Thu.Dec 02, 2021

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Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought

GreenBiz

A new report suggests early pricing prediction models have consistently underestimated how far the costs of renewable energy might fall and the benefits of an accelerated switch to clean energy.

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Over 80 fashion brands linked to Amazon deforestation

Inhabitat - Innovation

Turns out, it’s not just fast-food chains causing problems. According to a new study, many fashion brands source leather from opaque supply chains tied to decimating forests.

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Food startup round up: From plant electrodes to lab meat innovation

GreenBiz

The startups are creating plant AI technology, a marketplace for oversupplied food, the chemical infrastructure for lab meat and new technologies for raising clams.

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Climate change may be driving albatross divorces

Inhabitat - Innovation

Ever heard of an albatross divorce? A new study published in the journal Royal Society found that Black-browed albatrosses may separate from their life partners due to global warming. According to the study, albatrosses are among a few species that mate for life, but climate change is affecting their mating.

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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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Food startup roundup: From plant electrodes to lab meat innovation

GreenBiz

The startups are creating plant AI technology, a marketplace for oversupplied food, the chemical infrastructure for lab meat and new technologies for raising clams.

Startups 379
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Brutalist home in Puerto Rico is resistant to weather

Inhabitat - Innovation

QBO3 Architects have created Casa Ethos, a home in Puerto Rico that explores brutalist architecture, or how a home can be left uninhabited safely for long periods while still adapting to the environment.

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Lamps by Biohm are made from coffee and orange peel

Inhabitat - Innovation

Biohm, a London biotech and biomanufacturing startup, has created a line of sustainable lampshades called Obscure that are made of 100% coffee chaff and orange peel. Biohm has become an example of what's possible in development and bio-manufacturing of natural materials for the built environment.

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How the US will pick locations for all those offshore wind turbines

GreenBiz

?Both red and blue states will see more advantages than drawbacks in embracing this new industry.?

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High-tech Infinitus Plaza by Zaha Hadid completed in China

Inhabitat - Innovation

Infinitus Plaza, the global headquarters for Infinitus, China, has recently completed construction on their innovative, environmentally-friendly and high-tech building. With construction led by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the Infinitus Plaza creates an entrance to the developing Baiyun Central Business District, which was developed on the site of the decommissioned Baiyun Airport.

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California needs to face the climate and health cost of pesticides

GreenBiz

For too long the state has allowed undue regulatory influence by pesticide companies.

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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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COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change, says CCC

Envirotec Magazine

A new independent assessment of COP26 and the critical next steps for the UK was published on 2 December by the Climate Change Committee (CCC). COP26 concluded with a material increase in ambitions to reduce emissions across the world and the launch of a raft of new initiatives and sector deals, said a statement from the group (which is an independent, non-departmental public body).

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EVLO Selects Nuvation Energy Battery Management Systems for their Energy Storage Solutions

altenergymag

EVLO Energy Storage, Hydro-Québec’s energy storage subsidiary, has selected Nuvation Energy’s battery management systems for EVLO’s energy storage product line. The EVLO energy storage systems will be used for applications such as utility grid support and demand charge management.

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Gas purification converts NOx to fertilizer

Envirotec Magazine

A seemingly efficient process for producing fertilizer from industrial emitted nitrogen oxides is being launched in The Netherlands. Based on an the principle of adsorption, the proprietary technology developed by Austrian company Krajete GmbH has been previously optimized and tested with large European car manufacturers. A maintenance-free filter made of an aluminium silicate mineral forms the heart of the approach.

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5 Ways to Protect Your Plants From Plant Diseases

Green Living Guy

Are you looking for some new plants to bring home? This will be a great way to green up your home. It’s also an aesthetic move that can add soothing and relaxing vibes to your home. But adding plants to your home isn’t just for looks. You need to put in the work and […]. The post 5 Ways to Protect Your Plants From Plant Diseases appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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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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Stellantis and Factorial Energy team up to develop solid-state batteries

Charged

Stellantis and Massachusetts-based solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy have signed a joint development agreement to advance Factorial’s high-voltage solid-state battery technology. The agreement also includes a strategic investment from Stellantis. Factorial says its solid-state batteries offer 20 to 50 percent more range and increased safety, at the same cost as conventional lithium-ion batteries.

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How To Be Environmentally Conscious When Eating

Green Living Guy

When you want to live a greener and healthier life, there are a variety of strategies that you can start with. One of those strategies should focus on your eating habits. Because of the impact that food consumption and production have on the planet, adjustments to food, waste, and daily routines can have a big […]. The post How To Be Environmentally Conscious When Eating appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Electric school bus charging hub could provide ‘blueprint’ for grid support

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. By connecting the batteries of parked electric school buses to the grid, a first-of-its-kind electric school bus charging hub aims to provide enough backup power to support up to 10,000 homes. Nuvve plans to build a hub with 200, fast-charging stations at Blue Bird Corporation's delivery facility in Fort Valley, Georgia. When parked, multiple buses can serve as a virtual power plant to create capacity of up to 25 MW, the company said.

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Online vs. Land-Based Casinos – Which Is the Eco-Friendly Option?

Green Living Guy

The main advantage of online casinos is the convenience that comes with playing on such platforms. Players get to enjoy all the casino action they desire from virtually anywhere as long as they have an internet connection. Yet, another benefit that comes with online casinos is how environmentally friendly they actually are. Put simply, land-based […].

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Rising Gas Prices, Corporate CSRs Drive Transition to Electric Boilers

altenergymag

As gas prices climb, companies are adopting economical, zero emission electric steam and hot water boilers and are fulfilling high-priority environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives

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Don’t Throw Away Your Old Airplane Parts; Do This Instead

Green Living Guy

Airplanes are durable, so it’s no surprise that their parts remain even after destruction. Some airplane parts sit at the bottom of the ocean, unable to degrade. If we could put these airplane parts to good use, we would be doing the environment a big favor. Old airplane parts can be purchased and repurposed for […]. The post Don’t Throw Away Your Old Airplane Parts; Do This Instead appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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New report assesses the current state of managed charging

Charged

A new report from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) provides an overview of major developments in the managed charging field, and offers recommendations for designing utility managed charging programs, based on interviews with utility execs and case studies. “ The State of Managed Charging in 2021 ,” which was produced in partnership with several charging industry players, calls managed EV charging “an important tool that utilities, fleet owners, network operators and retailers can use to

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Monitoring Coastal Habitats That Support Local Communities and Diverse Ecosystems

Planet Pulse

Coastal marshes and wetlands are key to supporting the health and productivity of the surrounding communities and their marine habitats. Strong aquatic ecosystems support local fishing industries and improve water quality for safe recreation. They also serve as “blue carbon” sinks and promote coastal resilience against flooding and erosion. But as climate change and human activity put greater strain on these systems, officials are looking to new solutions to monitor and reduce the loss of aquati

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NI and EA Elektro-Automatik partner to accelerate battery testing

Charged

National Instruments (NI) has announced a collaboration with German power supply manufacturer EA Elektro-Automatik to offer bidirectional power supplies that support battery cycling and power-level tests. EA’s power supplies will be integrated into NI’s software-connected toolchain as part of NI’s power electronics. Integrating EA’s devices into NI’s toolchain gives test engineers and lab managers more flexible battery cycling configurations for their test labs, and quicker response time for new

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Microfinance lender MicroVest is acquired by development company DAI

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 2 – MicroVest launched in 2003 to expand access to capital to microfinance institutions in emerging markets and facilitate impact investment. The post Microfinance lender MicroVest is acquired by development company DAI appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Amid a flood of solar applications, Maine seeks a more targeted approach

Renewable Energy World

By David Thill, Energy News Network. A stakeholder group tasked with helping lawmakers incentivize distributed generation and plan grid upgrades is expected to issue its first of two reports by Jan. 1. Two years after opening the gates for small-scale renewable development in Maine, officials now have to figure out how to situate new projects in prime spots on the grid.

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The Reconstruction this time: Retelling the history of the past to change the story of the future (video)

Impact Alpha

That the past is never dead – it’s not even past, as Faulkner observed – was hard to dispute last month in the. The post The Reconstruction this time: Retelling the history of the past to change the story of the future (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Sungrow Displays the Liquid Cooled Energy Storage Systems at ESA 2021

altenergymag

Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage solution supplier for renewables, premiered its brand-new liquid cooled Energy Storage System (ESS) solutions at ESA on Dec. 1-3, 2021, further addressing the energy storage demand in the US and enabling more profitability, flexibility, and safety.

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Dutch loan fund links better terms to better educational outcomes

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 2 — The Impact-Linked Fund for Education will deploy social impact incentives and impact-linked loans to education-focused social enterprises and market-based. The post Dutch loan fund links better terms to better educational outcomes appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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'Significant milestone': United Airlines flies passenger aircraft using 100 per cent biofuel engine

Business Green

The US airline claims yesterday's commercial flight between Chicago and Washington D.C. is the first to use unblended sustainable aviation fuel in one of its engines. An aircraft using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to entirely power one of its engines successfully flew between Chicago's and Washington D.C. yesterday, in what United Airlines has hailed as a first for the global aviation sector.

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Chris Sacca eyes new fusion and carbon capture funds to address “petro-orgy.”

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 2 – Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital raised $800 million in August for four climate-focused funds. Now the Silicon Valley investor is looking. The post Chris Sacca eyes new fusion and carbon capture funds to address “petro-orgy.” appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Biodigester in Practice: Real World Examples of Biodigesters in Business

Green Business Bureau

What is a Biodigester? A biodigester is a contained system in which feedstock (wastewater, food waste, manure, etc) is consumed by bacteria, breaking the feedstock down into smaller molecules and compounds, and often yielding useful products like semi-treated water and free electrons. It could be said that the earliest and simplest example of a biodigester is the humble compost heap – a sustainable agriculture favorite with roughly 12,000 years of evident use.

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How municipal impact investing can improve quality of life for historically excluded communities

Impact Alpha

Impact investing, which seeks to make a direct—and measurable—social or environmental impact while generating a financial return, has historically been synonymous with the. The post How municipal impact investing can improve quality of life for historically excluded communities appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Drax boosts biomass ambition with plan to double production of wood pellets

Business Green

Firm announces new wood pellet production and sales targets as it confirms intention to build global fleet of bioenergy and carbon capture and storage plants. Drax is betting big on the expansion of the biomass energy sector over the coming years, with plans announced yesterday to double its wood pellet manufacturing capacity between now and 2030. The power company, which runs the UK's largest power station in Yorkshire, is now aiming to produce eight million tonnes of compressed wood pellets at

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What are The Considerations for Using 48V 50Ah Telecom Battery Backup Systems?

altenergymag

Lithium iron phosphate telecom battery backup systems have obvious advantages over lead-acid batteries in terms of cycle life, safety performance, and price.