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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

There are also increasing concerns about the effects of agriculture on soil health, with detrimental effects including erosion, pollution (nutrients and pesticides), compaction, desertification and salinisation. Innovation – a research facility has been established to trial new crops and different growing conditions.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

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Lower CO2 levels inside offices and residential buildings also contribute to better health, well-being, and employee performance. “To Our outdoor device is very similar to the HVAC-integrated one, but with a housing around the unit,” says Petri. “We

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Engineering director leaves Tesla for medical delivery service Zipline

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As an Engineering Director at Tesla, Joe Mardall led the development of a heat pump system that has been lauded as one of the most innovative new features of Model Y. In addition to the Model Y heat pump, Mardall developed several thermal and HVAC technologies that were used in Tesla’s Model X and Model 3.

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Ferguson encourages action towards a greener tomorrow??

Green Technology

Nine eco-friendly resolutions for plumbers and HVAC skilled trade professionals. Ferguson encourages all HVAC and plumbing contractors to resolve and commit to sustainability as we enter the new year. Offer to provide a water or HVAC system assessment. An Article by Ferguson : It’s never too late to make a resolution.

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Can ACs cool the world without warming it?

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The spotlight This summer, we’ve covered a number of innovative solutions that cities around the world are implementing at a community level to combat deadly heat — things like tree equity, shade structures, and reflective pavement. How will it change the HVAC units and window ACs we’ve grown to rely on?

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Sustainable Facilities Forum – Our Sponsors

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CLICK HERE for more information Ferguson Facilities Supply Ferguson Facilities Supply helps you run your facility with innovative and reliable maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and janitorial products, services and solutions. We back our expansive inventory of IAQ products and HVAC equipment with a team of experts.

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Motiv Power Systems delivers 9 electric trucks to Sacramento Community Resource Project

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The e-trucks will be used to provide home energy audits, weatherization and HVAC services to low-income residents in an area where air quality is some of the worst in the country. Motiv Power Systems has delivered 9 electric box trucks to Sacramento’s non-profit Community Resource Project (CRP).