The war on plastics, 2022: A change of climate
GreenBiz
JANUARY 10, 2022
The climate crisis represents a new front on the war on plastics. Are you ready?
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Generating Energy from Waste: How to Make it Happen
U.S. Green Technology
JANUARY 12, 2022
The world is growing old, and the conventional energy forms are becoming extinct. Although these energy forms have served us for so long, they also contribute to global concerns. The major problems caused by these energy forms are global warming and greenhouse effects. Therefore, the move towards unconventional and alternate energy sources is crucial.
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Extreme weather reminds us we must (and can) tackle the climate crisis
EDF Voices
JANUARY 10, 2022
Here are some reasons for hope, and helpful things you can do, now that a new season of extreme weather made worse by climate change has begun.
Beam solar-powered off-grid EV chargers deployed worldwide
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 10, 2022
Off-grid EV charger manufacturer Beam has now installed solar-powered off-grid EV chargers in more than 100 municipalities in the U.S. and around the world in Spain, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. It's big news in an industry that has so far relied on EV chargers that are on-grid and permanently installed.
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.
Three myths about renewable energy and the grid, debunked
GreenBiz
JANUARY 13, 2022
Renewable energy skeptics argue that because of their variability, wind and solar cannot be the foundation of a dependable electricity grid. But the expansion of renewables and new methods of energy management and storage can lead to a grid that is reliable and clean.
S-5! Solar Expert Presents at Intersolar North America and Showcases New Solar Product
altenergymag
JANUARY 10, 2022
Attendees are invited to stop by S-5!’s Booth (#1947) to see first-hand its PVKONCEAL™ module skirt. Paired with the PVKIT® solar solution, the module skirt conceals the lower edge of the solar PV array, protecting all mechanical and electrical components underneath, as well as creating an attractive, clean finished look.
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Ghost orchid among new plant species discovered in 2021
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The ghost orchid grows in complete darkness in Madagascar’s dense forests. Instead of using photosynthesis, its nutrients come from symbiotic relationships with underground fungi.
Collaborating for a Carbon Neutral Built Environment
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JANUARY 13, 2022
Date/Time: January 13, 2022 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Reducing emissions across all sectors is critical if we are to combat climate change. With the passage of the infrastructure bill and the urgent need to improve and expand our cities, it’s critical that we build in a way that is both resilient and sustainable. Join us to learn about opportunities across the construction value chain to achieve carbon neutrality for the future built environment.
SUSTAINABLE DEBT ISSUANCE BREEZED PAST $1.6 TRILLION IN 2021
altenergymag
JANUARY 12, 2022
Total sustainable debt issuance through 2021 exceeded $4 trillion, demonstrating the popularity of environmental, social and governance borrowing
A defining moment for ExxonMobil's biggest shareholders — and for the climate
EDF Voices
JANUARY 10, 2022
The upcoming shareholder vote is potential inflection point, as leading companies recognize that climate change presents a massive systemic risk, and that solving it is a multitrillion-dollar opportunity.
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.
Rilu the snow leopard has passed away due to COVID
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 11, 2022
Rilu the snow leopard, a big cat at the Miller Park Zoo in Illinois, has died from COVID-19 complications. The 11-year-old leopard tested positive for COVID on Dec. 3 alongside three other big cats at the zoo. After struggling for over a month, the endangered cat was pronounced dead in an official announcement on Thursday.
5 biodiversity guidelines to watch in 2022
GreenBiz
JANUARY 10, 2022
As biodiversity becomes a more integral part of corporate sustainability commitments, expect updated and new resources to help the journey.
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Construction Design Software
U.S. Green Technology
JANUARY 10, 2022
A construction project can be complex. That’s because such projects need effective execution and skilled professionals. Hence, using design software can come in handy. Technology has changed the ways businesses operate in more ways than one. This includes the building and construction industry. Luckily, construction project tools can help you streamline your processes.
The whole country is breathing wildfire smoke
EDF Voices
JANUARY 10, 2022
This year’s fire season is expected to be brutal, and climate change is making it more extreme. Here's how to protect yourself when air quality is poor.
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.
Kentucky coal mine to become clean energy water battery project
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 13, 2022
An old Kentucky coal mine will soon be turned into a pumped hydro “water battery” in an ambitious renewable clean energy scheme. Hydropower developer Rye Development is transforming a strip mine in southeastern Kentucky's Bell County into the Lewis Ridge pumped storage project.
The year ahead for water: Extreme decentralization, digital and hydration
GreenBiz
JANUARY 12, 2022
These three trends fueled by increasing investor interest will continue to challenge and disrupt the water sector status quo.
Array Technologies Completes Acquisition of STI Norland
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JANUARY 13, 2022
Establishes Array as Global Leader in Solar Trackers with Leading Positions in North America, Latin America and Europe
The world gets serious about cutting methane pollution
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JANUARY 10, 2022
The urgency of tackling methane is finally being recognized at the highest levels — and new satellite-based tools are coming to make that possible. Here’s how we got to this Methane Moment.
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?
Staying Sustainable Post-Holidays
Green Living Guy
JANUARY 14, 2022
The holidays are a time for celebration and family! They involve gatherings and gift-giving, which leads to excess paper and plastic waste. As the holidays wind down, make it your new year’s resolution to live more sustainably. To get inspired, follow these tips. 1. Donate Your Unwanted Gifts Throughout the holidays, you consume lots of […].
Two states build one of the world's largest EV markets
GreenBiz
JANUARY 10, 2022
The Clean Trucks Program in Oregon and the Advanced Clean Trucks and Zero Emission Vehicle Programs in Washington are solidifying West Coast vehicle electrification.
Tesla Supercharger stations in Texas to feature CCS connectors
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JANUARY 14, 2022
Tesla has taken another step towards opening up its Supercharger network to other automakers’ EVs. Last October, Tesla launched a “ Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot ” at 10 locations in the Netherlands. Now the company has applied for grants from the state of Texas to install Supercharger stations with CCS connectors, which would be a first in the US. The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program, funded by the state’s settlement from the Dieselgate scandal, offers grants for the installatio
A climate breakthrough for investor accountability
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JANUARY 10, 2022
Exxon shareholders elected two of the four board candidates nominated by activist investors. Why this is a core win for the environment.
EDP Renewables Completes Riverstart the Largest Solar Park in Indiana
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JANUARY 13, 2022
Riverstart Solar Park is fully operational and is producing enough energy to power the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Indiana homes annually. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has completed construction on the 200-megawatt (MW) Riverstart Solar Park. It’s in Randolph County, Indiana, approximately 80 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
When circularity meets climate tech
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Climate tech designers should take a cue from consumer electronics companies such as Dell and Sonos.
Lightning eMotors reveals all-new Lightning eChassis for commercial EVs
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Commercial EV builder Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV) has introduced an all-new rolling chassis purpose-built for commercial EV applications. The Lightning eChassis, which was developed in collaboration with Mexican automotive supplier Metalsa , will be available for Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric chassis cab, stripped chassis and cutaway chassis configurations.
White Deer Invests in Fortress Power, a Battery Energy Storage Business
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Panasonic to Add Campus in Reno as Electric Vehicle Market Revs Up
Green Living Guy
JANUARY 11, 2022
The multi-function facility will support the company’s overall EV strategy Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Moreover, Panasonic announces plans to expand in Northern Nevada with a new campus in Reno. The campus will open in spring 2022. Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG) is managing the […].
Circularity factors big in Goodyear’s ‘sustainable’ tires
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JANUARY 11, 2022
One of the world’s largest tire companies is talking up airless tires, new products for EVs and progress on sustainable materials.
Walmart, FedEx place large orders for electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
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JANUARY 10, 2022
GM subsidiary BrightDrop has added Walmart to its roster of customers, and expanded its relationship with FedEx. Walmart has reserved 5,000 of BrightDrop’s EV600 and smaller EV410 electric delivery vans to support the retail giant’s growing last-mile delivery network. Walmart plans to use BrightDrop electric vans as part of its rapidly expanding InHome delivery service, and its new GoLocal white-label delivery-as-a-service business.
Expanding Islands in the South Pacific
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JANUARY 12, 2022
In early 2015, an underwater volcano in the South Pacific explosively erupted, forming a new island within the Polynesian nation of Tonga. Scientists initially thought that the island would vanish within a matter of months, which is often the case for small volcanic islands due to the erosive power of ocean waves. But seven years later, the island not only still stands—it has grown dramatically.
How Staying Healthy Can Also Help the Environment
Green Living Guy
JANUARY 14, 2022
Have you recently been thinking about changing your ways so you can live a healthier lifestyle? Many people are now getting on board with making healthier choices. When you make more healthful decisions in your life, you are also doing good for the environment. There are a few ways that living a healthier life can […]. The post How Staying Healthy Can Also Help the Environment appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Choose high integrity as the standard for carbon credits
GreenBiz
JANUARY 10, 2022
Sponsored: Corporate carbon buyers and project developers can both play an active role in raising the bar on integrity in the voluntary carbon market.
Volvo’s FH Electric heavy-duty truck proves range and energy efficiency in independent testing
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JANUARY 14, 2022
In an independent energy efficiency test with a fully loaded heavy-duty electric Volvo truck in Germany, the truck exceeded its official range, and used 50% less energy than its diesel counterpart. The tested truck was a Volvo FH Electric, which has a gross combination weight of 40 tons, a 540 kWh battery pack and continuous power of 490 kW. German trucking journalist Jan Burgdorf tested the truck on the Green Truck Route, a 343-kilometer route that includes a variety of motorways, hilly terrain
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