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Technology will boost real-time monitoring of remote peatlands

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers will develop new ways to monitor carbon emissions from vast swathes of peatland after winning almost half a million pounds to develop new sensors that can be used in remote areas. Peatlands store around one-third of the world’s soil carbon, playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change.

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Water innovation recognised at Edinburgh awards ceremony

Envirotec Magazine

They all reflect the level and new wave of innovation happening now in digital and technological transformation. The quality of the innovations and storytelling showcased was very high and one of the things we are most proud of is how clear and strong their value propositions are.

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Innovative drilling tech at the forefront of Finland geothermal project

ThinkGeoEnergy

A few weeks ago, a geothermal project at the site of waste incineration plant by Lounavoima set a new record with the drilling of a thermal well to a depth of 2008 meters. Using the GMTracker DTH data-logging software, well drilling data collected, monitored in real-time, analyzed, and reported. Our product is clean heating energy.

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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy

GreenBiz

Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy. RePlant’s first loan in January 2020 went to a Kansas family farm to install moisture probes to reduce water usage. Our loan fund provides equal access across the country to clean energy funding. This isn’t the first sustainability innovation from Organic Valley.

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IoT project will assess impact of climate change on forests, and inform UK policymaking

Envirotec Magazine

A trial is underway in forests in Surrey and Northumberland to assess the potential for Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor tree growth and the impacts of environmental change on the UK’s forests. It will monitor tree growth and the impacts of environmental change on the UK’s forests.

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How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop

GreenBiz

The berry grows best in boggy, water-soaked soil that can’t be used for many other crops. The water in natural land supports the cranberry bog and in return, the cranberry bog enriches the soil that supports outside land.". And every one acre of cranberry bog requires 5.5

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

The use of innovative techniques and technologies like precision feeding and climate-controlled poultry houses help streamline operations. On the other hand, climate-controlled environments enhance the well-being of the birds and reduce energy usage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation.