The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page.
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How zip lining impacts tree health, according to experts
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Outdoorsy people have long enjoyed hiking on remote trails or rafting on rivers. But aerial views have been harder to come by, until the recent popularization of zip lines.
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It will take more than EV promises from car companies to limit climate change damage
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 24, 2019
This next decade is crucial for the transition away from gasoline, and electric vehicle makers and climate-minded politicians are not going far enough.
Reflections on the Last 10 Years in Energy and Cleantech
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 24, 2019
We’re closing out the decade on this week's Energy Gang with a retrospective. We have been producing this podcast since 2013. So we are going to share some of our top story lines in energy and cleantech of the last 10 years — many of which played out while we were doing this show. We’ll start with some personal retrospectives. What was consuming us back in 2009?
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 container home in Brazil helps its residents disconnect
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 24, 2019
A stunning house made of shipping containers serves as a spot for digital detoxing in Brazil.
Everfuel Awarded Grant for the Establishment of a Large-Scale Hydrogen Production Facility in Denmark
altenergymag
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Everfuel Europe A/S (Everfuel) has been awarded in excess EUR 6 million from the Danish Energy Agency for the project HySynergy, which aims to establish a large-scale, electrolysis-based hydrogen production facility at the Shell refinery in Fredericia, Denmark.
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The Significance Of Chevron’s $10 Billion Impairment
R-Squared Energy
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Chevron surprised a number of people last week when it announced that it would take a non-cash, after-tax impairment charges of $10 billion to $11 billion in its fourth quarter 2019 results. Chevron issued a press release on December 10, 2019 that read in part: “As a result of Chevron’s disciplined approach to capital allocation and a downward revision in its longer-term commodity price outlook, the company will reduce funding to various gas-related opportunities including Appalachia shale, Kiti
Rise Of The Wind Turbines - The Force Is With Them And They Are Great For America
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DECEMBER 24, 2019
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DECEMBER 24, 2019
How zip lining impacts tree health, according to experts
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Outdoorsy people have long enjoyed hiking on remote trails or rafting on rivers. But aerial views have been harder to come by, until the recent popularization of zip lines. Although varieties of zip lines have existed for hundreds of years, they have become widespread in recent years. It’s a popular outdoor activity, but how does it impact trees?
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.
Hope for the Holidays: Year End Review - 101 Good Environmental News Stories in 2019
Green Market Oracle
DECEMBER 24, 2019
There is reason for hope even as we teeter on the cusp of an apocalypse. Emissions keep rising and species keep dying as our ecosystems are collapsing all around us. The ignorance and inaction of the old energy industry and national leaderships can make us feel as though we are doomed. However, there are also many good news stories that show progress is possible.
This container home in Brazil helps its residents disconnect
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The 2,766-square-foot Hanging House was designed by the architects of Casa Container Marília in the rural area of ??Campos Novos Paulista, Brazil. About 80 percent of the materials used in construction were recycled , including the primary maritime shipping containers that make up a majority of the structure. The home also lacks two major modern amenities — televisions and Wi-Fi — to encourage a digital detox.
Rivian Raises $1.3 Billion In Latest Funding Round
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Rivian has not even begun building pre-production versions of its RiT electric truck and R1S electric SUV, but it raised almost $3 billion in 2019, capped by its most recent funding round that added $1.3 billion to the company's coffers. This latest round was led by T. Rowe Price, which is also a major investor in Tesla.
The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Most people will remember 2019 as a year dominated by … The post The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019 appeared first on Earth911.com. See original here: The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019.
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.
YouTuber Explains How Elon Musk & Tesla Will Disrupt 10 Industries
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
A few days ago I ran across a video from a criminal defense lawyer in Florida that brings up some points I hadn't heard before. I'd suggest you watch the whole 30 minute video if you have the time. If not, you can read my summary and comments and just use this guide Warren provided to skip to the parts that most interest you.
Animal rights groups work to "Open Cages" of animals on fur farms
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The fashion industry has recently experienced a rise in fur bans , thanks to successful pressure by animal rights advocacy groups and heightened consumer awareness. But these fur-free policies also need to extend beyond the haute couture sector to change the agriculture industry as well. This is where the work of organizations like Tušti Narvai and Open Cages come into play.
Electrify America’s Reliable Fast Charging, & The Need For Autopilot — 2 Day, 4 State BMW i3 Road Trip
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The travel log of my trip from the Appalachians to Florida was quite different from my 3 day trip up. I again drove a 2015 BMW i3 REX with 71 miles of electric range. On the 3 day trip up to the Appalachians, I avoided using gas at all, going out of my way to find and use Level 2 chargers between the fast chargers. That is, until the last half hour to the mountain cabin.
It will take more than EV promises from car companies to limit climate change damage
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
This next decade is crucial for the transition away from gasoline, and electric vehicle makers and climate-minded politicians are not going far enough. Read more here: It will take more than EV promises from car companies to limit climate change damage.
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?
Tesla Model 3 & Plug-In Hybrids Boom In November In Europe
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The European passenger plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market landed some 55,000 registrations in November (+44%), with the Dutch market and plug-in hybrids (+80% year over year, or YoY) pulling the market up the most, while fully electric vehicles (BEVs) were waiting for the 2020 flood (+23%, their lowest growth rate since June 2018).
It will take more than EV promises from car companies to limit climate change damage
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
This next decade is crucial for the transition away from gasoline, and electric vehicle makers and climate-minded politicians are not going far enough. Read the original: It will take more than EV promises from car companies to limit climate change damage.
Kenya’s Online Artisan Food Store GreenSpoon Adds Nissan e-NV200, 50% Of Deliveries Now Fulfilled By Electric Vehicle
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
GreenSpoon, Kenya’s first artisan online food store, has added the Nissan e-NV 200 to its fleet of delivery vehicles. It has partnered with Drivelectric, Kenya’s e-mobility solution provider, to electrify its fleet of delivery vehicles.
The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page. Read the rest here: The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance.
Changing The World One Seed At A Time
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Big Green is changing the world one seed at a time. The idea is a seed bank with a collection of thousands of seeds. This is an investment into our future and gives students access to hands-on food education — educating our children about food is truly important for coming next generations. Big Green is raising funds for the seed bank.
The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page. See the original post: The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance.
Washington State Ferries, Second-Largest Ferry Switching From Diesel To Batteries
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Washington State Ferries will be following Ellen's example near the Danish island of Ærø. Washington often leads and succeeds where other states hover, discuss, and are quite too slow to transition. Washington also runs the second-largest ferry system in the world, so switching from diesel to batteries in the early part of a trend toward electrification in shipping is vital to set better standards in marine shipping.
4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
There is now enough installed solar energy capacity in the … The post 4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020 appeared first on Earth911.com. See the original post here: 4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020.
With Most Electricity From Renewables, South Australia Has Lowest Utility Cost
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The government of South Australia has been a staunch supporter of renewables like wind and solar power. That is paying off for utility customers in SA.
4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
There is now enough installed solar energy capacity in the … The post 4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020 appeared first on Earth911.com. See the rest here: 4 Trends in Solar Energy for 2020.
Andrew Romanoff For Senate Campaign Ad Goes Viral
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Andrew Romanoff, candidate for Senator in Colorado, released a no holds barred campaign ad touting his Green New Deal credentials. The ad has now gone viral.
The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Most people will remember 2019 as a year dominated by … The post The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019 appeared first on Earth911.com. Read more from the original source: The Biggest Green News Stories of 2019.
Court Hands Natural Gas Power Plant Lump Of Coal For Xmas
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Ratepayers in Wisconsin are breathing a sigh of relief after a Minnesota court sends a proposed new natural gas power plant back for review -- wait, what.
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