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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.

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The Nature Conservancy and Planet Collaborate to Map Blue Carbon

Planet Pulse

The world’s mangroves alone sequester more than 31 million tons of carbon in their soils and biomass each year. That requires certain conditions – lower tides, calm water, no cloud cover or sun glint,” explained Dr. Steve Schill, Lead Scientist for the Caribbean at TNC.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Key Takeaways IRA adds $2 billion of funding to REAP in the next decade and increases grant share to 40% for all projects starting in 2023 Covers a variety of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies such as wind, solar, biomass (incl. biomass, anaerobic digester, wind, solar) Energy Efficiency Investments (e.g.,

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Climate Intelligence: The Digital Fabric for Climate Action

Better Ventures

Thus far we have made investments towards reducing the climate impact of our food, industrial production, and energy systems, and we are eager to make more. Saildrone (Series B | $86M | $260M): wind- and solar-powered autonomous sailing drones collecting and relaying real-time ocean data. Insight Engines. Overstory (Seed | $1.8M

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

Green Business Bureau

AND1 also worked with their oversea factories to ensure the health and safety of workers, professional development, and access to fair wages. Does your company have a health and wellness program in place? The minimum wage is not enough to meet the basic needs of employees – to cover housing, energy, food, and childcare costs.

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Meet the Innovators in Elemental Excelerator’s 9th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

. “We’re looking forward to partnering deeply with Cohort 9 companies and their community partners to help improve existing water, food, circular economy, energy and mobility systems.” ” — Nneka Uzoh, Director of Energy Innovation. Fervo Energy | EQUITY & ACCESS. Thrilling | EQUITY & ACCESS TRACK.

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Why Is Sustainability Important In Business?

Green Business Bureau

Without this ice cap, global warming will accelerate as less sun is reflected out into space. 2100 : Global food production enters crisis mode as soils become exhausted. Each business has the power to create solutions and drive sustainable change. Plus 91% of banks monitor the ESG performance of investments.