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How Kathy Cacciola is creating a greener global food program at Google

GreenBiz

A year into her new job as global sustainability lead of the food program at Google, Kathy Cacciola discusses the skills and strategies it takes to land such a prestigious role.

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Hundreds of water sector research reports made available at UKWIR

Envirotec Magazine

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is providing free access to over 1,000 of its water sector research reports aimed at helping to improve water and wastewater services for customers, and protecting the environment. UKWIR is responsible for shaping and facilitating the water industry’s collaborative research agenda, drawing on the input of its water company members across the UK and Ireland.

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Satellite tracking is helping scientists pinpoint the worst emissions offenders

GreenBiz

Understanding where our greenhouse gas emissions come from is crucial to helping us curb them.

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New initiative aims to use Earth observation and geospatial data to detect sewage spills

Envirotec Magazine

Earth imaging satellite firm Planet provides data in which each pixel translates to 3.7 m 2 on the ground. Ordnance Survey is working with consultancy firm CGI to investigate the possibilities of using Earth observation data to detect sewage from space. Launched by CGI and the UNFCCC, the Sustainability Exploration Environmental Data Science ( SEEDS ) programme is described as “an exciting research initiative to challenge the thinking and practice around sustainability, provide predictive analy

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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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Upcoming regulations in ESG ratings: 3 implications for business

GreenBiz

Standardization is a win-win for both companies and ESG rating agencies.

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Biogas trade bodies and companies call for an urgent rethink on GHG Protocol guidance for corporate biomethane use reporting

Envirotec Magazine

Over 50 biogas and biomethane trade associations and companies from around the world have written to the World Resources Institute (WRI), administrator of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol , 1 calling for a rethink of its position on the use of biomethane certificates for greenhouse gas reporting by corporate gas users. The GHG Protocol is globally recognised as the leading GHG accounting standard.

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Solar and storage to dominate new US capacity additions in 2023

Renew Economy

Report forecasts tens of gigawatts of new utility-scale renewables capacity will be added to US grid in 2023, the majority of it solar and storage. The post Solar and storage to dominate new US capacity additions in 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Generator-maker Generac expands into residential EV charging stations

Charged

Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC) makes a variety of power products, but is probably best-known as a manufacturer of backup generators. As bidirectional EV charging, which allows an EV battery to be used as a source of backup power, moves into the mainstream, demand for generators seems likely to dwindle, and some stock analysts have been making pessimistic predictions about Generac’s future.

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“We might get sued:” Fossil fuel lobby wants environmental objective watered down

Renew Economy

Fossil fuel lobby demands that new laws designed to force regulators to consider and environmental and emissions in their rulings be watered down. The post “We might get sued:” Fossil fuel lobby wants environmental objective watered down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is bidirectional EV charging?

Solar Power World

The installation of EV chargers is quickly becoming a must-have offering in a solar installer’s services. As more solar manufacturers begin making EV products, solar contractors usually have the right connections and knowledge to do another electrical hookup in a garage. Bidirectional EV charging should also provide new installation opportunities for contractors as customers seek… The post What is bidirectional EV charging?

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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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Second best month for big solar in Australia as WA facility tops rankings again

Renew Economy

Australia produces its second highest solar output on record in January, with NSW solar assets delivering more than any other state. The post Second best month for big solar in Australia as WA facility tops rankings again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SMA Launches Sunny Tripower X to the Americas Market

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The Customizable Solution Offers New Power Classes to Meet the Market Need for Smaller Commercial Applications

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Australian solar giants win “Nobel for engineering” for efficiency breakthroughs

Renew Economy

Four researchers win the Queen Elizabeth Prize for their work between 1983 and 2023 improving the efficiency of solar cells. The post Australian solar giants win “Nobel for engineering” for efficiency breakthroughs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Growing Body of Research Suggests Offshore Oil’s Methane Pollution Is Underestimated

DeSmogBlog

Flying 10,000 feet above the Gulf of Mexico, in a plane outfitted with infrared imaging equipment, researchers could see methane gas bubbling under water, likely from an undetected pipeline leak. Over the course of several flights in 2021, they spotted frequent gas plumes from platforms, storage tanks, and pipelines offshore, leading the team to believe that the 151 platforms near the Louisiana coast had a much higher methane leak rate than what’s been measured for onshore oil and gas productio

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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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Turbine blade robot makes wind farm repairs faster, cheaper, safer

Renew Economy

Wind turbine blade repairing robot yields a return on investment within six months, repairing turbine blades four times faster at half the cost of traditional methods. The post Turbine blade robot makes wind farm repairs faster, cheaper, safer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: The Liist of open impact funds, e-mobility in India, recycling robots, Europe’s green new deals, ethical hacking, corporate refugee responses

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! The State of the Union is… an occasion for a drinking game (with cocktails or mocktails!). The ImpactAlpha team. The post The Brief: The Liist of open impact funds, e-mobility in India, recycling robots, Europe’s green new deals, ethical hacking, corporate refugee responses appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Big solar and wind pipeline boosted by 4.3GW of new “committed” projects in 2022

Renew Economy

Latest Clean Energy Regulator data shows nearly 50% year-on-year growth in large-scale wind and solar investment. The post Big solar and wind pipeline boosted by 4.3GW of new “committed” projects in 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CDP: Only fraction of firms worldwide have credible climate plans in place

Business Green

Non-profit reveals just 81 corporates have met all criteria for a credible climate transition plan, from a pool of 19,000 firms worldwide Only a tiny fraction of major companies worldwide have a credible climate transition plan in place for their business, leaving the overwhelming majority at risk of lagging behind in the net zero transition and unprepared for incoming regulations and mandatory environmental risk disclosure rules.

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Meet GameChange Solar at Intersolar North America

altenergymag

Max Johnson, Director of Business Development at GameChange Solar stated, “We are excited to be back at Intersolar North America to share the latest advancements of the GameChange Solar Genius Tracker™ and how it’s features further propel our mission to repower the planet with solar energy.

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Battery gigafactory on the backburner as Magnis walks back Queensland plans

Renew Economy

Magnis Energy Technologies has put a pause on plans, once vigorously promoted, to build a lithium-ion battery mega factory in Townsville. The post Battery gigafactory on the backburner as Magnis walks back Queensland plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ways To Make Your Home Renovation Project More Eco-friendly

Green Living Guy

Renovating your home is an exciting project. However, it can also be an opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly elements into your design. More and more people are becoming aware of their environmental impact. As well as the importance of sustainable practices in their lives. That’s why making your renovation project more eco-friendly should be one of […] The post Ways To Make Your Home Renovation Project More Eco-friendly appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Building a content marketing plan for solar installers

Solar Power World

By Hannah Kilpatrick, Director of Marketing, STG Solar Surviving 2022 was not an easy feat for solar companies. The combination of material delays and supply chain issues paired with solar tariffs affected everyone from EPCs to residential installers. With rumors of a recession and economic distress, marketing teams for solar businesses faced a difficult uncertainty.… The post Building a content marketing plan for solar installers appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Australian researchers hit solar stretch goal with tandem cell breakthrough

Renew Economy

ANU team sandwiches two solar technologies together to achieve cell efficiency at levels targeted by ARENA for 2030. The post Australian researchers hit solar stretch goal with tandem cell breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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'The UK is challenging': Nissan warns over future of Sunderland battery plant

Business Green

Government urged to step up support for Sunderland factory to address risk of production being moved elsewhere Senior executives at Nissan have warned the UK's only large-scale electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant is being threatened by weak domestic supply chains, a lack of government support, and soaring manufacturing costs. At an industry event yesterday, the chief operating officer of the Japanese auto giant, Ashwani Gupta, said the company was considering moving production of future mo

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Fortescue backs new green hydrogen technology start-up, this time in NZ

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries has added to its hydrogen technology portfolio, taking part in an early funding round for a New Zealand start-up. The post Fortescue backs new green hydrogen technology start-up, this time in NZ appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10th!

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l0 climate projects & programs will be awarded $50,000 each to reduce greenhouse gases.

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New sodium, aluminum battery aims to integrate renewables for grid resiliency

Science Daily: Renewable Energy

A new sodium battery technology shows promise for helping integrate renewable energy into the electric grid. The battery uses Earth-abundant raw materials such as aluminum and sodium.

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Rishi Sunak orders creation of new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Business Green

Reshuffle sees Grant Shapps appointed as new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as Kemi Badenoch becomes Business and Trade Secretary Rishi Sunak has today kicked off a significant reshuffle that will see the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) split into three new departments, including a dedicated Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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Recent Deals – 7 February

CleanTech Group

Nyx the Greek Goddess and a space vehicle; decarbonised steel production; a smart phone which is actually smart; alternative chemical pesticides – find.

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Cost of Decabonization in Africa and influencing factors

Energy Central

The cost of decarbonization in Africa varies depending on various factors such as the country, the sector, the specific measures taken to reduce emissions, etc. However, some estimates suggest that decarbonizing the African continent could cost between $50 billion to $90 billion per year.

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Three reasons 2023 is the year for companies to center #CleanBeautyJustice

EDF + Business

1. A new law paves the way for policy advancements and there’s more work to be done For over 80 years, the cosmetic industry has been deeply underregulated. FDA has historically depended on voluntary compliance and guidance, even for product recalls. Late last year, Congress passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 , the first major update to the Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act since 1938, and a step towards addressing long needed reforms to the law.

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Disruptive Approaches to Accelerating the Energy Transition

Energy Central

The energy transition refers to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This transition is essential to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the process of transition can be slow and is facing numerous challenges. To speed up the energy transition, new and innovative approaches are needed. In this article, we will discuss some of the most.

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The Liist (Feb. 2023): Creative and catalytic strategies from impact fund managers in Latin America, India and the U.S.

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, February 7 – Impact fund managers from India to Ecuador to the U.S. recognize that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to plugging persistent. The post The Liist (Feb. 2023): Creative and catalytic strategies from impact fund managers in Latin America, India and the U.S. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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UK Government announces £113m to back hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies

Energy Central

The UK Government has today (February 7) announced that it and industry are jointly backing hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies with £113m ($135.5m) to unlock “guilt-free” flight ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powered 19-seat Dornier 228 testbed aircraft took to the skies over the UK, as part of the ATI’s HyFlyer II.