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Ed’s note: Energy poverty in our own backyard

Smart Energy International

The first International Energy Poverty Action Week (IEPAW) is held virtually this week, from the 21st (yesterday) to the 25th (Friday) of February. It brings together academics, policymakers and various experts in the field of energy poverty for a series of seminars, workshops and discussions. What qualifies as energy poverty?

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Camden sensor network “aims to revolutionise understanding of air pollution in urban spaces”

Envirotec Magazine

The network will provide “unprecedented ultra-high definition visibility of local air pollution”, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of AirLabs. The firm behind it hopes “to fundamentally transform how we monitor and manage air pollution to improve public health and well-being in urban spaces.” Early adopter.

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LIDAR helps Greece become a renewable energy leader

Renewable Energy World

Capable of recording key wind characteristics such as speed and direction up to and above 200 meters vertical height, her special skills meant #106 was always destined to be a traveler and it wasn’t long before she spread her wings. Read more: How LIDAR is Transforming Remote Solar Sales and System Design. Choosing life with LIDAR.

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Renovation vs. New Build: Which Is More Eco Friendly?

Econaur

An eco-friendly approach will not only help save the planet, but it also helps you save money , reduce maintenance work, improve indoor health , and increase a property’s value. As the saying goes, a green home is a happy home. TK Property Group is a UK specialist in residential property investments.

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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Artificial intelligence, autonomous health devices, self-driving cars, and instant wireless communication have all been brought out of the realm of science fiction and into reality thanks to the unique power of software programs. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear.

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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Artificial intelligence, autonomous health devices, self-driving cars, and instant wireless communication have all been brought out of the realm of science fiction and into reality thanks to the unique power of software programs. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear.

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Poisonous legacy

Envirotec Magazine

Many of those orchards have long since been converted into residential or commercial property, but new research from UConn and Eastern Connecticut State University finds a strong correlation between arsenic contamination and proximity to those historic orchards — the closer the well to those locations, the greater the likelihood of finding arsenic.

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