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Government unveils £100m plan to power up nuclear and hydrogen development

Business Green

New funding aims to accelerate development of innovative nuclear and hydrogen technologies, as consultation launched on plans for hydrogen-ready boilers. The government said the facility had "strategic importance" given its role producing fuel for the current UK advanced gas cooled reactor fleet.

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InventWood Takes on the Buildings Sector’s Emissions with Superpowered Wood

Greentown Labs

And reduce plastic waste, while we’re at it? The climate impact here is clear: in residential buildings, for instance, energy transfer through windows is responsible for 25 to 30 percent of heating and cooling use. In other words, atmospheric carbon that was captured by trees can be stored long-term in buildings in the form of wood.

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Reverse Osmosis: The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen Fuel News

In simpler terms, by using advanced cleaning techniques on wastewater, we can efficiently produce green hydrogen, turning a waste product into a valuable resource for clean energy. The water molecules are split at the electrodes, with hydrogen gas collecting at the cathode (negative electrode) and oxygen gas at the anode (positive electrode).

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How behavioural science can boost the green transition

Smart Energy International

“This simple tool has proven to significantly reduce water consumption, by making the consequences of wasting water more recognisable and giving them emotional value,” Emmerling explains. Research done in the US found that 42% of energy-related carbon emissions came from household machines, including cars. Resistance to change?

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Sustainable Real Estate: Trends and Trajectories

Green Business Bureau

Whether it’s a new build or a retrofit (also referred to as greenhabbing , or green rehabbing an older building to be more eco-friendly), the real estate industry is moving towards sustainability because a low-carbon building is proven to have lower operating costs, improved resale value and higher occupancy rates.

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How to Create a Sustainability Program: A 10 Step Guide To Creating a Purpose-Driven Business

Green Business Bureau

Sustainability is a business opportunity to be captured through innovation and testing new ideas. Environmental and social disruptions cause a negative brand reputation (note BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill ). How much do we waste? Are we composting food waste? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution?

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? Charting a course to curb maritime emissions

Climate Tech VC

The drop in sulfur oxide emissions, which ironically have a cooling effect in the atmosphere by reflecting light, has also played a role in record high ocean temps this year. IMO will assign a CII rating, with A being the best, least carbon-intensive and E being the worst, most carbon-intensive. What’s new?