Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 21, 2016
The global movie star helped climate action get some much-needed attention in a year dominated by news about politics. The post 9 Times Leonardo DiCaprio Helped Climate Action Make Headlines in 2016 appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Green Roof Technology
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Green Roofs and Fireworks. Practically all dry organic materials are combustible at relative low temperatures. R oof shingles or many waterproofing membranes on roofs are typically petroleum-based products (including Asphalt) and there is hardly any difference to dr y organic. materials. Some products are equipped with chemical fire retardants that could decrease the risk of spreading fire, unfortunately not the risk of leaks cause by heat and impact.
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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
DECEMBER 27, 2016
By Lisa Ann Pinkerton. Orginally published on The Huffington Post. NASA released a report in August that showed the average global temperature in 2015 was the highest it’s ever been since record keeping of the planet’s temperature began in 1880. Based on the data, NASA concluded that even with significant and very rapid cuts in carbon dioxide emissions and increases in earth-friendly environmental engineering, that the increase in the planet’s temperature is likely to be a chronic problem for
Living Green Technology
DECEMBER 10, 2016
Greetings! 2016 has been a long and eventful year, and everyone is busy preparing as it finally comes to a close. It's during this time that we find many companies, such as yours, upgrade or clear out their storage closets of old or excess electronics. We typically have a very busy month of December, helping remove these unwanted supplies by offering free removal of electronics.
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.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 29, 2016
A new tool provides easy access to information about water in lakes, rivers and coastal areas around the world based on millions of satellite images. The post New Interactive Tool Unleashes ‘Goldmine’ of Drought And Flooding Data appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 28, 2016
Want to stay informed about climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy? We've selected a few apps that put the latest data at your fingertips. The post 4 Apps to Try if You’re Curious About Climate Change appeared first on Climate-KIC.
CleanTech Focus brings together the best content for cleantech professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 26, 2016
It is game over for fossil fuel-powered cars and only a matter of time before electric cars overtake traditional vehicles in the global market. The post These 12 Powerful Stories Show How Electric Cars Gained Traction in 2016 appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Looking for some inspiration during the holiday period? If you’re a fan of climate change-themed documentaries, 2016 has been a treat. Whether you’re a fan of climate science, innovation, space flight or even cartoons, this year had it all. We’ve listed eight of the most spectacular releases below, check out the trailers or watch them […].
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Twelve months since the global climate agreement was adopted in Paris, we can look back at a huge year for green investment. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and catch up on some of the biggest green finance stories that broke in 2016. It is that time of the year we all like to reflect […]. The post 11 Huge Green Investment Stories That Happened in 2016 appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 19, 2016
This week's press review also includes news about 'guerilla archiving' to save US climate data, a European crackdown on air pollutants – and much more. The post New EU Satellites Boost Climate Research: This Week’s 14 Biggest Stories appeared first on Climate-KIC.
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.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 18, 2016
A new European Union directive that sets much stricter limits on a key group of air pollutants is set to enter into force on 31 December 2016. The post EU Agrees on Drastic New Air Quality Rules to Target “Invisible Killer” appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 15, 2016
How do you keep up your sustainable lifestyle during the festive Christmas and New Year’s period? We’ve put together some tips to keep you on track. We get it, it has been “quite a year for the climate” – to quote Ed Hawkins – but it will be 2017 before you know it, and these […]. The post Green Your Holiday Season in 6 Innovative Steps appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 14, 2016
It has been a record-breaking year for climate change, not only for global temperatures but also for climate science visualisations. The post 11 Epic Climate Science Visualisations That Went Viral in 2016 appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 13, 2016
By downloading free open-source software, you could be using data from space to monitor global deforestation and land-use in general in just a matter of minutes. The post New Google Tool Turns You Into a Deforestation Analyst in Just Minutes appeared first on Climate-KIC.
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.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 12, 2016
This week's press review includes stories about the new $1 billion cleantech fund, the decline of coal and NASA's spectacular Earth observation app. The post $1B Cleantech Fund Launched: This Week’s 15 Biggest Climate Stories appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 11, 2016
All you want for Christmas. is this amazing NASA app that visualises near-real-time planet-wide climate data from a fleet of Earth science satellites. The post This Amazing NASA App Puts The Planet in The Palm of Your Hand appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 8, 2016
A new global coalition of more than 7000 mayors wants to implement the Paris climate accord together, get to know some of them via social media! The post 5 Climate Action Mayors to Follow on Twitter appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 7, 2016
A new ranking shows which businesses emit the least amount of carbon per million dollars they generate in revenue. The post European And US Companies Dominate 2016 Carbon Efficiency Top 10 appeared first on Climate-KIC.
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?
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Al Gore's latest climate action telethon put the spotlight on a number of European success stories during a day-long broadcast. The post Al Gore Celebrates Europe’s Climate Action Successes in Latest Live Broadcast appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 5, 2016
Other stories in this week's State of the Planet press review include: European VCs invest in electric flying cars, Germany makes climate change a G20 priority and public transit's rise in pop culture. The post The EU’s Clean Energy Mega-Plan: This Week’s 11 Biggest Climate Stories appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 4, 2016
[link] A new sustainability-themed advertisement parodies one of the most iconic scenes from the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Did you know the production of one kilo of polyethene – the most common plastic – requires the equivalent of two kilos of oil for energy and raw material? Yet more than one billion beverage […]. The post This Epic Game of Thrones Parody Takes on Plastic Bottle Pollution appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Green bonds, seen as a key way to fund low-carbon projects, have been subject to extraordinary global growth since they were first issued in 2007. A new European Commission study released on Friday (2 December) says the issuance of green bonds globally has risen from $2.6 billion during 2012 to $74.3 billion in 2016 so […]. The post Europe, China Trigger Stunning Growth in Green Bonds Market appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Living Green Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Last year was the fourth edition of the Global Green Economy Index GGEI. The index uses quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the green economic performance of 60 countries and 70 cities and how experts assess that performance. Four factors that are used for this performance review are leadership & climate change, efficiency sectors, markets & investment and environment & natural capital.
Climate-KIC
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Her remarkable, optimistic leadership style has been credited with helping deliver the historic Paris climate accord. A year later, Christiana Figueres helps lead the global coalition of mayors who want to see it implemented. Yesterday, (1 December) the former UN climate chief was announced as the vice chair of the new Global Covenant of Mayors […].
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