GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

One of the world's biggest contributors to the plastic crisis has yet to pass meaningful federal regulation on plastic pollution, but a new bill may change that.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A few years ago, flyskam, or flight shame, made headlines. Then the pandemic tamped down air travel. Now the greenhouse gas-emitting horrors of airplanes are back in the news, as a new study shows that aviation contributes more to global warming than was previously known.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How do we navigate the emotional rollercoaster of leading on climate, when the stakes are so high and the challenges so immense? Many of us on the front lines of climate change, from senior leaders to entry-level employees, confront an array of emotional ups and downs. From feeling hopeful and energized, to moments of overwhelm and frustration, we’ve all been there (sometimes all on the same day).

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Once a traditional Italian farmhouse and granary, what’s now known as Greenary is a home that has undergone a transformation that blurs the line between the natural world and the residential one, literally building around an existing tree.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

Energy

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

in Partnership with GreenBiz Group and the Adrienne Arsht – Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center We envision a world where innovation helps us prepare for tomorrow’s climate. We are launching the Verizon Climate Resilience Prize to recognize and propel climate resilience solutions that have proven results and are ready to scale for an even greater impact.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

"Sustainability is an often-used term, yet it is universally undefined – especially when it comes to fashion," stated Sylven New York, a shoe company looking to take steps in the right direction towards more environmentally-friendly business practices. "For us, sustainability means defending and protecting our natural resources, and minimizing the environmental impact of our consumption and decision-making.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a residential home located close to town, yet it expresses a oneness with nature through unique architectural design. The Internal Landscape Villa takes the traditional front yard and moves it to the center of the structure, creating a nearly invisible transition between indoors and outdoors.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Decarbonizing plastic hinges upon revamping infrastructure, investing in novels materials and rethinking lifecycles.

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altenergymag

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. ("GCLSI" or "the Company") (Shenzhen:002506), a leading photovoltaics (PV) company in China, announced that its new generation 210mm mono facial/bifacial monocrystalline modules (60/66 cells) passed the TÜV Rheinland photovoltaic module IEC test and have been granted the IEC 61215 PV module performance standard and the IEC 61730 PV module safety standard certificates.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

When it comes to climate policy making (and policy making in general), there is an emotional and ethical disconnect. We have been taught that feelings and emotions should not be included in such decisions. But we need to become more sensible about the effects that policies actually have on people’s lives. Xiye Bastida emphasizes the need to include Indigenous Peoples and alternative viewpoints in decision making to ensure a livable future for nature and people, especially for those in the poores

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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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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION? In the world of business, sustainability innovation can be defined as the process of evolving old business models and creating new ventures that realize economic value and generate positive environmental and social impacts simultaneously. While nature doesn’t come with a clearly labeled price tag, sustainability innovation understands that there is great economic value in preserving ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity, and cultures and communities aroun

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There's been a paradigm shift from a shareholder-centric philosophy to one that is undeniably focused on all stakeholders.

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With every passing day, the circumstances of global warming are getting more serious. It is crucial for people to understand how urgent the situation is and to contribute by using some alternative ways to prevent waste production. This is achieved by the simple replacement of the items in everyday use by the ones that are […]. The post 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Items You Use Every Day appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How do we transform climate despair into climate action, and terror into transformation? It will take bold thinking, big bets and next-gen philanthropy. A new generation of tools and funding models is powering breakthrough solutions, bringing together science, policy, and innovative partnerships. Along the way, they can help us direct both hearts and minds to meet the moment.

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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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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Today, we should all make a conscious effort to be more environmentally conscious. To ensure that we’re not negatively impacting the environment and contributing to climate change, it would be a good idea to take steps in our everyday lives to reduce our environmental impact. Check out these 6 tips for being more eco-friendly! 1. […]. The post 6 Tips To Help You Be More Eco-Friendly appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Emerging Leaders program aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPOC leaders driving the transition to a clean economy. Meet this year's cohort and learn a bit about their inspiring work! Speaker: Cecily Martinez-Caloca, Web Content Coordinator, GreenBiz Group This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 21, October 25-28, 2021.

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The number of cars on our planet is growing every year: About 1.446 billion vehicles will be on Earth in 2021. Because of this, fuel consumption and, consequently, oil production is increasing. By burning fuel in internal combustion engines, we poison ourselves with toxic substances and change the climate. Green zones are rolled into the […]. The post The Environmental Benefits of Riding a Bike appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How can climate tech create economic opportunities that uplift communities while confronting the climate crisis? Three visionaries share game-changing ideas in a small amount of time — just one minute each. Speakers: Mayane Chavez Barudin, Executive Director, Sovereign Energy Evette Ellis, Co-Founder and Chief Workforce Officer, ChargerHelp! Tim Latimer, CEO, Fervo Energy This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 21, October 25-28, 2021.

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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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Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Solid Power has partnered with SK Innovation to manufacture automotive-scale all-solid-state batteries using Solid Power’s sulfide-based solid electrolyte, proprietary cell designs and production processes. SK Innovation has also agreed to invest $30 million in Solid Power. The two companies will cooperate on cell development, validation and production in order to enable Solid Power to deliver pre-commercial cells to its automotive customers for qualification testing.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How can the solutions being generated by and for communities on the front lines of the climate and infrastructure crises create economic transformation for all? Grassroots-led technologies and collaborations with companies can deliver climate justice solutions at scale, serving as models for businesses, governments and philanthropies to help create a better future for those living in areas with long legacies of disinvestment.

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

If you care about nature, and you would love to design an eco-friendly kitchen, then you are within the right place. An eco-friendly kitchen also known as a green kitchen is one concentrated on using sustainably sourced and organic pieces of equipment for its edifice. A green kitchen is designed using eco-friendly materials. A lot […]. The post How To Remodel Your Kitchen With Eco-friendly Design appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Everyone and their cousins are launching a climate-focused venture fund these days, and that's good news for climate tech entrepreneurs. Two leaders who survived the 2000s cleantech flameout offer their help to the new wave of entrepreneurs and investors about what pitfalls to avoid and which fences to swing for. Speakers: Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures Chris Sacca, Founder and Chairman, Lowercarbon Capital This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 21, October 25-28, 202

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Many pests can cause structural damage to your home or business and even harm its occupants. And one of the most destructive ones that can come and invade your property is mice. These small rodents can chew through various items in and around your house to use as nesting materials. These include clothes, electronics, wooden […]. The post Mice: How Do I Remove Them Humanely?

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The past 12 months have seen a step-change in the climate ambition being pursued by the world's major powers. How will the transformative initiatives in the European Green Deal, China's carbon-neutrality pledge and the climate plans being debated in Congress shape innovation and opportunities in climate tech over the coming decade? Three visionaries share game-changing ideas in a small amount of time — just one minute each.

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Like a house, any yard and garden require special protection from burglary and the intrusion of ill-wishers. The use of comprehensive measures will allow you to equip the territory the way you want, and at the same time not worry about the safety of the property. Even a cozy log cabin will not bring you […]. The post Burglar-Proofing the Garden: Expert Tips appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Hear from GreenBiz's Senior Energy Analyst, Sarah Golden, with her two-minute take on the most over- and underhyped trend in the clean energy space. This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 21, October 25-28, 2021.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

FREYR Battery has formed a joint venture with Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP) to develop an initial 50 GWh of battery cell manufacturing capacity in the US based on 24M Technologies ’ SemiSolid platform technology. KSP and FREYR have invested $70 million in convertible notes with 24M. 24M’s SemiSolid technology reduces the number of steps required to manufacture battery cells, but still uses conventional lithium-ion raw materials.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How does the data we consume and generate every day intensify the effects of climate change? From cell phones, to Facebook, Apple, Bitcoin, NFTs and beyond, we live in a data-driven society. How do the algorithms that drive these technologies condition our responses to a world where issues like climate change, computational propaganda and algorithmic bias shape and mold public discourse?

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altenergymag

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Swedish solar energy leader Midsummer has entered into a partnership with Italian Research Consortium Hypatia to provide ultra-lightweight thin film solar cells for a number of cutting-edge projects, including a space mission to the stratosphere planned for October 2022.

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Energy Energy 119

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

How do we hyperscale massive global reforestation this decade? Forests are the most reliable and effective carbon capture solution available. For a problem as large and complex as climate change, we need low-tech and high-reliability solutions that can rapidly scale. We know that trees work: restoring 3 billion acres of native forests would yield the largest natural carbon sink on Earth and accelerate progress towards net zero goals by mid-century.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

“As we sit comfortably here in this conference center in Glasgow, over two million of my fellow Kenyans are facing climate-related starvation,” 26-year-old. The post Agents of Impact: Young climate leaders appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation offers a vision for a new era of transportation infrastructure that puts sustainability, equity, and resilience front and center, and discusses the role of public and private enterprise in making that vision a reality. This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 21, October 25-28, 2021.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

EVSE installation specialist Qmerit has teamed up with Ford to offer home charging station installation services. Ford offers customers two options for at-home charging: the Ford Mobile Charger, a portable Level 1/Level 2 charger; and the Ford Connected Charge Station, a 48-amp hard-wired Level 2 charger with intelligent features and connectivity. Qmerit operates a network of certified EV charger station installers in North America.

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