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The lens of history

Envirotec Magazine

But it also marked the moment when air pollution’s harms were finally acknowledged, and efforts began to legislate against it. What’s maybe most surprising is that we lived with air pollution for so long before finally waking up to the recognition that it was harmful, in the 1950s. Monitoring milestone. Envirotec writes.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything.

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What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'

GreenBiz

A global coalition fronted by former Vice President Al Gore promises granular insights and data into those sources — down to individual power plants, ships or factories. What’s more, Gore observes that we’re still emitting 152 million tons of heat-trapping pollution into the atmosphere every 24 hours. Where did they originate?

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Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Sunrun

Going solar can affect the climate, the economy and our own pocket books. Solar Controls Energy Costs 1. When you choose to install a home solar system and a battery, you can better control your average electricity costs over a year. If you can use energy in the morning or during the day, you’ll probably pay less.3

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Summit will explore urgent FOG action

Envirotec Magazine

We need to stop seeing FOG as waste and see a resource which can be part of the circular economy, as a biofuel and energy resource. To push that, we must engage across our industry but also more widely. There is a real alliance growing – changes will help cut pollution to our rivers and cut carbon emissions at the same time.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s latest amicus brief obstructs climate progress

EDF + Business

Yet the Chamber is currently working to eliminate one of the most effective climate and public health protections on the books in the United States. The Climate Authenticity Meter asks a simple question: does a company’s or industry group’s action support or obstruct progress on climate policy? greenhouse gas emissions.

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Top Rope Media Presents: What Makes Good Branding?

CleanTech San Diego

Good Branding: How to Create a Unique and Memorable Brand Identity Amidst the groundbreaking technologies and sustainable practices, there’s one often underestimated factor that emerges as a powerful catalyst for success: good branding. Establish credibility and build trust? However, how do you communicate impactful messaging?