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.
How Cities are Leading in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
The City Fix
JUNE 8, 2023
“Plastic kills, and the damages of plastic pollution have no borders. We cannot beat plastic pollution if we don’t tackle climate change, environmental loss and food crises at the same time.” That was the powerful message Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
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Policy Advocacy Fights the Risks of Climate Change
EDF + Business
JANUARY 25, 2024
The latest National Climate Assessment presents the starkest picture yet of the growing costs and risks of climate change in the U.S. And if current trends continue, climate change could cost the global economy $5 trillion over a five-year period. This is especially true when it comes to climate-related policy.
TED Talk: 3 Strategies for Effectively Talking About Climate Change
Sustainability Consulting
JUNE 30, 2021
Here’s one of our favorites: The topic of climate change seems boring, technical and not relevant for the majority of people. The solution, according to Communications Specialist and Environmental Advocate John Marshall, is improving how we talk about climate change. Everyone loves a TED Talk. It uses a simple metaphor.”
What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'
GreenBiz
JULY 22, 2020
What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'. Climate TRACE will empower all of these actors." . Some of the innovation around new materials has been particularly impressive to me, materials like silicon carbide. Heather Clancy. Wed, 07/22/2020 - 02:00. Where did they originate?
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The EU proposes slashing pollution 90 percent by 2040
The Verge: Energy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A formal proposal still needs to be issued, but it has already faced pushback on how much of those pollution cuts should come from risky tactics aimed at capturing rather than preventing pollution. It also carves out room for controversial technologies for capturing carbon dioxide pollution.
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Environmental Consequences of Vehicle Emissions
The Environmental Blog
JUNE 23, 2023
Vehicle pollutants refer to the harmful substances emitted by automobiles and other vehicles during their operation. These pollutants contribute significantly to environmental degradation and pose serious health risks to both humans and ecosystems.
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City leaders invited to discover benefits of real-time monitoring of GHGs and pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A pilot urban air quality monitoring project is being demonstrated in Glasgow during the COP26 climate change conference. The event – titled “ The Cities are the Key to the Climate Solution Summit ” – is organised by the Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring (GEMM) Initiative.
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Plastic Pollution Awareness • 7/15/21
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
MARCH 23, 2021
Join WCS and Votes for the Planet to discuss the impact of plastic pollution and create your own Plastic Pollution Plan! Plastic pollution wreaks havoc on our oceans, soil, air, and has become a leading cause of climate change. But have you wondered how best to fight plastic pollution? July 15, 2021.
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New innovation lab launched to drive innovation in US renewable energy
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 17, 2021
This week Newlab and Ørsted announced the launch of the Blue Energy Studio , a collaborative initiative designed to drive innovation towards a future powered by renewable energy. We are excited to partner with Newlab and deliver on our shared goal to grow the Blue Energy Studio into a world-class program for innovation in renewable energy.
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Badvertising: How Promoting Pollution Prevents Climate Action
DeSmogBlog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
MSG had generously proposed to distribute blackout blinds to local serfs, but in the end their application was rejected on the grounds of the inescapable light pollution that would pour over people and wildlife. The post Badvertising: How Promoting Pollution Prevents Climate Action appeared first on DeSmog.
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7 Ways Faith Organizations Are Making Cities More Sustainable and Equitable
The City Fix
MARCH 24, 2023
While cities are hubs of innovation and opportunity, the increasing pace of urbanization also exacerbates inequality, stresses infrastructure, and fuels climate change, air pollution and other environmental problems. About two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050.
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Recycling Plastics And Other Important Materials Needs Some Real Help
Jim Conca
MARCH 12, 2021
We just aren’t recycling the materials that we need to recycle to address climate change as well pollution. America landfilled 27 million tons of plastic in 2018 but only recycled 3 million tons. It’s even worse worldwide.
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Adler and Allan acquires specialist water and drainage company
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Having invested heavily in innovative no dig technology sourced from around the world, its experienced team can complete patch repairs, structural pipe lining, pipe bursting, impact moling, pitch fibre reforming and directional drilling. To achieve this goal, we help organisations manage, improve, maintain, and upgrade their infrastructure.
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Higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2019
New data from King’s College London show 124 additional out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and 424 hospital admissions for stroke and asthma on higher pollution days. one of the most dangerous forms of pollution. So our NHS energy use, supply chain, building adaptations and our transport will all need to change substantially.”.
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Addressing Inequities In The Mental Health Burden Of Climate Change
Energy Innovation
JANUARY 27, 2022
Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. People around the world are increasingly aware of and impacted by climate change, which is connected unsurprisingly with a parallel uptick in associated mental health stress.
Q&A: The Causal Relationship Between Inequality and Climate Change
DeSmogBlog
JUNE 3, 2022
Climate change has worsened global inequality, with poorer countries less able to withstand and adapt to climate change’s effects. But new research suggests the reverse is also true: Not only is climate change contributing to greater inequality, but inequality is also fueling climate change.
Greenwashing in the Tech Industry
U.S. Green Technology
MAY 31, 2022
Awareness surrounding global warming is growing as consumers demand all industries adhere to eco-friendly initiatives to reduce climate change. E-waste, in particular, is highly pollutive, leaching toxic contaminants into the environment through improper disposal.
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How can the world combat the climate crisis?
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 27, 2023
Climate change is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. With it comes threats like global warming, pollution, natural disasters, degraded landscapes and threats to biodiversity, to name a few.
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UN launches program to reverse "triple environmental emergency"
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 10, 2021
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to combat three crises: biodiversity loss, climate change and mounting pollution.
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When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative
GreenBiz
APRIL 13, 2021
ESG funds, including those focused on climate change mitigation, do not fare better. A recent survey by PRI illustrated that globally, women are more engaged on climate-related issues than men, especially for people 35 and older. are also more concerned and willing to engage on climate issues than white communities.
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Will race and income inequalities trip up Cascadia’s fight against climate change?
Grist
MARCH 6, 2021
The racial and social disparities exposed by the September fire are emblematic of a broader picture: Communities of color, low-income people, and other marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, according to community activists across Cascadia. And one of the most polluted.
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Gina McCarthy: Protecting the planet for all people
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Finally, the climate crisis is worse than it’s ever been. For too long, climate change was viewed as a problem for the planet instead of a problem for people. For too long, climate change was viewed as a problem for the planet instead of a problem for people. What do these four challenges have in common?
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John Lewis Partnership and Hubbub launch £1m circular economy innovation fund
Business Green
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Owner of Waitrose and John Lewis announces plans to support innovative projects that challenge wasteful 'take, make, dispose' model. They will be assessed by an expert independent grant panel, which will consist of circular economy experts, grant making and innovation authorities, and senior representatives from the John Lewis Partnership. ?"Climate
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Businesses must rise to fill the gap in climate change leadership
Business Green
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Companies have a part to play in ambitious climate action — not least because it increasingly makes strong economic sense, writes UN Global Compact CEO Sanda Ojiambo. Today, all business leaders must become climate leaders in their own spheres of influence and raise their voices with ours. This is not an altruistic position.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $25M to Accelerate Satellite Technologies That Pinpoint Methane Emitters to Turbocharge Fight Against Climate Change
Planet Pulse
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Methane is a major contributor to climate change, and if we can’t measure it, we can’t manage it. Bloomberg, UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions and Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Planet and NASA JPL are building the first two satellites, which are set to launch in 2023.
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Decarbonisation more cost effective than polluting alternatives in Central America
Smart Energy International
MARCH 22, 2022
Have you read: Renewable technology innovation: measuring progress – IRENA ENTSO-E: Hydrogen requires appropriate regulatory framework in Europe Rising nickel prices will not halt the energy transition. The PES reflects the plans, objectives and policies of each country and region, mainly approved as of the base year of analysis.
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Petaluma becomes first US city to ban construction of new gas stations
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 9, 2021
Petaluma, a small city in northern California, is banning new gas stations to help curb pollution and climate change.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The threats to this only habitable planet are numerous, ranging from rising temperatures, to the destruction of wildlife habitats, to pollution. Furthermore, humans' reliance on fossil fuels is hastening climate change and degrading both land and sea ecosystems.
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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?
Renewable Energy World
MARCH 29, 2021
With the majority of the industry focused in one country, and without any real incentives for entrepreneurs to enter the market and pursue new ideas and inventions, the industry’s course of innovation shifted, and further advancements were hampered. An innovative industry, minus the innovation. About the Author.
Nine major companies take an ‘open-source’ approach to combat climate change
EDF + Business
JULY 21, 2020
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns we have just 30 years to reduce emissions to the point where we have no impact on the climate. Here’s why the new business-led initiative has the potential to be truly transformative — and to shift the needle on climate change. Big name brands are at the table.
'I don't see climate change as a risk, I see it as an opportunity': Keir Starmer touts Labour's green business plans
Business Green
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Labour leader Keir Starmer has showcased the Party's ambitious climate policy plans to business leaders today, telling the CBI Conference in Birmingham that he views climate change as an economic opportunity, rather than a risk.". Chronic river pollution is now delaying development across the country, slowing economic growth.
The road to a sustainable economy
The Environmental Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever. It’s leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions which are affecting our ecosystems and contributing to climate change. By adopting green practices, they can help address these issues both now and in the future.
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Academic paper highlights AD’s current and future carbon footprint
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The report is a springboard for innovation and further studies stating that further increases may be possible by capturing biogenic CO2 extracted in the process as well as using that renewable gas specifically as a diesel alternative for transport in community and heavy haulage transport where electrification is not possible.
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Government injects £116m into green technology innovation
Business Green
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Carbon capture technologies, energy efficiency innovators, and clean tech start-ups are all set to benefit from a £116m government funding boost aimed at accelerating the UK's green industrial revolution, generating green jobs, and delivering on the country's net zero goals.
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Seminar explores how AI can help in the water sector
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Ofwat’s £200 million Innovation Fund supports developing and deploying innovative solutions to address the water sector’s challenges. million SSS project, which is developing an AI-powered system to improve the long-term operational resilience of water systems in the face of climate change and rapid population growth.
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Climate innovation: Wins, challenges and gaps
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 26, 2022
What steps are needed to drive climate innovation and make zero-emission technologies the most affordable, accessible and attractive choice? 2021 climate action achievements. 2021 climate action achievements. Find out more about the Accelerating and Scaling Up Climate Innovation session.
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Italy Makes the Study of Climate Change Compulsory in Public Schools
Green Market Oracle
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Climate change is now embedded into the curricula of Italian public schools. Due to a law passed last year by the Italian government all students will now study both climate change and sustainable development. He has also suggested levying taxes on airline tickets, gambling and profits from oil drilling.
There is a construction-shaped hole in our global efforts to combat climate change
Clean Energy Canada
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
But there is a pollution problem hidden in the built environment around us, from the buildings we live in to the roads we drive on. Put simply, there is a construction-shaped hole in our global efforts to combat climate change. Fortunately, solutions exist. Steel can be made without coal in an electric arc furnace.
Roles Of Green Energy and Natural Gas Providers
The Environmental Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2021
Supporting Climate Change Action. The world is experiencing ever-changing weather patterns and more extreme weather events, which many scientists believe results from climate change. Green energy and natural gas providers have a critical role in supporting climate change action. Supporting Innovation.
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National Academies Report Won’t Rely Heavily On Carbon Price To Address Climate Change
Forbes Green Tech
JANUARY 28, 2021
On Tuesday, the nation’s leading scientific body will recommend a carbon price in the effort to halt greenhouse-gas pollution, but as a mere sibling to many other policies.
‘Why We Do’ with Sara Chandler, Director of Equity & Access Innovation
Elemental Excelerator
MARCH 13, 2020
Over the past decade that we’ve been at this work, though, we have learned again and again that innovation is really about people, not just technology. Sara and her fellow Directors of Innovation in Hana, Maui. I knew I could contribute my voice to this conversation around environmental equity and climate justice.
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Why the Oil Industry’s Pivot to Carbon Capture and Storage – While It Keeps on Drilling – Isn’t a Climate Change Solution
DeSmogBlog
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
After decades of sowing doubt about climate change and its causes, the fossil fuel industry is now shifting to a new strategy: presenting itself as the source of solutions. Another shows that spending the same amount of money on clean energy to replace fossil fuels is more effective at reducing emissions, air pollution and other costs.
The Surprising Effects of Construction on the Environment
The Environmental Blog
JUNE 25, 2020
The construction industry is one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions , playing a huge role in climate change. To better understand its impact, it is vital to understand the industry holistically, identifying how the process, materials and design all play a role in climate change. Water Pollution.
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