Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While pandemic recovery spending has not sufficiently prioritized climate friendly approaches to the level required, there is still an opportunity to invest in decarbonizing our buildings while increasing their resilience: Countries need to harness the sector’s transformative potential for achieving the energy transition.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They will introduce ground source heat pumps to cool roads in summer and warm them in winter. Surrey’s Dr Benyi Cao, the project lead, will work with National Highways to trial the use of geothermal energy to keep road surfaces at a controlled temperature.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Battery storage is needed to support site-wide energy resilience, providing the power required at night when solar generation is not possible. Included in the 25-year concession agreement is the provision of renewable power, potable water, sustainable solid waste management, wastewater treatment and district cooling infrastructure.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The winning Lighthouse organisations, named so because they are shining a light for others to follow, have developed new ways of using technology, finance or partnerships, including circularity in their practice, to reduce their impact in water-stressed regions, or build resilience in their local water systems. Winner: Google.

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Greenability Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Then you can move then to a cool, dry storage area for use all winter. The post Here’s how to harvest sweet potatoes appeared first on Greenability Magazine. The trick is trying to not damage them in the process. Then, brush off the dirt and store them for up to two weeks in a warm, humid area until the skins toughen up.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

So, here are some ideas for starting over with an edible fall garden that’s ready to plant when temperatures cool and pests die back. Working outdoors as the weather cools is not only pleasant, but it can be very productive. The post Start seeds now for an edible fall garden appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Why indoors?

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 26, 2020

Second + Delaware apartments in the Kansas City’s River Market area were designed to be highly energy efficient for low-cost heating and cooling. The post New apartments cut energy costs by 92 percent appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In January 2021, it was named one of three energy startups to watch by pv magazine. Deploying relatively low-cost sensors and analytics is a slam dunk in terms of improving the capacity, safety, and resilience of the grid.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

The Climate Resilience in the UK Wine Sector (CREWS-UK) project was funded by the Natural Environment Research Council as part of the UK Climate Resilience Programme. “Warm, dry UK growing seasons like 2018, with lower than average disease problems in the vines, led to production of a record-breaking 15.6

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Caulking leaks can save an average household 10 to 20 percent on annual heating and cooling bills, or up to $166 per year. Weather-stripping your windows can save you an additional 5 to 10 percent annually on heating and cooling bills, or up to $83 per year. Turn the Thermostat Down. Inspect and Replace Your Furnace Filter Regularly.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For example, with new digitised energy platforms in place, suppliers can host and interconnect data from the variety of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, with greater flexibility and security, and with the knowledge that the grids and networks remain reliable, resilient, and flexible.

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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Conserve Heating and Cooling. Air-conditioning packs the biggest punch for dorm power usage, and if your room has individual temperature control, you can set it a few degrees higher to help cut back on how much energy the cooling system uses. The post Try 7 easy ways to green your dorm room appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Through the WCS Group Training Academy, she is working towards being able to assess more complex systems such as hospitals and cooling towers. Of course, there are pressures and risks that come with innovation and problem solving but challenges are exciting, in my perspective, and allow the development of perseverance and resilience.”.

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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

So, it’s cool to present an option that makes being greener so easy.”. The post Entrepreneur offers greener option to pet cremation appeared first on Greenability Magazine. The remaining water is sterile and is released back into the water system. Heartland Pet Aquamation is located in the West Bottoms at 1414 Wyoming St.,

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Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Carbon-neutral 83

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2022

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The post Start your garden now with “winter sowing” appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Plus, it’s fun! There are many plants that can be seeded in winter. Most flowers, herbs and vegetables will do well.

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Fairsnape

MARCH 30, 2020

Indeed there is nothing new to online exhibitions and fairs – back in 2014 we used Hyperfair for a number of events, complete with in-world talks, exhibitors and social events a few years ago with (Construction21 and Others) see Sustainability made Cool? Day one at #EXPOC21. A New Normal Built Environment. For example.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Data centres can help integrate renewables into the grid by: utilising their backup/emergency battery storage to help balance supply and demand on the grid; optimising the cooling of IT infrastructure to provide flexibility to the grid; and.

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Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 174

Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. The post Try “winter sowing” to start your garden now appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Plus, it’s fun! There are many plants that can be seeded in winter. Most flowers, herbs and vegetables will do well.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Germs and mold spores can be found on heating, cooling and humidifying equipment. The post Improve indoor air quality with these 8 ideas appeared first on Greenability Magazine. If you have rugs, clean them with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter vacuum, which filters out 99.7 percent of small particles.

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Health Pollution Cooling Construction 52

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2021

The winning Lighthouse organisations, “named so because they are shining a light for others to follow”, have developed new ways of utilising technology, finance or partnerships to reduce their impact in water stressed regions or build resilience of their local water systems.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Recycling 147

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Project title: Lead organisation: Project grant: Protection and Resilience for OLE using Computer Vision Techniques (PROLECT). This will remove the need for diesel powertrains to remain powered up or idling during dwell times, which can cause up to 20% of freight locomotive fuel consumption and emissions. ONE BIG CIRCLE LTD.

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Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

As one of California’s first Net-Zero, all-electric state office buildings, the project sets a precedent for the State’s efforts in achieving carbon neutrality and increasing infrastructure resiliency as part of their Sustainability Plan. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Despite the additional complications posed by the coronavirus pandemic a record 312 institutions participated in Sierra's annual Cool Schools rankings in 2020. Here is a countdown of Sierra's top 20 Cool Schools as described by Katie: 20. Sierra has been ranking the environmental performance of colleges since 2006.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 30, 2021

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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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Advanced simulation tools allow engineers to design more efficient turbines, boilers, and cooling systems, thereby reducing energy losses and environmental impacts. In addition, real-time monitoring and control systems empowered by HPC enhance grid resilience, enabling rapid response to outages, fluctuations, and even cyber threats.

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Greenability Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After curing, garlic stored at cool temperature (ideally 60 degrees in basement or cellar) in mesh bags or paper sacks packed loosely can maintain their quality for three to four months. appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Story and photo: Zac Hoppenstedt, Horticulture Agent, Johnson County K-State Research and Extension.

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Soil Asia Cooling Organic 79

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

From incorporating renewable energy and ethical labor practices to reducing waste and designing for resilience, B Corp-certified home builder Deltec Homes is exemplifying just how to design and build homes that keep your family and Mother Earth safe and secure for generations to come. Deltec Homes Images via Deltec Homes.

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Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Climate change Solar Energy Monitor 36

Green Market Oracle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Gen Z's first "existential toolkit" for combating burnout while advocating for climate justice Bathroom Battlegrounds A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet by Sarah Jaquette Ray (April 2020). Heat Pumps for Sustainable Heating and Cooling (Green Energy and Technology) by Y. Venus Lun, S.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we continue to build a sustainable and resilient supply chain, while giving back to the communities that we call home,” McCaig told a consumer goods trade publication in May. Maria Mendiluce, CEO, We Mean Business. LinkedIn | Twitter.

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