Nature-based solutions: One remedy for two ills
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Sponsored: We must approach the climate crisis and biodiversity loss as the twin crises they are. Nature-based solutions have powerful potential to address both.
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Earth has lost 14% of its coral reefs in less than a decade
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A new report released by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network found that up to 14% of the world's coral reefs have been depleted due to climate change between the years 2009 and 2018. In the period under review, mass coral bleaching events were experienced due to warming waters.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Buses Today & Tomorrow
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Date/Time: November 2, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Strategies for addressing air quality and climate change challenges need to be more nuanced than making all vehicles electric. This is particularly true for commercial vehicles such as buses, which have different power needs and workloads than passenger cars. Learn about tangible actions cities and companies can take today to address these challenges, — like fuel switching, which provides immediate benefits without requiring infrastructure cha
A private car ban could be coming to Berlin
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A citizen-led initiative to ban private car use in central Berlin is gathering momentum. If the campaign succeeds, the region would be the world's largest car-free zone.
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.
$350 billion of energy efficiency investments would save money, create jobs, protect the climate
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Here are a few of the key possibilities pending before Congress.
Waste no more: Aggregates supplier scores first in securing circular accreditation in Scotland
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A Lanarkshire-based company is the first in Scotland to secure ‘end-of-waste’ status for its low carbon aggregates. Recycling and waste management solutions business Levenseat achieved the accreditation from Scotland’s environmental regulator SEPA for its newly developed products, which it says provide a sustainable and lower cost alternative to virgin aggregates used in construction.
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Eco-friendly housing redefines Tanzanian urban architecture
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
The Teachers Housing for the International School of Tanganyika is a contemporary residential project by Architectural Pioneering Consultants (APC) that incorporates site-specific solutions to adapt to the vibrant tropical surroundings.
Pairing Up Renewable Technologies Can Lead to a Higher Green Score
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Since 2015, more than 35GWs of renewable energy projects have been installed in the United States to meet the sustainability needs of corporate and industrial customers. The growing need has driven an entire new method of commercialization of renewable projects and created a new revenue stream. As corporate customers forge ahead with their renewable energy and sustainability goals, renewable energy technologies, such as battery and solar energy, are seeing great advancement.
1903 New York house gets an eco-friendly home makeover
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Although originally built in 1903, the home at 45-12 11th Street in Queens, New York now stands as an example of modern sustainable housing. Known as the Climate Change Row House, its renovation was completed in 2014 by owner and architect Thomas Paino.
Top mining and metal companies commit to net zero by 2050 goal
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
In an open letter, the CEOs of the companies also outline plans to set targets for Scope 3 value chain emissions.
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.
One-of-a-kind San Francisco building is a first in California
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
In a space that used to be a gravel, 1 De Haro designed by architecture Perks&Will is the first cross-laminated timber (CLT) building in San Francisco and the first multistory, fully mass timber building in California. And if you don't already know why that matters, you will soon.
Getting zero-carbon hot water into homes and industry
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Heat pump water heaters use thermodynamics that is a more energy efficient way to heat houses, in industrial applications and many other uses.
If we lose biodiversity, we will not address climate change or hunger, warns report
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
If we continue to lose biodiversity, the world’s most vulnerable people will not be able to adapt to climate change nor sustainably produce food, according to a report released on 7 October by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The report also details the role that rural small-scale farmers play in protecting biodiversity.
How You Can Make More Environmentally Conscious Decisions
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Being environmentally conscious and trying to do your bit is something that more and more people find themselves getting on board within recent times. If you find yourself one of these people, you might be wondering what exactly you can do about it, especially if you’re relatively new to this cause. It can be a […]. The post How You Can Make More Environmentally Conscious Decisions 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.
City leaders invited to discover benefits of real-time monitoring of GHGs and pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Image credit: Metro Centric , CC BY 2.0 license. A pilot urban air quality monitoring project is being demonstrated in Glasgow during the COP26 climate change conference. The project showcases a dense network of 25 sensors monitoring levels of GHGs and particulate matter across the city in real-time. The event – titled “ The Cities are the Key to the Climate Solution Summit ” – is organised by the Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring (GEMM) Initiative.
Chevrolet’s electric Silverado pickup to debut at CES 2022
Charged
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Electric pickups are expected to be the next big thing, and newcomer Rivian stole a march on everyone—Ford’s F-150 Lightning is in pre-production, but deliveries aren’t to start until spring of 2022. Tesla’s Cybertruck is delayed until who-knows-when. GM may be struggling to catch up, but it’s moving forward. The latest news is that Chevrolet’s electric Silverado pickup will make its debut at CES 2022 in early January.
Eco-friendly Wines You Should Know About
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Sustainability is becoming one of the most essential practices in today’s saturated world. The concept of environmental sustainability has spread across different industries and many aspects of the supply chain. As the health of our planet becomes more vulnerable, more consumers are placing importance on eco-friendly practices to prevent the exploitation of the planet’s natural […].
NHTSA finds no cause to investigate Tesla battery fires
Charged
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Sorry, Tesla-haters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declined to open a formal investigation into fire risks involving Tesla vehicles, after finding no relevant incidents in the United States in the last two years. In 2019, a California lawyer filed a petition with NHTSA on behalf of a group of Tesla owners, requesting an investigation covering 255,000 Model S and Model X vehicles produced from 2012 to 2019.
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?
Wood Mackenzie: Global energy storage to reach 12 GW/28 GWh in 2021
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Global energy storage deployments are expected to nearly triple year-over-year in 2021, reaching 12 GW/28 GWh, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie's Global Energy Storage Outlook forecasts nearly 1 TWh of total demand from 2021-2030, with the U.S. and China dominating the market. The two countries will account for over 70% of total global installed energy storage capacity through 2030, the report notes.
Dow introduces new silicone-based material for PCB conformal coatings
Charged
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Dow has introduced its DOWSIL CC-2588 Conformal Coating, a tough, abrasion-resistant silicone-based material that protects printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components against high humidity and corrosion. The coating is virtually odorless and emits extremely low amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). CC-2588 cures at room temperature for reduced energy consumption, supports spraying for higher throughputs and enables automated inspection equipment to use ultraviolet light to id
U.S. NARROWS GAP WITH CHINA IN RACE TO DOMINATE BATTERY VALUE CHAIN
altenergymag
OCTOBER 7, 2021
BloombergNEF’s second annual ‘Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking’ finds China dominating the ranking, but clearer policy support and increasing battery demand help the U.S.
Circontrol and Xignux form new company to deploy charging network in Mexico and Latin America
Charged
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Spanish EVSE manufacturer Circontrol has joined with the Mexican firm Xignux to create a new company called Voltway, which will offer a comprehensive charging service in Mexico and Latin America. Voltway plans to develop, install and maintain a network of charging infrastructure in Mexico. According to the company, there are currently 1,500 charging points in Mexico, of which 70% are public and 30% are private.
CALWAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED OPEN-WATER WAVE ENERGY PILOT
altenergymag
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Next to high performance, this is the second fundamental and critical feature of a wave energy device to be able to survive storms without being overdesigned for these rare events that don’t contribute to the annual energy production but drive up the cost.
Consortium launches Novata to drive ESG reporting in private markets
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 7 – Private companies and private markets represent the majority of the world’s economic activity, but their environmental, social and governance, or. The post Consortium launches Novata to drive ESG reporting in private markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
"Self-Destructing Plastic" Wins Top Prize in Create the Future Contest
altenergymag
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A Biodegradable Solution to the Global Plastic Waste Problem
Puerto Rico microgrid at manufacturing plant to deliver renewables and resilience
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 7, 2021
This week, power management companies Eaton and Enel X announced plans for a second joint microgrid project in Puerto Rico. Both projects will reduce demand on regional energy infrastructure and enable Eaton to power its manufacturing plants with more renewables and boost energy resilience for its operations, said the companies in a press release. The solar-plus-storage microgrid at the Eaton Las Piedras manufacturing facility will integrate nearly 5 MWac of solar PV and approximately 1.1 MW/2.2
Hearst’s Level Up Ventures to invest in Black and Latinx tech founders
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 7 — Media conglomerate Hearst launched Level Up Ventures to make cash investments in pre-seed and seed rounds for Black- and. The post Hearst’s Level Up Ventures to invest in Black and Latinx tech founders appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Investigation: Majority of Directors of World’s Top Insurance Companies Tied to Polluting Industries
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Just over half of all directors at 30 of the world’s largest insurance companies have affiliations to polluting companies and organisations, reveals an investigation by DeSmog, including several individuals holding senior roles at some of the world’s largest energy companies. The findings raise concerns over a potential pervasive conflict of interest on the boards at a time when the international insurance sector is under pressure to halt its support for the fossil fuel industry.
The shift to EVs is on, as GM and other U.S. incumbents aim to overtake Tesla
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 7 – GM will double its revenues by 2030 as it rolls out dozens of electric cars, trucks and delivery cars. The post The shift to EVs is on, as GM and other U.S. incumbents aim to overtake Tesla appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Sunnova Enters Retail in Four States
altenergymag
OCTOBER 7, 2021
“With increased power outages and rising electricity rates, homeowners need a better energy service at a better price. We understand that rethinking how you power your home can take time and research, and now Sunnova can help shoppers find the clean, affordable, and resilient solution their home deserves.
Tazah raises $2 million to connect Pakistan’s farmers to small food retailers
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 7 – Tazah wants to streamline Pakistan’s $60 billion food supply chain and help farmers secure better prices by cutting out. The post Tazah raises $2 million to connect Pakistan’s farmers to small food retailers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
George Osborne’s Banking Job a ‘Conflict of Interest’ With New Role at BP-Sponsored British Museum
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 7, 2021
George Osborne’s work for an investment bank that counts BP among its major clients presents a “glaring conflict of interest” with his new role as chair of the British Museum, campaigners have said. The former UK chancellor is currently employed as a full-time partner at “boutique” investment bank Robey Warshaw , which has worked with the oil giant in recent years, including on its £7.7 billion purchase of US shale assets from BHP Group in 2018.
Five Seasons Ventures raises €180 million for European foodtech
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 7 — Investors deployed €3 billion in European food tech ventures last year. “There are lots of companies that have raised. The post Five Seasons Ventures raises €180 million for European foodtech appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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