Jim Conca

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Electric vehicles are definitely growing around the world, and will top 300 million sometime around 2040. But that’s not enough. We need to be closer to 2 billion or we will not cut oil use enough to matter with respect to climate change or environmental issues. But there is hope.

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Andrew Winston

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Of all the ludicrous attacks on the Florida teens leading a gun sanity national discussion, the most absurd is probably that they're too young and can't lead a movement. Teens have done it before, many times. I wrote this quick article on examples like the lunch counter sit-ins of 1960 -- led by teens. Please check out the full article on Medium. If you enjoyed this article, please sign up for Andrew Winston's RSS feed , or by email.

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Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Living Green Technology has some great Seattle electronics recycling events coming up this spring! We will be hosting these events in partnership with a variety of local organizations, ranging from local churches to hotels. These events are 100% free for the public to participate in and are a great way for you to get rid of any electronics that you no longer need.

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Sunrun

MARCH 1, 2018

Solar Array Definition: Combining several solar panels creates an array, which is part of your solar system. The size of your solar array depends on where you live, the position of your roof and the energy needs of your family.

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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.

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Climate-KIC

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Which country is home to the world’s first plastic-free grocery aisle? What is a “smart island”? And, is wireless charging the future of electric cars? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Thoughts on how companies and investors can navigate the ESG disclosure maze Greater integration of environmental social governance […].

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Sunrun

MARCH 2, 2018

Solar Inverter Definition: A piece of equipment in every solar system that safely converts DC power (direct current) to AC power (alternating current). There are microinverters and string inverters, providing various levels of monitoring, system efficiencies, and long-term savings.

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Sunrun

MARCH 1, 2018

Solar Cell Efficiency: Where your home is located determines the efficiency of your solar cells (which are collected into solar panels). The more light that hits the cells, the more electricity they produce.

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Sunrun

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Greenhouse Gases: Definition Climate change is largely referred to in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Basically, these gases trap heat in our atmosphere. When the sun hits our planet it can either be reflected back into space – where much of it should go – or absorbed by Earth.

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Sunrun

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Off-grid Definition: When we talk about a power grid we’re referring to the network that delivers electricity to our homes. An off-grid system is designed to help people function without the support of this network.

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Climate-KIC

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Philadelphia-based brand Aqua Vida sells workout wear that’s 100 per cent recyclable, and will take under three years to decompose in an anaerobic landfill or compost heap. The innovative fabric—called Amni Soul Eco—is the world’s first biodegradable polyamide 6.6 yarn. It also offers UV protection (SPF 50+), antibacterial benefits, comfort, breathability, durability, and is easy […].

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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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