Wed.Mar 15, 2023

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The debate over geoengineering is intensifying

GreenBiz

Is geoengineering the answer to climate change, just part of the answer or dangerous science

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20-year research project reveals “devastating loss of British & Irish flora“

Envirotec Magazine

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A conversation with the founders of Climate Founder

GreenBiz

Climate Founder is a one-stop shop for aspiring entrepreneurs in the climate tech field

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What does the SVB collapse mean for technology firms?

Envirotec Magazine

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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

Join Ayesha Choudhury, Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium, to learn why we need eFuels in the carbon neutrality mix, how eFuels are produced, and how Infinium globally scales eFuel production to benefit society

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How Franchisees' Environmental Concerns Impact Business Decisions

GreenBiz

Franchise businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy. Accounting for more than 10% of businesses, franchise establishments employ 8.5 million people and are forecast to generate $827 billion in 2022.

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HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging

Charged

Wireless charging provider HEVO is partnering with Stellantis to integrate wireless charging into Stellantis EVs. HEVO’s wireless charging technology is up to 95% efficient (grid-to-battery), and is compliant with SAE and UL wireless charging standards, according to the company.

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Webinar: How to successfully launch a connected battery gigafactory enabled by MES

Charged

Sponsored by Rockwell Automation. Maximize production with smart, flexible solutions. Launching a connected battery Gigafactory is no small undertaking.

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Building the Circular Buildings Revolution

GreenBiz

Join GreenBiz for our conversation covering the approaches building product manufacturers are using to make products more circular and keep materials in play after their first use.

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Mercedes-Benz announces plans for its new eSprinter electric van

Charged

Mercedes-Benz has announced that production of the electric version of its popular Sprinter van will start in the second half of 2023, in both North America and Europe.

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Group distils wisdom on biochar for climate-smart agriculture

Envirotec Magazine

Burning biochar has been a traditional agriculture practice used by humans since time immemorial. A new study attempts to synthesize global data from nearly 600 studies on biochar to analyze its potential as a climate-smart agricultural practice.

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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 Carbon Zero, Circular Economy, is easily the most profoundly important result of digital transformation. Industry 4.0 has a massively cumulative impact on dematerialization (in all forms) and resultant decarbonization (both emissions and embodied) throughout the economy. Join panelists Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Jimmy Jia, Fabienne Durand, and their moderator Roger Strukhoff as they discuss how bending the carbon/GHG heavy linear economy to the circular is one of the hidden benefits of digital disruption.

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Airbus chooses Nidec Leroy-Somer to create electric motors for its hydrogen fuel cell engine

Charged

Airbus hopes to launch a zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. French electric motor maker Nidec Leroy-Somer will create an electric motor for its hydrogen fuel cell engine prototype. Airbus will test its fuel cell engine prototypes on ground benches.

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E8 is Hiring for the Executive Director Role!

E8 Cleantech Angels

Climatetech leaders, investors and advocates -- please consider and share our opportunity to help lead the E8 community! After 4 years of growth, Mike is moving on to co-found a startup of his own. We are all excited for where we've come to, and what comes next.

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VisIC shows a gallium nitride 3-phase traction inverter with an automotive-grade PMSM motor

Charged

VisIC Technologies says that a major automotive OEM has evaluated its 2.2 mΩ, 650 V half-bridge power module based on four parallel 8 mΩ power FETs , using a PMSM motor. At 400 V, the inverter phase current reached 350 A rms (500 A peak).

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Solar PV Accounts for Over 30% of Utility-Scale Renewables Projects Globally: EIC Report

altenergymag

Decreasing cost of solar PV materials, its versatility, and global shift towards greater carbon neutrality contributed to its increasing popularity as a renewable energy source

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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

Join our amazing panelists, Nik Gowing, Founder at Thinking the Unthinkable and International Broadcaster; Brenda Laurel, PhD, Principal, Neogaian Interactive; Sheridan Tatsuno, Principal, Dreamscape Global; Archie Kasnet, CEO, Regenerative; and Bruce Armstrong Taylor, The Climate 4.0 Project, to discuss how today's AR/VR and related AI-enabled technologies can be effectively applied, using data from such sources as NASA and NOAA, to both improve and accelerate urban sustainability planning and design.

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Indigenous Group Fighting Emissions Cap Quietly Supported by Top Canadian Oil Company

DeSmogBlog

A national Indigenous group is fighting a proposed federal limit on oil and gas sector emissions by arguing it will harm First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. But the group has a powerful non-Indigenous ally, according to corporate documents from Canada’s second-largest oil and gas producer.

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Built Robotics Launches Piling Robot to Accelerate Solar Energy Transition

altenergymag

Built Robotics, inventor of the Exosystem™ and leader in construction autonomy, is announcing the RPD 35: the world's first fully autonomous solar piling system.

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Co-op extends tech recirculation offer

Envirotec Magazine

Image credit: Brookgardener / Shutterstock.com Co-op has expanded its trial with tech-recirculation start-up, Spring , with the introduction of new, reusable Pouches to help consumers cut e-waste and unlock the value in their old and unwanted phones and electronic devices.

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Average Gasoline Prices Under The Past Four Presidents

R-Squared Energy

In June 2022, driven by a combination of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an economic recovery from Covid-19, and arguably certain policies of the Biden Administration, the average weekly retail gasoline price hit an all-time high of $5.07 per gallon. Source ).

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Growatt Expands Presence in Europe with Launch of UK Website

altenergymag

The new website will make it easier for UK customers to access Growatt's innovative portable power solutions, while also expanding Growatt's European market reach

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LG and Honda Make a Big Move with New Joint Venture EV Battery Plant

Green Living Guy

LG and Honda have joined forces to create a new joint venture EV battery plant in Ohio. This joint venture, announced in March 2023. For it is a big move for both companies. Those that could have a significant impact on the EV industry.

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Eternalplanet Energy Enters Japanese Consumer-Energy Market with EP Cube at World Smart Energy Week

altenergymag

The hybrid inverter makes it possible for the system to be connected to existing or new PV systems, and the stylish, streamlined design blends seamlessly with any decor. The stackable, modular system takes up less space in the home than a traditional storage system and ranges from 6.6kWh to 13.3kWh to meet various residential demands

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Environmental rights as human rights in Asean: Why not?

Eco-Business

In Asean, there is no general regional agreement securing environmental rights and obligations but the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution is an example of a sectoral achievement

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Zendure Launches First Solar Energy Storage System for Balconies

altenergymag

Composed of a PV hub and up to four batteries, SolarFlow is compatible with common balcony solar panels, allowing apartment and condo dwellers the opportunity to store valuable solar energy during the day and use it at night. The capacity of up to 3,840Wh is sufficient to provide nighttime power for a family of four – and all their critical devices and appliances

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Philippines fishermen balk at land reclamation projects

Eco-Business

Developments in Manila Bay are causing unease in fishing communities hit by shrinking catches and mounting climate risks

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What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)?

AutoGrid

What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)? By Peter Asmus, Director of Strategic Marketing Buzzwords are popping up in the new energy landscape, and chief among them is the term “virtual power plant” or VPP.

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Agricultural banks expect climate change to pose financial risks. Here are five strategies to help them adapt.

EDF + Business

Climate change is projected to impact agricultural production worldwide, and 87% of agricultural finance institutions in a recent survey expect it to present risks to their business. Meanwhile, only 24% significantly factor climate change into their decision-making processes.

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HGVZero: Fleet of logistics firms join green heavy goods transport drive

Business Green

Yusen Logistics, Clugstons, Gregory Distribution, Green 2 Delivery, and drinks giant Diageo join cross-industry collaboration group A host of major logistics, shipping, and haulage firms have joined HGVZero's new cohort for 2023, as the cross-sector group accelerates its efforts to develop zero emission solutions for heavy goods transport in the UK.

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Managing climate change risks at agricultural finance institutions

EDF + Business

Eighty-seven percent of agricultural finance institutions expect climate change to pose a material risk to their business in the future, but only 24% significantly integrate climate change in business decisions, found a climate change survey of agricultural finance institutions’ conducted by Environmental Defense Fund and Deloitte.

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Ministers urged to reverse 'backward' plans to slash active travel budget

Business Green

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Will Lithium Follow The ‘Super-Cycle’ Of Mining?

R-Squared Energy

There’s an old adage for commodities that says, “the cure for high prices is high prices.” The inverse is true as well. In fact, I often heard this phrase when I worked in the oil industry. At the same time, I often heard people say “But this time is different. This time there is no easy cure.” I heard that in 2008 when oil prices first topped $100 a barrel. Many people were predicting $200 a barrel. But a funny thing happened.

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First Solar Open Jobs

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Various positions | First Solar | Perrysburg, OH Click the link to learn more and apply: Software Development Engineer in Test The Software Developer Engineer in Test possesses a quality-first mindset and is focused on all aspects of quality in their applications. This team member is responsible for improving quality through the creation and maintaining of processes, solutions, and automation frameworks for our manufacturing centric software.

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Sustainability: Fact vs Fallacy

Sustainability Consulting

Understanding what it means to live sustainably, and its relevance to our lives, is crucial in protecting our planet. The idea of sustainability can be the target of many myths and misconceptions.

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Development Engineer III – Wet Coatings at First Solar

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Development Engineer III – Wet Coatings | First Solar | Perrysburg, OH Basic Job Functions: Development of wet coated films for photovoltaic devices stacks on glass substrates for improved performance or new product designs. Design, execute, and analyze screening and optimization tests. Implement into production of cost-effective formulations and processes.

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Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire raises $274 million for affordable housing in West Africa

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, March 15 – Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire in Togo raised $274 million via a long-term bond issuance to invest in affordable. The post Caisse Régionale de Refinancement Hypothécaire raises $274 million for affordable housing in West Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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