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Brazilian study suggests better ways of managing MSW

Envirotec Magazine

He told the news agency Agência FAPESP: “We studied MSW management in six Brazilian cities, four of which we selected to exemplify different routes to innovation in this area: Harmonia, São Paulo, Ibertioga and Carauari. Their MSW management systems are also different, but each one has at least one highly interesting innovation.”

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National Grid aims to wire up carbon savings via overhead electricity and hydrogen innovation

Business Green

The Retro-Insulated Cross-Arms (RICA) research project aims to develop and deploy an innovative method for uprating overhead lines, allowing the voltage on 275kV lines to be increased to 400kV. This project demonstrates that the key to success lies in innovation and that National Grid is well placed to deliver on Net Zero.".

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Global Briefing: China suspends climate talks with US over Taiwan stand-off

Business Green

At last year's COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow a new accord between the US and China saw the two countries promise to work together to accelerate clean tech deployment and tackle methane emissions and deforestation. WRAP backs South Africa circular economy project. Global Methane Hub and Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance announce $1.5m

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Global Briefing: Facebook beefs up Climate Science Center

Business Green

"The federal government is setting a good example and will be purchasing in a climate-friendly way in the future… the public sector can make a significant contribution to promoting innovative and climate-friendly products and technologies," said economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier. US and EU pursuing global methane deal.

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? Good COP, Bad COP

Climate Tech VC

With daily events at two Technology and Innovation hubs and a whole village for Startups (especially Breakthrough Energy-backed ones), it was visible everywhere you go. Regardless of the strategy, for nuclear to contribute meaningful capacity by 2030, construction probably should have started yesterday.   One of the two (!)

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

Countries and companies have also kicked off pledges to triple investments in renewables and nuclear, drive down methane emissions, and commit loss and damage funds. Near-term commitments include 6 GW of clean energy in India alongside considerations for wind and solar in Africa and rural electrification in Latin America.

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Hydrogen for heat? The government must look past the hot air

Business Green

West Africa battled the tragic spread of Ebola while the West remained largely ignorant to the horror of public health threats. Chief among them: how to deal with dangerous NOx emissions that are six times higher than from burning methane. They were preparing to enter construction via the Renewable Heat Incentive, now being phased out.