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Tender – Innovative industrial applications of geothermal heating and cooling

ThinkGeoEnergy

The European Commission has listed an upcoming tender on “Innovative applications/integration of geothermal heating and cooling in industry.” ” The tender will be under the HORIZON programme and will be part of the call for “Sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply.”

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Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”

Envirotec Magazine

Cooling towers at Drax, North Yorkshire (image credit: Shutterstock.com / Phil Silverman). Like fossil fuels, burning biomass also requires huge amounts of water to be abstracted for cooling, increasing water stress at times of drought. It also harms biodiversity, and harms communities affected by air pollution.

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Report highlights importance of whole-process appraisal of AD

Envirotec Magazine

Many studies into the value of AD only look at the value of the energy or biomethane produced by the plant. For example, the application of digestate to agricultural soils can improve water retention and water cycling, boost soil organic carbon and biodiversity, and reduce soil erosion. Notes [1] [link]

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“Global warming won’t wait until 2050,” says European science advisory group

Envirotec Magazine

Cooling towers of a coal-fired power plant in Saxony, Germany. “We We cannot rely on linear developments and a steady energy transition over the next 30 years to 2050,” according to William Gillett, Energy Programme Director of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC).

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UK must ‘fundamentally rethink’ future of cities, says study

Envirotec Magazine

The two organisations have collaborated on a new initiative called Streets of the Future, drawing on insight from experts across energy, transport and the built environment to create a blueprint of what the UK’s cities should aspire to become. In doing so, cities would be better equipped to manage the many impacts of the climate crisis.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

On the other hand, climate-controlled environments enhance the well-being of the birds and reduce energy usage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Energy Consumption Modern poultry farms have taken substantial strides in energy conservation. Poultry farms are also using renewable energy.

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Busy Beaver Button Company: Eco-Friendly Promo Items That Raise Awareness and Inspire Connection

Green Business Bureau

The facility is also equipped with geothermal heating and cooling and located within 100 miles of nearly all their suppliers, substantially cutting down on Busy Beaver’s emissions. Besides guaranteeing quality promo items, Busy Beaver stands out for its solar-powered facility in which all of their products are made. Busy Beaver Button Co.

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