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When you think climate change, you need to think about water

GreenBiz

When you think climate change, you need to think about water. With nearly a half its land lying below sea level, the Netherlands knows a lot about water and how to make sure a city’s infrastructure is resilient to it, particularly flood risks and freshwater supply. Melody Waintal. Fri, 04/23/2021 - 00:05.

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Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”

Envirotec Magazine

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told a private meeting of MPs this week that Drax’s imports of US-made wood pellets to be burnt for energy are “not sustainable” He added that it “doesn’t make sense” and told MPs the government had not fully investigated the sustainability of burning wood pellets, a type of biomass.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

The ROI Of Sustainability in Business. There is general consensus among business leaders and investors that business success today requires a commitment to sustainability. The Financial Risk of Not Being Sustainable. There is company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business.

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The State of Green Business 2021

GreenBiz

The State of Green Business 2021. Adapted from the 14th annual State of Green Business report, our annual report card on progress by the world’s largest companies. What we saw were companies continuing to make commitments, form alliances and reach new levels of achievement in sustainability. Two words: business fundamentals.

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American Electric Power, Sempra launch sustainable finance frameworks

Renewable Energy World

American Electric Power – operator of the nation’s largest electricity transmission system – announced on Monday the launch of a Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF) to support the funding of social and environmental projects. San Diego-based energy infrastructure giant Sempra announced a similar SFF last week.

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Repair, refurbish and retrofit: why utilities must adopt a circularity approach in power distribution

Smart Energy International

The world is facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to energy distribution and environmental sustainability. Utilities are under immense pressure to ensure grid resiliency while also preparing for future environmental challenges.

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Challenges & Solutions in Sustainable Energy Engineering: Navigating the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, sustainable energy engineering has taken center stage.  The Challenge: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Renewables Fossil fuels still dominate global energy production. batteries, pumped hydro).