Climate change and Innovation

Improvements in composting can help stop climate change

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Sponsored: It’s no secret that composting is good for the environment, and while the process has been around for thousands of years, innovations in composting operations are creating stronger end-products that are helping to reverse climate change.

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Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Packed with insights, Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change is a deep dive into the Family Forest Carbon Program’s innovative financing strategies.

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Seagrass planting robot to reinstate vanishing ocean meadows and tackle climate change

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A team of young engineers is launching a £100,000 project to build a robot that will plant seagrass to help fight climate change, thanks to help received from Converge, a group describing itself as a pan-Scotland springboard for university entrepreneurs. The Seagrass planting prototype.

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How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation. Although many organizations have adopted ESG principles, executives and boards could do more to meet the demands of institutional investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders especially in regard to climate change risk. Nidia Martínez.

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Why We Need to, Have to, Want to Act on Climate Change

Andrew Winston

APRIL 22, 2024

Need to explain the “why” of climate change action? Even ExxonMobil, a company that has spent decades muddying the science on climate change, wrote in a recent report : “[On] a list of the biggest challenges facing humankind … addressing poverty and climate change would be at the top.”)

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Better, Smarter, Cleaner: How ESG Inspires Technology Innovation

GreenBiz

AUGUST 9, 2022

From climate change to COVID-19 to the supply chain, threats are disrupting our world faster than we can keep up, and they promise only to grow worse over time. Technology innovation provides us with the opportunity to meet those challenges. How ESG innovation is taking place in different industries.

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

GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

When you think climate change, you need to think about water. While a growing number of companies such as Arcadis are creating solutions and investing in ways to combat climate change issues, there's still untapped potential for water investment, according to industry experts participating in the recent GreenFin virtual event.

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Climate Change Hits Asia Hardest

Jim Conca

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

McKinsey&Company's Climate risk in Asia report indicates that Asia gets hit hardest by climate change, which shouldn’t be surprising. Asia has more people in coastal cities than all other cities in the world combined, so sea level rise and severe weather will be worse there than anywhere else.

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Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

GreenBiz

APRIL 9, 2021

Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change? Sports leagues are seeing the impacts and the surge of climate-responsible athletes using their platforms to promote positive environmental and social impact — it’s something for the history books. Aubrey McCormick. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 02:00.

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4 Companies Focused on Climate Change

The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Climate change is a global problem that we all need to be aware of and active in ensuring its stop. There are many companies out there dedicated to fighting climate change. Greenpeace is fighting climate change and influencing companies to make a better impact on the environment. 1) Greenpeace.

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Innovation in Forest Carbon Solutions

GreenBiz

JULY 9, 2020

Innovation in Forest Carbon Solutions. Join us for a conversation on the role of forests in addressing climate change and how technology can make forest carbon projects more credible. The rationale for investing in innovative forest projects. How to participate in innovative solutions for climate change .

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Verizon Climate Resilience Prize awards $500,000 to 3 teams for innovative solutions

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

At GreenBiz 22, innovators who are (literally) on the front lines of the fight against climate change received recognition and funding.

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Climate change is already affecting 85% of world population

Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A recent study Nature Climate Change has concluded that climate change is already affecting people across the world. The study found that at least 85% of the world's population has already been affected by climate change in some way.

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Climate change lawsuit to hold oil companies accountable

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

Recently, a Virginia federal appeals court heard a case regarding the role of fossil fuel companies in driving climate change. Litigation focuses on the fossil fuel industry's false and misleading advertisements about fossil fuels' effect on climate change.

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Climate change may be driving albatross divorces

Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 2, 2021

According to the study, albatrosses are among a few species that mate for life, but climate change is affecting their mating. A new study published in the journal Royal Society found that Black-browed albatrosses may separate from their life partners due to global warming.

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The 10 countries most and least threatened by climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 27, 2021

A new study published in PLOS ONE has identified countries most at risk of "climate change-related harm" and those in a good position to deal with climate change's effects.

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London floods spark worry over climate change preparedness

Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 28, 2021

On Sunday, the residents of London were caught up in flash floods following a heavy downpour, reigniting conversations about climate change preparedness.

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Cutting-edge innovation celebrated at Scottish Green Energy Awards

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Geo-Structural, whose SQYFlex blade access platform allows turbine technicians to carry out blade maintenance in adverse weather conditions, was proud winner of the Best Innovation Award for new technology products.

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Climate change threatens Maine blueberries

Inhabitat - Innovation

JUNE 9, 2021

Maine blueberries and the farmers who harvest them could be some of the latest victims of climate change.

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These top companies are to blame for climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The Guardian published an interesting opinion piece yesterday about who is really responsible for climate change. According to the progressive U.K. newspaper, the average person doesn’t need to feel so guilty about ruining the world.

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Root for Innovation: Bridging Climate Science and K-12 Education in Hawai‘i

Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 18, 2024

Root for Innovation is a dynamic program aimed at embedding climate change education into K-12 curricula in Hawai’i. Root for Innovation not only prepares students to understand and tackle climate change but also positions Hawai’i as a leader in proactive climate education for the next generation.

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Creative Climate Change Solutions

Energy Central

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There is a dire need for creativity and innovation to mitigate climate changes. The UN COP events promises large sums of money to meet those goals; finance is very important but we also need innovation, creativity, and new methods.

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Dragonflies are losing their color due to climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 13, 2021

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows that dragonflies are losing key features due to climate change. The study has established that global warming is causing male dragonflies to lose their color, a feature used to attract mates.

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Coffee prices spike, thanks to climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If melting polar ice caps and a deforested Amazon seem too far away to be real, many consumers may soon get an up-close and personal taste of climate change in their coffee cups. Coffee bean prices are about to spike.

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Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sponsored: Each company’s innovative solution leverages advanced technology to mitigate the impact of climate change on underrepresented communities.

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Biden to issue new directives on climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2021

President Joe Biden is expected to issue a suite of directives by end of the day today that will kickstart the process of combating climate change.

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Only 27% of Americans believe climate change is caused by humans

Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 20, 2021

of scientists globally agree that burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal is the main cause of climate change. They also concur that climate change is caused by human actions, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

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Climate change threatens ancient Sulawesi cave art

Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 26, 2021

But now, the porcine image is deteriorating thanks to climate change, according to a new study published in Nature. A hand-drawn warty pig has adorned a cave wall in southern Sulawesi, Indonesia, for more than 45,500 years.

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Seaweed: a model solution for fighting climate change, says group

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A new paper published in Nature Sustainability presents seaweed as a model solution for tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, joblessness, hunger and environmental damage.

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Leaked report details what must be done to stop climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 13, 2021

A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the world must take significant action to stop the climate crisis.

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Renewable energy is growing too slow to stop climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A new study published in Nature Energy shows that the growth rate for wind and solar power is lower than required to stop climate change. degrees Celsius.

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Worse poison ivy is yet another effect of climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 20, 2021

This botanical bother's increasing severity is yet another effect of climate change. Not only do hikers have to contend with wildfires and out-of-control ticks this year, but now even poison ivy is getting worse.

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Eos Bioreactor uses AI and algae to combat climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 3, 2020

A new AI invention could prove to be an effective solution to mitigating climate change.

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Urban Practitioners Invited To Help Scope IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

The City Fix

APRIL 23, 2024

At the 43rd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2016, the Panel decided to include a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities in the IPCC’s seventh assessment cycle. This achievement marked a.

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New Office of Climate Change and Health Equity announced

Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 31, 2021

Office of Climate Change and Health Equity will be charged with protecting vulnerable communities from climate-driven disasters. Responding to President Joe Biden’s executive order on climate change, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the new office Monday.

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Climate change pushes US weather to extremes

Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

is climate change in action. The current deadly cold weather across the U.S.

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Exploring Green Energy Innovations in the HVAC Industry

Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 15, 2024

This change is driven by the urgent need to address climate change, a global challenge that demands innovative solutions across all industries. A critical aspect of this innovation is the integration of green technologies, such as those developed by Kaltra, a leader in thermal management solutions.

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Student opportunity relaunched as Climate Change Thought Leadership Award

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

An industry award programme for students has been relaunched with a new focus on rewarding innovative approaches and research into climate change solutions. Students researching new technologies or innovative applications of existing solutions really are the thought leaders of tomorrow.

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Innovative Sparc Gets a Kick-Start on Path to Green Hydrogen Solution

FuelCellsWorks

MARCH 1, 2024

As we grapple with the urgent challenges of climate change, Australian start-up Sparc Hydrogen emerges as a beacon of innovation with support from the CSIRO Kick-Start program. Key points Australian.

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Innovative Waste-To-Energy Solutions For Cleaner Cities

The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Innovative waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies offer a promising solution to this challenge, transforming how urban centers handle waste and generate energy. Waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies represent a critical advancement in this journey, offering innovative methods to convert waste into valuable energy resources.

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4 ways to spark more financing for sustainable chemistry

GreenBiz

JUNE 27, 2023

The transition to greener chemicals offers holistic solutions to plastics pollution, climate change and biodiversity, but we need more investments to scale innovation.

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Sustainable Innovation and the Key Drivers for Change in Society

U.S. Green Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with issues such as climate change and resource depletion, sustainable innovation has become a key topic of discussion. The post Sustainable Innovation and the Key Drivers for Change in Society appeared first on U.S. In this blog post, we will explore the key drivers.

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GROHE's plastic initiative strives to fight climate change

Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

GROHE, a company that employs thousands, is making huge strides toward combatting the effects of climate change.

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IoT project will assess impact of climate change on forests, and inform UK policymaking

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Measuring tree growth is important in enabling scientists to estimate the contribution of trees to climate change mitigation as a result of their ability to absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere. We are always looking for ways to explore how using innovative new technologies can improve our data gathering.

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Improvements in composting can help stop climate change

Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change

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Seagrass planting robot to reinstate vanishing ocean meadows and tackle climate change

Webinars

How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation

Why We Need to, Have to, Want to Act on Climate Change

Better, Smarter, Cleaner: How ESG Inspires Technology Innovation

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

Climate Change Hits Asia Hardest

Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

4 Companies Focused on Climate Change

Innovation in Forest Carbon Solutions

Verizon Climate Resilience Prize awards $500,000 to 3 teams for innovative solutions

Climate change is already affecting 85% of world population

Climate change lawsuit to hold oil companies accountable

Climate change may be driving albatross divorces

The 10 countries most and least threatened by climate change

London floods spark worry over climate change preparedness

Cutting-edge innovation celebrated at Scottish Green Energy Awards

Climate change threatens Maine blueberries

These top companies are to blame for climate change

Root for Innovation: Bridging Climate Science and K-12 Education in Hawai‘i

Creative Climate Change Solutions

Dragonflies are losing their color due to climate change

Coffee prices spike, thanks to climate change

Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups

Biden to issue new directives on climate change

Only 27% of Americans believe climate change is caused by humans

Climate change threatens ancient Sulawesi cave art

Seaweed: a model solution for fighting climate change, says group

Leaked report details what must be done to stop climate change

Renewable energy is growing too slow to stop climate change

Worse poison ivy is yet another effect of climate change

Eos Bioreactor uses AI and algae to combat climate change

Urban Practitioners Invited To Help Scope IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

New Office of Climate Change and Health Equity announced

Climate change pushes US weather to extremes

Exploring Green Energy Innovations in the HVAC Industry

Student opportunity relaunched as Climate Change Thought Leadership Award

Innovative Sparc Gets a Kick-Start on Path to Green Hydrogen Solution

Innovative Waste-To-Energy Solutions For Cleaner Cities

4 ways to spark more financing for sustainable chemistry

Sustainable Innovation and the Key Drivers for Change in Society

GROHE's plastic initiative strives to fight climate change

IoT project will assess impact of climate change on forests, and inform UK policymaking

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