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Volvo Cars and Northvolt break ground on Gothenburg battery gigafactory

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Novo Energy, a joint venture of Volvo Cars and Northvolt, has begun construction of a Li-on battery gigafactory in Gothenburg, Sweden, near Volvo’s existing Torslanda factory. Preparatory work is also underway to connect the site to district heating, water, stormwater and wastewater systems.

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Understanding Storm Water Permits

Green Technology

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? The Construction General Permit has been amended and the new permit guidelines will take effect September 1, 2023. and many more.

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Striving for environmental balance: nutrient neutrality to futureproof the development pipeline

Envirotec Magazine

A myriad of potential solutions are available for developers seeking to balance construction plans with the need to protect ecosystems and communities. Among these, the construction of wetlands and collaborative efforts with wastewater treatment companies have shown promising results.

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Climate Resilient Schools – SFF2023

Green Technology

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? the California Conservation Corps, Ferguson HVAC, Whitson Contracting and Management, Smart Rain, Veregy, MBTechnology, Constructive Systems Inc. and many more.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

In recent years, Trees Forever has endeavored to put equity at the center of their work through training and education, although Berckes admits that a lot more work must be done. West Des Moines is home to three Microsoft data centers and two more are slated for construction starting in 2021. Our own staff is all white," she said.

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LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from Californias landscape

AGreenLiving

Private college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved LEED Platinum certification for the Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building, an award-winning student and education center that champions a net-zero energy approach. WRNS Studio Images via WRNS Studio. Read more here:Â .

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Living Building Challenge-targeted Watershed improves Seattles water quality

AGreenLiving

Seattle-based design firm Weber Thompson has completed construction on Watershed, a mixed-use development that aggressively reduces its energy and water usage compared to conventional construction of the same size. In addition to offering mixed-use appeal, the building also takes on an educational role.