The 5 biggest clean energy stories from 2021
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2021
From policy to action, the public and private sectors are spurring forward the great energy transition in meaningful ways.
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Students design a house that revolutionizes urban design
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 16, 2021
VIRTUe, a student team from the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands has created a housing scheme to transform urban living. The self-sufficient housing model called Ripple strives to create a ripple effect through its innovative design that encourages residents to adopt a sustainable-living mindset.
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On my 2022 wishlist: Verified regenerative agriculture outcomes
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Regenerative agriculture has become a buzzword in the food sector, but two new verification schemes hope to turn buzz into results.
Is fossil fuel pollution affecting fertility rates?
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A study published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology has linked decreasing fertility rates in humans to burning fossil fuels. The study established that childbirth has steadily declined over the past 50 years. Although the study focused on Denmark, many other nations seem to follow the trend.
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.
It’s time for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The creators of the treaty say focusing on emissions but not stopping new fossil fuel projects is a sure recipe for escalating climate failure.
Gift the best vegan beauty products with this handy guide
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The world is getting woke about the cosmetics industry, which for years has cruelly tested products on animals and heavily used animal products. Luckily, many big brands and celebrities are helping turn the tide in favor of sustainable, vegan and otherwise eco-friendly beauty products.
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A radical plan for livestock is coming to The Netherlands
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Netherlands has too much manure. So the Dutch government announced a 25 billion euro plan to greatly reduce the country’s livestock.
In a booming ESG market, the SEC has some questions
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2021
SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants to make sure investors can "drill down to see what’s under the hood of [ESG] funds.
How to Make Your Smart Home Eco-Friendly
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Technological advancements are influencing the residential sector. As our home systems and appliances become smarter, we may notice changes in our energy consumption patterns. As a result, engineers are developing smart devices to increase a building’s power efficiency. Eco-conscious residents can pair their advanced systems with green technologies to minimize atmospheric and surface-level waste.
Unhappy boomerang: PFAS pollution in ocean comes back to land
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The sampling station in Andøya, Norway, in the winter (image credit: NILU). Many of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS ) that end up in the ocean boomerang back to shore after they are re-emitted into air with the crashing of waves, according to a study by researchers at Stockholm University published on 15 December in Environmental Science & Technology.
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.
Your siblings will love these sustainable holiday gifts
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 16, 2021
You’ve known them all your life, so there’s pressure to make your siblings' gifts good. Don’t worry. Our top picks for your eco-conscious sibs this year will have them looking, feeling and even smelling their best.
Satellite images prompt felling trees to help peatlands recover
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Image credit: Scottish Government , CC BY 2.0 license ). A satellite map technology has seemingly revealed that vast areas of peatlands in Scotland are in such a poor condition that landowners involved in rewilding projects are ‘cutting down trees’ this Christmas to help deal with the problem. The heat map of Scotland. The country has been extensively surveyed for the first time, says the environmental monitoring firm behind it, Terra Motion, over a five-year period using radar data from space a
The Seven Sins of Greenwashing
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 16, 2021
“Greenwashing involves companies either misleading consumers about the green credentials of a product or service, or misleading consumers about the environmental performance of a company as a whole.” – Dr. Aoife Brophy , Research Lecturer at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. In 2020, the European Commission ran an extensive cross-sector sweep of websites to identify instances of greenwash.They found that in 42% of cases, green claims were exa
3 Winter Energy Saving Tips
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Winter can be beautiful, but it’s also typically the time of year where energy demands become greater. Depending on where you live, you might be running your furnace more often. Because it gets darker earlier, you also might have your lights on more each day. That doesn’t even count the lighted decorations you put up […]. The post 3 Winter Energy Saving Tips appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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.
VIDEO: 10 Step Guide To Create An Amazing Sustainability Program At Your Company
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Sustainable Business Journey: An Executive Guide. If you’re a company investing in green initiatives and working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan, roadmap and sustainability program. I recently presented a 10 Step Sustainability Program Guide at the IMPA Maritime Suppliers conference. The recording is below.
2021: The Year of the Electric Impulse
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
We’re living through a global disruption. The fight against climate change calls for a new paradigm. It involves facing major challenges like the transformation towards sustainable mobility. There is no plan B, the future is electric and that’s why throughout this year, each of the more than 15,000 employees at SEAT S.A. has been driven by […].
Stem, Inc. to Acquire Also Energy Holdings, Inc., a Global Leader in Solar Asset Management Software
altenergymag
DECEMBER 16, 2021
-Acquisition to combine two software-focused renewable energy companies leading the energy transition -Accretive transaction expected to accelerate Stem’s growing, recurring software revenue and increase margins -Underscores Stem’s focus on expanding global reach and delivering high-margin software products to front-of-meter and commercial & industrial customers -Expands assets under management by 32.
6 Qualities To Look Out For In A Horticulturist
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A horticulturist is a person who practices horticulture by growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants for consumption or sale. Horticulturalists are concerned not just with plant health, but also the health of their customers. They keep in mind their safety and the aesthetic appeal of their products. So, if you are looking for one, […].
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?
CPower Launches EnerWise™ Site Optimization
altenergymag
DECEMBER 16, 2021
New Artificial Intelligence-Based Service Helps C&I Energy Users Maximize Value of DERs Through Grid and On-Bill Savings, While Forming Virtual Power Plants Designed to Boost Community Resilience
How Vape Waste Generates Single-Use Plastics?
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Vaping is doing very well as a fun activity. No wonder the craze of users towards this activity is entirely considerable. Undoubtedly, it can impress with its experiences. It is very famous, especially among younger adults, current cigarette users, LGBT individuals, and patients with comorbid conditions. The prevalence of these products started around 2007 only […].
EVERY THIRD NEW ELECTRIC CAR IN EUROPE DRIVES ON GERMAN ROADS
altenergymag
DECEMBER 16, 2021
One in three electric cars newly registered in 2021 drives on German roads, according to figures for the first ten months of this year (see graphic). The growing international mobility industry will meet from May 11–13, 2022, at Power2Drive Europe in Munich.
9 Ways To Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Climate change became an urgent concern for human beings when they realized they’d made this planet inhabitable for younger generations. The world can’t sustain our utilization of natural resources because of the massive amounts of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions we’ve caused in previous decades. Several human activities, such as manufacturing, power generation, and transportation, cause […].
Not Cricket: Diversity in asset management must be more than woke signaling
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and strategies of. The post Not Cricket: Diversity in asset management must be more than woke signaling appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are the Unstudied Synthetic Compounds In Delta 8 Toxic For the Environment?
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Currently, Delta-8 is trending in the cannabis market. There are several Delta-8 infused products, ranging from gummies to soft gels. Experts and chief scientific officers raise concerns about the unstudied synthetic compound in Delta-8 toxic for the environment. What is delta-8? It is a cannabinoid that comes from cannabis plants. Moreover, more than 200 cannabinoids, […].
Carbon America scores $30 million to capture and sequester carbon
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 16 — Arvada, Colo.-based Carbon America provides development, financing and management services for carbon capture and sequestration project partners. “Carbon Capture. The post Carbon America scores $30 million to capture and sequester carbon appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2022: 80 PERCENT ALREADY BOOKED!
altenergymag
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Following the top-class Restart event of the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry that took place in a compact format in October 2021, the next regular event will be held from May 11–13, 2022, in Munich.
Volkswagen Group announces three major new battery initiatives
Charged
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Automakers that are serious about producing EVs understand that they need to build new supply chains, including major battery manufacturing capacity and secure sources of raw materials. The Volkswagen Group has been steadily turning up the voltage, raising its planned investment in EV and self-driving technologies to 73 billion euros ($86 billion) over the next 5 years, and announcing 3 new battery-related initiatives.
Aceli Africa raises $27 million to boost lending to agribusinesses in East Africa
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 16 — More than half of East Africans depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, but loans to grow their businesses are. The post Aceli Africa raises $27 million to boost lending to agribusinesses in East Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
East-west solar projects maximize the number of panels on an array
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The sun shines from southern skies in the Northern Hemisphere, and for that reason, fixed-tilt solar systems are conventionally installed in a south-facing orientation in the United States to receive maximum yield per panel. Yet, there are arguments for installing solar in an east-west, or dual-tilt, orientation when sites are closer to the equator, have… The post East-west solar projects maximize the number of panels on an array appeared first on Solar Power World.
And the winner of Copernicus Masters Planet’s Challenge is… NetCarbon!
Planet Pulse
DECEMBER 16, 2021
NetCarbon is the winning startup of the Copernicus Masters competition Planet See Change, Change the World Challenge 2021 edition. . The international competition Copernicus Masters awards the best Earth observation startups and developers that are trying to solve the world’s problems – social, environmental and commercial. Planet was looking for superstar startups that are contributing to solving environmental challenges and have high impact. .
Tigo Energy Recognizes Sungrow for 50MW of Solar Deployed Through Tigo Enhanced Partnership Program
altenergymag
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Tigo and Sungrow partnership drives solar adoption by bringing proven, high-quality, and compatible solutions to solar installers.
SEIA elects new board members from 15 companies
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced new at-large and elected board members. Solar and Storage companies Enphase Energy, Freedom Forever, Nautilus Solar and Array Technologies are among those becoming SEIA at-large board members. Representatives from 15 companies were elected to the board. The elected board members will serve two-year terms as division chairs and vice chairs, state affiliate representatives and alternates.
More than 200 funds apply a gender lens and most are setting firm quotas
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 16 – The fourth edition of the Project Sage survey found 206 investment funds that incorporate a gender theme in their. The post More than 200 funds apply a gender lens and most are setting firm quotas appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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