CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The developers of the Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts have just announced that they’ll be using GE wind turbines — specifically, the GE Haliade-X. That turbine recently got a capacity upgrade, from a world-leading 12 megawatts (MW) to a world-leading-by-even-more 13.
The Environmental Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The beginning of the year is always a good opportunity for businesses to make positive changes, much like people make New Year’s resolutions each year. This year, there should be a focus on reducing environmental impact as it is clear that every business should be finding ways to reduce their impact and, and when everyone starts to pull their weight is when positive change happens.
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GreenBiz
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Is your environmentalism intersectional? It should be. Deonna Anderson. Fri, 12/04/2020 - 01:30. In late May and then in June when companies and individuals were posting black squares across social media as a symbol of their commitment to Black lives, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, eco-communicator Leah Thomas was thinking of a more concrete, tangible way to improve the environmental movement in a way that intentionally includes Black, Indigenous and other communities of color.
Jim Conca
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
McKinsey&Company's Climate risk in Asia report indicates that Asia gets hit hardest by climate change, which shouldn’t be surprising. Asia has more people in coastal cities than all other cities in the world combined, so sea level rise and severe weather will be worse there than anywhere else.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Organisers have confirmed the full conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe Virtual Event taking place 9-11 December 2020. Participation in all elements of the online event is free of charge and registration is open at: www.prseventeurope.com. The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling, practical solutions for the sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling.
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has provided a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities posed by a more rapid transition to a 100 percent renewable energy future. In the early months of COVID-19, for example, electricity demand dropped , as many businesses closed and factories either halted or drastically scaled back their operations. While electricity demand has faltered during the global pandemic, the share of wind and solar generation has continued to increase.
CleanTech Focus brings together the best content for cleantech professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The U.K. has moved one step closer towards its net-zero carbon target by unveiling a plan to test 100% green hydrogen for cooking and heating in 300 Scottish homes, making Scotland the first country to do so. Ofgem, the U.K.'s energy regulator, announced this plan on Monday.
altenergymag
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Read on as we talk about how brands have been successfully using virtual webinar keynote speakers to expand their target audience and further boost their sales.
U.S. Green Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
As fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal are depleting, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternative energy resources like wind, solar, and wave power. Some power companies are already making the move. According to the International Energy Agency forecast, renewable electricity capacity is expected to increase by 43% throughout the time period of.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Pressure on creatives: PR, advertising firms targeted by fossil fuel divestment movement. Michael Holder. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 01:00. As fossil fuel companies' social license to operate becomes increasingly frayed, more industries in their orbit are getting entangled in the reputational quagmire that is now part and parcel of any activity that exacerbates the climate crisis.
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.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Any pathway to reduced greenhouse gases must involve stakeholders from the transportation sector — thankfully America's best-selling automotive brand is stepping up.
Charged
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The Bezos Earth Fund has awarded a grant of $100 million, to be disbursed over a five-year period, to the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization, for two separate climate initiatives. The first project is to develop a satellite-based monitoring system to improve monitoring of changes in land use and associated carbon emissions.
Forbes Green Tech
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The U. K. could save money, reduce the risk of blackouts and more quickly achieve net zero carbon emissions by abandoning plans to build more nuclear power plants and instead invest in a flexible electricity grid, new analysis has found.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 3, 2020
New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion. Liesl Truscott. Thu, 12/03/2020 - 01:00. This week, in advance of World Soil Day — Dec. 5 — the Textile Exchange Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark (CFMB) Program is launching a new tool to help the fashion and textile industry take urgent action on biodiversity. The Biodiversity Benchmark , developed in partnership with The Biodiversity Consultancy and Conservation International and supported by Sappi, will enable companies to understand
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.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described climate change as “one of the greatest challenges of our time” and pledged that New Zealand would have a carbon-neutral government by 2025.
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2020
When it comes to home projects, people need to consider investing in things that will make their homes more energy-efficient. It’s something that offers a lot of benefits aside from ensuring that your home’s energy consumption is efficient. That said, we have listed down the seven benefits that come with an energy-efficient home. 1. Reduce.
Charged
DECEMBER 4, 2020
ABB is one of the world’s major players in the EVSE hardware realm. Since 2010, the Swiss-based multinational has sold more than 17,000 DC fast chargers across 80 countries. The company has the prestigious position of official charging supplier to the FIA Formula E World Championship , which is about to enter its fourth season. The latest milestone: ABB recently installed its 1,000th fast charger in Norway, the world’s EV capital.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The race to mainstream electric vehicles by 2030. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 12/02/2020 - 00:30. The world's leading companies and policymakers are coalescing around setting targets for adopting zero-emission vehicles around a 2030 time frame. The latest — and one of the most aggressive to come from a country leader — was issued a few weeks ago by U.K.
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?
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2020
International lawyers are now working together to define the new crime of ecocide.
altenergymag
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The next ENERGY STORAGE will be held according to its usual cycle in spring 2022. Exact dates will be announced next year after consultation with the event partners.
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 3, 2020
There's been a rush of public listings by companies that won't have meaningful revenue for years but the billionaire tech investor is excited about a broader transformation.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Why investor Green Century has taken an active interest in fighting deforestation. Julie Nash. Wed, 12/02/2020 - 00:15. Jessye Waxman is a shareholder advocate at Green Century Capital Management, where she uses the environmentally responsible investment firm’s leverage as a shareholder to protect forests. Ceres talked with Waxman about Green Century’s focus on deforestation and its growing importance as a driver of climate change.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The city council of Barcelona has laid out a plan to turn 1/3 of the Eixample district's streets into small parks.
altenergymag
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Company Decides to Temporarily Pause Federal Permitting Review to Conduct Final Due Diligence; Still Expects Financial Close of Project in 2nd Half of 2021
U.S. Green Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
The world of payments, technology, and digitalization are evolving rapidly—thus, it is necessary and crucial to keep an eye on payment trends to sojourn ahead of the curve. If we talk about payment trends, then there are implications for the digital payments trend for more than just the financial sectors or industry: as payments are. The post Global Digital Payments Trends In 2020 appeared first on U.S.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Introducing … GreenFin 21. Joel Makower. Mon, 11/30/2020 - 02:11. The world of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and investing has ramped up significantly over the past couple years, even more so during 2020, when social risks and reporting became front and center for many companies and investors. Combine that with the growth of related finance products and services — sustainability-linked loans and bonds — and you can find sustainability sitting squarely on Wall Street.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 4, 2020
San Francisco-based agtech startup Plenty is promising 400% yields with 95% less water.
Charged
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Electromobility companies are going public at a pace that recalls the dot-com frenzy of the 1990s. Yes, history will probably repeat itself to a certain extent—some of these firms will go belly-up, but others will eventually grow into successful and influential players. One that seems particularly promising is QuantumScape, a California developer of solid-state lithium-metal batteries that was founded in 2010.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 3, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 3 – Universities, private foundations and even large nonprofits have deployed hundreds of billions of dollars into ESG, impact and community-based.
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The agricultural industry is critical to consumers and businesses around the world. The production of crops and livestock keeps the supply chain running smoothly. However, agriculture can cause significant harm to the environment through toxins and emissions. Instead of the current path that the industry is on, using technology will transform agriculture for the better.
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
One of the Kids is a nature-inspired campus that offers spaces to learn and play.
Charged
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Automakers often issue very different, even contradictory, press releases for different audiences—for us EV journalists, they play up their plans for plug-in vehicles, while for the car mags they celebrate ever-more-gigantic SUVs. Hyundai recently announced plans for 12 new or updated SUVs , and vaguely hinted that one of them might be an electrified model.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
ImpactAlpha, November 30 — The San Francisco-based software startup helps solar installers plan installations remotely. Usage has increased amid COVID, as solar companies.
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