Trend: Commercial buildings go all-electric
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
All signs point to the next generation of commercial buildings becoming all-electric.
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The best plants for attracting pollinators to your yard
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 2, 2020
Ready to start a pollinator garden? These are the best plants to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and more.
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Will Mexico City's massive new park be a climate adaptation paragon for other cities?
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
An architect and officials are hoping that a huge park in Mexico City can restore the water systems of the region and serve as a model for others around the world.
Three billion tons less CO2 emissions by 2030 possible with photonics, says study
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
Photonics technologies can contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by three billion tons per year by 2030, according to a new study by German industry association SPECTARIS, the Fraunhofer Institute, TEMATYS and Messe Munchen appears. This is the equivalent of 22.2 million diesel trucks all driving 100k miles in a year[i]. According to the research, light technologies are already providing solutions for environmental sustainability and climate protection.
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.
How using biodiversity indicators can improve conservation effectiveness
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
Data can help companies make decisions about their conservation initiatives — and improve outcomes.
This modern art museum was once a cheese factory in Arkansas
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 2, 2020
In Bentonville, Arkansas, a giant factory that once processed cheese for Kraft Foods has been given new life as The Momentary, a modern art museum satellite to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
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'I Am a Plastic Bag' is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 2, 2020
Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched a new product, called "I Am a Plastic Bag" aimed at recycling single-use plastic and leaving behind a net-zero carbon footprint from production.
4 things you should know about sustainability reporting practices
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
While disclosure is generally on the rise, this greater transparency does not always produce significant changes in practice. At least not yet.
York Universitys new green-roofed student center celebrates inclusivity
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 2, 2020
After overwhelmingly voting in favor of a second campus building devoted solely to student space, students at Toronto’s York University have welcomed a new student center with an inspiring emphasis on inclusivity and sustainability.
Ecolab's Emilio Tenuta and Dow's Mary Draves on their strategic partnership
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
Emilio Tenuta, Ecolab's Senior Vice President of Corporate Sustainability, and Mary Draves, Dow's Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety, joined GreenBiz Editorial Director at GreenBiz Studio to discuss their partnership. Tenuta says that Ecolab has been working on what it called "strategic supplier initiative" that allows them to identify suppliers that enable them to bring sustainable solutions to the market.
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.
Local earth bricks form this inspiring co-working space in Ouagadougou
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 2, 2020
The co-working space is a hub of creativity and sustainability for professionals.
This is a solution that could help end illegal fishing
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
In the Pacific Ocean, a report estimated 24 percent of the fish are unreported and illegally traded in international markets.
UK Lifts Block on New Onshore Wind and Solar
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 2, 2020
The U.K. has reversed what had amounted to a ban on support of onshore wind and solar, opening a new route to market via the contracts for difference (CFD) auctions. In 2015, the Conservative government blocked both onshore wind and solar from accessing the CFD program, the U.K.'s main method for supporting renewables, and offered no replacement.
Anthesis' Jessica Onyshko on how companies can embed sustainable chemistry into their practices
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
Jessica Onyshko, principal consultant at Anthesis, says embedding sustainable chemistry into company practices depends on a number of factors because the discipline is so broad. Right now most companies are trying to figure out how to embed these practices into their products and supply chain that cover the product's entire lifecycle, according to Onyshko.
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.
Listen up: Limited time offer on noise monitoring equipment
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
According to estimates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 21,000 workers suffered with work related hearing problems between 2017 and 2019 , with industrial hearing loss accounting for ~75% of all occupational disease claims. Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 24% of instances of hearing impairment are related to noise exposure in the workplace.
Dow's Julie Zaniewski on its partnership with recycling leader Avangard Innovative
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
Julie Zaniewski, North America sustainability director at Dow, says that the company's plans for 2020 include living out its sustainability strategy. That includes keeping plastic out of the environment and bringing circular economy solutions to life.
The New Corporate Stakeholder: Earth
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 2, 2020
Capitalism as it has been practiced in recent decades has been focused and almost obsessed with maximizing profits for shareholders. It’s hard to argue that capitalism is not the most beneficial way to run a country. Great economists have proven that it maximizes the output of society, creates great wealth, and in most cases improves the quality of life for the majority of people.
ENGIE North America's Ken Cowan on its transformation and integration of acquired companies
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2020
Ken Cowan, vice president at ENGIE North America, says the energy company, which has a legacy in traditional energy sources, is committed to renewables, "both wind, solar and services to really meet our customers' needs.".
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?
March solar policy snapshots
Solar Power World
MARCH 2, 2020
Study finds Vermont won’t reach solar goal at current trajectory Montpelier, Vermont A recent report by the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation found solar progress in the state has declined steadily over the last three years due to unfavorable solar policy. Vermont will not meet its goal of 20% solar by 2025 at the current installation… The post March solar policy snapshots appeared first on Solar Power World.
LeapFrog and Goldman back African fintech Jumo’s $55 million raise
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2020
ImpactAlpha, March 2 – Cape Town-based Jumo makes software to help financial services firms and other companies expand lending, savings and insurance products to Africa’s rising consumer class. It raised a combination of debt and equity from impact investor LeapFrog Investments, Goldman Sachs and London-based Odey Asset Management. The company has partners in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, The post LeapFrog and Goldman back African fintech Jumo’s $55 million raise appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
State and Local Government Continue to Leverage Planet Data in 2020
Planet Pulse
MARCH 2, 2020
State and local government officials are realizing the value that remote sensing data can provide for governance, and Planet has been generating strong civil government partnerships to support them. The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), for example, utilized Planet data to address critical governance challenges, and will be presenting their Planet uses cases at the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) conference this week.
Photo Essay: After Successful Test, Porto Alegre’s João Alfredo Gets a ‘Complete Streets’ Transformation
The City Fix
MARCH 2, 2020
In April 2019, Porto Alegre worked with WRI Brasil to implement the first segment of a tactical urbanism project that transformed a key intersection of busy João Alfredo Street, which runs through the heart of the Cidade Baixa neighborhood. The. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
UK carbon emissions fall 28 per cent in a decade, new data shows
Business Green
MARCH 2, 2020
The UK's carbon emissions now at their lowest since 1888 when first ever matches were played in the English Football League. UK carbon emissions fell by almost three per cent last year, topping off a decade of deep decarbonisation which has left CO2 at its lowest level since the English Football League was founded in 1888, fresh analysis released today indicates.
High School Girls Tackle Climate Change, Gun Violence In “Super Bowl Of Science”
Forbes Green Tech
MARCH 2, 2020
Nation's top female STEM stars take on real-world issues like climate change, cancer and school shootings/gun violence in top science competition for high school students. Women outnumber men for only second time in competition's 80 year history.
OMG ROOFING PRODUCTS INTRODUCES THE POWERGRIP UNIVERSAL 7
altenergymag
MARCH 2, 2020
Designed with wind performance in mind, PGU-7units offer up to 2,051 lbf. (9.12 kN) of tensile strength, 1,581 lbf. (7.03 kN) of shear strength, and up to 2,214 lbf. (9.84 kN) of compressive load strength, making it one of the strongest roof anchors on the market today.
New U.S. Development Finance Corp. expands its Portfolio for Impact
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2020
ImpactAlpha, March 2 – The U.S. Development Finance Corp., which replaced OPIC earlier this year, is adding new financing tools and increasing its ticket sizes of its small business-focused Portfolio for Impact. The lending program, launched in 2014 to support emerging markets social enterprises supporting local small businesses and access to basic services, like energy, The post New U.S.
New Solar Fund Triples Impact for Private Investors
altenergymag
MARCH 2, 2020
SDC Energy, a commercial solar finance company, announces the launch of its SDCF Solar Fund for private investors who want to cut their taxes with solar. The Fund allows individuals and family offices to offset taxes, reduce emissions and support the nonprofits financed by SDC Energy.
GreenPower delivers 35 electric buses, reports revenue growth
Charged
MARCH 2, 2020
GreenPower Motor Company, a Canadian manufacturer of electric buses for the transit, shuttle, tourist and school sectors, has announced results for the quarter ended in December. The company sold or leased a record 35 electric buses during the period: 33 of its EV Star Class 4 shuttles and two Synapse Type D school buses. Thirty of the EV Stars went to Green Commuter , an all-electric vanpool provider in California – part of an order for 100 EV Stars that was placed earlier in the year.
'Subsidy-free': Government to open clean power auctions to onshore wind and solar projects
Business Green
MARCH 2, 2020
BREAKING: In a shock move, Number 10 is set to confirm the most cost-effective forms of renewables will be able to bid for government-backed contracts, helping to curb energy bills in the process. Number 10 is set to secure plaudits from business groups, renewable energy developers, and environmental campaigners, after it emerged it is to allow onshore wind and solar projects to compete for clean power contracts in the next round of government-backed auctions.
First phase of California’s Westlands Solar Park project begins construction
Solar Power World
MARCH 2, 2020
CIM Group announced that it is advancing the development of Westlands Solar Park, one of the largest permitted solar parks in the world that could grow to more than 2.7 gigawatts of renewable energy potential at full buildout, which could provide clean energy to more than 1,200,000 homes. The master-planned energy park encompasses more than… The post First phase of California’s Westlands Solar Park project begins construction appeared first on Solar Power World.
Fuel Cell Market to Reach US$ 9 Bn by 2026
altenergymag
MARCH 2, 2020
The Fuel Cell Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $3.5 billion to over $9 billion by 2026; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc.
2020 GRID Solar Spring Break team will install solar for Chemehuevi and Navajo tribes
Solar Power World
MARCH 2, 2020
Today through May 8, 2020, over 160 students, representing 16 colleges and universities from nine states, will get hands-on with renewable energy and spend their school break installing no-cost solar for low-income families. Through GRID Alternatives’ Solar Spring Break program, students get hands-on with climate solutions and connect with solar careers.
Catalyzing capital to develop carbontech for gigaton-scale CO2 removal
Impact Alpha
MARCH 2, 2020
The pace of international carbon dioxide emissions reduction is insufficient to limit global average temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius. Even with rapid decarbonization of power generation and increased electrification of buildings, transportation, and industry, humanity will need to remove and sequester on the order of tens of gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.
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