GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

'30 Under 30' and next-gen thinking. Joel Makower. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 02:11. Let’s begin the week with an injection of inspiration and hope. But also a nudge, or maybe a shove. Today, we introduce the 2021 cohort of the "GreenBiz 30 Under 30," 2.5 dozen extraordinary women and men in sustainability worth watching. It’s a moment when we get to turn away from the often mind-numbing drumbeat of news about the world and its many problems and look instead at some rising talent who will help us find o

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

More than 59 million hectares of forests have been restored since the year 2000.

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altenergymag

MAY 17, 2021

Iron Edison is excited to announce that it has partnered with Wholesale Electric Caribe, LLC to distribute the RE-Volt Battery in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

Inhabitat talks to Ed Bixby about the green burial practices at his natural cemeteries, including his latest acquisition, Historic Columbian Cemetery.

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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.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 17, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 17 — Women are not waiting to be saved. Women are doing the saving. That’s the mantra of Patience Marime-Ball, who. The post The Reconstruction: Patience Marime-Ball on driving change by changing who controls capital appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

BOLLES+WILSON’s library design was implemented in nine phases with a planning approach that prioritized energy efficiency and cradle-to-cradle principles wherever possible.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

A true escape to nature, Ziedlejas is a wellness spa located in a secluded section of rural Latvia.

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The City Fix

MAY 17, 2021

In densely urbanized Hong Kong, transport is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, at 18%. Vehicle traffic is also a major source of toxic air pollutants like NOx, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide, accounting for 18%, 21%. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

Carbon emissions have caused the stratosphere to shrink by 400 meters since the 1980s, according to a new study.

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Charged

MAY 17, 2021

Thai EVSE provider EVLOMO and Rojana Industrial Park Public have announced plans to build an 8 GWh EV battery plant in Thailand. Together, the companies will invest up to $1.06 billion through a new joint venture company. The plant will be on a greenfield manufacturing site at Nong Yai, Chonburi. In the first stage, the parties will set up a 1 GWh plant with an investment of $143 million over 18-24 months.

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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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Inhabitat - Innovation

MAY 17, 2021

Is it possible to support local businesses while being an Amazon Prime member? Here’s what you need to know for Prime Day.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 17, 2021

Can carbon farming provide a sustainable way to make agriculture truly green? Are there ways Earth Observation companies like Planet can play a key role in this transition? . First, let’s discuss the challenge we face. The threat of climate change is radically changing the world and farmers are feeling the effects as they seek to increase yields while battling extreme weather events, accelerating crop diseases, and price uncertainty.

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Grist

MAY 17, 2021

Two weeks into her first-ever research cruise, doctoral student Solveig Schilling still could not stop smiling. The trip, which was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, would provide her with data that will form the basis of her research over the next five years. It was also the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. “Being on a ship and getting to do science: This is what I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid,” said Schilling, calling from on board the Tommy Munro research vessel in April.

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Charged

MAY 17, 2021

Sponsored by TTI. IoT technology can be a two-edged sword. On the one hand as connectivity is integrated into all forms of smart devices, increased performance is a significant benefit, bringing cloud capabilities directly to the users and devices that need them. On the other, this increased performance together with an ever-shrinking PCB footprint results in the need to dissipate greater amounts of excess heat.

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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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Impact Alpha

MAY 17, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 17 – Ambitious net-zero emissions targets by corporations are driving a boom in carbon offset projects, such as farming practices that. The post Sylvera rakes in $5.8 million to strengthen ratings for carbon offset projects appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 17, 2021

Three dozen Christian organisations and institutions from across the world — including dioceses from the Church of England — announced their divestment from fossil fuels today and urged leaders to take greater action on climate change ahead of major global summits this year. Scheduled for June, leaders of the G7 nations will meet in the UK and environmentalists hope climate will be a priority.

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altenergymag

MAY 17, 2021

Q CELLS turbo-boosts its technological leadership efforts with additional €15.5 million investment in next-gen technology R&D that will usher in the introduction of an exciting new n-type solar module in 2021 boosting next level efficiencies.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2021

Petrochemical firms such as ExxonMobil and Dow responsible for half of global single-use plastic waste, research finds. Just 20 companies are responsible for producing over half of all the single-use plastic which ends up going to waste worldwide, with only a tiny fraction of the material currently recycled, according to fresh analysis today which claims to reveal the "true scale of the global plastic waste crisis".

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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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Mr. Sustainability

MAY 17, 2021

Flind is a dashboard that gives you insights on your vessel’s energy consumption and emissions. For free. Summary - We all know that the maritime world is transforming. The US is calling for shipping to have zero emissions by 2050. If you are reading this, chances are you work in the maritime industry and you are frustrated. Of course you want to reduce emissions, but how?

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Impact Alpha

MAY 17, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 17 — Investing in higher education and workforce development for minorities and underserved communities, through financing structures like income share agreements, The post Accountability for outcomes can spur impact investments in educational income share agreements appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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altenergymag

MAY 17, 2021

Engineered and constructed to withstand 180 mph hurricane winds and deliver impressive financial performance

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 17, 2021

Last week, consulting firm EnTech Solutions and its affiliate Faith Technologies said that they have partnered with the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians to implement a solar-powered microgrid. The project, named the Ishkonige Nawadide Solar Project, is part of a long-term energy strategic plan for the tribe. EnTech and Faith will finance, own, and operate the system for the tribe.

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

After a year of pandemic cancellations, garden tours are back! Here are 10 events beginning this weekend that showcase rain gardens, native plant landscapes, water features and more. All tours are self-guided throughout the tour days. Johnson County Extension Master Gardener Public Garden Tour • May 21 – 22. Five private gardens are on display at the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener Public Garden Tour from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2021

Regulator reveals industry has responded to call for it to bring forward environmental projects to help boost post-pandemic recovery. The water industry is working on plans for a £2.8bn 'green recovery' investment programme, which will see it fast track a host of environmental improvement projects designed to improve water quality, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance flood resilience.

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Terra Infirma

MAY 17, 2021

Suddenly ‘net zero’ carbon targets are all the rage, whether at a national level or an organisational one. Which is brilliant. Except… When you scratch the surface of the strategies trying to bring those targets about, it can often be a dispiriting experience. The standard approach is to hope that lots of incremental improvements will add up to a massive step change.

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2021

Maker of Signal, Pepsodent, and Closeup announces plan to switch to recyclable packaging by 2025. Unilever's oral care brands, including Signal, Pepsodent and Closeup, have today announced plans to convert their entire global toothpaste portfolio to recyclable tubes by 2025. The company said that after four years of development it has managed to produce new recyclable tubes, which will be made available later this year in two of Unilever's biggest toothpaste markets: France and India.

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Solar Power World

MAY 17, 2021

By Edmee Kelsey, founder and CEO, 3megawatt The solar industry has seen unprecedented growth with continued demand for a reliable, cost-effective source for renewable energy. With many solar assets operational for 10+ years, it’s expected that there will be different challenges in O&M than with brand-new plants. Owners are looking for efficient, cost-effective solutions to… The post 5 steps to O&M success for solar projects of any age appeared first on Solar Power World.

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altenergymag

MAY 17, 2021

SERIES E FUNDS WILL ACCELERATE LICENSING STRATEGY

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Green Roof Technology

MAY 17, 2021

Net-Zero Townhomes Benefit From Vegetated PV Roofs. This suburban Washington, D.C., project proves there’s no need to choose between a green roof or a photovoltaic roof: By Ted Cushman. Developer-builders Jessica Pitts and John Miller of Flywheel Development had a goal and a problem with their Perry Street Townhouses project. Their goal was to build affordable net-zero townhomes in suburban Washington, D.C.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 17, 2021

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: The Reconstruction Patience Marime-Ball on driving change by changing who controls capital (podcast). Women are not waiting to. The post The Brief: Investing in women of the world, digitizing vintage clothing, scrutinizing carbon offsets and income-share agreements, ending unsustainable subsidies appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Ideas 4 Sustainability

MAY 17, 2021

Originally posted on SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY : In order to effectively manage endangered natural habitats, natural disturbances must be considered, especially when these natural habitats are biodiversity hotspots and key for species survival. Therefore, understanding the effects of natural disturbances such as fire regimes in the South African renosterveld shrubland is important for maintaining habitat quality.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 17, 2021

Various Positions | Google Global Sustainability Strategy & Operations Team | San Francisco, CA/Remote. Team Overview . The Global Sustainability Team drives the development and implementation of Google’s cross-functional sustainability strategy to further empower action, ensure alignment, drive prioritization, identify new leadership opportunities, mitigate risks, and secure financial and engineering investment.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Amazon was already big, then came the pandemic. Many people who were devoted to shopping local found their commitment wane. Not only did they start to buy more stuff through Amazon, but some shoppers even became Amazon Prime members. As such, many new members are about to experience their first Amazon Prime Day in 2021. Is it possible to support local businesses while being an Amazon Prime member?

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