How General Mills is advancing nature and climate goals hand-in-hand
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2023
The consumer packaged goods company is figuring out how to meet all its sustainability goals, even if they contradict each other.
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Has CATL launched a lithium price war? (Let’s hope so!)
Charged
MARCH 2, 2023
A few days ago, share prices of lithium miners including Albemarle, SQM, Livent, Piedmont Lithium and Lithium Americas ,plunged, losing as much as 9% on a day when the S&P 500 dropped only a fraction of a point. There had been no major moves on the commodities market, and investors not privy to inside information wondered what was going on. Then analysts revealed that the world’s largest EV battery maker, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology, had changed its pricing strategy.
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How states can seize the ESG high ground
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2023
If conservative states proclaim themselves anti-ESG, then logically there must be a pro-ESG alternative.
IVECO Bus to sell up to 500 electric buses to Belgian transit agency
Charged
MARCH 2, 2023
IVECO Bus , headquartered in Turin, Italy, has signed a framework agreement with Flemish government-owned public transport enterprise De Lijn for an initial sale of 65 E-WAY articulated electric city buses, with an option for future sales of up to 500 units. Deliveries are to begin in 2024, and will potentially continue over six years. The 18-meter-long buses, which will be deployed in several cities in Flanders, will be equipped with battery packs assembled at IVECO’s new dedicated carbon-neutr
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.
Making sense of the hydrogen rainbow
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2023
Why does hydrogen have so many colors, and why do they matter?
Electra Vehicles raises $21 million for its battery pack optimization software
Charged
MARCH 2, 2023
Boston-based Electra Vehicles produces cloud-based and onboard software designed to optimize the performance of EV battery systems. The company recently raised $21 million in an oversubscribed investment round led by Italian VC firm United Ventures. Other investors include Stellantis Ventures and BlackBerry Limited. Electra says its software solutions improve battery pack range, lifetime and safety performance.
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Schumacher to use GreenMarbles services for installation and distribution of its EV Series products
Charged
MARCH 2, 2023
Charger manufacturer Schumacher Electric reports that GreenMarbles , an “enterprise sustainable solutions integrator,” will act as a wholesale distributor of Schumacher’s EV Series chargers to builders and solar and utility companies, and will also serve as its primary installation partner for residential and commercial customers. In 2022, Schumacher launched its EV Level 2 Charger, which delivers up to 50 A operating on 240 V and offers both hardwired and plug-in options.
Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s
DeSmogBlog
MARCH 2, 2023
At the end of December 2022, when Americans were getting ready to spend hours indoors with family and friends — often in their kitchens, preparing holiday meals on the stovetop — a new study reignited a decades-old debate. The peer-reviewed research by the environmental think tank RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute), the University of Sydney, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine estimated that “nearly 13 percent of childhood asthma cases in the United States can be linked to having a
Hydrogen Transport Benchmarking
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
Hydrogen Transport Benchmarking The UK Hydrogen Strategy estimates that to meet Net Zero aims by 2050, hydrogen will make up 20-35% of the UK’s final energy demand (250-460 TWh a year). Hydrogen has a critical role to play in the decarbonisation of industry, power, heat and transport. Via either combustion or powering fuel cells, hydrogen can help complement battery electrification.
Fossil Fuel Linked Donors Gift Half a Million to Conservative Party
DeSmogBlog
MARCH 2, 2023
The Conservative Party has received more than £632,000 in new donations from individuals and firms tied to polluting industries, DeSmog can reveal. New Electoral Commission records released today show that the bulk of the fossil-fuel linked funds came from Christopher Harborne, who donated £500,000 in the final quarter of 2022 – the joint-largest donation registered by the party during this period.
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.
Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Australia's most successful developer of wind, solar and battery storage projects says costs have jumped significantly over last two years. The post Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nexamp and Energy Toolbase Deploy Front-of-the-Meter Energy Storage System in Massachusetts
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Is nuclear power in a global death spiral?
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Amid turbocharged renewables growth, nuclear power remains stagnant – only an acceleration of China’s program will save it from a death spiral. The post Is nuclear power in a global death spiral? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NABCEP 2023 CE Conference grows in scope and attendance
Solar Power World
MARCH 2, 2023
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners is organizing its 12th annual NABCEP Continuing Education Conference to be held from March 27 to 30 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri. NABCEP CE is a conference built around the organization’s certification program, giving attendees the opportunity to earn credits toward solar… The post NABCEP 2023 CE Conference grows in scope and attendance appeared first on Solar Power World.
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.
Safeguard reforms could slash Australia’s coal mine methane bombs at little cost
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Three major reforms to the safeguard mechanism could see coal mines almost halve their methane emissions using just 1 per cent of annual profits. The post Safeguard reforms could slash Australia’s coal mine methane bombs at little cost appeared first on RenewEconomy.
'Green' commercial buildings attract higher rents, UK real estate survey finds
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MARCH 2, 2023
Poll of UK real estate managers indicates commercial properties with improved energy efficiency hold higher value and rental yields compared to less efficient buildings The majority of UK real estate managers have seen both the value and rental yields from the 'green' commercial properties in their portfolios increase in comparison to less efficient buildings, amid growing interest in properties that offer energy bill savings for businesses.
NSW funds two new electrolysers as part of $1.5bn plan to slash cost of green hydrogen
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Matt Kean announces two new electrolyser projects as part of $1.5 billion to slash technology costs by nearly half and help offset US Inflation Reduction Act. The post NSW funds two new electrolysers as part of $1.5bn plan to slash cost of green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Why Greta Thunberg and Other Climate Activists Are Protesting Wind Farms in Norway.
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
Norway is leading the green transition by promoting sustainable energy sources that require more land, such as coastal wind, electric grid expansions, mines, batteries and electric vehicles and forestry initiatives. Since 2018, the nation's onshore wind capacity has increased by three times to 4.8 GW, whit Europe's largest onshore wind project, including the two Fosen wind.
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
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AGL says pumped hydro “critical” to energy transition, as it updates its own plans
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
AGL says feasibility studies underway on Muswellbrook pumped hydro energy storage JV, with a preferred technology solution on track for early 2024. The post AGL says pumped hydro “critical” to energy transition, as it updates its own plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Divert raises $1.1 billion to convert food waste into renewable natural gas
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2023
ImpactAlpha, March 2 — Concord, Mass.-based company has raised $100 million in growth equity from investors including Ara Partners and Canadian oil giant. The post Divert raises $1.1 billion to convert food waste into renewable natural gas appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Cutting edge distributed energy test lab in works for New South Wales coal centre
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
SwitchDin unveils plans to build the Southern Hemisphere’s largest dedicated test lab for distributed energy resources (DER) in Newcastle. The post Cutting edge distributed energy test lab in works for New South Wales coal centre appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Let’s breathe better with Doterra Essentials
Green Living Guy
MARCH 2, 2023
Recently one of my new friends Kelly Mallison showed me better breathing options. Also to acknowledge the toxins in my toxic food and life. Their breathing lozenges and also essential oils changed my life. I also forgot their peppermint bites. Wow. Toxins From birth, the human body is designed to protect against and remove as […] The post Let’s breathe better with Doterra Essentials appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car
Snowy chair given another 18 months to fix hydro and gas plant delays
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Snowy chair reappointed for another 18 months to address "legacy issues" and manage the delays and cost overruns at the company's signature projects. The post Snowy chair given another 18 months to fix hydro and gas plant delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New analysis shows cover crops and no-till reduce crop insurance claims
EDF + Business
MARCH 2, 2023
The extremely wet spring of 2019 caused 14.2 million acres of cropland to go unplanted in the Midwest. Farmers across the region had flooded fields that kept them from getting equipment onto the fields to plant their crops. This resulted in over $4 billion of prevent-plant crop insurance claims, which assists farmers when weather conditions keep them from planting a crop altogether.
Greenwashing is under fire. Can the energy sector stay out of its crosshairs?
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
News of the ACCC’s greenwashing blitz and action by ASIC will be giving some in energy circles pause for quiet thought, if not chills. The post Greenwashing is under fire. Can the energy sector stay out of its crosshairs? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
2023 World Battery Industry Expo (WBE) Formerly Asia Battery Sourcing Fair (GBF ASIA)
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
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Gas lobby called out for overcooking electrification costs
Renew Economy
MARCH 2, 2023
Gas lobby group caught out cooking up a new fossil fuel myth, that the electrification of Australian homes will cost taxpayers more than $66 billion. The post Gas lobby called out for overcooking electrification costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Is Germany’s LNG gold rush coming to an end?
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
Germany’s plan to build at least eight new liquified gas terminals to replace Russian imports are being questioned by a leaked internal analysis for the country's economy and climate ministry.
California Clean Energy Fund Innovations seeks proposals for a China climate ETF or mutual fund
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2023
California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF) Innovations, is requesting proposals from sustainable financial advisors and fund management companies that specialize in the development of. The post California Clean Energy Fund Innovations seeks proposals for a China climate ETF or mutual fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
News round-up, March 2, 2023 by Germán & Co
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
By the way, on the enigmatic Havana Syndrome… …”Cuba was amid that real litmus test christened the "Special Period." It was a challenging time that drastically affected the island's constantly tormented macro-economy. The entire country was in total rationing, exacerbated by the suspension of aid from the collapsed Soviet Union in 1989.
Regeneration and Risk-Taking: Overheard at the Latin American Impact Investing Forum
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2023
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European gas news: Weekly summary (20/02-24/02/2023)
Energy Central
MARCH 2, 2023
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The Brief: Regeneration and risk-taking at FLII, decarbonizing food, green hydrogen, Egyptian fintech, clean energy acquisition
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2023
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