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Pristine peatland offers glimpse into pre-industrial atmosphere

Envirotec Magazine

The study unveiled that Siikaneva peatland, located in southern Finland, releases highly oxygenated organic molecules at night, leading to aerosol particle formation closely resembling the pre-industrial atmosphere. It also demonstrates that pure biogenic aerosol formation could be a widespread and frequent phenomenon in the present day.

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Waste heat reuse and CO2-neutral energy supply concept among winners of German energy efficiency awards

Envirotec Magazine

The Audience Award, which was chosen by a live vote during the presentation ceremony, went to GETEC heat & power GmbH (Magdeburg / Saxony-Anhalt) and Clariant AG (Podari / Romania) for a CO2-neutral energy supply concept, using residual materials as an energy source. Its collaboration with Orcan Energy AG provided a suitable solution.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

At present, there are different types of solar panels. It’s typically present in adhesive paints and materials or pressed wood products. For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. Bark, pine needles, wood chips, leaves, and other organic mulch offer various benefits.

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IGA launches “Facts for Future” series to shape the future of geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

The IGA is continuing the webinar series with two upcoming sessions: Geothermal Heating & Cooling: A Deep Dive with Adele Manzella (22nd November 2023 14:00 UTC) Luis Gutierrez-Negrin Explores Geothermal Power Generation (24th November 2023 16:00 UTC) More details and registration for the two sessions can be done via this link.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum – Education Program

Green Technology

If you are interested in presenting on these above topics or feel you are an expert in a specific sustainable area, please fill out and send in a session submission form: CLICK HERE. You will hear from such organizations as August Berres, First Note Finance inc., and many more.

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This grass has toxic effects on US livestock, and it’s spreading

Grist

This story was produced in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network , a nonprofit news organization. It’s becoming not just present but part of their normal pastures,” he said, noting that he increasingly gets calls from farmers in this region who are wondering what to do. And he can point to some wins.

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The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems

GreenBiz

The effluent is actually perfect organic fertilizer, and we take it back to the farms to build soil fertility and further sequester carbon — just like the sheep does. Their moisture management will meet or exceed the performance of the Adidas Climate Cool or Nike Dri Fit with no chemical finishing and all recycled and organic inputs.

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