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Ed’s note: Energy poverty in our own backyard

Smart Energy International

It brings together academics, policymakers and various experts in the field of energy poverty for a series of seminars, workshops and discussions. Energy poverty already has powerful implications today from a public health or productivity point of view, for example, as it may harm one’s ability to live a decent life or perform a job.

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Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about

GreenBiz

"Too many Americans live without any affordable means of cleanly disposing of the waste from their toilets, and must live with the resulting filth," writes Catherine Coleman Flowers, an environmental health advocate, in her book "Waste: One Woman's Fight Against America's Dirty Secret," published by The New Press in November. Social Justice.

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#Greentown10: A Look at Greentown’s Biggest Annual Event Throughout the Years

Greentown Labs

The 2014 DEMO Day was hosted in partnership with Global Cleantech Meetup Week, which was organized by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and ACTION New England. The fourth annual DEMO Day was one of four connected events organized by Greentown and the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) on Oct. in Somerville, MA!

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Creating better businesses with B Corp Certification and beyond B Corp Certification presents a set of guiding principles that support organizations to minimize their impact on the environment and society. B Analytics aggregates data from B Corps and other impact-focused organizations to provide comparative analysis and best practices.

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Why and how to visit the Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2022

Envirotec Magazine

These highly compressed gases possess properties of gases and liquids that permit interesting chemical reactions without the need for organic solvents, which endanger both health and the environment. Sir Martyn is a global leader in the field of green chemistry with a specific interest in the applications of supercritical fluids.

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What if Latin America Built a Shared Satellite Data Center?

Planet Pulse

With more than 45,000 users and over 300 participating institutions, it is clear that the program has struck a chord with individuals and organizations alike. In some cases, this satellite imagery may provide visual evidence that may be used in enforcement proceedings against individuals or organizations accused of non-compliance.

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Science and Solutions Associate at The Climate Reality Project

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Our Washington, DC office is presently closed due to the COVID-19 health emergency. Attending events such as seminars, webinars, hearings, briefings, symposia related to climate science, energy technologies, and climate and energy policy; . Reports To: Science and Solutions Director . Salary: 50,000 – 55,000 (Exempt) .

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