Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

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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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Photos I shot in 2022 for DeSmog capture damage from extreme weather events and the continued expansion of the fossil fuel industry — the dominant industry causing global warming. Industries reliant on methane gas continue to expand their footprint, despite bipartisan discussions about the need to develop climate solutions.

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Energy Innovation

MARCH 9, 2022

This week, Energy Innovation launched the Oregon Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) , our newest state-specific, open-source, peer-reviewed, and nonpartisan model that estimates the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of hundreds of climate and energy policies. By Shelley Wenzel.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In the years since 2015’s Paris Climate Accord, many industrial businesses have begun using carbon offsetting strategies to balance the emissions of their operations. For most industries, a better option is to reduce the carbon intensity of operations with carbon reduction technologies and strategies.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In the following article, Josh Thomas from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology, discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role of monitoring. Guidance is available from the HSE; see document HS(G) 73 Respirable crystalline silica at quarries. An installed TSI DustTrak monitor.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

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. Jacobson’s Early Story.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

C present-day global warming relative to pre-industrial times. Due to its climate and indirect health impacts (methane is a precursor for ozone which is an air pollutant that damages human health and crops), methane mitigation has recently become a global policy priority.

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GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

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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EDF + Business

MARCH 28, 2023

Decreased Renewables Cost: Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) to project sponsors is expected to decrease by 40-60%, which will likely result in cost reductions for commercial electricity users. Notes: PTC stands for Production Tax Credit. ITC stands for investment tax credit. Sources: Deloitte Analysis, H.R.5376

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Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

All new homes built from 2025 will need to be 'zero carbon ready' in the UK under fresh green building standards published by the government yesterday, which should lead to a major uptick in investment in clean technologies and greener building materials while drastically curbing the market for traditional gas boilers.

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Business Green

AUGUST 23, 2022

Government insists energy use remains a 'decision for individuals', as accused Liz Truss of having 'sewage on her hands' over water quality spending cuts. The government has again rejected calls for it to launch a campaign to encourage households and businesses to save energy, insisting that energy use remains a "decision for individuals".

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Working closely with air quality consultants, we have utilised the power of AI to dispense with the requirement to manually search for local geographic, environmental and transport data and to then generate reports,” said Airly Product Lead Marta Steiner. The software also automatically provides links to the data sources.

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Planet Pulse

MARCH 17, 2022

In the hands of these experts, our satellite data is helping to power models, reveal planetary change, and deliver spatial-temporal insights across a variety of academic fields. PlanetScope has great advantages with high observation frequency and 3 meter spatial resolution compared with other MS optical satellites. Air Quality.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important for businesses as global leaders, industry experts and the public are taking climate action. Green building certifications. Next, a Verification Analyst obtains additional information from candidates via documentation and engaging directly.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

LED lights are by far the most efficient type of lighting on the market, using 75% less energy and lasting 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Go with no-VOC paints to protect employee health and limit airborne pollution. Consider Renewable Energy. Switch All Lighting to LEDs. Allow Flexible Work-From-Home Options.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Critics, meanwhile, have been quick to point out that the plan is thin on details around how the government intends to scale up energy efficiency improvements, boost green skills, decarbonise heavy industry, and encourage people to embrace lower carbon diets. make polluters pay the most through fair carbon pricing.

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Business Green

APRIL 4, 2023

Outlining the new water strategy today, Environment Secretary Therese Coffey acknowledged "things need to change", and insisted that stronger regulatory action set out by the government would help push the water sector to reduce polluting activities. "I

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EDF + Business

MAY 2, 2023

Advanced Manufacturing Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with Any company that owns or sources from industrial facilities may benefit from IRA incentives. Eligibility Requirements Organization Types and Usage: Domestic manufacturers of eligible components.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 5, 2020

Buildings were first electrified nearly 150 years ago. So, why is it that “building electrification” is now among the energy industry’s most popular buzzwords? Most buildings run on multiple fuels. They use electricity to power lights, refrigerators and electronic devices.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 5, 2023

If you take Shell’s word for it, the oil giant’s growing petrochemical operations are indicative of its “commitment” to a cleaner energy future. It’s an apt welcome to a place where the realities of everyday life seem to be in stark contrast to the green illusion marketed by the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

Water utilities are steadily replacing legacy IT systems with software-as-a-service applications as confidence in data security builds, says a technology firm working in this domain, Ovarro. A technology such as Google Docs, where documents are stored on a cloud server, is one example that many will be familiar with.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 20, 2023

An energy trade association that represents and promotes gas boilers and manufacturers is behind a barrage of negative press attacking heat pumps, DeSmog has learned. Much of the media coverage about heat pumps features Mike Foster, a former Labour MP and the chief executive of the Energy and Utilities Association trade body.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Phase 3: Monitor and Manage Initiatives – Your sustainability program needs to be managed with the same discipline and rigor applied to other important and strategic corporate programs. May include meetings with press and industry analysts. Monitor and Manage Initiatives. Energy team – How much energy do we use?

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 21, 2023

“I am here to sound the alarm alongside my German colleagues: This is destruction masked as economic development, and we will do everything we can to protect our homes and to stop it,” said Anne Rolfes, director of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade , a New Orleans nonprofit working with communities affected by the fossil fuel industry.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 26, 2022

We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs. This position will focus on supporting ClimeCo’s Industrial Gas (Nitrous Oxide) emission reduction project portfolio. 40 CFR Part 60 and Part 75) requirements. Responsibilities.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

How might the water industry be better regulated to reduce the sewage pollution that floods waterways in England and Wales? A report from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee published on 22 March offered a number of recommendations. Ofwat has also failed to ensure they invest in adequate infrastructure.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

BASF’s wine tasting is just one example of many such pandemic-style lobbying efforts by the European agriculture industry since the EU has attempted to pass sweeping new policies to combat climate change through measures included in its “Green Deal,” first presented in December 2019. Meet the Industry Trade Groups.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

2 after evacuating before Hurricane Ida struck, he was devastated to find the building all but destroyed by the storm’s relentless winds and rain. The building has served not only as a church but also as a meeting place for community and environmental activists fighting for clean air. When Pastor Lionel Murphy Jr.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The UN has warned policymakers to beware "vested" fossil fuel interests when drawing up plans to deploy hydrogen fuel to help decarbonise various industries, arguing that it remains unclear whether 'blue' hydrogen produced using fossil gas and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology can be made compatible with global climate goals.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

James Parish town of Gramercy and its mayor, Steve Nosacka, an outspoken supporter of the oil and gas industry. James was planning to hold a protest march in Gramercy in an effort to stop an industry-friendly ballot initiative. Protester carrying a sign critical of the expanding LNG export industry at a Rise St.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 1, 2020

The transportation industry, and heavy and light-duty vehicles in particular, uses a significant amount of energy and emits large portions of CO2 every year. UPS lowers its emissions, businesses display their strides for sustainability and the environment receives less pollution as well.

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Front And Centered

MAY 17, 2019

While the full HEAL act passed in both the House and Senate by significant margins, the Washington Business Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and the Association of Washington Business (AWB) were able to slow reconciliation of the two bill versions, preventing it from passing before the session expired.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Just a week earlier, Louisiana state regulators approved a preliminary air permit for a proposed renewable diesel unit at a refinery run by the pipeline firm’s parent company, PBF Energy. To date, no photos documenting the scale of the spill or serious impacts to wildlife have been made public. Credit: Julie Dermansky.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The Summit will build on many other relevant sessions at the 2020 conference, on issues ranging from sustainable agriculture and combating deforestation to responding to the threats of climate change and wildfire. And how do we ensure that the power of these technologies are made broadly accessible?

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The certification can be relevant to all organizations , regardless of their size, location, or industry and can help these businesses save money by reducing their water and energy consumption and by limiting what waste is sent to local landfills. ISO 14001 Certification Challenges. Green Business Bureau Certification .

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 29, 2022

The abandonment of Freshwater City played out amid a firestorm of infighting and allegations of public corruption surrounding Louisiana’s orphan well plugging program, documents show. potentially affecting the ultimate fate of millions of abandoned oil industry wells. Ranking Louisiana’s Orphan Wells. Credit: Julie Dermansky.

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Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2023

It it is also clear that more investment is required, particularly in clean tech R&D, and - crucially - that far more transparency is needed around net zero policies to help build public support for the agenda and spur greener consumer behaviours.

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