Business Green

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The flight was made the Ikarus C42 the "first aircraft powered by synthetic fuel", according to the Guinness World Records. Climate change is a transnational challenge which threatens global resilience and our shared security and prosperity," said Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE ADC, air chief marshal and chief of air staff. "I

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AutoGrid

JULY 24, 2023

Traditional solutions to short-term supply shortages – such as fossil fuel peaker plants – may meet the immediate need for capacity but also help accelerate climate change due to high emission rates. Download Datasheet The post 3 Ways to Boost Grid Resilience During Heat Waves first appeared on AutoGrid.

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2020

With major global economies on lockdown in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus, demand for oil from transport and energy has taken a dramatic downturn, while low cost producing countries such as Saudi Arabia and Russia have made moves this year to slash their prices. It is a very critical factor, how all this plays out," he said.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 23, 2020

These events, made visible by the COVID-19 virus, have shown us the fragility of systems pushed to their breaking point by design constraints to maximize return on investment in the absence of resiliency. . Even without those policies — they soon expire — renewables are more than competitive against fossil fuels.

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Business Green

MARCH 10, 2023

The text, which has been approved by ministers from all 27 EU nations , states that the bloc will "systematically promote and call for a global move towards energy systems free of unabated fossil fuels well ahead of 2050", alongside pushing for a peak in fossil fuel consumption in the near term.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In Asia, 14 countries — accounting for 26% of global transport emissions in 2019 — have made economy-wide net zero commitments. Momentum towards zero-emission transport is growing with countries enhancing ambition and including transport-related targets in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). However,

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2020

With major global economies on lockdown in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus, demand for oil from the transport and energy sectors has taken a dramatic downturn, pushing down prices that were already falling thanks to moves by OPEC to maintain production even as demand slowed.

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Charged

AUGUST 6, 2021

Lion says its trucks deliver 60% lower maintenance costs, and 80% lower energy costs, compared to fossil-fuel vehicles. As a clean energy leader, Vermont is a great example of how to integrate sustainable energy and electrified transportation,” said Marc Bedard, CEO and founder of Lion Electric. Source: Lion Electric.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

To generate electricity, we require energy and 65% of this energy is currently coming from fossil fuels. It may seem counterintuitive, but when we convert transportation systems from fossil fuel energy sources to electric systems carbon emissions may actually indirectly increase, as fossil fuels often generate the electricity required.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Urgent action is needed to ensure we can transport renewable energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, and that distribution systems are planned to accommodate heat pumps and electric vehicle uptake. Transitioning to a net zero power system by the mid-2030s requires a paradigm shift in how networks are planned and regulated.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

Traditionally, wide scale system recovery in such a scenario has only been possible by utilising large fossil fuel power stations. This trial is a breakthrough moment for our Distributed ReStart project, which stands to improve system resilience and security of supply in a cleaner and cheaper way. “We

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here are some key steps that can be taken towards achieving this: Transitioning to renewable energy sources One of the key pillars of a sustainable economy is transforming fossil fuels into renewable energy sources. Solar, geothermal and wind power, all offer a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 31, 2021

Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. A key route to industrial emissions reductions is electrification (replacing industrial fossil fuels with electric alternatives). greenhouse gas emissions come from industry. Start with heat.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

.” “ Not only will this initiative help reduce carbon emissions including those from burning fossil fuels to ship CO 2 to New Zealand, but it could also create around 40 jobs in the Taupo area and help solve New Zealand’s food grade CO 2 shortage by creating a homegrown source that will increase supply and lessen cost.

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Clean Energy Canada

APRIL 8, 2020

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, As the Government of Canada develops and deploys its response to the unprecedented impact COVID-19 is having on our health and economy, we offer your government our support, assistance and advice to ensure that stimulus and recovery efforts help build a better, more resilient Canada.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The second edition of their Canadian Pension Climate Report Card notes that while some pensions made very modest improvements over the previous year, on the whole, Canadian pensions continue to act as if the climate crisis isn’t happening, and as though their considerable investments in the fossil fuel sector weren’t exacerbating the crisis.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This evolution in the trucking industry is not only beneficial for businesses looking to reduce operating costs but also for the environment by reducing emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. Innovations in Fuel Efficiency The world of trucking is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by technological advancements.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 26, 2024

Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products. Cellsense develops interactive bio-embellishments that create new possibilities for designers while eliminating microplastics and replacing fossil-fuel-based material at scale.

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Business Green

MAY 6, 2020

And today, the Committee on Climate Change, the UK government's official advisors, joined the chorus of organisations making the case for a climate-focused recovery, setting out in clear terms why the government should prioritise climate resilience in its post-coronavirus economic plans.

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Greentown Labs

AUGUST 19, 2021

As a pioneering climatetech community, Greentown Labs is issuing this open letter to highlight our solutions for improving American energy resilience and sustainability. Blackouts will occur with increasing regularity and severity until we build more resilient energy systems.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 13, 2024

The transition to widespread EV adoption brings with it not just opportunities for cleaner transportation, but also significant challenges for the stability and security of energy infrastructures. Finally, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and education is critical for building a resilient energy ecosystem.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 15, 2024

Across sectors, over half of New Zealand’s total process heat is currently generated by burning fossil fuels. Currently, coal and gas are considered the most economic fuels to produce process heat, mostly by using boiler systems. Commercial and public sectors use the rest, mainly for space heating in large buildings.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The cause of current climate change is largely human activity, like burning fossil fuels, like natural gas, oil, and coal. We must take action now to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts that are already inevitable. One of the most important things we can do is to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 30, 2024

The draft roadmap reads that the main drivers that guided it are the development and implementation of technically viable, reliable and sustainable solutions to develop significant system flexibilities, both short and long duration, timed with the future system needs and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuel generation.

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Business Green

MARCH 3, 2022

The Corporate Leaders Group Europe (CLG Europe), the We Mean Business Coalition, the Climate Group, Ceres, and CDP Europe are among the eight organisations behind the open letter, which warns of the need to "dramatically reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels by doubling down on the energy transition in the EU Green Deal".

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 2, 2022

Traditionally, according to SP Energy Networks, wide-scale system recovery in such a scenario has only been possible by utilising large fossil fuel power stations. for energy network innovation National Grid and Eversource advance New England’s network resilience. Distributed ReStart.

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Grist

MARCH 20, 2023

degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times, and that this warming has “ unequivocally ” been caused by human activities , primarily burning fossil fuels. The report holds out hope, however, reiterating previous messaging about a “rapidly closing window of opportunity to enable climate resilient development.”

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Front And Centered

AUGUST 29, 2022

We cannot rely on subsidizing energy corporations—some perhaps double-dipping in dirty energy — to displace fossil fuel use. There’s talk of a new fossil fuel pipeline, ands side deals that threaten of rolling back protections in the Clean Water Act and National Environmental Protection Act. Deeply Detrimental.

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Charged

MAY 31, 2021

This project will also improve the county’s resilience, so we can continue providing transportation services even in the event of prolonged power outages.”. This model delivers the supporting infrastructure required to electrify our bus fleet, customized to our specific needs, at no upfront cost.”.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Food systems are responsible for at least 15 percent of all global fossil fuel consumption, according to a major report launched ahead of the COP28 climate summit. The analysis shows that the production, transport, and storage of food are driving greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of the EU and Russia combined.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Rapidly scaling sustainable, diversified, and resilient clean energy supply chains is key to achieving net-zero targets on-time and at as low a cost as possible, according to the ETC. offshore wind transport vessels or grid transformers) that are costly and have long lead times.

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E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

MAY 26, 2020

Good for California’s Economy and Environment: E2 Business Community Supports Accelerating the Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks Transportation Decarbonization Promises to Reshape Our Roads California is indisputably a world leader on climate action?—?and With the state’s transportation sector?—? —?and

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AGreenLiving

MAY 29, 2020

The COVID-19 recovery requires a resilient circular economy Jocelyn Bleriot Fri, 05/29/2020 – 01:00 The COVID-19 crisis has disastrous human and economic consequences, revealing our system’s exposure to a variety of risks. At the municipal level, some COVID-19 specific measures already have been taken around mobility and transport.

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Green Market Oracle

JUNE 3, 2020

Although COVID-19 has decimated the energy sector it will disproportionately enfeeble the fossil fuel industry and embolden renewable energy. We can achieve decarbonization by electrifying the energy, transportation, manufacturing and industry. Although Canada is a hydrogen producer it does not have a hydrogen strategy.

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Front And Centered

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We can make permanent, temporary measures to keep people’s homes connected to electricity, even as we transition off fossil fuels. We can make our transportation and land-use systems align with our needs, like healthy air and water, a secure place to live near transit, and community self determination.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“Hydrogen has the potential to help decarbonize multiple sectors, including power generation, transportation, and heating. Because hydrogen can be stored for long periods of time, it can play a critical role in help to balance renewable supply with demand while maintaining reliability and resiliency.”.

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

Macquarie, Asian Development Bank, and Church of Scotland all strengthen their restrictions on fossil fuel investments. Climate change is one of the most complex and critical challenges facing the world, and the finance sector has a vital role to play in efforts to limit global warming," it said.

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