Jim Conca

JANUARY 16, 2018

Like all nuclear power plants, the nuclear plant near Richland, WA provides a significant economic boon to the region, providing over 9 billion kWhs of carbon-free electricity at-cost, $690 million in economic output and supporting 4,000 jobs/year, all while continuing to break production records.

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Energy Refuge

JANUARY 17, 2018

There is no one today who isn’t aware of the importance of trying to live in a more ecologically friendly way. The effects of climate change and global warming are becoming undeniable, and we are no longer dealing with an abstract concept that might affect future generations. The danger posed by climate change is now immediate and obvious and it is something that we all need to start taking seriously.

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Climate-KIC

JANUARY 17, 2018

Which country has just set a world record for using wind power? Which major fast food chain plans to go green by 2025? And, what’s needed to clean up the fashion industry? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. French startup launches hydrogen-powered bicycles A French startup has become the […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 18 January appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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Ambisense

JANUARY 16, 2018

Like many other sectors, the environmental industry is moving towards deeper technology adoption. This has the potential to change incumbent business models that have stood for decades. Here’s a graphic showing 5 Reasons to Use Technology to Solve Complex Environmental Problems. The post Infographic: 5 Reasons to Use Technology to Solve Complex Environmental Problems appeared first on Ambisense.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2018

Did you know your electronics can contain bits of gold? Jewellery brand BaYou with Love has partnered with Dell to create a run of rings, earrings, and cufflinks—the Circular Collection—made of 14 to 18-carat gold recycled from computer parts. The world may generate nearly 50 million tonnes of electronic waste this year and only around […]. The post Jewellery made of gold salvaged from computers promotes shift towards circular economy appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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