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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience. Cities are home to more than 50 percent of the global population and as a result are presented with ever-growing challenges, including finding a balance between social equity, economic vitality and environmental sustainability. Chris Castro. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 01:00.

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Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves

GreenBiz

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. There is an urgent, global need for building urban resilience to heat and, as usual, business has a key role to play. Over the past months, it has become clear that resilience strategies for COVID-19 in cities could help us approach other threats as well.

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

Techniques, such as organic farming and biodiversity can make all the difference. Through reform, we can create a more resilient and environmentally friendly food system. Investing in sustainable infrastructure This includes energy-efficient buildings, efficient public transportation systems, and smart city technologies.

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q4 2021

Greentown Labs

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. Resiliency + Adaptation. Electricity.

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Four San Diego-Based Cleantech Startups to Pitch at National Renewable Energy Labs Industry Growth Forum Competition

CleanTech San Diego

Southern California Energy Innovation Network companies GridWrap, SiLi-ion, TYFAST, and Looq among 40 companies selected to present SAN DIEGO, CA, February 26, 2024 – On February 20, the U.S. IGF draws a robust VC audience and conference organizers predict more than 165 investors could hold more than 2,000 meetings during the event.

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Four San Diego-Based Cleantech Startups to Pitch at National Renewable Energy Labs Industry Growth Forum Competition

CleanTech San Diego

Southern California Energy Innovation Network companies GridWrap, SiLi-ion, TYFAST, and Looq among 40 companies selected to present SAN DIEGO, CA, February 26, 2024 – On February 20, the U.S. IGF draws a robust VC audience and conference organizers predict more than 165 investors could hold more than 2,000 meetings during the event.

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Orlando’s journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

AGreenLiving

Orlando’s journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience Chris Castro Thu, 03/11/2021 – 01:00 Cities are home to more than 50 percent of the global population and as a result are presented with ever-growing challenges, including finding a balance between social equity, economic vitality and environmental sustainability.