4 reasons to be hopeful about the climate fight in 2022
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sponsored: Watershed co-founder Taylor Francis shares his top four predictions for corporate climate action this year.
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Longstanding peroxide-from-water conundrum succumbs to study
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The formation of hydrogen peroxide at the air-water interface in microdroplets is not spontaneous as previously believed but is instead driven by ozone (image credit: © 2022 KAUST). An investigation by KAUST researchers appears to set the record straight on the formation of hydrogen peroxide in micrometre-sized water droplets, or microdroplets, and shows that ozone is the key to this transformation 1, 2.
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Salesforce is making 'sustainability' a core value
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
By making the concept of sustainability part of its core values, Salesforce hopes to further operationalize its climate action, both internally and externally.
Tidal energy firm wins seabed lease to support Shetland clean energy drive
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Tidal energy company Nova Innovation (Nova) plans to develop its largest tidal energy array to date at Yell Sound in Shetland and boost decarbonisation of the local energy supply. Nova has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland to develop a 15MW tidal array at Yell Sound, between the islands of Yell and Bigga, that is predicted to meet over a third of household electricity demand in Shetland.
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.
State Street acts on racism and inequality
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The mega-money manager State Street is building its pipeline of Black and Latinx talent, increasing its spend with diverse suppliers.
A Historic Timeline of Renewable Energy
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Renewable energy can be loosely defined as the energy generated by natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable (naturally replenished). Once humans have used these natural resources, they are often replaced with other natural resources again. This article will aim to explore the timeline of renewable energy.
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Roof Racks For Electric Car: What To Know Before You Buy
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Roof racks are a crucial component in vehicles- even electric cars. Some cars come with a factory-installed roof rack structure, while some don’t. If your automobile already has a roof rack, you won’t need to buy another one. However, you may need to purchase accessories such as kayak carriers with universal fixing mechanisms to fit […].
When private equity funds meet gender and climate
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
A scan of the funds prioritizing women and climate issues.
Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Washington, DC—All-electric vehicles (EVs) now account for fewer of the dozen greenest cars available, partly because of a shift toward larger and heavier EVs that are less environmentally friendly, according to this year’s GreenerCars ratings, released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). These EVs take only four of the top spots on the […].
Natural Power and Keystone Engineering establish offshore wind partnership
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power; and Keystone Engineering, the pioneer offshore wind engineering firm in the US, have agreed to an official partnership to pursue and collaborate on technical consulting and advisory business opportunities in the U.S. offshore wind market.
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.
Volvo Trucks leads the electric truck market in Europe
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as […].
Sunverge and ComEd Partner on Innovative Front- of- Meter Residential Battery Energy Storage
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Industry-leading project designed to improve feeder-level system reliability and resiliency.
Turett’s Top Tips for Creating a Sustainable Kitchen
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
1. Remember Sustainability is Not an All-or-Nothing Pursuit Whether you are building new or renovating, the way to design a more environmentally-friendly kitchen is to take as many steps as possible towards Passive House standards. Deemed one of the best paths to net-zero, a typical Passive House consumes about 90 percent less heating energy than […].
Uber drivers get Wallbox charging stations at a discounted price
Charged
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Following a pilot program, Uber and Wallbox are expanding their partnership nationwide. The partnership offers a discounted package to Uber drivers that includes a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, along with installation and financing options. The EV charging package will be rolled out in four geographical groups, and is scheduled to reach nationwide coverage (excluding Alaska) by the end of April.
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.
Can Deserts Be Used to Help Our Planet’s Forests?
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Forests are essential for agriculture and preventing climate change. The trees absorb carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming. Yet, ??about 10 million hectares of forest are cut down each year. So, how can we save our forests? One idea is to turn deserts into forests, a technique known as desert greening. What Is Desert […]. The post Can Deserts Be Used to Help Our Planet’s Forests?
Pressure mapping insights improve battery life and performance
Charged
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sponsored by Tekscan. Battery manufacturers and their stakeholders strive to design batteries that are smaller, safer, and longer-lasting. The Electric Vehicle market in particular is invested in tools and technology that can help quantify and closely examine battery dynamics. Pressure mapping plays a critical role in this type of research & development, lifecycle testing, durability testing, and quality control.
Big Changes Are Needed for More Sustainable, Inclusive Transport
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In the global conversation around decarbonizing transport, the spotlight on electric vehicles has never shone brighter. The EV revolution is underway, with consumers embracing them in record numbers and manufacturing ramping up around the world. And yet, electric vehicles will. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Daimler Truck forms joint venture to deploy US commercial charging network
Charged
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power plan to form a joint venture to deploy a nationwide US charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Construction at the first sites is set to begin in 2023. Initial funding is expected to be around $650 million, divided equally among the three parties.
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?
Bylong Coal has lost its legal battle, and coal demand is losing the war
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In the years KECPO has spent exploring legal avenues to mine coal in Bylong, South Korean energy policy has left the project behind. The post Bylong Coal has lost its legal battle, and coal demand is losing the war appeared first on RenewEconomy.
DEWA nanosatellite improves management of power and water networks
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans to offer satellite-as-a-service to the utility industry globally. The UAE utility, the first in the world to launch its own satellite, has reported that DEWA-SAT 1 has provided its R&D team with the knowledge and experience in the effectiveness and value of the technology in improving the management of utility power and water transmission and distribution networks.
Lights will stay on in NSW after Eraring closure, says Kean, with help from big batteries
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Matt Kean and AEMO reassure consumers that sufficient new capacity, including two big batteries, will be more than enough to replace Eraring. The post Lights will stay on in NSW after Eraring closure, says Kean, with help from big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Ground-breaking projects advance decarbonisation of cement industry
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Academics launch Dubai project while solar used in manufacturing process in Spain. Two ground-breaking projects are aiming to decarbonise the energy-intensive cement industry. Last week saw the launch of a government, industry and academia alliance in Dubai, while in Spain a trial used solar power for cement production. The Dubai collaboration is being led by the UK’s Heriot-Watt University and wants to bring the cement sector in the UAE to net zero emissions by 2040.
Australia’s largest coal plant to close in 2025, as Origin Energy accelerates coal exit
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Origin Energy accelerates its exit from coal, annoucing it will bring forward the closure of the Eraring coal plant to 2025. The post Australia’s largest coal plant to close in 2025, as Origin Energy accelerates coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Revealed: How the Aides of ‘Anti-Net Zero’ MP Craig Mackinlay are Linked to a Leading Climate Denial Group
DeSmogBlog
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The Tory MP leading a backbench campaign against the government’s net zero policies is currently employing two aides linked to the UK’s most high-profile climate science denial group, DeSmog can reveal. Craig Mackinlay, chair of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group (NZSG), recently hired Harry Wilkinson, head of policy at the anonymously-funded Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF), to work for him in Parliament.
The Electric Moment and What’s Next: Transforming Transportation 2022
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Transforming Transportation 2022 will continue on February 17. Visit transformingtransportation.org to register and watch full sessions. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. The case for decarbonizing transport cannot be clearer: it’s the fastest growing sector of emissions after. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs and the grid
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Jet Charge's Tim Washington on the major capital raising, and the rollout of EV chargers and vehicle to grid technology. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs and the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sustrans plots expansion of UK's cycling and walking network
Business Green
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Active travel charity's report estimates local businesses enjoyed a total £1.7bn boost in 2019 from people using the network for leisure and tourism. Active travel charity Sustrans is plotting a major expansion of the UK's national cycling and walking network, in a bid to widen accessibility for low carbon travel, it announced yesterday. The charity, which manages the National Cycle Network, unveiled its vision to provide active travel links between every community of at least 10,000 people in t
Corporate partnerships unlock key commercialization pathways for climatetech startups
Greentown Labs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
This article was originally published in The Impact. It’s easy to understand why large corporations partner with innovative climatetech startups. As the climate transition gains momentum, established players in industries from energy to CPG recognize that collaborating with external innovators is essential to meeting their sustainability goals. More than that, in any rapidly changing space, innovation is a matter of survival – disrupt or be disrupted – and in the climatetech space, corporations
Rolls-Royce eyes first battery planes from 2025 as it inks private e-jet deal
Business Green
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Engineering giant expects first commercial use of small aircraft powered by its battery systems to take off within three to five years. Rolls-Royce is pulling forward its expectations for delivery of the first fully electric planes using its new battery system, with one of the company's top executives indicating aircraft using its zero-emission P-Volt powertrains could be ready for take off as early as 2025.
Energy communities in Europe – opportunity to increase system efficiency
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Energy communities can make an enormous contribution to climate goals but their efficiency and effectiveness can be boosted, smartEn advises. In a new paper, the European smart energy business association investigates the growing engagement of energy communities in participating in the grid and finds that various supporting services could contribute to their further development and scaling up across the region.
Barclays and Goldman Sachs ink power purchase deals for UK wind and solar projects
Business Green
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Barclays announces 10-year corporate PPA with oil and energy giant BP, while Goldman Sachs scores separate deal with solar develop NextEnergy Capital. Barclays has inked a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with BP, which will see the bank purchase 250GWh of clean electricity certificates each year from a range of future UK-based wind and solar projects to help power its business, it announced today.
LG taps Eaton to enable flexible home energy management
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
LG Electronics is to integrate Eaton’s intelligent power management technology with its energy management solutions. Technologies from Eaton include its smart breakers and electric vehicle chargers, which will be integrated with the LG ThinQ Energy mobile smart home app and LG energy management solutions. The aim is to simplify load management in the home and open the way for users to become energy prosumers.
Guiding CEOs through the transition to net zero
Business Green
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Industry Voice: Business leaders need to act on climate not just for the planet but the wellbeing of their companies too, as a new report from BCG and the World Economic Forum explains. Even as the pressure increases on organisations to cut their emissions, many leaders have underestimated the impacts of climate change on their business models and how quickly they could be affected.
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