Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 30, 2021
As for the Chase Field, that’s one of their newer locations at the address: 377 East Jackson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 [link] That’s the plugshare link. It has a score of a 7, and overall, it has pretty good comments. According to […]. The post BLINK Charging goes Chase Field Great Chargers appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Charged
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority of Buffalo, New York (NFTA-Metro) has issued a five-year contract to NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America, which includes a firm order for 10 Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty electric transit buses, along with an option to purchase up to 140 more. NFTA-Metro provides bus and rail transportation services in Erie and Niagara Counties in New York State, delivering over 24 million rides annually.
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Planet Pulse
OCTOBER 12, 2021
This morning at our Explore 2021 user conference, we announced two major new products: Pelican, a next-generation fleet of satellites for very high resolution imagery that will begin launching next year and be operational in 2023, and Fusion with SAR, a cutting-edge data enhancement to our existing Fusion Monitoring product. . When fully operational, the Pelican constellation replenishes and upgrades Planet’s existing high resolution SkySat fleet with better resolution, more frequent image revis
Business Green
OCTOBER 22, 2021
BREAKING: Ahead of COP26 US, EU, Japan, Canada, Australia, Turkey, and others join UK in ending export credit support for most polluting projects. The global campaign to phase out unabated coal power received a major boost ahead of the start of the COP26 Climate Summit next week, after a coalition of many of the world's richest nations today pledged to end export credit support for coal power projects.
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.
GatesNotes
OCTOBER 25, 2021
To avoid a climate disaster, we need young people’s ideas and energy.
Grist
OCTOBER 5, 2021
One of the fossil fuel and plastic industries’ favorite “solutions” to the plastic pollution crisis may finally be coming under greater scrutiny from the federal government. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, formally announced it was considering tighter regulations for pyrolysis and gasification — controversial processes that are associated with “chemical recycling.
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Charged
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Second-life EV batteries are being used in pilots around the world to demonstrate their suitability for a wide variety of stationary storage applications. California company B2U Storage Solutions is using repurposed Nissan LEAF batteries in a commercial operation. The company has been bidding into the California power market for over a year, and is earning some respectable revenue, thank you.
Low Impact
OCTOBER 24, 2021
I was introduced to an interesting academic paper recently, in which Professor Jem Bendell explained that his predictions of societal collapse have been criticised by some in academia because they will engender fear, depression and apathy, which will harm our chances of solving environmental problems. Let’s explore whether they’re right, but first let me just say that I think he’s spot on when it comes to the likelihood of collapse.
Business Green
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Analysis by Rewilding Britain reveals the benefits of building nature-based economies. A new report from Rewilding Britain has today called on the government to develop nature-based economies across 30 per cent of Britain by 2030, arguing that nature restoration can create an 'ecosystem of employment'. The report, titled Rewilding and the rural economy , details how 33 rewilding projects in England, collectively covering 82,000 acres, have seen a 54 per cent increase in full-time equivalent jobs
CleanTechnica
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Every time I write about solar vehicles, I get the same thing from people in the comments and on social media, like: “That’s a stupid gimmick that’ll add like a mile a day.” “What a joke. That can’t even run the air conditioning.” While these statements have been true for decades, solar technology and EV […].
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.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 26, 2021
What’s your carbon footprint? Each homeowner’s footprint is calculated by dividing the amount of energy used by the number of people in the house. In the UK, 40% of emissions come from households, and homes in the US emit 48 tonnes of CO2 every year. To reduce our carbon footprint, current and future homeowners need […]. The post 3 Home Upgrades that Will Make Your Property More Sustainable appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 21, 2021
From the moment you first started eating solid foods as a young child, you’ve been urged to eat your vegetables and steer clear of unhealthy meals and snacks. While the wellness benefits of a nutritious diet and wholesome personal health practices are transparent, new research has shown that healthy habits are also beneficial for the […]. The post How Your Healthy Habits are Better for the Planet appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Since 40% of the makeup of most landfills in the U.S. consists of discarded clothing, if you want to save the environment, you should look into wearing long-lasting materials that eventually biodegrade when their useful life is over. If you also care about cruelty to animals, this limits your choices further. However, always going for the […].
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Trees, Plants, Flowers, Greenery, are some of the most beautiful things on the earth, which are natural. Busy life, hectic days, work to keep you away from nature. So, you should know that it’s not only a hobby to pursue; it’s a treatment. Treatment for what? That benefits during addiction recovery. Gardening has been a […]. The post 10 Benefits of Gardening During Addiction Recovery appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Simply put, this car is great. 315 miles all electric and dual motor. Starting at $39k. So let’s go. According to Tesla: The MSRP starts at $39,990! The car can get up to 150 city / 133 highway. All with a range of 250 to 353 miles all electric! As this was the Performance folks. […]. The post Test Drive Results 2021 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Electric Car Performance appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Downsizing seems like such a bad thing. The idea of reducing or eliminating assets such as your house or car feels like cruel and unusual punishment. If you’re like most people, the words failure and setback come to mind, particularly for Americans that are used to living large and beyond their means. Be that as […]. The post Downsizing: A Practical Solution That Can Change Your Life appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Charged
OCTOBER 20, 2021
If someone asked you which of the world’s major cities has the most electric buses in operation outside of China, would your first guess be the capital of a country that’s one of the planet’s largest fossil fuel producers, and that seldom generates any EV-related news in the US press (except for an impractical plan to install EV chargers at all gas stations by 2016)?
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Gardens are a great way to improve the way your house looks from outside, or to grow your own food. You can even do a quick search for a local landscaping service near me to find the best person to help you create the perfect garden compliment for your house. Additionally, gardening can be a […]. The post How To Make Gardening Fun For The Whole Family appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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?
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Your windows play a very important role in your home. They let you enjoy the beautiful views of the outdoors, while still keeping your home safe and sealed. Of course, you need to be sure to secure your windows properly and efficiently to ensure they don’t leave your home vulnerable to burglars. In addition to […]. The post 3 Eco-Friendly Ways to Replace Your Old Windows appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Various factors contribute to air quality degradation, including industrialization, population growth, and the increased consumption of fossil fuels for energy production. These factors are exacerbated by climate change which makes them even more difficult to combat. As air quality continues to decline, the effects on human health will become more and more evident.
Green Living Guy
OCTOBER 26, 2021
We know you love your children and want the best for them, but sometimes it’s a massive challenge, especially when it comes to getting them to eat healthily. There is just so much to do! Chores around the home, and having a job, plus trying to prepare those sumptuous meals and encouraging your little ones […]. The post How to Nourish your Children’s Minds with Healthy Meals appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Business Green
OCTOBER 10, 2021
Plans to convert more than one million homes and 50,000 non-domestic buildings to zero emissions heating in Scotland by 2030 unveiled. The Scottish Government has set out plans to invest £1.8bn over the next five years towards decarbonising heating, with a target to convert more than one million homes and 50,000 non-domestic buildings in Scotland to zero emissions heating systems by the end of the decade.
Business Green
OCTOBER 8, 2021
VIDEO: Veteran climate futurist argues 'the world we have built is no longer suited to planet we've made' at BusinessGreen's Net Zero Festival. Influential US commentator and writer Alex Steffen boasts a long an career in sustainability, social innovation and design, in addition to several years reporting on the interlinked climate and environmental crises.
Business Green
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Professor Michael Mann said deflection, denial and 'doomerism' is holding back the world from fully engaging with the climate crisis. The mainstream media is helping those who wish to obstruct the transition towards a cleaner and decarbonised economy, Professor Michael Mann has told the Net Zero Festival. Mann was speaking last week about his latest book, The New Climate War , which argues that forces that have for decades sought to oppose climate action have now revised their strategies for a w
Business Green
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Major new reports warn governments are failing to seize the huge benefits that would flow from major green stimulus plans and fossil fuel subsidy reform. Greta Thunberg's accusation that world leaders are guilty of 'blah, blah, blah' in the face of the escalating climate crisis is 'spot on', according to a trio of new reports released today, which warn the opportunity provided by the coronavirus crisis to introduce sweeping fossil fuel subsidy reform and ambitious green stimulus packages is bein
Business Green
OCTOBER 4, 2021
UK and Ireland boss declares 'this new Plan for Change is not just our sustainability strategy, it's our business priority', as company pledges to deliver net zero in the UK by 2040. McDonald's today announced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across its global corporation, with the UK & Ireland branch of the business aiming to lead the way by achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
Business Green
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Briefing war continues amidst reports energy bill levy reforms are on the way, but there will be scant additional funding to help businesses cope with rising costs. The tensions at the heart of government over key aspects of the UK's net zero strategy were again laid bare this weekend, as the briefing war between the Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy escalated once again amidst accusations Ministers had misled the public and were pursuing "mad" plans to re
Business Green
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Renewable energy firms plan to build and operate suite of hydrogen production facilities in 2020s powered by wind and solar. Octopus Energy and renewables developer RES are teaming up to invest £3bn in green hydrogen plants across the UK by 2030, in a bid to capitalise on growing pressure on heavy industry to decarbonise. In a major boost for domestic production of the zero carbon fuel, the two firms plan to build and operate a suite of hydrogen production facilities powered by wind and so
Business Green
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Mars CEO calls for corporate net zero goals which are 'fit for purpose' as multinational ramps up science-based targets to cover entire business and value chain. Mars has ramped up its net zero target to cover its entire business and supply chain, including the greenhouse gases generated by its agriculture and suppliers as well as emissions produced by consumers using its food, drink, and pet food products, the multinational firm announced this morning.
Business Green
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Delivery plan unveiled by UK COP26 Presidency concedes key $100bn target will not be met this or next, sparking fierce criticism of richer nations on the eve of Glasgow Summit. Richer nations have yet again failed to meet their pledge to collectively provide $100bn a year to those developing nations worst impacted by the climate crisis from 2020 onwards, with the "totemic" target now not expected to be met until 2023.
Business Green
OCTOBER 6, 2021
A new study published by Accenture finds that despite a major uptick in goal setting, only a handful of companies are on track to achieve their ambitious emissions targets. One third of Europe's largest companies have set net zero targets for 2050 or earlier, but only five per cent of them are on track to achieve their emissions goals, a new study by Accenture found.
Business Green
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Firm says first fully electric model will now begin on-road testing ahead of 2023 launch. All Rolls-Royce vehicles will be fully electric by 2030, the luxury carmaker has announced. The news came late last week as the firm unveiled its first fully electric model - dubbed 'Spectre' - and confirmed on-road testing is "imminent". "I am proud to announce that Rolls-Royce is to begin the on-road testing programme for an extraordinary new product that will elevate the global all-electric car revolutio
Business Green
OCTOBER 15, 2021
UN declares virtual talks have set the stage for the adoption of an ambitious post-2020 global biodiversity framework next year. The first phase of the COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Kunming, China closed today with the UN expressing confidence the week long talks had helped set the stage for the adoption of a new international treaty next year to ramp up global biodiversity protection.
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