Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Yogi Tea and Twinings: Rethinking sustainability, from identity to impact

GreenBiz

The traditional model of enacting sustainability projects, across industries, requires a significant amount of work merely to scope and plan an intervention. Pre-competitive partnerships offer a compelling way for firms to keep pace.

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COVID-19 drugs persist in wastewater, and may pose risk to aquatic organisms

Envirotec Magazine

Treated wastewater effluent is sprayed at Penn State’s beneficial reuse site, the “Living Filter.” This diverts the wastewater from Spring Creek and allows the soil to act as a natural filter for any chemical residuals that remain in the wastewater (image credit: Heather Preisendanz, Penn State). Certain drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients — including remdesivir, dexamethasone and antibiotics for associated bacterial infections — persist through wastewater treatment and may occur in waterways

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SBTi unveils new climate target standard for land-use and forestry sectors

GreenBiz

The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) asked food, agriculture and land-use companies to commit to ending deforestation by 2025.

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Nation’s wardrobes hold 1.6 billion items of unworn clothes

Envirotec Magazine

While textiles and fashion are responsible for between 4% – 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, WRAP finds the average UK adult has 118 items of clothing in their wardrobes of which one quarter (26% – 31 items) were unworn for at least a year. Adult UK population spends estimated £4 billion plus** shopping for clothes each month. And while many already buy and sell pre-loved clothes, more are open to alternatives schemes to ‘buy new’ shopping like subscriptions, preloved and renta

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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Episode 335: Getting circular with Google, greenwashing debate

GreenBiz

Also in this episode, we catch up with Women in Sustainability Leadership award honoree Fahmida Bangert, senior director and head of ESG for Intuitive Surgical.

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PVC cables sector has worked to reduce toxic emissions, as sector conference explores

Envirotec Magazine

The most recent developments in sustainability and innovation in the PVC cables sector were discussed on 5 October at the 3rd PVC4Cables* Conference in Bologna, Italy, as an announcement from the group explains. Interconnection, digitalisation, energy transition, sustainable mobility, smart cities… all the major challenges that will characterise the near future are connected by an invisible fil-rouge : wires and cables.

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Solar Tracker Market Will Reach 15.6% Growth by 2030

altenergymag

The global solar tracker market size will reach USD 64.6 billion by 2030 and expanding growth at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2022 to 2030, According to Precedence Research.

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GreenPower to pilot electric school buses across West Virginia

Charged

GreenPower Motor , a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty EVs, has deployed electric school buses in three West Virginia counties as part of a pilot project to demonstrate e-buses in school transportation operations across the state. The company will soon be producing buses in the state—in August, the company opened a manufacturing facility in South Charleston.

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Conservationists from six nations vow to save the Irish Sea

Envirotec Magazine

Barrel jellyfish (image credit: ©Mark Thomas). Conservationists from around the Irish Sea say they are looking to turn a tide of inaction to ensure the Irish Sea and all its inhabitants are protected. While 36 per cent of the Irish Sea is designated as a Marine Protected Area, only approximately five per cent has any management in place and less than 0.01 per cent is fully protected.

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Colorado Teardrops camping trailer includes a battery pack to extend EV towing range

Charged

EVs have many advantages over legacy vehicles, but towing capacity is not (yet) one of them. When John Voelcker recently tested the new Ford Lightning F-150 for Charged , he confirmed that towing a sizable trailer can cut the vehicle’s range in half. Of course, a fossil fuel pickup will also take a huge range hit when towing, but you can always add an auxiliary gas tank.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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Smart Energy Finances: CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition

Smart Energy International

Centre stage in this week’s Smart Energy Finances is the closing of an acquisition by CPower. The DER company has acquired Centrica’s demand response division, bolstering their DER capacity from 5.6GW to 6.3GW. Other stories of note include RWE’s $6.8 billion energy acquisition of Con Edison business assets, expansion into Europe of an online renewable asset trading platform, a new electric vehicle (EV) initiative from SMS to ease financial constraints for UK businesses and an

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ORNL to lead research center on polymer electrolytes

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The DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been chosen to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) on polymer electrolytes for energy storage applications, including fuel cells and solid-state EV batteries. “The EFRC program sponsors fundamental research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs needed to strengthen the US energy economy,” says ORNL.

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Electric Vehicle Market Overview in 2022 | Statistics & Forecasts

altenergymag

The global electric vehicle market size is expected to reach at USD 208.58 billion by the end of 2022, according to new report study by Precedence Research.

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Exploring the importance of connectivity in an EV’s battery (Webinar)

Charged

EVs have gone mainstream. Automotive industry experts agree that it’s no longer a matter of if we’ll see more EVs on the road than traditional fuel-powered cars, but when, which represents a fundamental change in the way the automotive industry does business. There are clear reasons for the shift to EVs including environmental needs like reducing carbon emissions and financial benefits for the vehicle owner; however, there are still challenges that exist—primarily associated with the battery.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?

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Green groups warn of legal action as UK launches new oil and gas licensing round

Business Green

Greenpeace warns 'possibly unlawful' licensing round will do little to enhance the UK's energy security or reduce household energy bills. The UK's oil and gas authority has officially launched a new licensing round for North Sea exploration, prompting environmental campaigners to threaten legal action. The North Sea Transition Authority has pledged to distribute more than 100 licenses to companies covering 900 potential locations, as it vowed to encourage production "as fast as possible" by open

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Minnesota nickel mine faces environmental justice challenges

Charged

Let’s get this straight right away: this is not one of those “EVs’ Dirty Little Secret” articles. We know that e-mobility has an environmental footprint, but it’s far smaller than that of legacy petroleum-powered vehicles, as countless studies have shown. On the other hand, it’s critical that every step of the EV supply chain be as clean as it’s practical to make it—in both environmental and human terms.

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What happens when climate policy collides with real-world constraints?

Business Green

As incentives and mandates collide with real-world conditions, there are sure to be pinch points the clean energy sector must navigate. The United States is in a golden era for climate policy. The policy has been a long time coming, yet came to fruition quickly, responding to the urgency of the climate crisis and the opportunity to legislate before midterms.

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EV battery testing: Improve your lab design and operation (Webinar)

Charged

EV adoption is growing, but the convenience of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is still the benchmark. Exceeding market expectations depends on continual innovation in batteries. Intensive testing of EV batteries is crucial and EV manufacturers, suppliers, and test facilities need to make the best use of their battery test lab to ensure fast development.

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A forestry skills crisis is putting climate goals at risk

Business Green

The UK's underpowered forestry workforce needs to be expanded, upskilled and diversified to meet net zero, writes the Institute of Chartered Foresters' Louise Simpson. Trees have a crucial role to play in meeting UK and global net zero targets, but a skills crisis is impeding the industry's ability to deliver the modern sustainable forestry vital to combatting climate change.

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Europe’s crisis policy outlook

Energy Central

From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Policy Dispatch is a podcast all about the policies that underpin the global energy transition. Sky-high energy prices have threatened to bankrupt households and businesses alike, prompting governments and the European Union to dig into their pockets and design new energy and economic policies meant to quell the crisis.

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Global Briefing: Munich Re to end insurance cover for new oil and gas fields

Business Green

A major win for divestment campaigners, plans advance for COP27, and could phone chargers finally be standardised? Munich Re tightens fossil fuel investment and insurance rules. Global reinsurance giant Munich Re has this week announced it is to tighten its fossil fuel investment and insurance policies from April 2023, unveiling a new commitment to stop providing cover for new oil and gas fields.

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World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2022

Energy Central

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2022 (WNISR2022) assesses on 385 pages the status and trends of the international nuclear industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of nuclear power plant data, including information on operation, production, construction, and decommissioning. The WNISR assesses the status of new-build programs in existing as well as in.

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ESG Reporting – Accelerating Transparency & Process • 11/17/22

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

November 17, 2022. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT. Virtual Panel. Register Here. ESG reporting experts deliver a 2022 update with a focus on building transparency and streamlining the reporting process. General ticket: $15. This event is complimentary for all WCS members. No promo codes needed. Refer to the membership options here. B ecome a member here.

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A Micro Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor That Will Never Have A Meltdown Is In The Works

Energy Central

The molten-salt reactor is being commercialized by Alpha Tech Research Corp. They call it the ARC Generator. It uses uranium and fluoride salt. It doesn't need high-pressure containment, operates at 700 Celsius degrees and if it should lose power, any radioactivity is safely contained by the molten salt which crystallizes and freezes. Fitting on a semitrailer flatbed, the reactor can be.

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Ways to Be More Environmentally Mindful With Your HVAC

Green Living Guy

Improving the efficiency of your HVAC system doesn’t need to be an expensive or complicated process. With a few basic upgrades and some preventative maintenance, you should be able to reduce your HVAC system’s energy consumption and potentially save yourself quite a bit of money in the coming years. Switch to a Wireless Thermostat One […]. The post Ways to Be More Environmentally Mindful With Your HVAC appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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Walk2COP27 Townhall 6 - Austria

Energy Central

Join us (virtually) to discuss COP27, Walk2COP27 and climate challenges and responses in Austria. Guests include: David Jablonski (Fridays For Future, Klimadashboard) Harald Wieser (Austrian Institute for SME research) Jasmin Duregger (Greenpeace Osterreich) Laszlo Lepp (Passive House Institute) Marvin Huber (Bundesjugendvertretung, European Youth Parliament) Time: 12:30 pm.

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Simple Tips for Living a More Sustainable Life in 2023

Green Living Guy

The effects of climate change are starting to become more apparent with each passing year, and global consciousness surrounding sustainability and the environment is slowly evolving with it. Air pollution, water scarcity, and world hunger are some of the most pressing issues we are currently facing, which can become even more detrimental in the long […].

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San Diego Airport Achieves Highest Rating by Airport Carbon Accreditation Program

CleanTech San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN) has achieved the highest level of certification under the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program – Level 4+ ‘Transition.’ . The airport achieved this certification through a series of programs that have increased the use of carbon-free electricity and all-electric vehicles, facilitated carbon-emission reductions by airline and rideshare partners, and enabled carbon-offset purchases by our passengers, among other efforts.

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5 Amazing Environmental Benefits of Ponds

Green Living Guy

Water gardens are a popular addition to residential landscaping because of their aesthetic value and the therapeutic value of the sounds of running water. However, caring for the planet is only one more reason to keep a pond. How? Read on! 1. Conserving Water A pond is a great way to save money, conserve […]. The post 5 Amazing Environmental Benefits of Ponds appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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Global Hydrogen Flows

Energy Central

Toward a cross-border, global hydrogen commodity market For the hydrogen traded market to develop, key market mechanisms and structures will be required. These may evolve in line with other commodities, but with key differences. In parallel with the development and expansion of the “hardware” of the global hydrogen market infrastructure (ships, terminals, pipelines, and.

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Sixteen Environmentalists Receive Action for Nature’s 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award

Green Living Guy

San Francisco – Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award winners, honoring sixteen young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For nearly 20 years, the International Young Eco-Hero Awards have annually honored global youth ages 8 to 16 […].

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POWERGEN India 2022 to facilitate India’s mission of becoming ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in energy!

Smart Energy International

ITEN Media & Clarion Energy, UK are set to host the 17th edition of POWERGEN India during 12th -14th October 2022 at New Delhi. Themed “Building a Modern Power System”, Indian Utility Week and DISTRIBUTECH India, co-located with POWERGEN India, will bring together 200 exhibitors, 150+ speakers, 500+ delegates and over 8000 qualified professionals from the entire value chain of the global power generation, transmission and distribution under one roof.

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ESG Reporting – How It Impacts Your Data Strategy

Energy Central

For any business to identify significant risks and opportunities, the integration of robust data gathering processes is paramount in an overall strategy. However, the challenge still remains in determining the most effective way to incorporate a data strategy into the business decision-making process and operating model. Most organizations’ current capabilities are generally confined to.

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Enel hosts sustainable primary substation challenge

Smart Energy International

Enel Grids has announced a competition in their search for a new design and architectural concept for the construction of an innovative sustainable building system dedicated to primary substations. According to the DSO’s grids company, the purpose of the challenge is the creation of new sustainable architectural concepts dedicated to primary substations.