How universities can help fill the climate jobs gap
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2023
Universities can be on the forefront of upskilling the net generation workforce on sustainability, if they move quickly.
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DEFRA Air Quality Strategy: Health, environment and transport groups urge Government to re-think
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
Image credit: Alena Veasey / Shutterstock.com. Dozens of health, environment and transport businesses and charities are calling for the government to change course on its Air Quality Strategy. This comes as a result of organisations and local authorities being prevented from submitting views on the strategy because the public consultation closed after just ten days.
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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs
Charged
MAY 8, 2023
The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. The bill is agnostic in terms of how V2X tech is implemented.
Moving from Uncertainty to Opportunity for Oil and Gas Workers
NRDC onEarth
MAY 10, 2023
A recent report from True Transition captures a range of oil and gas worker experiences and finds potential for a skills transfer between fossil fuel and renewable energy jobs.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
A tectonic shift in supply chain governance
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2023
Developing options to advance sustainability is a major focus of rethinking supply chains. To be successful, though, sustainability cannot be managed as a standalone set of factors.
First electron beam welding of wind turbine monopile achieves “dramatic results”
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 12, 2023
The first foundation is installed at Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Marking a seemingly important advance in wind turbine fabrication, a group of firms has announced the first ever incorporation of an electron-beam-welded section in an offshore wind turbine monopile foundation (transition piece). The resulting monopile is set for installation in the second phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is located more than 130km off the Northeast coast of England.
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NY Bills to Ban Harmful PFAS Chemicals & Protect Our Health
NRDC onEarth
MAY 12, 2023
The New York State legislature only has a few short weeks left in the 2023 session to ban toxic PFAS chemicals from consumer products to protect communities.
Ripple Effects: What Recent ESG Policy Developments in the EU Mean for the Rest of the World
GreenBiz
MAY 8, 2023
The European Union is taking ambitious and expansive action toward a sustainable future. But what happens in the EU doesn’t always stay in the EU. Due to the global nature of organizations and their supply chains, any policy developments within the world’s third-largest economy have far-reaching effects across regions and countries. And with its reputation as a global sustainability leader, developments in the EU often provide an indication of what’s to come in other markets around the world.
Bio-based ropes claim eco-friendly aquaculture benefits
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 11, 2023
New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics. The interest of the European Union and other governmental organisations in the sustainable development of aquaculture in coastal areas is growing as part of the Blue Bioeco
Introduction to Tesla Superchargers ?
Green Living Guy
MAY 11, 2023
Let’s go price, charge, superchargers. For electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular and more affordable. All because charging infrastructure is a critical aspect of their widespread adoption. Tesla has also been at the forefront of this movement with its Supercharger network. For a fast and convenient way for Tesla owners to recharge their cars […] The post Introduction to Tesla Superchargers appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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.
Rule Cuts Carbon Pollution from Power Plants that Burn Coal and Gas
NRDC onEarth
MAY 11, 2023
The time is now for the EPA to move forward—without delay—to finalize robust and durable standards to confront the rising costs and mounting dangers of the climate crisis.
Microsoft CSO: We can’t do this alone
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
Melanie Nakagawa reveals how the software giant is stepping up its support of policies, partnerships and innovations to clean up the electric grid — in the U.S. and abroad.
No butts: Time to eradicate litter item as research clarifies toxic cargo
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
Cigarette filters are the world’s most common form of litter. New research appears to show that the filters leak thousands of toxins and plastic fibres that are toxic to aquatic larvae. The researchers are therefore calling for these filters to be completely banned. On the footpath, at the bus stop, in the park and on the beach. Cigarette butts are an omnipresent feature of the urban landscape in many cities.
ID.7 Electric: Volkswagen New Electric Contender in Sedan Market
Green Living Guy
MAY 11, 2023
ID.7: The Next Step in Volkswagen’s Strategy The ID.7 is the latest addition to Volkswagen’s ID family of electric vehicles. That’s following the success of the compact SUV ID.4. As we know, they are the first electric sedan from the German automaker in the U.S. For the ID.7 will be available in two versions. […] The post ID.7 Electric: Volkswagen New Electric Contender in Sedan Market appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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.
Green Climate Fund Pledge Tracker
NRDC onEarth
MAY 9, 2023
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is undergoing its second replenishment round in 2023. Keep track of all the pledges here.
How Rachel Madan found her fit in fast-paced consulting
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2023
Sustainability consulting is a growing area of need as companies ramp up efforts. Rachel Madan shares how she got into consulting, and what keeps her there.
Energy suppliers have ‘moral responsibility’ to help businesses, says mayor of West Midlands
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 11, 2023
Street suggested some businesses would be willing to extend their contracts in return for a cheaper rate. British energy providers have a “moral responsibility” to renegotiate agreements with companies stuck on high fixed-price energy deals arranged last autumn during a historic spike in prices, according to Andy Street, the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands.
Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change
Renew Economy
MAY 11, 2023
To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year. Assuming solar does the heavy lifting, is it possible? The post Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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?
The Debt Limit: How Do We Get Out of This Mess?
NRDC onEarth
MAY 9, 2023
The United States is on the brink of a devastating debt default, but a bold new effort is underway in the House to help pave the way to fiscal sanity.
Inside Walmart’s plan for a nationwide fast-charging network
GreenBiz
MAY 11, 2023
The retail giant will build EV fast-charging stations at thousands of locations across the U.S., with the goal of completing the network by 2030.
Clean Heat Market Mechanism: ‘out of touch and fundamentally wrong’ says industry group
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC). The second consultation on the policy is running until 8 June. The policy seeks to fine boiler manufacturers £5,000 for every gas boiler sold over a certain quota compared to their heat pump sales in an attempt to kickstart demand for heat pumps in the UK.
Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps
Renew Economy
MAY 8, 2023
Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year. The post Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The EPA Tackles Power Plants’ Carbon Pollution
NRDC onEarth
MAY 11, 2023
The agency’s proposal to limit carbon pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants—which until now has gone nearly unchecked—is a vital step toward combating climate change.
A tipping point for 3D metal printing?
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2023
Siemens and Seurat Technologies have a new formula for the decarbonization math of additive manufacturing.
Accounting for every drop: ABB awarded for work in New Zealand
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 11, 2023
Wellington, New Zealand. Industrial automation technology firm ABB has won the 2023 Global Water Awards in the category “Smart Water Project of the Year” for its collaboration with Wellington Water, the water services provider for the Wellington region of New Zealand. The award was presented during the Global Water Summit in Berlin, Germany. “If there’s a ‘Water Oscar’ out there, this is it, and we just won it.
Fisker Ocean Vehicle Shakes Up Off-road Segment called Force E
Green Living Guy
MAY 10, 2023
Fisker Ocean Force E Fisker Ocean vehicle gone Force E. So let’s go! I mean because Fisker is launching the Fisker Ocean vehicle gone Force E. It’s a special off-road edition. Moreover intended to broaden EV market appeal. The off-road category is currently so dominated by internal combustion vehicles. Yet Fisker wants to change that. […] The post Fisker Ocean Vehicle Shakes Up Off-road Segment called Force E appeared first on Green Living Guy.
WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage. The post WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Biomimicry’s role in shaping a sustainable built environment
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2023
Humanity’s got big sustainability problems with the built environment. Nature’s got many of the solutions.
The Farm Bill Needs Opportunities in Organic
NRDC onEarth
MAY 11, 2023
The Opportunities in Organic Act will put organic in reach for more producers and consumers
Green, Live, Leitman: The Green Living Guy Seth
Green Living Guy
MAY 9, 2023
Green, Live, Leitman Holy Green Live Leitman, Yes folks, I was live in NY Weekly. Here’s the jist of it. Seth Leitman, also known as The Green Living Guy. For has been a pioneer in the green living movement for over 25 years. He has written over 10 books on the topic and has been […] The post Green, Live, Leitman: The Green Living Guy Seth appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Labor’s timid fossil rent tax should be revamped into a Norway-like wealth fund
Renew Economy
MAY 7, 2023
Gas companies have long been gaming the resources rent system, but copying the Norwegian scheme would have vast benefits. The post Labor’s timid fossil rent tax should be revamped into a Norway-like wealth fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Salesforce boots up best practice guide for sustainable software
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2023
The cloud-based software giant sets out a green code of practice to help programmers cut computer-generated emissions.
ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully test Megawatt Charging System
Charged
MAY 12, 2023
Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot Megawatt Charging System from ABB E-mobility. Deploying this high-power charging solution could enable operators to halve the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles, says Scania. Scania calls the testing, which was done to prove the technical viability of high-current charging, a first important step towards a future system, which will result in the progressive deployment of high-power MCS chargers, starting with current levels of 1,500 amps an
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