Business Green

OCTOBER 5, 2022

UK-based Mura Technology announces major backing from global chemicals giant to help it develop host of innovative US and European plastic recycling facilities. A spokesperson for Mura Technology said Dow's latest backing announced today amounted to a "multi-million-dollar" investment, but would not disclose the precise sum.

Plastics 68

Plastics Recycling Recycling Innovation 68

The Verge: Energy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A formal proposal still needs to be issued, but it has already faced pushback on how much of those pollution cuts should come from risky tactics aimed at capturing rather than preventing pollution. It also carves out room for controversial technologies for capturing carbon dioxide pollution.

Pollution 82

Pollution Fossil fuels Carbon Technology 82

GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'. Some of the innovation around new materials has been particularly impressive to me, materials like silicon carbide. Heather Clancy. Wed, 07/22/2020 - 02:00. Who is responsible for emissions? Where did they originate? How can we be sure?

Innovation 469

Innovation Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 469

The Verge: Energy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

billion in funding today to upgrade the US’s aging electric grid, the largest investment to date in the grid. And President Biden has a goal of creating a 100 percent carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, which will help the US keep commitments it made under the Paris climate agreement.

Investment 126

Investment Power grid Electricity Pollution 126

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge. One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

Pollution 130

Pollution Organic Plastics Recycling 130

EDF + Business

JANUARY 21, 2020

But what if while completing their routine routes, doing their regular jobs, these vehicles were doubling as mobile air pollution monitoring networks? This pilot will help determine the tremendous potential that innovative technologies hold for improving our understanding of air pollution. Manager, Clean Air & Innovation.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Pollution Innovation 52

EDF + Business

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Entrepreneurs and technology innovators can play a role in solving air pollution challenges across the globe by investing in the growing market for sensor technologies. National air quality standards drive air quality monitoring programs and investments in regulatory-grade equipment.

Innovation 52

Innovation Investment Pollution Government 52

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading the development of virtual reality (VR) capability in a 360 video theatre. More are planned, including pollution control and confined space entry.

Building Energy Monitoring 259

Building Energy Monitoring Innovation Energy Monitor Technology 259

Business Green

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bank's asset management arm launches exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks that invest in firms with strong nature credentials. HSBC Asset Management has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to invest in companies with strong biodiversity credentials, aimed at both wholesale and institutional investors, it announced last week.

Biodiversity 79

Biodiversity Investment Pollution Climate change 79

The Environmental Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Nowadays, people can also invest in e-mopeds, e-bikes, electric scooters, and even electric skateboards. The question remains, however, how much do they actually help in the reduction of pollution? Well, the answer to that question greatly depends on the type of energy fuelling them in the first place.

Electric vehicle 221

Electric vehicle Pollution Electricity Scooters 221

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Having invested heavily in innovative no dig technology sourced from around the world, its experienced team can complete patch repairs, structural pipe lining, pipe bursting, impact moling, pitch fibre reforming and directional drilling.

Climate change 147

Climate change Innovation Packaging Pollution 147

Andrew Winston

MAY 4, 2022

This is another in the realm of the “business case” for sustainability (within a corporation for its own capital and investment decisions, not as an investment thesis for investors). Raising the price on carbon or other inputs drives different capital and investment decisions. They shouldn’t. Our Own Biases Trick Us.

Investment 147

Investment Sustainability Carbon-negative Fossil fuels 147

Energy Innovation

AUGUST 1, 2023

Investing in offshore wind could diversify power supply, bring economic growth, and cut climate pollution. State governments can aid in the transportation and construction of offshore wind turbines by investing in ports, making them accessible for offshore wind. Investing in offshore wind would diversify U.S.

Pollution 52

Pollution Fossil fuels Government Construction 52

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Although there is a major investment upfront, the future savings typically pay for the investment in less than 10 years.

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 12, 2020

However, while investments in energy access have rapidly accelerated since 2016, total volumes still fall short of the estimated financing needed to reach universal electricity access around the world by 2030. Commercial and industrial off-grid energy access will see significant growth in the 2020s.

Investment 227

Investment Energy Energy Africa 227

Business Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The government is reportedly considering a major U-turn on crucial green heating policies - but Minister's wariness risks undermining investment and failing to account for the impact of innovation Along with millions of others, I used to love 'Orange Wednesdays'. Innovation that is advancing fast.

Building Energy Monitoring 46

Building Energy Monitoring Innovation Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 46

Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Carbon capture technologies, energy efficiency innovators, and clean tech start-ups are all set to benefit from a £116m government funding boost aimed at accelerating the UK's green industrial revolution, generating green jobs, and delivering on the country's net zero goals.

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Government Innovation Technology Carbon-negative 61

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

The report notes the rise in recreational activities in coastal and inland open waters across the UK, leading to greater public exposure to pollutants. Increased public awareness and data availability on water quality have spurred renewed scrutiny over UK water standards and necessitated a revaluation of the public acceptability of the risk.

Health 130

Health Organic Pollution Policy 130

Business Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As such, tyre production remains an energy intensive process, while tyre use has been blamed for air and microplastic pollution. To reach its 2050 goal, Michelin said it would continue to invest in its 6,000-strong worldwide R&D team, in addition to forging further partnerships with other firms and innovators.

Innovation 89

Innovation Recycling Recycling Microplastics 89

Low Carbon Prosperity

MAY 16, 2024

That’s an economy where Washington state applies its long legacy of technological innovation toward leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (with our strong aviation industry), green hydrogen (PNW H2Hub in Centralia), nuclear fusion (already 5 of the top 10 companies are in WA) and battery tech.

Aviation 52

Aviation Pollution Fossil fuels Investment 52

Energy Innovation

MARCH 29, 2024

Strategic investments in EV adoption by institutions that can afford to incur that risk is one pathway to improving the overall affordability of EVs in the long term. link] See [link] [link] The post Reducing The Risk Of Investing In Electric Vehicles For Low-Income Consumers appeared first on Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology.

Electric vehicle 52

Electric vehicle Investment Electricity Carbon-negative 52

Renewable Energy World

MAY 5, 2021

As the United States moves toward decarbonization, cities and states must use all means available to reduce climate pollution, and natural gas utilities should be at the forefront of this rapid energy transition. This first-of-its-kind tool has the power to transform natural gas utility investment decisions.

Investment 119

Investment Natural gas Methane Demand 119

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The past week has been a key period for investment decisions, pleas and pledges within the financial community. At the same time, the European Investment Bank (EIB) released its 7th annual investment survey, breaking down how firms have been faring in the energy space in the midst of the continuing effects of the war in Ukraine.

Investment 64

Investment Energy Energy Carbon-negative 64

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

In a world where air pollution causes an estimated 7 million deaths annually , the fashion and health worlds are colliding to bring us products that not only make us look good, but also keep us safe. s face mask has been proven to provide up to 50 times better air quality than the top anti-pollution masks on the market.

Pollution 28

Pollution Innovation Fashion Health 28

GreenBiz

JULY 26, 2021

Here’s how it works: LanzaTech captures pollution from industrial sources — for example, greenhouse gas produced by a steel mill in China, the source for the Lululemon fabric, which is similar to the proprietary fabric that it uses for its leggings. Innovation. Other consortium members are Adidas, Kering and Stella McCartney. "We

Waste 477

Waste Waste Carbon Fashion 477

Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 17, 2024

Cost-effective production : Natural hydrogen, if found in sufficient abundance, could offer a more affordable option compared to currently invested “green hydrogen” production methods. High investment costs and complex technology require significant strides towards commercial viability.

Hydrogen 91

Hydrogen Fossil fuels Sustainability Innovation 91

EDF + Business

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Nitrogen is essential for life, but excess nitrogen can pollute the atmosphere and water. Investing in nitrogen management is one of the top two most effective and certain ways to make progress toward climate targets for Scope 3 emissions, or emissions that a company is indirectly responsible for across its supply chain. .

Pollution 52

Pollution Agriculture Soil Health 52

Business Green

JUNE 16, 2021

VIDEO: Director of crop nutrition specialist pitches his business to top investors as part of BusinessGreen's Technology & Investment Forum. Each entrepreneur was given four minutes to deliver an 'elevator pitch' introducing their business, the opportunities it offers, and its short to medium-term fund-raising plans.

Technology 64

Technology Investment Agriculture Innovation 64

Forbes Green Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The carmaker's massive increase in EV investment comes amid a growing industry shift toward zero-pollution vehicles.

Investment 90

Investment Pollution Electricity Innovation 90

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Silk Stream Flood Resilience Innovation (SSFRI) project will now be known as Action for Silk Stream, as its project members embark on an ambitious programme of flood risk measures and community engagement over the next 5 years. mile tributatory of the River Brent. The Burnt Oak Brook, in Watling Park, will be ’re-meandered’.

Resilience 230

Resilience Pollution Innovation Policy 230

Business Green

APRIL 21, 2022

The wheels are in motion for a global treaty on plastic pollution – what should financial institutions be doing to seize the opportunity from the changes that will come? Investment throughout the plastics value chain will play a key role in unlocking the opportunity and ultimately delivering on the goals of the resolution.

Plastics 40

Plastics Investment Waste Waste 40

Business Green

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) aims to overcome patchy and unreliable climate data in financial sector and support fast-expanding market for ESG investments. Doing so will create public goods and unlock innovation.".

Innovation 89

Innovation COP Investment Government 89

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 26, 2022

What steps are needed to drive climate innovation and make zero-emission technologies the most affordable, accessible and attractive choice? Kerry celebrated the ‘unprecedented’ engagement made by the private sector in committing to increasing investments in technology research and development and deployment. Have you watched?

Innovation 52

Innovation Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 52

GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

It is more urgent than ever to shift from linear, use-it-up-and-throw-it-away models to a circular economy: where waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for longer, and natural systems can regenerate. Every year, more than 9 million deaths occur due to air, water and soil pollution.

Plastics 491

Plastics Fossil fuels Recycled materials Recycling 491

GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Climate tech startups, and investments into them, are growing. In 2020, investments into early stage climate tech companies topped $60 billion and grew at a faster rate than all VC investments from 2013 to 2019. Innovation. Accelerate is a fast pitch competition featuring startups across the circular economy value chain.

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Startups Carbon-negative Waste Waste 494

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Banking giant announces fresh fund to invest in around 60 firms involved in recycling, regenerating natural ecosystems and designing out waste and pollution. This fund will support companies that are leading the way in this incredibly important area of innovation.".

Investment 36

Investment Asia Waste Waste 36

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 26, 2024

Innovations within this field focus on diminishing environmental impact while either maintaining or improving performance across numerous industrial domains, such as construction, mining, and marine industries. Manufacturers invest in research and development to produce more robust hydraulic components and systems.

Building Energy Monitoring 88

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Biodegradable 88