Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 15, 2022
Thursday, 16 June, marks the official inauguration of RecoLab, an award-winning treatment plant for source-separated sewage in Helsingborg, Sweden. The facility – said to be the first of its kind in northern Europe – was recently recognised as ‘wastewater project of the year’ at the Global Water Awards. The approach allows more valuable resources to be extracted than is possible with conventional sewage treatment.
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2022
The energy transition risks further exacerbating human rights violations and environmental issues if the global community does not address material supply chains, guided by the most recent empirical evidence, social and climate justice. A truly just energy transition is possible through collaboration between private, public and academic stakeholders.
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altenergymag
JUNE 16, 2022
? Energy systems experts and early SaaS pioneers who’ve partnered with the U.S. Air Force and Comcast unveil new mobile renewable power technology for when disaster strikes ? Fast and easily deployable, the nanogrids can be set up by one person with minimal training and generate power within 15 minutes. ?
Green Business Bureau
JUNE 16, 2022
Creating certified sustainable coffee. Summit Coffee Co. is a Certified Organic roaster and retailer based out of North Carolina that focuses on small-lot coffees sourced intentionally from all around the world. Coffee driven and community focused, they value relationships from farm to cup. Summit Coffee has reached Platinum Status at the Green Business Bureau , is Climate Neutral certified and a partner of 1% for the Planet through its roasting business, and is working through the B Corporation
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
JUNE 17, 2022
Traditional houses in the Austrian Tirol. The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and residential buildings in the EU. The ambitious proposal was included in the REPowerEU plan , which detailed a vast number of changes designed to curb reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027, and thus catalysing Europe’s transition to renewable energy.
GreenBiz
JUNE 17, 2022
The Right to Repair movement is picking up steam again in 2022, with recent legislation in the U.S. and in Europe.
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Green Living Guy
JUNE 17, 2022
Available data shows Tesla has been growing its presence in three of its key markets, North America, Europe, and China. According to a StockApps analysis, it grew its U.S market share from 1.2 percent in Q1 2020 to 2.7 percent in Q1 2022. That’s a 125 percent jump in its American foothold in the last […]. The post Tesla’s Market Share in the U.S.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
Nutrient pollution can lead to the growth of harmful algal blooms such as cyanobacteria also known as blue-green algae, pictured (image credit: UKCEH). Skyrocketing fertilizer prices in recent months highlight importance of challenges outlined in new report. Phosphorus is an essential but often overlooked resource, which is vital for life on Earth and is extracted from phosphate rock for use in crop fertilisers, livestock feeds and food additives.
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2022
Iceland, the land of fire and ice and ambitious clean energy goals, is a land well-suited to troubleshoot energy resilience.
Grist
JUNE 17, 2022
Scientists revealed new measurements this week that show parts of the Arctic are warming five to seven times faster than the rest of the world, warming that could bring about even more extreme weather in the Northern Hemisphere. The data comes from a portion of the Arctic Ocean north of Norway and Russia. Scientists with the Norwegian Meteorological Institute compiled surface air temperatures from islands in the northern Barents Sea from 1981 to 2020.
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
JUNE 17, 2022
Milestone reflects growing demand for net-zero buildings June 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council announced nearly 100 net-zero certifications earned under the LEED Zero program, representing more than 23 million square feet of space. One-fourth of LEED Zero projects earned multiple certifications, demonstrating achievement of net-zero goals in several categories. […].
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 16, 2022
Thursday, 16 June marks the release of findings from a UK pilot scoping study looking at development of an air pollution reporting system for businesses. The study is said to be the first of its kind to investigate incorporating air pollution emissions into standard greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, representing an important step-change in environmental reporting.
Smart Energy International
JUNE 17, 2022
Webinar broadcast date: Tuesday, 19 July 2022. 00h30 New York | 04h30 GMT | 05h30 London | 06h30 Amsterdam | 06h30 Johannesburg | 10h00 New Delhi | 12h30 Singapore | 14h30 Australia. 60-minute session. As the adoption of electric vehicles and distributed energy resources like solar, wind power, and battery storage become more widespread and add more load to the grid, the introduction of these new elements creates disruption and presents grid reliability challenges that must be addressed.
Charged
JUNE 16, 2022
Lunaz Applied Technologies, a British EV startup known for electrifying classic cars, has revealed a garbage truck with a number of driver-friendly features and a swappable battery pack that’s designed to be replaced in 10 minutes. Lunaz says its upcycled truck, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz Econic platform, will soon be operating in several London boroughs and other areas of the UK.
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
JUNE 17, 2022
The drive towards eco-friendly building has been gaining momentum on account of the many advantages of going green. For instance, green building options can help you save money and time, reduce the impact on the environment, improve air quality, and others. In this article, we explain the reasons why choosing the right materials for your […]. The post Sustainable Living: Why Choosing The Right Materials For Your Home Might Be The Key appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, E
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
New farming policy stripped of ambition to aid nature recovery, says conservation group. The Government has broken its promise to reform farming post-Brexit. In its National Food Strategy published today (13 June), the Government’s commitment to provide a third of its farming budget for Landscape Recovery has been abandoned. In the run up to the publication of the new strategy, Defra said: “We will not have fixed allocations (or ‘pillars’, as they were known whilst we were in the EU) of money ri
The City Fix
JUNE 15, 2022
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), composed of hundreds of the world’s leading scientists, puts considerable weight on urban climate action in developing pathways towards sustainable futures. The 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC recognizes that urban areas present. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Charged
JUNE 15, 2022
Sponsored by TTI. Over the next decade, technology is expected to trend towards an all-electric society – a world with unlimited energy based on renewable resources without harmful emissions. This will be seen in a variety of verticals, from consumer devices to lawnmowers, drones and all types of vehicles. The trend of electrification is driven by a desire to reduce carbon emissions, advances in technology, and government mandates and investment in electric vehicles.
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
JUNE 15, 2022
Washington D.C. June 15, 2022 – GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. Therefore, in conjunction with Zero-Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a federal coalition focused on advocating for 100% EV sales by 2030, will be hosting an educational display and […].
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 14, 2022
More than half of fleet operators (53 per cent) expect high energy prices to dampen demand for EVs, according to research from mobility solutions specialists Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions. The price cap on electricity increased from 21p to 28p per kWh in April and is set to rise again in October, following an Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) review.
altenergymag
JUNE 16, 2022
-SOLAR 2022: Energy Transition with Economic Justice -June 21-24, 2022 | Albuquerque, NM + Online
Charged
JUNE 17, 2022
Hyundai’s Ioniq hatchback exemplified an earlier generation of electrified vehicles. It was offered in three different powertrain variants: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure EV. Now, the more forward-looking automakers, of which Hyundai is one, are realizing that a “clean-sheet” dedicated EV platform is best. Hyundai dropped the Ioniq Electric in the US after the 2021 model year, and the company has now confirmed that the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions will soon be discontinued.
Green Living Guy
JUNE 15, 2022
Bedford, NY – New York State Senators Pete Harckham, Shelley B. Mayer, Tim Kennedy, and Anna Kaplan and the Bedford Central School District, in conjunction with the GreenPower Motor Company, hosted a demonstration today of a zero-emission, fully electric school bus at Fox Lane High School. Moreover, the demonstration gave attendees an opportunity to learn […].
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
A polyethylene bag floats in the open sea. Plastic pollution in the ocean may serve as a source for novel antibiotics, according to a new student-led study conducted in collaboration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The research is be presented at the American Society for Microbiology’s conference in Washington, DC on June 9-13, 2022. Scientists estimate between 5 and 13 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the oceans each year, ranging from large floating debris to microp
Renew Economy
JUNE 13, 2022
Extraordinary scenes in Queensland and NSW markets come from an electricity system - its markets and its regulatory environment - that are completely broken. The post “Bonkers:” Queensland and NSW energy supply crunch underlines farce of broken market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Charged
JUNE 14, 2022
Daimler Truck has acquired a ten-percent stake in the German high-tech machine manufacturer Manz. The two companies will form a strategic partnership to establish a pilot line for the production of battery cells and the assembly of batteries at Daimler Truck’s Mannheim site. The aim is to develop innovative battery technology and associated production processes for trucks and buses.
Green Living Guy
JUNE 15, 2022
DHL is the UK’s largest logistics company. Today the company announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK. The Volvo FL Electric 4×2 rigid is now part of DHL Supply Chain’s fleet in London. Moreover, making last-mile deliveries into the West End shopping district. The vehicle is powered […].
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 15, 2022
Proposals to create 26 new treatment wetlands across the East of England are part of a new wetlands programme from Anglian Water, which the utility says will help protect rivers and some of the much-loved chalk stream habitats in the East of England. The initiative has been welcomed by conservation group The Rivers Trust. It forms part of a commitment called “Get River Positive”, launched by Anglian Water and Severn Trent earlier this year.
Renew Economy
JUNE 12, 2022
AEMO intervenes to impose price cap on Queensland, which has been suffering the country's highest prices for nearly a year, and warns of supply crunch. The post AEMO imposes price cap on electricity market for first time since 2009 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Charged
JUNE 15, 2022
Aviation energy storage specialist Electroflight has launched a new energy storage unit that’s designed to facilitate the development of electric aviation prototypes. Electroflight says its new SEED (Scalable, Expandable Energy Device) can be rapidly deployed without the need to create a bespoke battery system. “Designed for use in early-stage product development, SEED responds to a growing need from aerospace innovators for pre-certification electric and hybrid aircraft for test operations, whi
Green Living Guy
JUNE 15, 2022
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a tin-lead perovskite cell that overcomes problems with stability and improves efficiency. The new cell, a tandem design with two layers of perovskites, measured a 25.5% efficiency. Perovskites have emerged as a highly efficient material for solar cells, but research continues […].
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 16, 2022
Event announces 13 winners out of 10 categories, with multiple winners for Women in Biogas and AD Pace Setters – Micro AD, as well as 8 Highly Commended entries. The 2022 AD and Biogas Industry Awards , organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), reached their climax on Wednesday night with the Awards Ceremony celebrating the winners and highly commended entries of this year’s competition.
Smart Energy International
JUNE 15, 2022
Achieving cybersecurity maturity in the energy sector is a work in progress, new research from DNV has indicated. The study, based on a survey of almost one thousand energy professionals across the world, has revealed that most believe a major incident is probable within the next two years and most likely to cause operational shutdowns and damage to assets, harm to the environment or loss of life.
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