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Net Zero Tracker: Most corporate targets 'alarmingly weak'

GreenBiz

More than a third of the world's largest companies now have net-zero targets, up from one-fifth in December 2020, according to the latest edition of the Net Zero Tracker

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Source-separated sewage facility opens in Sweden

Envirotec Magazine

Thursday, 16 June, marks the official inauguration of RecoLab, an award-winning treatment plant for source-separated sewage in Helsingborg, Sweden. The facility – said to be the first of its kind in northern Europe – was recently recognised as ‘wastewater project of the year’ at the Global Water Awards. The approach allows more valuable resources to be extracted than is possible with conventional sewage treatment.

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6 things to know about direct air capture

GreenBiz

The carbon dioxide-sucking technology is a hot topic. Here's how it works, what policies support it, its impacts and more.

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Wetland programme will protect rivers and chalk streams in East England

Envirotec Magazine

Proposals to create 26 new treatment wetlands across the East of England are part of a new wetlands programme from Anglian Water, which the utility says will help protect rivers and some of the much-loved chalk stream habitats in the East of England. The initiative has been welcomed by conservation group The Rivers Trust. It forms part of a commitment called “Get River Positive”, launched by Anglian Water and Severn Trent earlier this year.

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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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Goldman Sachs Foundation president Asahi Pompey on having an impact

GreenBiz

A view on sustainability and philanthropy — or, that is, "the pursuit of profit with serious consideration" for purpose and impact.

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Construction contractor goes circular with temporary structures and roads

Envirotec Magazine

Recent works completed in South Croydon used the proprietary soil enhancement system developed by Soil Science. The race is clearly on for net zero, although different timelines are in operation across different parts of the built environment. Water utilities are working to 2030, while the construction industry has 2050 in its sights. Challenging factors with construction include the complexity of the supply chain, and the sheer quantity of waste generated.

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Tool launches to help understand the environmental effects of human medicines

Envirotec Magazine

A new data visualisation tool “to help researchers better understand the effects medicines have on Scotland’s environment” has been launched by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on behalf of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP)*. ‘Pharmaceuticals in the Water Environment’ is the first open access interactive tool in the UK to combine national environmental and prescribing data.

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What does it mean to have a sustainable brand?

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Many companies are quick to brand themselves as sustainable. How can your brand do it in a meaningful way that speaks to your customers?

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Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study seems to reveal that removing one thing in particular – a common air pollutant – could lead to dramatic gains in crop yields. The analysis, published on 1 June in Science Advances , uses satellite images to reveal for the first time how nitrogen oxides – gases found in car exhaust and industrial emissions – affect crop productivity.

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Sustainability for Ukraine web-a-thon

GreenBiz

Start Time: June 21, 2022, 8:00AM EST / End Time: June 22, 2022, 8:00AM EST Organized by: CSR Ukraine, CSR Europe and GlobeScan You can donate and register for the web-a-thon by visiting: sustainability4ua.

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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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Data driven methods to boost microalgae production and CO2 capture

Envirotec Magazine

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is coordinating a two-year research project involving the University of Jyväskylä, Neste and seven Finnish SMEs, jointly addressing some of the bottlenecks in large-scale algal cultivation, as the group explains here. Microalgae are a promising feedstock for a large number of products such as fuel, food and materials.

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GreenPower and NYS Officials Hosted an Electric School Bus Demonstration at Fox Lane High

Green Living Guy

Bedford, NY – New York State Senators Pete Harckham, Shelley B. Mayer, Tim Kennedy, and Anna Kaplan and the Bedford Central School District, in conjunction with the GreenPower Motor Company, hosted a demonstration today of a zero-emission, fully electric school bus at Fox Lane High School. Moreover, the demonstration gave attendees an opportunity to learn […].

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Iron Edison's RE-Volt Battery warranty is now extendable to 15 years!

altenergymag

Iron Edison is excited to announce that the RE-Volt Battery warranty is now extendable to 15 years, with a 5 year warranty extension available for purchase. The warranty extension is available with a one time fee, and must be purchased within 2 years of battery shipment from Iron Edison.

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Today at U.S. Capitol GreenPower is Demonstrating its Electric School and Transit Buses

Green Living Guy

Washington D.C. June 15, 2022 – GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. Therefore, in conjunction with Zero-Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a federal coalition focused on advocating for 100% EV sales by 2030, will be hosting an educational display and […].

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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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Rethinking Urban Climate Research in the Shadow of Climate Breakdown

The City Fix

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), composed of hundreds of the world’s leading scientists, puts considerable weight on urban climate action in developing pathways towards sustainable futures. The 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC recognizes that urban areas present. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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DHL to Add 44 New Electric Volvo Trucks on Routes in Europe

Green Living Guy

DHL is the UK’s largest logistics company. Today the company announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK. The Volvo FL Electric 4×2 rigid is now part of DHL Supply Chain’s fleet in London. Moreover, making last-mile deliveries into the West End shopping district. The vehicle is powered […].

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Interconnect designs for EV battery management systems

Charged

Sponsored by TTI. Over the next decade, technology is expected to trend towards an all-electric society – a world with unlimited energy based on renewable resources without harmful emissions. This will be seen in a variety of verticals, from consumer devices to lawnmowers, drones and all types of vehicles. The trend of electrification is driven by a desire to reduce carbon emissions, advances in technology, and government mandates and investment in electric vehicles.

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NREL Scientists Fabricate New Solar Cell to Improve Stability and Efficiency

Green Living Guy

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a tin-lead perovskite cell that overcomes problems with stability and improves efficiency. The new cell, a tandem design with two layers of perovskites, measured a 25.5% efficiency. Perovskites have emerged as a highly efficient material for solar cells, but research continues […].

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Electroflight’s new modular energy storage unit is designed for electric aviation prototypes

Charged

Aviation energy storage specialist Electroflight has launched a new energy storage unit that’s designed to facilitate the development of electric aviation prototypes. Electroflight says its new SEED (Scalable, Expandable Energy Device) can be rapidly deployed without the need to create a bespoke battery system. “Designed for use in early-stage product development, SEED responds to a growing need from aerospace innovators for pre-certification electric and hybrid aircraft for test operations, whi

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Plumbing Tips for Efficient Green Buildings

Green Living Guy

Green buildings are now a significant trend in the construction industry. They have many aspects, including the reduction of energy and water consumption. As plumbing systems have a great impact on energy and water consumption, both manufacturers and homeowners should pay special attention to them. In this article, we’re going to present several important tips regarding the […].

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Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers

Charged

Regular Charged readers are familiar with the tragic Plight of the Drivewayless—millions of car owners living in urban neighborhoods depend on street parking, and thus have no way to charge EVs at home. All kinds of solutions, from the clever to the crazy, have been proposed. Now UK-based firm Stormguard has launched a new product that offers a partial solution—one that could eliminate the problem for some drivers—at minimal cost.

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Energy sector cybersecurity still a growing priority

Smart Energy International

Achieving cybersecurity maturity in the energy sector is a work in progress, new research from DNV has indicated. The study, based on a survey of almost one thousand energy professionals across the world, has revealed that most believe a major incident is probable within the next two years and most likely to cause operational shutdowns and damage to assets, harm to the environment or loss of life.

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LG Chem and KEMCO to produce battery precursor materials in South Korea

Charged

LG Chem has formed a joint venture with battery materials manufacturer Korea Energy Materials (KEMCO) to invest more than 200 billion KRW ($160 million) in the construction of a battery precursor materials production line in the Onsan Industrial Complex in Ulsan. Construction of the line is set to begin this July. The metals provided by KEMCO and recycled metals from scrap and waste batteries will be recycled and used to produce NCMA precursor materials for EV batteries.

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Vast Solar and 1414 team up for new attempt at Port Augusta solar storage hub

Renew Economy

Vast Solar and thermal storage hopeful 1414 Degrees to join forces to try and finally deliver long awaited solar thermal project near Port Augusta. The post Vast Solar and 1414 team up for new attempt at Port Augusta solar storage hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SparkCharge raises $23 million to scale its on-demand EV charging service

Charged

Mobile charging specialist SparkCharge has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Tale Venture Partners and Pendulum. SparkCharge will use the new funding to scale Currently, the company’s on-demand mobile charging app, which allows users to schedule a charge to be delivered to their EVs. SparkCharge says the Currently service has delivered over 100,000 miles of range to EV owners, and is on track to deliver millions of miles of charge this year.

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GE to triple its solar and battery energy storage Power Electronics capacity in 2022

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GE is tripling its solar and battery energy storage Power Electronics Systems manufacturing capacity by the end of 2022 to 9 GW per annum, linked to strong growth in backlog over the past few months and a robust demand outlook.

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“The problem is not renewables:” Bowen puts Uhlmann back in his coal box

Renew Economy

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen says more renewables and storage needed to solve current crisis and propping up coal is not the answer. The post “The problem is not renewables:” Bowen puts Uhlmann back in his coal box appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IMCA DEMYSTIFIES THE AMERICAN OFFSHORE WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has prepared a fact sheet to address what it describes as "key myths" regarding proposed legislation impacting citizenship crewing requirements for vessels engaged in the US offshore energy sector.

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Tasmania calls for new renewable generation – and load – as first REZ takes shape

Renew Economy

Tasmania government launches ROI for new renewables and storage and for businesses seeking renewable electrical loads. The post Tasmania calls for new renewable generation – and load – as first REZ takes shape appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Explore and Enjoy Your Munich Trip and Stay Eco-Friendly

Green Living Guy

Munich is one of the biggest cities in Germany and the capital of Bavaria, so naturally, you can expect to have a blast on your trip. This city is lively, exciting and also very friendly to tourists and all people of an open mind. And since today traveling with eco-friendliness in mind is the new […]. The post How to Explore and Enjoy Your Munich Trip and Stay Eco-Friendly appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car News, New York,

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New wind output records in Victoria and S.A. as delayed projects unshackled

Renew Economy

New wind output records in Victoria and South Australia set this week, as two of the country's biggest and most delayed wind projects suddenly unshackled. The post New wind output records in Victoria and S.A. as delayed projects unshackled appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Blink Charging to Aquire SemaConnect, Adding Thousands of EV Chargers, Site Host Locations and Members

Green Living Guy

Miami Beach, FL – June 14, 2022 – Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire SemaConnect, Inc., a leading provider of EV charging infrastructure solutions in North America, […].

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Wind turbine collapses in “serious event” at WA wind farm

Renew Economy

A wind turbine has collapsed at the Alinta wind farm in WA, buckling in half and falling into a canola field, and causing the 89MW project to be temporarily shut down. The post Wind turbine collapses in “serious event” at WA wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Do Power Outages Work with Solar Panels?

Green Living Guy

Many people go solar because they want more control over the electricity in their homes. Solar panels can help you curb rising electrical costs and even become a source of income if you sell extra electricity back to the grid. Many homeowners also install solar panels because they want guaranteed electricity whether or not the […]. The post How Do Power Outages Work with Solar Panels?