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Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now

GreenBiz

Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now. William Ginn. Sat, 06/06/2020 - 02:00. This is an excerpt from " Valuing Nature " by William J. Ginn. Copyright 2020 William J. Ginn. Reproduced here with permission from Island Press, Washington, D.C. . Resistance to change is universal. For example, despite more than 30 years of good science and best practices that support conservation agriculture in the United States, less than 5 percent of U.S. soy, wheat, and corn

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Are Sustainable Roofing Materials The Best for Your Home?

Green Living Guy

Let’s talk roofing materials. For removing construction debris using a junk removal service is a convenient way to clean out junk and unwanted building materials left from your renovation, repairs, or house construction. And they also recycle construction wastes such as drywall and roofing. Reprocessing and recycling construction materials help Continue Reading.

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Investing in a Just and Equitable Society

Better Ventures

Investing in an Equitable and Just Society We stand in solidarity with our Black and brown communities here in Oakland and across the nation as we mourn the tragic death of George Floyd and the reopening of the raw wounds of broken race relations and police brutality. We share in your deep sadness, outrage, and immense frustration that despite the sacrifices made by so many in the name of progress, we still live in a society marred by inequality and injustice.

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Current State of Solar Energy Industry

Green Living Guy

Investment in the solar energy industry is increasing by leaps and bounds. More and more countries are moving towards a renewable source of power. According to some of the estimates, by the year 2050, solar energy will be the most dominant form of energy in the world. For starters, countries Continue Reading. The post Current State of Solar Energy Industry appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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.

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Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now

AGreenLiving

Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now William Ginn Sat, 06/06/2020 – 02:00 This is an excerpt from ” Valuing Nature ” by William J. Ginn. Copyright 2020 William J. Ginn. Reproduced here with permission from Island Press, Washington, D.C. Resistance to change is universal. For example, despite more than 30 years of good science and best practices that support conservation agriculture in the United States, less than 5 percent of U.S. soy, w

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Pakistan, World Bank signed $100 million agreement for ?Sindh Solar Energy Project?

Green Living Guy

Islamabad: First off, it seems that the government of Pakistan and World Bank signed a Financing Agreement worth $ 100.0 million. That’s for “Sindh Solar Energy Project.” Therefore it’s with the objective to increase solar power generation and access to electricity in Sindh Province. In addition, the project will support Continue Reading. The post Pakistan, World Bank signed $100 million agreement for ‘Sindh Solar Energy Project’ appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Using The 12 Step Program To Defeat Climate Change

CleanTechnica

We can use the 12 step program to overcome catastrophic climate change denial.

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Oil Spill, Tesla News, New EV Incentives, Battery Swapping ? CleanTech Weekly News Show

CleanTechnica

This is the 11th broadcast of CleanTechnica’s weekly news show. This week's show covers Tesla Autopilot, Tesla Supercharging, new EV incentives in the Netherlands and Germany, oil spills, The Boring Company, and more.

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German Drivers Of German Cars Switching To Tesla Model 3 ? Very Limited Data

CleanTechnica

Data from Tesla in Germany seen by AMUS shows many German drivers are forsaking German cars in order to buy a Tesla Modle 3, even though in many cases the Tesla costs more to buy.

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Huge Subsidy-Free Partnership On 500 MW+ Expansion Of Solar PV In Denmark

CleanTechnica

I have been watching Danish solar photovoltaic capacity and output closely since 2015, because I had a feeling something was looming after seeing the explosion of installed capacity in Germany in years prior.

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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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National Ground Water Association & Other Associations Urge US EPA To Expedite Regulation Of PFAS

CleanTechnica

Letter Sent to EPA Administrator Urges Science and Research To Be The Leading Factor In Determining PFAS Regulations.

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Mississippi River Communities Threatened By Climate Chaos

CleanTechnica

Rising temperatures threaten communities along the river.

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Save 30% On All Tesla Accessories For Father?s Day From EV Items

CleanTechnica

Father's Day is happening June 21, and if the favorite Dad in your life has a Tesla, give him the gift of cool and functional accessories for his car. CleanTechnica readers get 30% using the discount code.

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The 2nd Life Of Used EV Batteries

CleanTechnica

When an electric vehicle (EV) comes off the road, what happens to the vehicle battery? The fate of the lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles is an important question for manufacturers, policy makers, and EV owners alike.

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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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Student Movement Leads To 100% Renewable Energy Policy For Salt Lake City Schools

CleanTechnica

Students in Salt Lake City began advocating for clean energy policies last fall. This week, the school board approved their plan.

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Drive Electric Kenya Shows Why You Should Be Driving An Electric Vehicle in Kenya!

CleanTechnica

Drivelectric Kenya, a subsidiary of Knights Energy Kenya, is offering Kenyans a platform to switch to electromobility. Driveelectric Kenya’s suite of services is tailored to take away the risks (both financial and technological) for its customers, who like in most parts of the world are new to the world of electric vehicles. Driveelectric provides EV Consultancy, fleet analysis services, charging station installation services, and also offers electric vehicle leasing.