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Volvo Cars and Northvolt break ground on Gothenburg battery gigafactory

Charged

Preparatory work is also underway to connect the site to district heating, water, stormwater and wastewater systems. Purified wastewater will be used to cool the plant. We appreciate the investments being made in education, training and housing.” Source: Volvo Cars

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. by more than 7 percent. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.".

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‘Fantasy league’ reveals future of water innovation

Envirotec Magazine

The 2022 showcase companies have developed ground-breaking solutions in areas such as stormwater management, water reuse, sanitation, smart water and circular economy, all aligning with the BlueTech Forum 2022 theme – radical collaboration for regeneration. Hawaii-based 3Rwater was named Top Innovation Pavilion Company at WEFTEC 2021.

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The UK Infrastructure Bank offers a once-in-a-generation chance to value natural capital in practice

Business Green

Even in an urban setting, green infrastructure is vital to cool our cities, manage stormwater, and deliver air quality benefits. It follows therefore, that the National Infrastructure Bank must include in its operating mandate nature-based solutions and nature restoration as investment priorities.

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New York Sustainability: Tax Credits, Grants and Green Funding

Green Business Bureau

of New York City’s 1 billion buildings – this is despite the significant benefits the technology brings (urban cooling, flood defense, and biodiversity support). Green Investment Tax Credit. Click here to learn more about the Green Investment Tax Credit and to check the eligibility for your business.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

AGreenLiving

And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. by more than 7 percent. Heat is the biggest killer from [a] natural disaster perspective.”

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Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?

Front And Centered

Additionally, the strengthened tax builds investments in spending accounts for operations, capital, and stormwater prevention and cleanup of toxic pollution of sites, explicitly allowing use of funds for affordable housing sites developments. One percent of this goes to community participation grants.