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The potential of green bonds in emerging markets

Renewable Energy World

By Sarah Casey, Portfolio Director, Climate Council. Since 2011, annual global energy transition investment (renewable energy, CCS, electrified transport, hydrogen, electrified heat, energy storage) has almost doubled, from $290b to $501b. Between 2015 and 2018, emerging markets accounted for an increasingly larger share of this investment, yet high-income economies have accounted for the majority since 2018.

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Is climate change amping up the Pacific Northwest heat wave? Yes — and it’s time to stop asking.

Grist

There’s no longer any need to ask if heat waves are influenced by climate change. On Monday, temperatures in Washington and Oregon soared to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, crushing records and leaving locals — many of whom don’t have air conditioning — struggling to find shelter from the suffocating heat. In Seattle, fans and air conditioning units were sold out at major retailers as temperatures reached an all-time high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit, marking an unprecedented third straight day o

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Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid

GreenBiz

Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid. Sarah Golden. Fri, 07/02/2021 - 02:00. The impacts of climate change feel abstract until they’re not. . I’ve spent the last five days living through an unprecedented heat dome in Oregon. The temperatures are suffocating. It’s a reminder of how our systems are limping towards climate chaos, and we — and our infrastructure — are not prepared.

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Call for countries to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining

Envirotec Magazine

Hoplostethus crassispinus is related to the Orange Roughy, or deep sea perch. A rule that will allow deep seabed mining to start, even though environmental protections are not in place, was triggered in late June, exposing the deep ocean to potentially serious harm. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) , an intergovernmental agency tasked with regulating the seabed, has announced that the Pacific Island of Nauru has triggered a rule that would allow mining to commence in two years.

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

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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Illegal beef farmers promote deforestation in Chiribiquete National Park

Inhabitat - Innovation

According to the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), there are known links between protected ecosystems, cattle ranching and the supply chain behind the beef sold in Colombia.

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Antaisolar supplied 30MW solar tracker for utility scale solar farm

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With the total installed capacity of 100MW, located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, the solar power plant was successfully gird connected at the end of June in 2021, in which 30MW utilized Antaisolar's Helios D2 solar tracker.

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Biomass power generation: A technology for the energy transition only?

Envirotec Magazine

Victoria Judd, a lawyer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, considers the sustainability credentials of biomass, and what this bodes for its future. In the aftermath of BREXIT and in view of COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, the UK has been focussing on decarbonisation in relation to its infrastructure and power offerings. Multiple initiatives have been launched: the UK Infrastructure Bank has been set up to prioritise investment in projects that tackle climate change, there are efforts to

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This luxury yacht runs on 100% renewable energy

Inhabitat - Innovation

For those who enjoy yachting, there’s nothing better than long stretches of propulsion across the water, taking in the sea and scenery. Except perhaps if you get to experience the newest Sunreef 80 Eco, an electric luxury ride that’s silent and sustainable.

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Soltec signs 234 MW contract with Statkraft for four plants in Cadiz

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• The project, which comprises the construction of four photovoltaic plants, will generate 500 GWh of clean energy per year and will avoid the emission of 120,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. • With this agreement, Soltec continues to strengthen its backlog, which closed the first quarter of 2021 at record levels.

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Inside Hewlett Foundation’s plan to electrify all road transportation by 2050

GreenBiz

Inside Hewlett Foundation’s plan to electrify all road transportation by 2050. Liz Morrison. Wed, 06/30/2021 - 02:00. Foundations , celebrity philanthropists and tech giants alike have announced plans this year, with grand sums of money attached, to combat climate change. What caught my eye about the Hewlett Foundation’s recently announced zero-emissions strategy is the specific focus on road transportation decarbonization. .

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

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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Plastic waste has some economic benefit for developing countries

Envirotec Magazine

Collecting waste in Lubango, Angola (image credit: Carsten ten Brink , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license ). For decades, wealthy nations have transported plastic trash, and the environmental problems that go with it, to poorer countries, but researchers say they have found a potential bright side to this seemingly unequal trade: plastic waste may provide an economic boon for the lower-income countries.

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World's longest wildlife bridge could become reality across the Mississippi River

Inhabitat - Innovation

A proposal to repurpose the bridge connecting Iowa and Illinois across the Mississippi River into a national park and wildlife crossing has gained traction.

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Peer-To-Peer Electric Vehicle Charging Market Hit 21.9% Growth by 2028

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The Peer-To-Peer Electric Vehicle Charging market is expected to hit growth at a CAGR of 21.9% during forecast period 2021 to 2028.

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Who benefits from Solar Net Metering?

U.S. Green Technology

Solar energy is a reliable source of renewable energy. The benefits of solar power cannot be understated. It is clean and provides independence from power utility companies. A direct benefit to those who have installed solar panels is a reduction in the cost of power. In some cases, solar-powered buildings do not pay any electric. The post Who benefits from Solar Net Metering?

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

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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Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?

Envirotec Magazine

Catching a big blue barrel floating on the ocean surface in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from the German research vessel SONNE during expedition SO268/3 crossing the North Pacific Ocean from Vancouver to Singapore in summer, 2019 (image credit: ©Roman Kroke UFZ). By Stockholm University, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, and Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research.

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Worlds first 3D-printed neighborhood planned for Rancho Mirage, California

Inhabitat - Innovation

Located in Rancho Mirage, California in Coachella Valley, the community will feature 15 net-zero homes on a five-acre parcel of land.

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S.I. Container Builds, Inc: Creating Affordable Low-Carbon Living and Workspaces

Green Business Bureau

Operating in the U.S. and Canada, S.I. Container Builds, Inc. – S.I. stands for Sustainable Imprints – constructs modern living and workspaces from recycled shipping containers, creating spaces that are functional, attractive, affordable and have a smaller carbon footprint. From backyard offices and business studios to guest suites and cozy lounges, S.I.

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New Research Report on Perovskite Solar Cells Module Market

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The Perovskite Solar Cells Module market is expected to grow in the upcoming 2021 to 2028 year. Different risks are considered, that helps to evaluate the complexity in the framework. Progress rate of global industries is mentioned to give a clear picture of business approaches. Various factors, which are responsible for the growth of the market are mentioned accurately.

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Are Refill Models the answer to single use?

CleanTech Group

There has never been greater pressure for corporations to act on plastics and single-use packaging. Many Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies are strongly.

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Arrowhead Bike Farm celebrates West Virginia biking community

Inhabitat - Innovation

Want to ride killer mountain bike trails, then drink a local West Virginia beer and eat vegan bratwurst? Arrowhead Bike Farm has you covered.

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What the Stimulus Tax Extension Means for Renewables

U.S. Green Technology

President Biden developed the Build Back Better policy, promoting renewable energy-driven development in America. He plans on expanding the clean power industry, working towards a carbon-neutral energy grid and increasing employment in the industry. However, the solar tax credit expiration concerned many individuals, making them question our nation’s ability to eliminate fossil fuel-driven energy.

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STI Norland becomes the world’s 5th solar tracker supplier

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The PV manufacturer has established itself as a leader in Latin America, doubling its market share from 17% to 35%

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California CCA launches community solar program aimed at energy equity

Renewable Energy World

This week Marin Clean Energy (MCE) a community choice aggregator in California announced the launch of two new programs, Community Solar Connection and Green Access, aimed at energy equity and affordability. MCE will be offering qualifying customers living in a designated disadvantaged community access to 100% renewable energy and a 20% discount on their electricity bills for up to 20 years.

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Fireworks banned due to heat in parts of western US

Inhabitat - Innovation

It's too hot and dry for fireworks, say officials worried about wildfires. This year, some fire chiefs are saying no to fireworks.

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Greenlots, ChargePoint, EV Connect and FLO expand roaming cooperation

Charged

Patrons of public charging have long complained of the inconvenience of using different charging networks. Who needs a pocketful of RFID cards and a clutter of smartphone apps and passwords? Charging providers have heard the complaints, and have been working to establish an inclusive roaming system analogous to those used by banks, credit card issuers and mobile phone companies.

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Electric Motor Sales Market Worth US$ 240.5 Billion by 2030

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The Electric Motor Sales Market size is expected to be worth around US$ 240.5 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Vision Research Reports.

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World’s second largest hydropower plant begins operating in China

Renewable Energy World

The 16-GW Baihetan hydropower plant on the upstream branch of China’s Yangtze River has begun generating electricity for the first time, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV. CCTV reported that the project’s first two 1-GW turbines will start up after a three-day trial. The project will eventually consist of 16 such units, making its total generation capacity second only to the 22.4-GW Three Gorges Dam once it is fully completed in July 2022.

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Ekodome's Geodesic Dome Kits turn into popup shelters or greenhouses

Inhabitat - Innovation

If you enjoyed building forts as a kid, you’re going to love the modular design of the Ekodome Geodesic Dome Kits.

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Canada to end new gas and diesel vehicle sales in 2035

Charged

The dominoes are falling. Several regions of the world, including the UK , California and Massachusetts , have announced proposals to phase out ICE vehicle sales by 2035, and now Canada has followed suit, bringing its previous goal of 100 percent EV sales by 2040 forward by 5 years. (The provinces of British Columbia and Quebec have also set 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales requirements.).

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Getting to Zero: Transforming the Dangerous Lalbaug Junction in Mumbai

The City Fix

Intersections are among the most high-risk locations along any urban road, where multiple transport modes and commuters collide. In Mumbai, intersections cover only a fraction of the 2,000-kilometer road network but account for nearly 40% of all high-risk zones. Mumbai’s crash. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Meet 100% clean energy expert and Stanford Professor Mark Z. Jacobson

Renewable Energy World

Mark Z. Jacobson is not only a clean, renewable energy expert, but he’s an athlete, an author, a globally recognized speaker and a legendary & beloved atmospheric science professor and climate leader at Stanford University. He’s also the author of a complete guide to renewable energy: “ 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything ,” which I reviewed for REW previously.

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Amazon deforestation threatens harpy eagles

Inhabitat - Innovation

The harpy eagle, one of the world's largest eagles, has almost "zero" chances of surviving if Amazon deforestation continues.

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Drive Electro to supply components for another 200 electric buses in Moscow

Charged

Russia may not be thought of as an EV hotspot, but it appears that Moscow boasts the most charged bus system in Europe —the capital’s transit fleet includes 600 battery-electric buses, and that number is slated to increase to 1,000 vehicles by the end of the year. Most of the batteries and propulsion equipment for the city’s electric buses are made by Russian engineering company Drive Electro, which has manufactured components for 400 of the city’s electric vehicles, and will supply batteries fo

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Land Accelerator gets a worm’s eye view of Peru’s conservation entrepreneurs

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, June 29 — Blockchain forestry. Water “planting.” New superfoods. Twenty-five entrepreneurs participated in World Resources Institute’s second country-specific Land Accelerator program, called. The post Land Accelerator gets a worm’s eye view of Peru’s conservation entrepreneurs appeared first on Impact Alpha.