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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). In a further blow to Drax, which receives billions in government subsidies, Kwarteng admitted that while BEIS has discussed biomass with industry, “we haven’t actually questioned some of the premises” of the sustainability of pellets.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

Today’s poultry farming has begun to shift from traditional, potentially damaging practices to more sustainable ones. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability. Poultry farms are also using renewable energy.

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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

Creating a sustainable home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to purchase the latest green gadgets and install solar panels on your roof. Read on to learn about several renovations and improvements for sustainable homes. Properly sealed windows and doors are critical to maintaining effective heating and cooling of your home.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy.

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Gas sensor network provides early wildfire detection

Envirotec Magazine

The “solar-powered digital nose” in situ. The first live demonstration of the group’s Silvanet system of solar-powered gas sensors was recently conducted successfully in a forest near Berlin, says the firm. . By adding additional sensors, the network can also be used to monitor tree health and growth.

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UK Green Business Awards 2024 Finalists announced

Business Green

The shortlist is announced ahead of the glittering awards ceremony and dinner on the evening of Wednesday 12th June, and finalists can now book their place and join around 600 top green business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, campaigners in showcasing the achievements of the fast-expanding sustainable business community.

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? $32bn and 30% drop as market hits pause in 2023

Climate Tech VC

🚗 Vertical: Transportation and Energy investment declined, but remained on top. The market is still warm, but cooling. Jury is out on whether investment will keep cooling or heat back up. Redwood Materials received a $2bn loan from the US Department of Energy in Feb 2023. 2 to to no.1.