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Ice rink alternatives and their environmental impact

AGreenLiving

When the 1890s rolled around, the rush to patent ice rink surfaces began and has not abated since. Related: 5 sustainable activities to make the most of a winter wonderland Rinks have long required both ice-making technical equipment and ice maintenance measures. CFCs and HCFCs are synthetic gases attributed to ozone layer destruction.

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Nitrous neutralization: Foam canister technology claims a first

Envirotec Magazine

Unlike the nitrous oxide (N2O) traditionally used as a propellant and foaming agent in food and drink single-use aerosol cans and refillable siphons, Triple Line Technology’s patented TLT-Foamer technology creates zero greenhouse gas emissions during use, as it replaces N20 with sustainable compressed air or nitrogen, explains the firm.

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The ‘Tesla Effect’ hits Germany as VW, Daimler, and BMW go Full-Electric

Mr. Sustainability

In order to stop global warming, there is no way around the Paris climate targets. Elon Musk has always noted that Tesla exists to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Tesla is already based in the US, and its patents are open-sourced.

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5 Government Initiatives from Around the World That Are Helping Reduce the Impact of Climate Change

Green Tech Challenge

The problem of global warming crosses geopolitical lines and boundaries, and thus must be addressed by humanity as a whole. The country's target is to achieve at least an 85% reduction, with the remaining 15% to be offset by planting trees and other sustainable investments.

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Who gets to decide whether we study solar geoengineering?

Grist

Although reflecting the sun to slow global warming has been discussed for over half a century , precious few experiments have actually taken place. In 2012, for instance, a British project to reflect the sun with water droplets was canceled due to conflict-of-interest concerns over patents.

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The Rise and Fall of the Fossil Fuel Industry

Rinexii

In 1800 when the Boulton and Watt patent for a steam engine ran out, new engines advanced the usefulness of coal powered steam. NPR speculates that big oil has one of three choices —a gradual decline, a rapid collapse, or a pivot to sustainability. This all changed in 1698 when the first steam engine was built.

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'We need a new paradigm': Can the world ditch 'directionless' growth for a fairer, net zero economy?

Business Green

The more sobering trajectory shows the world continuing on its current unsustainable path, leading to global warming of around 2.5C The World Trade Organisation (WTO) should also enable 'leapfrogging' in developing nations by providing intellectual property rights waivers on patented renewables and health technology, it suggests.