Google exec: 'Significant mining' is key to net zero
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
Mike Werner, Google’s head of circular economy, says companies should move quickly to measure their reliance on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper.
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UK project will use AI plus microbes to unlock higher biogas production
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
Lactobacillus bacteria: A digital twin will help answer questions like: how does each species of microbe react to different food and to the other microbes around it? Researchers say they are using artificial intelligence to develop better microorganism-led processes that efficiently digest materials such as food waste, wastewater and animal manure to help boost the UK’s burgeoning biogas industry.
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What the EU’s new border tax could mean for carbon markets
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
The European Union’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivize more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the U.S.
Returners programme supports environmental professionals back into STEM roles
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
A returners programme at SLR Consulting described as a “unique opportunity” has been launched for the second time. Last year, the environmental and advisory consultancy firm offered a STEM Returners programme at their sites in Bristol, Nottingham, Exeter and London. The firm says the programme was so successful, it has now launched another programme with 4 new roles including opportunities within their Geotechnical Engineering and also Hydrology & Hydrogeology teams.
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.
This Lockheed Martin-backed startup 3D-prints aluminum for EV parts
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
Three-year-old Alloy Enterprises, which is 3D printing aluminum, counts Lockheed Martin, Robert Downey Jr.’s venture fund among its early investors.
Study promising for SERS detection of pesticides at low concentrations
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
A new form of low-cost, 3D-printed sensor can detect very low concentrations of pesticides in water samples. It was developed by team of researchers from universities in Scotland, Portugal and Germany. The work is outlined in a paper published in the journal Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, and the group says it could make water monitoring quicker, easier and more affordable.
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Tools for the job: Engineering firm offers giveaway
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
The initiative aims to “put decent tools in the hands of apprentices and young engineers,” says MD Matt Fletcher. Electromechanical repair specialist, Fletcher Moorland Ltd, has launched an initiative to support the younger generation entering engineering, design, and manufacturing careers. Under the banner “Get Tooled Up”, Fletcher Moorland is giving away five sets of quality tools to young apprentices and aspiring engineers every month.
Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Big batteries were first built next to wind and solar farms. Now they are found within massive coal and gas compounds, eating the fossil fuel industry from the inside out. The post Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Technology firm urges everyone to participate in Clean Air Day 2023
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
One of Airly’s sensors, in situ. Technology firm Airly says it is lobbying government to address the ‘largest environmental health risk’ Serving as a reminder that air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths every year in the UK, Clean Air Day 2023 will take place on Thursday 15 th June. “At Airly, we strongly support the aims of Clean Air Day and urge everyone to participate,” explains Airly COO Jonathan Gartside.
Vanadium Flow Batteries vs. Alternative Battery Chemistries: Who Will Dominate the Medium-to-Long Duration Energy Storage Market Near-Term?
CleanTech Group
JUNE 14, 2023
Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) are proven technologies that are known to be durable and long lasting. They are the work horses and.
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.
Veolia increases hazardous waste capacity with new regional facility in the north east
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
Veolia says it is increasing hazardous waste capacity in the north east with a new 20,000 tonnes per annum Hazardous Waste Transfer Station facility in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Based on a secure site, the new facility “is designed to provide the chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries in the region with the full range of compliant recycling and treatment options available for hazardous waste.” The facility adds to the company’s six existing hazardous wa
Building Synergies for a Women-led Clean Energy Transition in India
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 14, 2023
On World Environment Day, a dialogue to discuss pathways for a more gender balanced clean energy transition in India.
Infographic explains new efficiency standards for motors and drives
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
With the next set of changes to the ecodesign legislation for electric motors looming, WEG, an expert in electric motor technology , has published an infographic which it suggests can help inform manufacturers of the changes. The new legislation takes effect on 1 July, 2023 and aims to reduce the environmental impact of electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) by defining higher standards for efficiency.
Hurtigruten Norway unveils plans for a zero-emission cruise ship
Charged
JUNE 14, 2023
Hurtigruten Norway, whose cruises along the fjord-indented Norwegian coast are the stuff of travelers’ dreams, has long been a beacon of greenery in a generally brown industry. Some of the company’s ships are basically plug-in hybrids, featuring enormous batteries to reduce the use of the diesel engines. Unlike the vast majority of the world’s passenger ships, Hurtigruten’s liners generally plug into shore power when they dock, rather than spewing diesel fumes into nearby neighborhoods.
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.
SolarEdge Unveils Commercial Storage System at Intersolar 2023
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
Designed for small to medium commercial PV installations, the highly efficient DC-coupled CSS provides 58kWh of battery capacity and is suitable for indoor use. Able to connect up to eight batteries per inverter, it will deliver up to 460kWh of storage capacity and offers the ability to synchronize solar battery and site-level energy management.
Schneider opens large electric truck charging depot in Southern California
Charged
JUNE 14, 2023
Multimodal transportation provider Schneider National has completed an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California. The depot will power the company’s battery-electric truck fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end. The 4,900-square-foot charging site, which was designed and built in cooperation with Black & Veatch, features 16 350 kW dual-plug chargers, allowing the carrier to charge 32 trucks simultaneo
US utility backs iron-air battery project promising 100 hours of storage
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Form Energy says it will move forward with the deployment of a 15MW/1500MWh iron-air battery system in a deal with a US utility. The post US utility backs iron-air battery project promising 100 hours of storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
THE GATES HAVE OPENED: THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2023 IS ALL ABOUT 24/7 RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
Over 85,000 visitors from 160 countries are expected to attend the event by Friday. On three full exhibition days, The smarter E Europe offers the ideal opportunity to explore the latest trends, technologies and business models while meeting the industry’s visionaries and decision makers.
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?
Global steel industry can quit coal, reach net-zero by early 2040s, study finds
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
German study finds global steel industry could achieve net zero emissions by the early 2040s, but will need firm policy and cheap green hydrogen. The post Global steel industry can quit coal, reach net-zero by early 2040s, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Alfa Chemistry: Biofuels Analysis Ensures Quality of the Supply Chain
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
As an expert in the alternative energy field, Alfa Chemistry has long been committed to exploring solutions to alternative energy issues and recently announced a comprehensive range of testing services for the biofuel supply chain.
Queensland’s giant Borumba storage plan will cost double early estimates: Batteries are cheaper
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Why has Queensland committed so deeply to huge and expensive pumped hydro projects? There are cheaper options. The post Queensland’s giant Borumba storage plan will cost double early estimates: Batteries are cheaper appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hybrid ES Sport 2023 Lexus: Luxury, Performance, Efficiency
Green Living Guy
JUNE 14, 2023
Let’s go Hybrid ES Sport 2023 F Sport. For it is an epitome of luxury and comfort. Thereby offering a serene atmosphere and a host of features. One that make it an excellent choice for buyers who prioritize comfort, fuel efficiency, and competitive pricing. This mid-size luxury hybrid sedan has a lot to offer. That’s […] The post Hybrid ES Sport 2023 Lexus: Luxury, Performance, Efficiency appeared first on Green Living Guy.
The investment test for electricity transmission has become a sham
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
VNI West lays bare a transmission investment test that is comprehensively gamed by its proponents The post The investment test for electricity transmission has become a sham appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sigenstor: Redefining All-in-One Energy Solutions
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
Sigenergy, a leading energy innovator, presents SigenStor, an extraordinary 5-in-1 energy storage system that revolutionizes the industry landscape. Seamlessly integrating PV Inverter, EV DC Charger, Battery PCS, Battery Pack, and EMS, SigenStor establishes an unparalleled benchmark for versatility and scalability.
WA raises $1.9bn from state’s first ever green bond to fund 50GW transition
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Western Australia raises $1.9 billion to help fund the state's decarbonisation plans, including big batteries, wind farms and standalone power systems. The post WA raises $1.9bn from state’s first ever green bond to fund 50GW transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Scientists Condemn ‘Misinformation’ Used to Attack EU Reforms to Protect Nature
DeSmogBlog
JUNE 14, 2023
More than 3,000 scientists have rejected claims that EU plans to curb pesticide use and restore nature will harm food security and farmers in an open letter to MEPs. In recent months, the industrial farming lobby and the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest right-wing party in the EU, have been at the forefront of pushback against green legislation.
Australia slips in renewable rankings amid doubts over 82 pct target and green hydrogen
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Australia slips further down renewable energy rankings due to questions about its renewables targets and green hydrogen. US and Germany take top two spots. The post Australia slips in renewable rankings amid doubts over 82 pct target and green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Exide Technologies leads the way in Energy Storage Systems, pioneering a sustainable future
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
These advanced systems empower businesses and communities to stabilize the grid, optimize energy usage, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Landmark Neonic Bill Headed to Governor Hochul’s Desk
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 14, 2023
The New York legislature passed a first-in-the-nation bill to dramatically curb neonic pesticides that decimate pollinators and threaten New Yorkers’ health.
How can NHS trusts find a cost-effective path to net zero?
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
A new guide to cost-effective net zero delivery in the NHS has been published by Centrica Business Solutions.
‘It’s time for my government to take action’: A conversation with a youth plaintiff in Held v. Montana
Grist
JUNE 14, 2023
Hello, and welcome to Part 2 of our series on personal action in the face of climate change. ( Check out Part 1 here , looking at why individual action is a fraught concept, and how individuals are amplifying impact via life milestones.) Today’s story, from news and politics fellow Akielly Hu, shares the perspective of one young person who witnessed the effects of climate change on the places she loved and decided to take what some might call a drastic measure — suing her state gover
New Rain Erosion Tester will improve research and development at Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
altenergymag
JUNE 14, 2023
The Rain Erosion Tester from R&D Test Systems will enable DTU to further develop methods for testing rain erosion on wind turbine blades.
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