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Sustainable Travel – Why Is It Important and How to Do It Right

U.S. Green Technology

Sustainability is not only about what you do at home, it can have a lot to do with how you behave in other aspects of your life. One of them is certainly sustainable travel, as a way to contribute to the protection of the environment, conservation of nature, and being a responsible tourist. Humans leave. The post Sustainable Travel – Why Is It Important and How to Do It Right appeared first on U.S.

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Three ways agri-businesses can feed the world sustainably through circular food systems

GreenBiz

Companies should be paying more for more environmentally friendly food sources, spending money on technologies to reduce food waste and figuring out new business models.

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Green Realtor® Guide: Marketing Eco-Friendly Homes and Sustainability

Green Business Bureau

Realtors® and Home Buyers Going Green. As a green realtor® passionate about the planet’s future and our own, you can play an important role in delivering the message of sustainability to homeowners and support a greener, healthier real estate industry. With continued advances in energy efficiency, green technology and design, houses built today operate more sustainably than they did several decades ago.

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No excuse for single-use cups at festivals: New guide aims to help

Envirotec Magazine

Photo Credit: Green Goblet. There is no excuse for single-use cups to still be used at events according to the environmental not-for-profit City to Sea which has launched a guide “Solutions on Tap: A Guide to Reducing Waste and Introducing Reusable Cup Schemes at Events”. The new guide for small and medium-sized events is presented as “a practical and inspiring guide for organisers on how to avoid single-use plastics” Currently, over 100 million single-use plastic cups are used every

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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.

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Trick or Trash: Fostering Circular Economy Participation through Education

GreenBiz

The materials used for candy packaging are notoriously difficult to recycle, with the vast majority ending up in landfills. That’s why Rubicon created Trick or Trash™, an educational program designed to help reduce the waste that accumulates every year around Halloween.

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Energy Storage As A Service Market Size to Hit USD 3.6 Billion by 2030

altenergymag

According to Vision Research Reports, the global energy storage as a service market size is projected to hit around USD 3.6 billion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11.06% from 2022 to 2030.

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Ground-breaking ground source heat pump study in Greenwich

Envirotec Magazine

A team of experts has launched a project in London’s borough of Greenwich to assess the feasibility of switching gas-heated, owner-occupied homes in high density areas to low carbon heating in the form of networked ground source heat pumps. The aim is to develop an innovative methodology for the coordination of high-density heat pump deployment which will support urban communities switching to a low carbon technology that will reduce energy demand, improve air quality and mitigate against

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GreenFin 22: GreenBiz Studio feat. Carl Prins (Pathzero)

GreenBiz

This video is sponsored by Pathzero. Carl Prins discusses how the role of technology in managing financed emissions in private markets can accelerate the decarbonization of the global economy.

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Three Companies to Help NASA Advance Solar Array Technology for Moon

altenergymag

NASA has selected three companies to further advance work on deployable solar array systems that will help power the agency's human and robotic exploration of the Moon under Artemis.

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Top 10 Trends To Watch In Solar Freezer Industry 2022

U.S. Green Technology

Global “Solar Freezer Market” 2022 report delivers a complete overview of the industry with both qualitative and quantitative data, Industry size, share, manufactures, types, applications, and geographical regions analysis. It delivers an outline and forecast of the global Solar Freezer Industry based on several segments. It also offers Industry size and forecast estimates from the.

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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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Rainwater is no longer drinkable thanks to PFAS, say researchers

Envirotec Magazine

A perspective article by researchers from Stockholm University and ETH Zurich, published in August in Environmental Science & Technology , suggests that environmental contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) defines a separate planetary boundary and that this boundary has been exceeded. “There has been an astounding decline in guideline values for PFAS in drinking water in the last 20 years.

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Can high-speed rail finally become a reality in the U.S.?

GreenBiz

Technology, politics and climate action may coalesce to put high-speed transit on the fast track.

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Distributed Energy Generation Market is Growing Faster

altenergymag

The global distributed energy generation market is growing at a registered CAGR of 9.89% from 2022 to 2030, according to Vision Research Reports.

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A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage

Renew Economy

A new study - completed on Wednesday - using real time data finds renewables can meet 98.8% of demand over the year, with just five hours storage. The post A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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New government must act decisively to grip the energy crisis, says CBI

Envirotec Magazine

69% of firms expect their energy costs to increase in the next three months, with almost a third anticipating rises of more than 30%. Firms are doing their best to absorb costs, with around 1 in 3 saying they do not expect to pass on additional energy costs. 30% of firms see energy price rises as likely to negatively impact current or planned investment in Net Zero measures.

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Navigating climate disruption in the building sector

GreenBiz

Builders, facing climate change, can create opportunities through preemptive actions across their value chain

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American Battery Solutions, Inc. Launches Energy Storage Solutions Division and Product Line

altenergymag

-“ABS ESS” to leverage American Battery Solutions’ established mobility battery systems capability to produce best-in-class energy storage solutions. -ABS ESS’ launch includes TeraStor™, its new lithium-ion battery energy storage platform, specifically for large-scale energy storage projects. -ABS ESS’ launch includes StorView™, an energy management suite of software and control hardware to optimize TeraStor™ performance, market participation, and financial performance.

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Test Drive Results Hyundai Kona EV

Green Living Guy

Since its launch in 2018, Hyundai KONA Electric has exceeded expectations in Europe due to its powerful all-electric drivetrain. Now it’s brought it to the USA! Also promoting a long driving range. Moreover and stylish SUV appearance. Made In Europe now for USA A total of almost 97,000 units have been sold in Europe to date. […]. The post Test Drive Results Hyundai Kona EV appeared first on The Green Living Guy.

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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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Certain environment authority decisions are based on trust in citizen data

Envirotec Magazine

Citizen scientists at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State (image credit: Mount Rainier National Park , CC BY 2.0 license ). County administrative boards and the Swedish Forest Agency use species sightings reported by the public to make various environmental decisions. This is done largely on the basis of trust between a few actors who determine which sightings can be used as a basis for decisions.

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Traton, Daimler and Volvo form European charging infrastructure joint venture

Charged

In January, the Traton Group, Daimler Truck, and the Volvo Group announced plans to form a joint venture to build a high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe. Now the companies have completed the final steps in forming the new JV, and have appointed Anja van Niersen, a charging industry veteran who previously served as CEO and Chair of a major European charging network, as CEO.

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It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation

Renew Economy

The first study on 100 pct renewables was made nearly 50 years ago. There is now widespread expectation that the green shift can be done, and deliver lower costs. The post It’s taken 50 years for 100 pct renewables to move from pipe dream to expectation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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India’s first insect farming startup Loopworm secures $3.4m seed round led by Omnivore, WaterBridge

AFN Sustainable Protein

Indian insect biotech startup Loopworm has raised $3.4 million in seed funding co-led by Indian agrifood VC Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures. Loopworm is the first Indian technology startup to farm insects for animal feed. Titan Capital and leading angel investors including Godrej Agrovet chairman, Nadir Godrej, former R&D and sustainability group head at Indian conglomerate ITC , Sanjiv Rangrass and Akshay Singhal founder and CEO of Log9 Materials also participated in the round. .

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A global forum to catalyse India’s clean energy transition

Smart Energy International

In line with the Honourable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi’s clarion call for becoming ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in energy sector, DISTRIBUTECH India 2022, together with POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week, India’s leading Energy Business Platforms, will be organised from 12th-14th October 2022 in New Delhi, India. The event will host energy ecosystem stakeholders to unpack the industry’s priorities including its strategic roadmaps, visionary reforms, low cost capital i

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The road to a 10-minute recharge (Webinar)

Charged

This webinar, brought to you by TE Connectivity, is focused on the technical considerations for efficient and reliable EV charging. With vehicle electrification on the rise, there is a strong demand to safely deliver more charging power in less time. This brings technical challenges, like more heat and component stress within the vehicle from the charging inlet to the battery.

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Panasonic Announces New EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty Covering Solar Panels and Battery Storage

altenergymag

Homeowners can now experience worry-free protection on their entire solar energy system from one of America’s most trusted brands

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The Need for An Equitable Energy Transition Amidst Increased ESG Efforts and Legislation

Energy Central

With market forces aligning with action from the federal government, like the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act, there’s no doubt that the solar energy industry is primed for exponential growth As this happens, it’s important to take a holistic look at who gets included in this wave of innovation and how this inclusion can be expanded to those that need it most.

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Open-source data-science toolkit to augment DER efficiency

Smart Energy International

A team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has developed an open-source, data-science toolkit for power and data engineers to improve DER efficiency for smart meters, batteries and solar PV units. The toolkit called GridDS provides an integrated energy data storage and augmentation infrastructure, as well as a flexible and comprehensive set of machine-learning models.

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Samsung SDI begins work on second battery factory in Malaysia

Charged

Samsung SDI has begun constructing its second battery production facility in Malaysia. The company says the plant, which is located in Seremban, will begin mass production of PRiMX 21700 cylindrical battery cells for power tools, micro-mobility applications and EVs in 2024. The company plans to invest 1.7 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in the production lines by the time the plant is finished in 2025.

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Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects

Renew Economy

ROI process reveals a massive 25,000GWh of new renewable energy projects currently seeking approval for development on Australia’s island state. The post Tasmania reveals staggering pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Curbside Charging: Reliable, Convenient and Attracting Drivers

Energy Central

Con Edison, in a partnership with New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and FLO, completed the installation of 100 Level 2 public electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across the five boroughs as part of the curbside charging pilot program. The curbside charging pilot program is designed to increase adoption of EVs and help reduce the impact the transportation sector has on the.

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The All-Electric Kia EV9 SUV is Set for First Quarter of 2023

Green Living Guy

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 is the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large electric SUV segment. That’s while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation and affirming its leadership in sustainable electric mobility.

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New J.D. Power study finds public charging users dissatisfied with charger reliability

Charged

The rapid growth of EV sales over the past year is good news, but the accompanying bad news is that the increasing number of EVs on the road is putting more pressure on the country’s already substandard public charging infrastructure. According to the second annual J.D. Power US Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study , EV drivers, especially in hotspots such as California, Texas and Washington, are finding public charging infrastructure inadequate, and plagued with non-functional stat

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DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia

Renew Economy

Developer of Australia's biggest wind and solar hybrid project becomes latest to unveil offshore wind plans in Australia, with five projects up to 2GW each. The post DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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