As Big Oil Declines, Bill McKibben Says, “So Will Its Political Power”
CleanTechnica
MAY 16, 2020
What recent events make Big Oil's dominance seem a thing of the past.
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Amazon Clicks Buy on 615 Megawatts of Large-Scale Solar
GreenTechMedia
MAY 21, 2020
Amazon will add 615 megawatts of solar projects to its existing and announced renewables portfolio of more than 2.9 gigawatts, the technology and shipping giant said on Thursday. The projects will go up across the world — in Australia, China and the United States — to power Amazon’s shipping warehouses and data centers. Amazon did not say who would develop the projects and declined to comment on what companies were involved in the installations.
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Reusable packaging in the time of COVID-19
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2020
Reusable packaging in the time of COVID-19. Tom Szaky. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:00. The novel coronavirus had cases on every continent except Antarctica when it was declared a global pandemic March 11. The crisis was brewing long before, and the United States federal emergency and stay-at-home orders would come after, but it was in that official moment of alarm that consumer behavior, and business’s response to it, changed across the country.
The farm-to-food-bank movement rescues pandemic-related food waste
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 18, 2020
The farm-to-food-bank movement hopes to help farmers and those in need of food.
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.
Where Do We Stand On Uranium In The Post-Pandemic Energy World?
Jim Conca
MAY 22, 2020
Uranium has outperformed major commodities this year, even as the energy sector has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic. Uranium prices have risen significant since the pandemic began, up to $34 from $24/lb. Uranium supply and nuclear power should not be much affected in the post-pandemic world.
FERC Might Rewrite Solar Net Metering. Here’s What That Could Mean
GreenTechMedia
MAY 22, 2020
A recent petition to FERC could trigger nationwide changes to solar net-metering. On April 14, the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to assert jurisdiction over any on-site, behind-the-meter generation that injects energy onto the grid. If FERC asserts such jurisdiction in the manner requested by NERA, individual states could lose control over their solar net-metering policies — with myriad implications for the U.S. distrib
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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 21, 2020
Both the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysts (IEEFA) have revealed that, from March 25th through May 3rd, utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower collectively generated more electricity than coal! This record 40-day timespan has edged over 2019's run of 38 days when U.S. renewables first beat coal last year.
RRC IEMA Environmental Management qualifications (sponsored)
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 20, 2020
This article is sponsored by RRC. RRC is a well-established health and safety and environmental management training provider, with over 90 years experience of delivering high-quality training and education worldwide. It offers a range of IEMA environmental management courses, suitable for all with interest or responsibilities for Environmental Management.
Northvolt and Vattenfall Launch Mobile Battery System Capable of Patching Up Grids
GreenTechMedia
MAY 18, 2020
Swedish battery maker Northvolt and state-owned utility Vattenfall launched a new modular and fully mobile energy storage system on Friday, one they say will be able to patch up stressed grids during a period of rapid electrification. While the system has a more obvious role to play in replacing diesel generators at mines, construction sites and live events, its size means the mobile battery can perform nonpermanent functions for grid-connected assets as well.
Let?s get together: Intel?s 2030 commitments include ?shared? climate and social goals
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2020
Let’s get together: Intel’s 2030 commitments include ‘shared’ climate and social goals. Heather Clancy. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 02:16. 'Tis the season for new corporate social and climate commitments, especially at the start of this decade of action and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which requires short-term prioritization from responsible companies around the world. .
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.
Modernist, off-grid home in Los Angeles features a huge green roof
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 20, 2020
New York-based Marc Thorpe Design has brought its savvy architectural talents to the City of Angels in the form of a beautiful, off-grid home set in the Hollywood Hills.
Introducing two new Mecana Systems in the UK (Sponsored)
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 18, 2020
This article is sponsored by Eliquo Hydrok. Eliquo Hydrok have added two new Mecana technologies to their existing Pile Cloth Media Filtration (PCMF) systems available for the UK Water and Wastewater markets. Drinking Water & Surface Water Pre-Filtration. Eliquo Hydrok have the UK distribution for the Mecana Pile Cloth Filter Media within their portfolio of Clean Water Treatment Processes, Drinking Water and Surface Water pre-filtration treatment utilising the Mecana Optifiber PES-14-DW® pil
Automating Agriculture: Innovations in Farm Robots
CleanTech Group
MAY 21, 2020
Recent COVID experience has heightened concerns about food security and its supply chains. This is largely due to workforce-related issues, particularly worker availability.
How to Get Your Supply Chain to Embrace Circularity
GreenBiz
MAY 22, 2020
How to Get Your Supply Chain to Embrace Circularity. Companies can make progress toward building a circular system only so far on their own. To change your entire system, you need to engage your whole value chain and beyond to create a truly circular model. Succeeding in this arena often requires convincing suppliers to make shifts and identifying new suppliers that better align with your company’s circularity goals.
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.
Seattle permanently closes 20 miles of street
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 18, 2020
Amidst stay-at-home orders, Seattle has vowed to permanently close 20 miles of street as part of the city's "Stay Healthy Streets" program.
Report: The progressive increase of the photovoltaic micro-installation market after a rapid decline in April.
altenergymag
MAY 18, 2020
The market of photovoltaic micro installations in April decreased by about 50% compared to the period before the pandemic. However the decline did not last long, and already in May, the market is starting to grow even faster, concluding by the number of offers generated in the EasySolar app.
Colombia?s New National Urban Mobility Policy Is Mostly a Good Thing
The City Fix
MAY 21, 2020
In the midst of COVID-19 precautions that have curtailed movement around the world, Colombia has released a new national road map for urban and regional mobility. It sends a powerful policy message that cities are saved by providing adequate access. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
BYD to launch Tang electric SUV in Norway, sets out EV expansion strategy for Europe
Charged
MAY 20, 2020
Chinese EV powerhouse BYD has big plans to sell EVs in Europe. The first move will be the introduction of the second-generation Tang electric compact SUV to the Norwegian market. The BYD Tang EV600 features permanent all-wheel drive, and a 373-mile NEDC range. Pricing will be announced later this year. BYD is already selling electric buses in European markets.
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?
Rare blue bee spotted in Florida
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 20, 2020
While most Americans have been inside watching Netflix and cultivating sourdough starter, Chase Kimmel has scoured the Central Florida sand dunes for the blue calamintha bee.
Enel Green Power Fuels Recovery by Connecting Three New Wind Farms in North America
altenergymag
MAY 21, 2020
-Enel Green Power North America has begun operating a 50 MW expansion to the High Lonesome wind farm in Texas, increasing the project’s total capacity to 500 MW -The 105 MW Riverview and 29.4 MW Castle Rock Ridge II wind farms in Alberta, Canada are connected and delivering energy to the power grid.
6 Ways to Make City Streets Safer for Pedestrians
The City Fix
MAY 20, 2020
For many city leaders, more cars and more highways mean better transportation. And during the current pandemic, fear of COVID-19’s spread is pushing some to turn to private vehicles. But a safe, sustainable transport future does not include further dependence. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Amazon signs on for another 410 MW of solar in United States
Solar Power World
MAY 21, 2020
Amazon’s commitment to reach 80% renewable energy by 2024 and 100% renewable energy by 2030 is still on track, with the company announcing five new projects in China, Australia and the United States. In addition to a 100-MW solar project in China and a 105-MW solar project in Australia, Amazon will build two solar projects… The post Amazon signs on for another 410 MW of solar in United States appeared first on Solar Power World.
Architecture students design award-winning Passive House in South Dakota
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 18, 2020
Students from South Dakota State University came together to design this Passive House, which is also capable of reaching net-zero energy.
Zen Ecosystems Honored as Stevie? Award Winner in 2020 American Business Awards?
altenergymag
MAY 19, 2020
COSTA MESA, CA - May 18, 2020 - Zen Ecosystems' Zen LOOP was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Energy Industry for Innovation of the Year category in the 18th Annual American Business Awards® today.
Exxon Sued Again for 'Misleading' Advertising
DeSmogBlog
MAY 20, 2020
Read time: 5 mins ExxonMobil is facing yet another lawsuit challenging the corporation’s allegedly deceptive behavior related to climate change. The latest suit , filed May 15 in the D.C. Superior Court, claims the oil major is misleading consumers with “false and deceptive” advertising about its investments in “clean” fuels and technology.
Olamina Fund deploys first $14.5 million to Black, Native and rural lenders
Impact Alpha
MAY 20, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 20 – The $40 million Olamina Fund fund was launched by Candide Group in November to address a persistent lack of capital in low-income communities as well as the few financial institutions that serve them. In its first six months, it has made low-interest loans to five lenders, including Oweesta, a community development. The post Olamina Fund deploys first $14.5 million to Black, Native and rural lenders appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
LEED-seeking apartments house formerly homeless families in San Francisco
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 22, 2020
The development is not only a champion of humanitarian architecture but also embodies sustainable principles including high-density living and energy-efficient design.
Lordstown announces exclusive licensing agreement with Elaphe for in-wheel hub motors
Charged
MAY 21, 2020
Lordstown Motors has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies. Elaphe will develop the in-wheel motor that will be used in Lordstown’s upcoming Endurance pickup truck—the motors will be built by Lordstown employees at the company’s Ohio headquarters. Initial setup of the 20,000-square-foot production line has already begun.
How Cannabis Coevolved With Humanity, And Could Save It
Forbes Green Tech
MAY 21, 2020
As we face unprecedented hurdles amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's time to re-embrace our oldest allies on this planet, including history's most useful plant.
Aspiration secures $135 million to expand impact banking products
Impact Alpha
MAY 22, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 22 – Aspiration launched in 2015 to offer a green and “conscious,” digital alternative to mainstream banks. It has since gone on to expand products from basic banking and checking to investment products, like its conservation-focused IRA. Aspiration closed its Series C round with backing from Alpha Edison, hedge fund manager UBS O’Connor, The post Aspiration secures $135 million to expand impact banking products appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Disney releases retro tees using bottles from the parks
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 19, 2020
Get your Disney characters delivered retro style and made from recycled materials. The line is a partnership with Unifi, a leader in the recycled fibers game.
LG Chem deployed more battery capacity than Panasonic in Q1 2020
Charged
MAY 20, 2020
In the first quarter of 2020, EV battery suppliers deployed 20.5 GWh of capacity globally, down from 26.5 GWh in the fourth quarter, and 20.9 GWh during the first quarter of 2019, according to data from Adamas Intelligence’s EV Battery Capacity and Battery Metals Tracker. After losing the top spot to LG Chem in January and February of 2020, Panasonic bounced back in March, deploying 3.8 GWh globally, compared to LG Chem’s 2.2 GWh.
Here’s how coronavirus affected carbon emissions in every state
Grist
MAY 19, 2020
The pandemic is far from over, but some states are opening back up again , creating a situation where life is going back to some semblance of normal in some areas of the United States and staying eerily quiet in other places. A new analysis in the science journal Nature Climate Change sheds light on what happened to emissions during the months when the U.S. was maximally locked down.
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