The space industry has a sustainability problem
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Privatizing space could bring immense benefits to humanity, but is the industry thoughtfully considering the impact of emissions, space debris and employee well-being?
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Clothing study challenges perception that paying a higher price means they will last longer
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2023
The University of Leeds testing laboratory. The findings were uncovered in a study conducted by the School of Design at the University of Leeds, published in late July. Said to be one of the largest studies of its kind, the research was commissioned as part of a wider project by environmental charity Hubbub and clothing retailer Primark. It tested a range of new clothes across different high street brands with a variety of price points, under controlled lab conditions, to help determine the rela
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A plastic-free Daryl Hannah Barbie? Not for real
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
A fake press release trumpeting a pledge to ban plastic from Mattel's iconic doll is revealed as a stunt staged by Daryl Hannah and eco-activist agency Yes Men.
Community Scientists Are Mapping Extreme Heat So Their Neighborhoods Can Adapt
NRDC onEarth
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Urban Heat Island mapping campaign is the largest national effort of its kind to identify why one section of a city can feel so different from another on any given summer day.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
'New age of environmental responsibility': Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies
GreenBiz
AUGUST 1, 2023
Most companies reporting through CDP are already partially prepared for the newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
TE Connectivity develops HIVONEX connector and PowerTube charging solutions for EVs
Charged
AUGUST 1, 2023
TE Connectivity , a connectivity and sensor manufacturer, has developed connector and charging solutions for the EV transition. The HIVONEX range offers modular, scalable products for harsh industrial and commercial vehicle settings and includes the new PowerTube Connector Series for large electrical loads such as those in trucks, buses, and construction and agricultural vehicles.
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“Shorter, cheaper, more renewables:” VNI West critics come up with a Plan B
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
A group of prominent critics of what they label as the country's most expensive transmission project have come up with an alternative they argue is better on every measure. The post “Shorter, cheaper, more renewables:” VNI West critics come up with a Plan B appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Enevate teams with Korea’s JR to build a battery electrode manufacturing facility in the US
Charged
AUGUST 1, 2023
Korean battery firms are hooking up with US companies to get in on the stateside EV battery gold rush. The latest partnership to be announced is between US-based Enevate and South Korea’s JR Energy Solution (JR ES). JR ES boasts a unique electrode and battery cell foundry model that enables cell manufacturers to produce tailor-made electrodes and cells.
AGL helps Riverina almond farms kick diesel with three solar and battery microgrids
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
AGL will build, own and operate the solar and battery based microgrids designed to slash the orchards' use of costly and polluting diesel fuel by up to 85%. The post AGL helps Riverina almond farms kick diesel with three solar and battery microgrids appeared first on RenewEconomy.
One year later: Where the IRA stands
Solar Power World
AUGUST 1, 2023
This month marks one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed into law. The landmark legislation included dozens of incentives to boost solar energy deployment and bring manufacturing back to our shores. Since then, the Dept. of the Treasury has been working feverishly to release guidelines on all the provisions included in the legislation… The post One year later: Where the IRA stands appeared first on Solar Power World.
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.
Forrest threatens to quit UK, says CCS is “waiting for the next idiot”
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Tory government steps up oil exploration and investments in CCS, a technology Twiggy Forrest says is "waiting for the next idiot to come along." The post Forrest threatens to quit UK, says CCS is “waiting for the next idiot” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Electrolyzer Race: The Tortoise Versus the Hare
CleanTech Group
AUGUST 1, 2023
There has been a substantial increase in both the quantity and volume of investment deals in the electrolyzer market since 2021. Nevertheless, the.
Korea consortium wins land deal for $10 billion Australian green ammonia project
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Korea consortium wins a land deal for one of largest green ammonia projects in Australia. The post Korea consortium wins land deal for $10 billion Australian green ammonia project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Climate change may be fueling a global surge in cholera outbreaks
Grist
AUGUST 1, 2023
Climate Connections is a collaboration between Grist and the Associated Press that explores how a changing climate is accelerating the spread of infectious diseases around the world, and how mitigation efforts demand a collective, global response. Read more here. In early 2022, nearly 200,000 Malawians were displaced after two tropical storms struck the southeastern part of Africa barely a month apart.
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.
Location of giant pumped hydro project moved after community push-back
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
EnergyAustralia decides to shift top reservoir and bury the pump house of proposed pumped hydro project after feedback from the local community. The post Location of giant pumped hydro project moved after community push-back appeared first on RenewEconomy.
'Climate meltdown': Scientists implore government to rethink approval for new fossil fuel projects
Business Green
AUGUST 1, 2023
Over 600 scientists write to Rishi Sunak in protest at recent watering down of climate policies, as Ministers prepare to meet with oil and gas industry bosses
Big batteries set new milestone in Australia as sun sets and wind doesn’t blow
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Big battery output hits new record high in main grid as sun sets, wind stops blowing and wholesale prices hit new market cap in one state. The post Big batteries set new milestone in Australia as sun sets and wind doesn’t blow appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Life in plastic, not so fantastic?: Barbie marker Mattel pranked by climate activists
Business Green
AUGUST 1, 2023
Toymaker's plastic commitments under fire, after activists launch spoof campaign falsely claiming the firm is planning to go plastic-free
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?
Queensland reviews wind farm rules as conservative anti-renewable dissent blows strong
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
Queensland Labor announces review of rules governing wind farm development as anti-wind misinformation campaigns go into overdrive in the state. The post Queensland reviews wind farm rules as conservative anti-renewable dissent blows strong appeared first on RenewEconomy.
California sees success tying energy efficiency rebates to real results
Canary Media
AUGUST 1, 2023
For the past few years, California has been trying out a new way to do energy efficiency. Rather than measuring the value of efficiency investments based on estimates — the dominant method throughout the U.S.
Another tentative solar supply deal for controversial NT gas hub
Renew Economy
AUGUST 1, 2023
New MoU with a Korean electric company and a local business to supply solar for NT's Middle Arm precinct could compete with Sun Cable. The post Another tentative solar supply deal for controversial NT gas hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The first hydrogen-powered planes are taking flight
Canary Media
AUGUST 1, 2023
A potential solution to carbon-free flying is inching closer to reality. Since the start of this year, small planes equipped with hydrogen fuel cells have made their first test flights over the U.S. West Coast and the English countryside.
LACI Launches Zero Emissions Delivery City Challenge in Partnership with C40, Climate Mayors; $1 Million Initially Made Available for Selected Cities to Pilot Innovations
LA CleanTech Incubator
AUGUST 1, 2023
Founding Cohort Members Cities of Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Santa Monica to Be Joined by 5 to 7 Additional Cities LACI’s Inaugural City Climate Innovation Challenge Helps Local Municipalities Accelerate Emission & Congestion Reduction Through Policy & Innovation Sandboxes, Funding & Other Resources Los Angeles, CA – August 1, 2023 – The Los Angeles Cleantech.
Upcoming Book Publication in Climate Fiction
Energy Central
AUGUST 1, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT: For just over three years now I have been working on three manuscripts, named CLIMATE DRAGON and CLOUD DRAGON and FLAMING DRAGON, in the genre of climate fiction, a genre which came into its own in about 2005. Kim Stanley Robinson is considered by many to be the dean of this field, with works such as TheMinistry of the Future. I think what makes my three compositions.
A Note from our CEO
Planet Pulse
AUGUST 1, 2023
Planet CEO Will Marshall sent the following note to Planet employees today. Planeteers, I have some important and tough news to share. For reasons I’ll get to here, we’re reducing the size of our team and saying goodbye to 117 talented Planeteers. If your role is impacted, you will have received a calendar invite titled “Transition Discussion” within the last hour setting up a meeting with a leader from your division.
MODELING THE FLEXIBLE OPERATION OF ELECTROLYZERS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN A LOW-CARBON ENERGY SYSTEM
Energy Central
AUGUST 1, 2023
MODELING THE FLEXIBLE OPERATION OF ELECTROLYZERS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN A LOW-CARBON ENERGY SYSTEM Wind and solar electricity are increasingly deployed worldwide as part of efforts to reduce consumer costs and support decarbonization targets. These renewable energy resources are typically characterized by low-capacity factors (between 25% and 51%) and generation profiles that do not.
France Going with the Flow on Tidal Energy
GreenTech Gazette
AUGUST 1, 2023
In some exciting news, France is going with the flow on tidal energy. Ocean Energy Europe is celebrating the recent announcement from the French government, which pledged substantial funding of at least €65 million and revenue support for the groundbreaking tidal energy pilot farm, Flowatt. This revelation, which was made by Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the Minister for Energy Transition, marks a significant milestone in France’s tidal energy sector.
Future Sustainable Aviation-Fuels & Large Air-Transports
Energy Central
AUGUST 1, 2023
This post is on the large aircraft and “clean fuels.” Some of these fuels are reasonable analogs for existing jet fuels, and thus will not require significant airframe modification, but some (read: hydrogen) will require significant redesigns.
The Better Ventures 2022 Impact Report: Key Takeaways
Better Ventures
AUGUST 1, 2023
We’re proud to release our 2022 Impact Report , showcasing the impact our portfolio is delivering as our companies scale. The report underscores the importance of standards, frameworks, and measurement for better understanding the real world impact our firm and portfolio companies have on the world. In our efforts to lead in this category, we’ve invested time and effort in both adopting standards for what we measure and aggregating numbers across companies so that we can report total impact on p
Unleashing AI's Potential for Scaling Scope 3 Decarbonization Efforts
Energy Central
AUGUST 1, 2023
As the world grapples with the urgency of combating climate change, businesses are increasingly recognizing the significance of their Scope 3 emissions - indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur throughout their value chain. These emissions often contribute significantly to a company's overall carbon footprint, making it crucial to tackle them effectively.
Harnessing U.S. Offshore Wind Is A Generational Opportunity To Create Jobs And Cut Climate Pollution
Energy Innovation
AUGUST 1, 2023
This piece was authored by Paulina Vazquez Robles The U.S. has some of the world’s best offshore wind resources, but we’ve barely begun to tap into them– to date, only seven offshore wind turbines are spinning in U.S. waters. But harnessing the country’s tremendous offshore wind potential is necessary to hit our climate targets while creating huge numbers of jobs and building a 21 st century clean energy economy.
Natural capital markets must be given the chance to thrive
Business Green
AUGUST 1, 2023
Ecosystem markets could be key to creating a healthy environment for future generations, writes Sir Oliver Heald MP
Tesla alum aims to build the power company of the future
Canary Media
AUGUST 1, 2023
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an electrical grid in possession of rapidly growing renewable capacity must be in want of energy storage.
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