Mon.Nov 01, 2021

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In the business of buildings, net zero becomes a towering target

GreenBiz

Commercial real estate developers, owners and operators are embracing net zero for a competitive edge. Leaders from CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield and Transwestern weigh in.

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U.S. Air Force Base To Be First To Deploy New Nuclear ‘Microreactor’ - Soon Every Town Could Have One

Jim Conca

Every branch of the US Military is worried about climate change. They have been since well before it became controversial. Their conclusions are climate change is a significant threat multiplier. So their choice of Eielson Air Force Base to receive its first nuclear microreactor is a good one.

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How board diversity enables the transition to net zero

GreenBiz

The study found a positive correlation between more gender-diverse boards and company action across eight of the nine indicators.

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Mystery crab deaths in England described as 'apocalyptic'

Inhabitat - Innovation

Thousands of crabs and lobsters have been washing up along the Tees estuary and neighboring northeast shores in England. The continued deaths are raising alarms for locals and experts.

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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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Paul Hawken: Sustainability isn't enough. Here's what is

GreenBiz

With a new book picking up where Drawdown left off, Paul Hawken offers a universal framework for solving the climate crisis.

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Denmark hotel inspires green design through woodwork

Inhabitat - Innovation

In order to meet climate goals, the building industry needs to emphasize innovation and modern sustainable architecture practices. A new development located in Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm has set out to do just that with the Hotel Green Solution House (Hotel GSH).

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2021's top plastic polluters and a new petition to stop them

Inhabitat - Innovation

The Break Free From Plastic movement has been gearing up for COP26 in Glasgow. The movement released its list of top plastic polluters, collected over 13,000 signatures on a petition calling for the Biden administration to stop approvals for new and expanded petrochemical and plastic facilities, and hosted an event about environmental racism.

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Corporate forest protection turns over a new LEAF

GreenBiz

An ambitious program could help companies achieve their net-zero goals in a way that also might mitigate greenwashing claims.

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Vegan food, clothing and lifestyle tips for World Vegan Day

Inhabitat - Innovation

Across print media and online resources, the vegan lifestyle seems to pop up everywhere. There are myriad reasons to embrace veganism, from saving the environment to caring about animals. Wherever you’re at on your vegan journey, from your first inquiry to complete dedication to the movement, we’ve got some information and tips to get you headed in the vegan direction.

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Going back to the drawing board can help demystify circularity

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Success in circularity requires thinking systemically. These four key steps will help you succeed.

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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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Visit Milwaukee with our eco travel guide

Inhabitat - Innovation

A flotilla of around 20 kayaks slowly paddles along, a comical number considering we’re all trying to listen to a history talk about the buildings lining the Milwaukee River. “Steve, we can’t hear you!” we yell at Steve Schaffer, assistant archivist of Milwaukee County Historical Society as his kayak drifts backwards behind a moored boat.

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Green Business Bureau Welcomes to the Team, Chief Sustainability Officer, Julia Craighill

Green Business Bureau

Green Business Bureau is excited to announce a new addition to the team. Julia Craighill will serve as Green Business Bureau’s Chief Sustainability Officer, overseeing the company’s sustainability program and helping advance GBB’s services to members. A frequent speaker and prolific author on issues of sustainability and resiliency, Julia is known for her solid, pragmatic guidance that helps organizations make the leap from good intentions to long-term, profitable performance.

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EDP Renewables and NIPSCO Break Ground on 200-Megawatt Indiana Crossroads Solar Park

altenergymag

EDP Renewables and NIPSCO have collaborated on four renewable energy projects in White County. The projects total more than 800 megawatts and will annually power the equivalent of approximately 200,000 average Indiana homes.

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MAN Truck and Bus to transition from diesel to all-electric trucks and buses starting in 2024

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MAN Truck and Bus, a commercial subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, began electrifying in 2020. It currently offers a few electrified versions of its trucks, buses and vans. Now the company says it will make the transition to all-electric powertrains, beginning in 2024. In a recent interview with Handelsblatt , MAN CEO Dr. Andreas Tostmann said that, in the first phase of its electrification strategy, the company planned to launch vehicles with ranges around 500 kilometers.

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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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Top Environmental-friendly Tricks To Reduce Your Monthly Bills

Green Living Guy

You may think that your energy bill is out of your control. This might be true, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference. This blog post will go over some practical ways to reduce the amount of money you spend on utilities each month. All these tricks are both environmentally friendly and very […]. The post Top Environmental-friendly Tricks To Reduce Your Monthly Bills appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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The Chinese are coming—NIO delivers ES8 EV in Norway

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Chinese EV-maker NIO has begun deliveries of its ES8 electric SUV in Norway, and has opened a service and delivery center in Oslo. The ES8 comes in six- and seven-seat configurations. It boasts a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds and a peak (CCS) charging rate of 120 kW. There are two battery pack options: the standard-range model has a 75 kWh battery pack and starts at 609,000 Norwegian Kroner ($70,400); the long-range version has a 100 kWh pack, a range of up to 500 km (WLTP) and a starting price

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How to Germinate Marijuana Plants

Green Living Guy

Like all plants, marijuana plants can be grown from seed. In fact, most growers agree that plants grown from seed are healthier and heavier-yielding than those grown from clones, largely thanks to their more stable genetics. Anyone who is planning to grow from seed for the first time, or just the first time in a while, […]. The post How to Germinate Marijuana Plants appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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NI to acquire NH Research and Heinzinger to strengthen EV battery test business

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NI, formerly National Instruments , has announced the acquisition of test instruments and systems firm NH Research , as well as an agreement to purchase the EV Systems business of Heinzinger, a European supplier of high-current and high-voltage power systems. The deal is expected to close in 2022. These two transactions will represent 3 percent to 4 percent of NI’s total revenue in 2022.

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How To Make Your Boiler Smart

Green Living Guy

Thanks to smart technology, most of our day-to-day activities can now take care of themselves. Your blinds can open when you’re not at home, your lights can turn on without flicking a switch, and your washer-dryer can even do the laundry by itself! So why not make your boiler smart and save on energy bills and […]. The post How To Make Your Boiler Smart appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Tesla opens its first Superchargers to drivers of other EVs

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In a move that has wide-reaching implications for the future of the EV market, Tesla has launched a “Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot” at 10 locations in the Netherlands. The company announced in July that it would open its vaunted Supercharger network to drivers of other companies’ EVs. The 10 stations are now accessible to Dutch non-Tesla EV drivers via the Tesla app.

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5 Most Powerful Healing Plants For Mind And Body

Green Living Guy

Healing refers to the process of transforming your body into a sound and healthy one. When it comes to recovery, you must look out for natural aid and herbal therapy. Also, try to incorporate more healing plants in your surroundings to beat the health issues. An abode filled with fresh plants emitting requisite oxygen, fragrances, […]. The post 5 Most Powerful Healing Plants For Mind And Body appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Policy carveouts give low-income solar adoption a boost in Oregon 2021 Regional Solar Policy Report

Solar Power World

Oregon has been fairly progressive on addressing climate change. This year, it became the eighth state to commit to 100% clean or renewable electricity. Setting 2040 as the deadline for this transition, Oregon joins New York for the quickest timeline to 100% carbon-free energy in the country. While utility-scale renewables will undoubtedly contribute the bulk… The post Policy carveouts give low-income solar adoption a boost in Oregon <br><span style='color:#404040;font-wei

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There’s more! Hertz offers Teslas to Uber drivers for $299 per week

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Hertz appears to be taking a page from Tesla’s marketing playbook, using the automaker’s classic “But wait, there’s more!” strategy. Just days after announcing that it would purchase 100,000 Teslas by the end of 2022, Hertz now says it will make up to 50,000 of these available for Uber drivers to rent. Uber and Hertz have partnered since 2016 to provide drivers with vehicle rental options.

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Top 5 myths about working in clean energy

Renewable Energy World

Contributed by Gavin Peavoy, Managing Director – Americas at NES Fircroft. The energy sector is in the middle of a major transformation. Governments around the globe are putting pressure on companies to decarbonize, with a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Big oil giants including BP, Shell, and most recently Chevron, have publicly made a net-zero carbon emissions commitment meaning that any emissions they produce will be offset by carbon capture technologies or other s

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TE Connectivity’s new connector plating reduces wear on battery terminals

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TE Connectivity ‘s all-new TENDUR surface plating technology is designed to provide advanced abrasion resistance that allows for consistent high-performance charging over the course of a battery’s lifetime. The technology reduces wear and tear on electrical terminals, which can lead to longer charging times. The newest high-powered charging stations can deliver DC power at currents of 500 amps or more.

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The Reconstruction: Moving racial justice to the center of climate philanthropy (podcast)

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha Nov. 1 – Climate justice leaders are mobilizing their own Conferences of the Parties around the world as heads of government meet. The post The Reconstruction: Moving racial justice to the center of climate philanthropy (podcast) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Idaho National Laboratory to research net-zero microgrids

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Supported by funding from the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the Idaho National Laboratory will research microgrid technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide enhanced grid resiliency. The Net-Zero Microgrid program aims to accelerate the removal of carbon-emitting technologies, leveraging the expertise and platforms in INL's Energy Systems Laboratory and its nuclear energy research testbeds.

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Citi issues $1 billion social finance bond for emerging markets

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 1 — Citi has issued a $1 billion bond to advance social impact in emerging markets. Proceeds from the bond will. The post Citi issues $1 billion social finance bond for emerging markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Natural Power appoints new Principal Engineer in North America

altenergymag

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Meghan Reha as Principal Engineer for wind turbine technology. Working across the company's global portfolio, she will be based in the Denver, Colorado office.

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Builders Private Capital stands up $300 million clean energy fund

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 1 — Chicago-based Builders Private Capital is the direct investment arm of Builders Vision, an impact group founded by Lukas Walton, The post Builders Private Capital stands up $300 million clean energy fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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ITC extension could boost solar deployments by 44% over the next decade, report finds

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Solar deployments in the U.S. could increase by 44% over the next decade if Congress chooses to fully fund and extend the investment tax credit, a new report finds. The report by Wood Mackenzie assesses the impact of the proposed ITC extension within the budget reconciliation package, which includes $555 billion for clean energy.

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COP26 Live Blog - World Leaders to address Glasgow Climate Summit

Business Green

BusinessGreen brings you the latest news, announcements and updates from the pivotal climate talks in Glasgow. After a year's delay, the COP26 UN Climate Summit is finally underway, promising a packed schedule of events, speeches, and crucial announcements from world leaders and top business figures alike. Throughout the fortnight of the Summit, which officially runs until Friday 12th November - but with the very real possibility of negotiations spilling past the scheduled deadline - the Busines

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PSEG, Ørsted submit joint proposals for offshore wind transmission projects in New Jersey

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. PSEG and Ørsted have submitted several joint proposals for offshore wind transmission projects in New Jersey, the companies announced. The companies call the group of proposals "Costal Wind Link," which would support New Jersey's offshore wind goal of 3.5 GW by 2030 and 7.5 GW by 2035. The proposals were submitted into the PJM State Agreement Approach Proposal Window.

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Contractor’s Corner: SOLV Energy

Solar Power World

SOLV Energy may not be a known name yet, but the company’s presence in the solar industry is already considerable. SOLV Energy is the new combination of solar construction company Swinerton Renewable Energy and O&M division SOLV, now officially a separate entity from general contractor Swinerton Builders. All existing Swinerton RE employees are shifting to… The post Contractor’s Corner: SOLV Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.

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