GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08). It's time to value waste collectors for their pivotal role in the plastic supply chain. What does "climate risk" actually mean ?

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Charged

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The DOE may get more replies than it bargained for to its recent Request for Information ( DE-FOA-0002797 , PDF ) regarding “the prevalence of and solutions to electric vehicle no-charge events.”. Alas, this is merely a Request for Information (RFI) and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), so there’s no money involved.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 16, 2023

More than one billion people around the world live in urban areas without formal access to basic infrastructure such as potable water, sewage, The post Reimagining slums: The business case for infrastructure investments in informal settlements appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Have you ever wondered how old the earth is? Well, this is something we have all pondered upon but there seems to be no definite answer. Scientists have now moved closer to unveiling the age of the earth as well as its inhabitants. Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA in Greenland, dating back two million years ago.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 7, 2023

The post Empowa: Affordable housing for Mozambique’s informal economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha. David Bank chats with Empowa’s Glen Jordan in the next conversation from the recent “Connecting Capital to Communities” gathering at the Salzburg Global.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 5, 2023

That means that when people went on Google seeking information about global temperature rise or federal climate policy, one of the first links that appeared was the website for the Pathways Alliance, a group whose members account for 95 percent of oil sands production.

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altenergymag

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Network operators should turn to Software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics to make better use of data

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Energy Central

AUGUST 3, 2022

Definition of information 1a(1) : knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction (2) : intelligence, news (3) : facts, data Definition of misinformation : incorrect or misleading information Definition of disinformation : false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order.

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The City Fix

JUNE 23, 2022

In 2015, the chairman of a Kampala administrative zone about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the city’s downtown addressed a hand-written note to the chairman of a minibus taxi association. He humbly requested the group of drivers expand its services. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 5, 2022

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Gemini Data Loggers. With increasing pressure for electrical and heating appliances to meet energy efficiency ratings , it can be a challenge to find a solution that both works and is profitable for small businesses and enterprises.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 13, 2020

Every business uses Information Technology (IT) to run their operations, manage their data, collaborate, communicate and make decisions. For any business or personal electronics, be sure to erase any private information. For more information and other useful applications, check out Jot Forms’ Top Ten Apps for a Paperless Office.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Multimodal public transport in Uganda is widespread but largely an informal affair. Kampala, like many African cities, relies on this informal system – comprised largely of taxis (14-seater minibuses) and boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) – to provide much-needed connectivity to. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

ImpactAlpha, November 4 — Nairobi-based Twiga Foods is “building a one-stop-shop for informal retailers and all their needs,” says Twiga’s Peter Njonjo. The post Twiga Foods secures $50 million to supply informal retailers in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 25, 2021

million to digitize informal businesses appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, August 25 – The digitization trend that’s taken off in the pandemic has focused on helping put small businesses online. The post Nigeria’s Alerzo raises $10.5

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Charged

JUNE 2, 2022

As EV boosters have been saying for years, accurate product information is critical. Some 30 percent of EV “rejecters” cited a lack of information as a reason for their lack of interest. The message for automakers and their dealers seems clear.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2020

The new ‘OxAria’ study started on 1st July, extending an existing collaboration which has enabled five low-cost air pollution sensors to be installed at city centre locations, generating real-time information on key air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5,

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U.S. Green Technology

MARCH 18, 2020

The post Solar Home Battery Installation Information appeared first on U.S. When you install solar to reduce your carbon footprint and energy costs, it’s almost counterproductive to pay the high Time of Use rates billed by your utility company during peak hours. Unfortunately, you can’t control when the clouds will cover up the sun, and you.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The post Nigerian B2B marketplace Sabi raises $6 million to support Africa’s informal businesses appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 30 — Lagos-based Sabi is among a wave of enterprise tech ventures applying technology to fix market failures and inefficiencies.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The post Two African fintechs raise early rounds to connect informal businesses to capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, September 14 – Small businesses in emerging markets are often shut out of traditional financial services because they’re deemed too risky to.

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Grist

APRIL 9, 2020

The researchers found that for every subject, there was a substantial chunk of people who preferred to not learn unpleasant information, even when they knew the information could help them over time. The study is the latest in a long line of research exposing idiosyncrasies in how we tend to handle unwelcome information.

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Front And Centered

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Check it out here or on the EJ TF’s information page under “Reports & Information”. For more information about, contact Sameer@frontandcentered.org. The post New Statewide Report Features Community-Informed Environmental Justice Recommendations appeared first on Front and Centered.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 23, 2023

IT System Administration – Journey | Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) | Thurston County – Lacey, WA Salary: $80,064.00 – $107,676.00 IT System Administration – Journey | Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) | Thurston County – Lacey, WA Salary: $80,064.00 – $107,676.00

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Through intelligent algorithms, the Spanish utility will produce 90 million communications with personalised advice for an information campaign to help households reduce energy consumption and save on bills. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 10, 2021

Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Twiga Foods bets on informal retailers as the key to African food security and business growth. The post The Brief: Africa’s informal retailers, Australia’s alt-protein, upskilling in Mexico, sizing the impact market appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact!

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 10, 2021

ImpactAlpha, August 10 – Twiga Foods has for seven years been calling attention to the fragility of Kenya’s informal food retailers, on which. The post Twiga Foods bets on informal retailers as the key to African food security and business growth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We'll soon know more about the moon surface than the health of our own countryside, warns Wildlife & Countryside Link's Richard Benwell

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

William White (Dub) has recently joined Greenbird as Chief Information Security Officer and has extensive experience in information and cybersecurity solutions for companies. As utilities consider information and cyber security it is important for them not to think about the cost but the loss of a data breach. Play Episode.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 25, 2021

The post The Brief: Climate-science talent grab, agtech in India, digitizing Nigeria’s informal businesses, infrastructure upgrades, democratizing farmland investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Science-Based Investing Is your fund serious about climate? Show me your scientists. Money is pouring into climate tech.

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Charged

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Auto dealers are a well-known bottleneck for EV sales , but it’s not (entirely) because they’re a bunch of gas-loving Luddites. EVs are unfamiliar to most consumers, and it takes valuable time to explain them to shoppers.

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Impact Alpha

JUNE 2, 2020

ImpactAlpha, June 2 – Recycling company Plastics for Change sources landfill- and ocean-bound plastic waste from informal workers through a tech platform designed to ensure fair prices for the collectors. The post Plastics for Change backs India’s informal workers to divert plastic waste appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 21, 2022

IT Specialist (Information Security) | The Office of Water | Washington, DC. At the entry level of this position, you will: Participate in routine information security assignments, and provide information and assistance on information security programs to a Region or Program Office. Learn more and apply.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post TradeDepot raises $110 million to provide capital for Nigeria’s informal merchants appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, December 8 – ImpactAlpha has been watching all year as enterprise technology providers raise capital to bring micro and small businesses in.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is moving forward at a rapid rate. However, the plan for supporting infrastructure—where, when, and how to deploy EV chargers and upgrade the power grid—is a complex and moving target.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 10, 2020

These efforts contribute to the growth of a well informed population, a sustainable economy and ultimately a healthier planet. It also includes information on schools, degrees, accreditation, early education, ranking, tools, solutions, and awards. Stay tuned for more green school information and resources.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 19, 2021

This blog is also available in Spanish on IADB.org. For most Latin American and Caribbean cities, public transport is the single most important way to access opportunity and essential services for most urban dwellers, from finding a job to education. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The post The Brief: High-quality jobs (podcast), optimizing impact data (video), Africa’s informal retailers, Brazil’s e-prescriptions, financial alliance for net zero appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Crypto and crowdfunding. Neobanks and nonbanks. Fintech and enterprise tech. Join entrepreneurs.

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