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The government’s new ‘Earthshot’ — making it cheap to suck CO2 out of the atmosphere

Grist

government has a new goal to make it much cheaper to suck carbon dioxide out of the air. The Carbon Negative Shot is the third program in the Earthshots series. Grid batteries will be needed to supply power at times when renewable energy isn’t available.) . We need governments to push the button of innovation here.”.

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Sustainability Guide For Commercial Landscaping And Lawncare Businesses

Green Business Bureau

How Do Landscapers Negatively Impact the Environment. Harmful Carbon Emissions from Equipment and Vehicles . The current standard for machinery and equipment is gas powered, which releases carbon into the atmosphere when in use. Negative Impact on Ecosystem.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Less advertised around that time, the company unveiled details about its new modular vehicle platform and Ultium batteries , designed to lower EV prices and allow a 400-mile range fully charged. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. Christophe Beck, CEO, Ecolab; St.

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Reasons for cautious hope in a sea of gloom

GreenBiz

On the plus side, the demands upon nature can be reduced for water resources, energy, crop and meat production, forests and soils, and critical materials. There will be critical skill shortages in key professions, fewer consumers will drive future growth and social interactions and culture will be experienced very differently.

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Event - New Frontiers in Renewable Energy and Resources

Green Market Oracle

Although there is unlimited supply of the fossil fuels, we should go for the use of renewable energy as it is not only safe for the environment, eco-friendly but also less prone to pollutants if any. using this wind energy there is no pollution and less space occupancy and less cost effective.

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Meet the Innovators in Elemental Excelerator’s 9th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

Because the price of keeping the status quo grows steeper every year, from the human and economic toll of climate-related disasters, fires, heatwaves, and other environmental stresses to the jobs left on the table by not accelerating towards a carbon-free, regenerative economy. Carbon negative materials. Why do we love them?

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Hold unconscious bias training to help employees understand how such biases work and how they can negatively affect team members and team interactions. Do you and/or your company responsibly dispose of hazardous waste, e.g. batteries, paints, and/or electronics? How can you implement this initiative in your business?