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

Envirotec Magazine

Intensive livestock farming causes higher levels of pollution and increases the risk of disease proliferation, and increasingly large areas of mono-cropped fields have reduced biodiversity and are frequently treated with fertilizer and agrochemicals that inflict further environmental damage. Again, accurate monitoring and control is vital.

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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?

Grist

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

Charged

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. By reducing energy consumption and lowering utility costs, we are saving residents money and decreasing emissions and associated air pollution.”.

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Helix Earth Technologies Deploys Space Tech for Earth’s Climate Challenges

Greentown Labs

Only rocket scientists could develop a technology that solves three distinct climate challenges: energy-efficient air conditioning, small-footprint carbon capture, and cost-effective pollutant filtration. Rawand Rasheed —the CEO of Helix Earth Technologies , a Ph.D.

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Sensing evolution

Envirotec Magazine

In September 2021, the WHO noticeably reduced its yearly average PM (Particulate Matter) guideline values to 5 µg/m3, and in March, the UK government announced a consultation on new target levels for air pollutants to be included in the Environment Act, including a reduction in the PM2.5 target to 10 µg/m3 by 2040. up to 2,000 ?g/m3

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10 Energy Benefits of Programmable Thermostats

Green Living Guy

Innovators develop eco-friendly home technology that reduces our environmental impact. These devices increase energy efficiency and decrease air pollution. A large portion of energy consumption derives from the residential sector. As society consumes electricity, it degrades the environment by increasing carbon emissions.

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