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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

The Power-to-X unit being demonstrated. Soletair Power (Finland) has developed a seemingly unique solution for extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from building ventilation systems to help achieve carbon net zero and even carbon negative building projects. Why capture CO2 from buildings? Petri Laakso of Soletair.

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Poor support for reaching net zero with UK hi-tech manufacturers

Envirotec Magazine

New findings on critical plant and equipment data usage within the UK’s hi-tech manufacturing industries appear to reveal slower-than-expected progress toward achieving sustainability and net zero carbon reduction goals. The report’s findings also highlighted that facilities managers are experiencing an average of 12.5

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3 Ways IoT can help reduce carbon emissions

Smart Energy International

Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized Magazine , writes on three use cases where the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving a useful instrument to help reduce carbon emissions. Have you read: Wasted energies – why we’re getting renewables wrong and how to fix it IoT cyber security impetus placed on manufacturers – TÜV SÜD.

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IoT will save 8x the energy it consumes by 2030, says report

Envirotec Magazine

By 2030 IoT deployment and its disruption of various industries is expected to save more than eight times the energy it consumes, resulting in net savings of 230 billion cubic meters of water, and eliminating one gigaton of CO2 emissions, according to the authors of a report released on 20 April.

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Sustainability challenges in agriculture Outdoor agriculture (pasture and cropland) occupies around half of the planet’s habitable land, and so-called modern agricultural practices have enabled the production of increased food volumes at relatively low prices. Again, accurate monitoring and control is vital. billion people by 2050.

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Tax credits & rebates make solar more affordable

Greenability Magazine

“Solar is now cheaper than ever with residential installation costs plunging 70 percent over the last 10 years,” said Darla Pennington, owner of PennTech , a solar installation and energy-efficiency HVAC company in Blue Springs, MO. Today’s higher-efficient photovoltaic modules generate more electricity. Reducing energy bills.

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Kansas City’s new airport terminal celebrates sustainability in a big way

Greenability Magazine

KCI’s new terminal is first in Midwest to achieve LEED Gold certification and second in the country As the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, and with sustainability at the forefront, Kansas City’s new airport terminal has reached new milestones for green building in the region and beyond.