 2023.

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