The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Brausch for The Verge Homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint by getting rid of polluting appliances have the US government’s full support. The US government has pledged to cut its carbon pollution in half by 2030 to prevent the planet from further overheating. Illustration by Nico H. Not so with apartment dwellers.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 29, 2020

Arizona's biggest utility, Arizona Public Service (APS), recently announced its own carbon-free energy by 2050 plan, despite a lack of state mandates requiring such a transition. Meanwhile, Colorado Springs Utilities said it would close its remaining coal plants by 2030. Xcel Energy, which owns Public Service Co.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

India is preparing up to launch a $2bn incentive programme geared towards boosting its green hydrogen industry, as the country looks to transform into a major global exporter of the low carbon fuel, according to reports this week. Reports: Tesla breaks ground on $375m lithium factory in South Texas.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 16, 2021

Long-duration energy storage – defined as systems that can store energy for more than 10 hours at a time – would support a low-cost, reliable, carbon-free electric grid. That’s why I authored the Better Energy Storage Technology Act, which seeks to align U.S. research efforts to promote advancements in energy storage technologies.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 31, 2020

And the lithium-ion batteries that supply 99 percent of new storage capacity today get very expensive if you try to stretch them out over many hours. Here at Greentech Media, we’ve spent years covering the contenders, which range from quixotic defiers of the laws of physics to understated, scientifically minded strivers.

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Clean Energy Canada

APRIL 26, 2023

Indeed, Alberta’s geology and expertise make it perfectly positioned for carbon capture and storage, with jobs set to grow almost 900 per cent between 2025 and a net-zero 2050. Calgary-based E3 Lithium , for example, is extracting lithium (used in EV batteries) from oil field brines.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 27, 2022

The R&D initiative announced and supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is intended to demonstrate the development and management of digital identities for batteries for carbon footprint monitoring and lifecycle tracking.

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Low Impact

AUGUST 29, 2021

It proposes to make Europe the first continent to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and the first to deliver a climate law with binding emissions targets. But solar panels and electric car batteries need lithium , cobalt, nickel and other scarce raw materials. Launched in 2019, the deal embraces virtually every policy area.

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Business Green

JANUARY 5, 2021

The company announced it inked the deals after testing at the deep geothermal site had underscored the "significant potential" of geothermal energy, which harvests energy from under the surface of the earth to generate renewable and uninterrupted zero carbon heat and power.

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Charged

JANUARY 18, 2023

Thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive, traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry. If we want to add carbon footprint or any sustainability data, we could. Ken Fallu: Correct.

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Business Green

MARCH 26, 2020

Manufactured in the UK, the lithium-ion batteries are designed to be repaired, upgraded, reused and recycled, setting the approach apart from most other batteries which are often thrown away when a component fails, according to Aceleron. By choice or by law all industries will soon have to decarbonise," he said.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 14, 2021

If the 19th century was the age of coal and the 20th the age of oil, the 21st century is starting to look like the age of lithium. Rechargeable lithium ion batteries are now in everything, but have become indispensable to efforts to fight climate change. But the demand for lithium is only expected to grow.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 29, 2020

has a net-zero target enshrined in law. With a target to be able to run a carbon-free grid by 2025, National Grid ESO is very active in this area. Cleve Hill has proposed up to 700 megawatt-hours of storage capacity, via a containerized lithium-ion system. Fast-forward to 2020, however, and the U.K. “The problem with U.K.

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Greentown Labs

JANUARY 18, 2022

from Lewis and Clark Law School, where she was a member of the Law Review, and a B.A. Leah Ellis is Co-Founder and CEO of Sublime Systems, a company that has developed a breakthrough process to produce carbon-neutral cement. Thakar holds a J.D.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Celsius Energy aims to contribute to solving this energy dilemma by providing shallow geothermal heating and cooling systems, thus reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. In terms of carbon emissions, 27% of the total emissions in the world are due to energy used in buildings (11 Gt CO 2 equivalent out of a total of 37 Gt).

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Clean Energy Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The bipartisan infrastructure bill was signed into law. Time will tell, but it seems like there were some tangible steps of progress: a good deal was reached on carbon offset markets which should help add credibility to carbon trading schemes and avoid double counting between governments and private actors. Infrastructure Month!

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

And its ambitions are grand, with a mandate for 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2045 matched by an impressive quiver of policies supporting DER growth, from laws requiring solar on all new homes starting next year to multi-billion dollar EV charging infrastructure investments. Massachusetts.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

They also worry that the mining may be counterproductive in relation to climate change because it may in fact diminish the ocean floor’s distinct carbon sequestration capacity. square kilometers in the manganese nodule field was physically disturbed, re-suspending an estimated 2 to 3 tonnes of sedimentary organic carbon into the water. “By

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Business Green

MARCH 21, 2023

But the solutions are there On the other hand, the report stresses there is still time to deliver a low-carbon, sustainable economy where climate-resilient development becomes the norm. And the private sector is playing a starring role in this collective failure, as the actors that make the real economy work.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Meanwhile, the manufacture of new electronics is also fuelling the climate crisis, pumping out carbon emissions while consuming large quantities of precious metals essential for the development of low-carbon technologies. Under current laws, the environmental impacts of e-waste should be relatively low.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The falling cost of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries means that microgrids can generate power every day, in a way that would not be economical with a diesel backup generator. She said she hopes the new process, prompted by a law passed last year to help the commercialization of microgrids, will clarify some of the opportunities.

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Andrew Winston

JANUARY 7, 2024

Scientists tell us that we’ve pushed the planet beyond its ability to support us in critical areas such as availability of water, biodiversity, and, of course, carbon emissions. For examples, South Carolina steel-maker Nucor is working to make low-carbon steel and set a goal for net zero across value chain by 2050.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 10, 2020

The Empire State passed a law to eliminate carbon from the grid by 2045. But currently available lithium-ion batteries don’t run long enough to keep up. The lithium-ion pricing comes from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's expectations for 2025 and 2027.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. No doubt those conversations will be at play in Starbucks’ 50th year.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Brausch for The Verge The effort to climate-proof our housing is running into a mess of problems, including aging housing stock, out-of-date zoning laws, and NIMBY-ism. It reduces resiliency of most buildings, increases mold growth, plus from a carbon standpoint, you’re putting huge amounts of carbon into a home, upfront.” “The

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

This needs to be followed by resource conservation, carbon footprint, product development, and supply chain. The transport of products, materials, and employees to and around the company contributes to its carbon footprint. Also, golf carts can run on lithium batteries that charge up faster and live longer. Reduce Waste.

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Elemental Excelerator

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

First of all, critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese, and others are the building blocks of many clean technology applications. For one, the traditional methods for recycling and refining mineral waste — known as pyrometallurgy or hydrometallurgy — are antiquated, expensive, and extremely carbon and chemical intensive.

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Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Several promising carbon reduction measures are combined which are technically viable and based on matured technology, although scaling of existing technologies and cooperation with key partners is required. It originates from Heerema’s ambition to become a carbon neutral offshore contractor. Why Do We Need Zero-Emission Vessels?

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Climate Tech VC

MARCH 4, 2024

  In other news the EU parliament passed a law to restore 20% of the EU’s land and sea by 2030, England requires all new buildings to improve biodiversity, and the US Congress finds something they can agree on with nuclear policy, while the SEC may be set to announce watered down rules on reporting. Energy & industry.

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Business Green

MARCH 31, 2023

Under the deal, emissions are to be capped at 1,233 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, effectively instituting a declining annual limit of 140 million tonnes for the rest of the decade. If successful, the aviation firm plans to launch its first commercial zero-carbon flight from Skelleftea in 2025.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 14, 2023

Carbon accounting software attracts $50M and cultivated meat collects $35M. ⚒️ Cornish Lithium , a Penryn, United Kingdom-based lithium exploration and development platform, raised $68M from the UK Infrastructure Bank, The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) and TechMet. See you back here on Aug. Thanks for reading!

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Climate Tech VC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In his remarks, Kenyan President William Ruto framed the moment as an opportunity to align on a vision of sustainable development across the continent, and particularly in Kenya, which has already drawn some investments in carbon removal and green ammonia. toward clean energy investments and $450M for carbon credits.

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Clean Energy Trust

MAY 7, 2021

Link Credit: The Bellingham Herald Washington State Puts a Cap on Carbon Washington state is on its way to having the most comprehensive climate policy in the United States. Of note, this bill includes an escalating price on carbon?—?a Link Orocobre and Galaxy merge to become the 5th largest lithium producer in the world.

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Clean Energy Trust

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The law will phase out fossil fuels in energy generation, provides additional funding for the construction of renewable energy projects, subsidizes some existing nuclear power plants in the state, and a host of other features.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brausch for The Verge Apple stunned the world when it came out in support of California’s right-to-repair law. At a recent White House event, Apple even pledged to honor California’s new law nationwide. That said, these laws have some key limitations. Illustration by Nico H.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 11, 2021

Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, industrial energy storage, and consumer electronic applications. Result Focus and Quality Orientation. Continuous Improvement and Innovation. Leadership and Communication. Decision Making and Judgement.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 11, 2021

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. No doubt those conversations will be at play in Starbucks’ 50th year.

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