Wed.Dec 01, 2021

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How ‘digital twins’ can model future effects of climate change

GreenBiz

Some projections call for the overall market to reach about $63.5 billion in 2027, compared with a relatively modest $3.1 billion for 2020.

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77-year-old launches waterproof hemp shoe company

Inhabitat - Innovation

8000Kicks hemp shoes opened in 2018 after founder Bernardo Carreira finished his business studies at Purdue University. He decided to make use of his grandmother Maria Otilia's 50 years of experience in the textile industry and launch a sneaker company with her.

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BlackRock on the power of public-private finance

GreenBiz

Rael McNally, lead portfolio manager for the firm’s Climate Finance Partnership, discusses why it’s unique and how it could accelerate capital flows into climate-related investments in emerging markets.

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What will homes in the future look like?

Inhabitat - Innovation

Years and years later into the future, what will homes look like? What would a home look like for people living on Mars? GoodMove and CK Architectural have teamed up to answer these questions.

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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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Demystifying sustainability-linked loans

GreenBiz

Just as there are no shortcuts in improving ESG performance, there are no shortcuts in structuring a high-quality sustainability-linked loan.

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Nitrogen tracking tech may help cut greenhouse gas emissions

Inhabitat - Innovation

Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are working on a solution that may cut agricultural-based greenhouse gases significantly. The team is working on a nitrogen tracking technology that may help cut greenhouse emissions equivalent to the CO2 produced by 10 million cars annually.

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Can briefly raising emissions help us transition to solar?

Inhabitat - Innovation

A new study divides fueling the world into two options: we can continue with a fossil engine model, or we can jump on the solar engine. Considering that experts say humanity has only a 50% chance of keeping to the Paris Agreement target of keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or under by century's end, it's clear the study authors are pro-solar.

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United lifts off with more corporate buyers for sustainable aviation fuel

GreenBiz

In September, the airline pledged to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF over the next 20 years from Chicago-based company Alder Fuels.

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Need eco-friendly gifts for friends? We've got you covered.

Inhabitat - Innovation

While compiling your list of besties to share the joy of the season with, look into companies dedicated to protecting the health of the planet, animals and customers too. These eco-friendly gifts will be perfect for your environmentally conscious friends.

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Committing to Net Zero: How Businesses are Meeting Their Carbon Pledge

GreenBiz

Study finds 87% of U.S. companies view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a cost. Leaders of large U.S. companies have realized that sustainability is key to their success. The energy efficiency of the buildings they own and/or lease has become a top priority. This impacts portfolio and facility managers overseeing building management, maintenance, refurbishing and construction, as well as vendors and commercial real estate professionals who support these efforts.

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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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Veolia uses ERF to power technology for deriving hydrogen from water

Envirotec Magazine

Resource management firm says it is advancing its programme to create a hydrogen gas supply infrastructure, a potentially important step towards decarbonising the UK energy supply. In an apparent UK first, Veolia is now managing projects which incorporate electrolyser technology to derive hydrogen from water, and powering these using the low carbon electricity from its Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF).

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Sorry, carbon offsets still aren’t settled

GreenBiz

Few climate solutions create as much controversy and confusion as offsets. Here's a primer on the latest developments.

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Taking an inventory of the global plastics problem

Envirotec Magazine

360 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced in 2018. Where did it all go? A group from the University of Pittsburgh explains, and offers a view on why the world must transform plastic use from linear to circular. In 1950, 2 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced globally. In 2018, the world produced 360 million metric tonnes of plastics.

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How banks can achieve net-zero pledge by 2050

GreenBiz

Banks can influence corporate behavior by offering loans and investments that factor in climate-related risks.

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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?

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First IMPA members successfully complete the IMPA Green Business Bureau Programme, now officially launched

Green Business Bureau

Now officially live, the IMPA Green Business Bureau Programme has now seen its first cohort of five “graduates” successfully complete the online self-assessment during a period of beta-testing. Following feedback, the programme has had its final touches added to it and is now officially open to the wider industry. Be one of the early adopters! Back in May 2021, we announced a long-awaited partnership with Green Business Bureau in order to bring the GBB Sustainability Programme, Framework and Cer

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Microsoft's Elizabeth Willmott on lessons learned from their carbon reduction journey

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Microsoft. Sarah Golden, Senior Energy Analyst and VERGE Energy Chair at GreenBiz, interviewed Elizabeth Willmott, Carbon Program Director at Microsoft, on November 30, 2021.

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5 Planet-Friendly Reasons to Open a Green Restaurant

Green Living Guy

The planet is in trouble and needs a hero to save her. No, it’s not Superman, but the environmentally conscious restaurant owner that must answer the call. Wait—did I just say, restaurants? Yes, it’s true; they contribute a lot to the global carbon footprint and make a huge impact. Are you considering going green at your food establishment?

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Fluke FEV100 adapter kit for testing EV charging stations

Charged

Sponsored by Fluke. Test the functionality and safety of electrical vehicle charging stations, easily and reliably. Test the safety and performance of type 1, level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle ac charging stations (EVSEs) with the Fluke FEV100. This test adapter simulates the presence of an electrical vehicle, allowing you to conduct tests in combination with appropriate test instruments such as a digital multimeter or oscilloscope.

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How To Build a Sustainable Home

Green Living Guy

A sustainable home is one that is energy efficient with a minimal carbon footprint and uses renewable resources for building materials. At one time, it was an alternative way of building, but as the environmental crisis accelerates, it is quickly becoming the status quo. Building a new home is a way to start completely fresh, […]. The post How To Build a Sustainable Home appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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ACEINNA Launches High Power Current Sensor

altenergymag

Fully integrated Current Sensor for Wide Bandgap power applications like DC Fast Charging, Server, Telecom & Industrial Power Supplies, Industrial Robots and Manufacturing Systems, Home Automation & IoT applications, Appliances, Inverters, Motor Control, and other critical applications

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7 Sustainable Business Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Green Living Guy

If you’re an environmentalist and an entrepreneur, there are a number of options for integrating your passions together. There are several sustainable business possibilities available that may help you offer eco-friendly products and services to your consumers. We’ll explore these sustainable business ideas later in this article, but first, let’s see some of the most […].

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Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs metal recycler Sortera Alloys

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 1 — Aluminum, an essential material for construction and transportation, is responsible for 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon emissions each. The post Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs metal recycler Sortera Alloys appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program

Green Living Guy

WASHINGTON (Nov. 30, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates the 580 manufacturing plants. They achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago. The goal was to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Through the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry, manufacturing plants agreed to reduce energy intensity […].

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Amazon’s massive renewable energy portfolio just got a lot bigger

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. Amazon is adding to its massive global renewable energy portfolio with 18 new projects in Europe and the U.S. -- bringing its global clean energy procurement to 12 gigawatts. The new utility-scale wind and solar projects across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K. total 5.6 GW. Amazon now has 274 renewable energy projects worldwide in hopes of powering 100% of its business operations with renewable energy by 2025.

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Can the recovery catalyze a business revival on the Navajo Nation?

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 1 – The Navajo Nation, which includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, is one of the hardest places to. The post Can the recovery catalyze a business revival on the Navajo Nation? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Raptor Maps Unveils New Productivity Features for Its Solar Lifecycle Software Platform

altenergymag

Analytics and insights software platform, Raptor Solar, now includes unlimited inspection reports, normalization of data and a host of new productivity tools.

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Compass Minerals converts Great Salt Lake lithium brine to battery-grade lithium hydroxide

Charged

Compass Minerals has announced the successful third-party conversion testing of its lithium brine resource into both lithium carbonate and battery-grade lithium hydroxide, representing a significant milestone in its previously announced lithium development project. Veolia Energy conducted lithium chloride to lithium hydroxide conversion testing using a proven, commercially viable conversion process.

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Ionity raises $700 million for EV charging with a boost from BlackRock

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 1 – How to drive a massive energy transition? With massive investments. Munich-based Ionity reeled in $700 million to more than. The post Ionity raises $700 million for EV charging with a boost from BlackRock appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Keysight partners with Proventia to create battery testing systems

Charged

Keysight Technologies is partnering with environmental technology company Proventia to develop battery testing systems. Each company is contributing key features to the jointly-developed test lab infrastructure. Keysight’s Scienlab battery testing system is designed for batteries up to 1,500 V. It uses high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology, and achieves an energy recovery capability of 96%.

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TELUS’ $100 million Pollinator Fund for Good adds three portfolio companies

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 1 — Canadian telecommunications company TELUS launched Pollinator Fund for Good last year to invest in local and international impact startups. The post TELUS’ $100 million Pollinator Fund for Good adds three portfolio companies appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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BAE launches propulsion system for the marine market

Charged

BAE Systems has launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market. The HybriGen Power and Propulsion system is designed to minimize emissions by improving electrical efficiency and vessel range, increasing propulsion power, and simplifying installation. Work on the HybriGen System will be conducted at the company’s facility in Endicott, New York.

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Five Startups Selected to Participate in Shell Gamechanger Accelerator™ Powered by NREL

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The program’s fifth cohort will receive world-class research support and non-dilutive funding to deploy clean technologies that decarbonize industrial processes and optimize electric vehicle charging

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Nissan announces $18 billion in new e-mobility investment, including solid-state batteries and 15 new EVs

Charged

Nissan, an early EV pioneer that later seemed to lose interest, has become the latest automaker to announce a new electrification plan. The company’s Nissan Ambition 2030 strategy calls for investments of 2 trillion yen (around $17.6 billion) over the next five years. “With Nissan Ambition 2030, we will drive the new age of electrification, advance technologies to reduce carbon footprint and pursue new business opportunities,” said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida.

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BayWa r.e. Expands Distribution Network with Acquisition of Beacon Solar

altenergymag

Beacon Solar will be fully integrated into BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC, the U.S. solar distribution business.

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