Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Richard Benwell, CEO of the group, said: “We really welcome the introduction of mandatory net gain. Done well, it could help turn around the decline of species and habitats, from dormice and red squirrels to meadows and woodlands, and give communities more natural spaces to enjoy.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This edition incorporates independent testing results for 19 different battery cell types, as well as an assessment of future battery technologies. As energy storage further penetrates energy markets and infrastructure, proven safety and overall performance will become essential to projects,” said Richard S. Source: DNV.

Batteries 120

Batteries North America Technology Energy 120

Business Green

JUNE 14, 2023

With applications for the third instalment of Bupa’s eco-Disruptive talent programme well underway, sustainability director Glyn Richards and Cromwell Hospital's Daryal Begley reveal how start-ups are shaping the healthcare giant's approach to the climate crisis

Health 36

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A risk-balanced approach These new licenses fit well in the context of Ignis’ approach of building up a risk-balanced portfolio of geothermal opportunities. The overall approach provides a wide selection of geothermal development opportunities that all advance on separate timelines.

Energy 98

Energy Energy Technology Investment 98

GreenTechMedia

MAY 27, 2020

Richard Matsui: You have a surprising career background. Richard Matsui: What prompted you to move on from that experience? Richard Matsui: Moving on to your work in renewables, you’ve been on the development side at General Electric (GE), then OptiSolar, which then subsequently became First Solar’s project development arm.

Investment 130

Investment Real Estate Europe Energy 130

Charged

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Well, not just yet. Locations will include bp gas station brands, including TravelCenters of America, Thorntons, ampm and Amoco, as well as bp pulse’s Gigahub charging sites in metropolitan areas, and sites run by partners including Hertz. Has it decided to join ‘em instead of trying to beat ‘em?

Fossil fuels 119

Fossil fuels Europe Investment Carbon 119

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 19, 2021

Speaking on 14 July to an audience of international water professionals, including utilities, academics, consultancies and suppliers, as well the Environment Agency (EA), Dunne said: “The public is becoming increasingly concerned about the environment in general, and especially around the state of beaches and rivers.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

If it feels like the oil industry’s attacks on the burgeoning electric car market are well coordinated, that’s because they are. The industry is following a blueprint laid out decades ago, and refined ever since, by Koch network insiders.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The researchers analyzed the influent at both wastewater treatment plants for the virus SARS-CoV-2, as well as the influent and effluent for a variety of medications that may have been used to treat COVID-19. One of the sites includes a hospital in its service area. Their findings published in the Journal of Environmental Quality.

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Organic Agriculture Energy Monitor Health 279

Planet Pulse

APRIL 5, 2022

“You need Earth observation data to understand how our past activities and natural events and processes have shaped the landscapes we see today, but also to plan the future landscape to meet the needs not only of the current generation, but also those that follow.” – Richard Lucas, Aberystwyth University.

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Agriculture Policy Europe Carbon-neutral 113

Charged

MAY 13, 2021

Our aim is to make charging as convenient as refueling at the pump—fast, reliable and a great customer experience,” said bp Senior VP Richard Bartlett. The company plans to have 250 ultra-fast chargers operating at bp retail sites in the UK and 500 in Germany by year-end.

Investment 116

Investment Retail Europe 116

ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Based on the positive results of these studies, Ignis Energy is planning a more comprehensive geophysical survey, as well as the drilling of thermal gradient wells in the region in the coming months. Bingöl is considered a very promising region for geothermal development.

Energy 59

Energy Energy Startups Health 59

ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

The plan is to core the exploration well to a depth sufficient to determine temperatures at various depths and to clarify whether a commercial hydrothermal system is present, thereby de-risking the prospect.

Energy 52

Energy Energy North America 52

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Dr Richard Hauxwell-Baldwin, Research & Campaigns Manager at MCS Charitable Foundation said: “Pursuing hydrogen for home heating would lock in high energy prices for a generation.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The theme of the event comes after Zero Waste Scotland published Scotland’s first ever Material Flow Accounts (MFA) report , which quantifies the nation’s raw material footprint – showing the materials being extracted from Scotland’s natural environment every year, as well as those which are imported, exported, and wasted.

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Waste Waste Climate change Biodiversity 147

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The scheme accepts both installation offcuts and uplifted smooth and loose lay vinyl, as well as Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and safety offcuts and roll-ends. Since its 2009 inception, the scheme has diverted more than 6,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring from landfill for use in new vinyl flooring or other useful products.

Construction 241

Construction Recycling Recycling Waste 241

Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Join UBS’ Andrew Lee, author Richard Morais and ImpactAlpha’s David Bank, as well as fellow Agents of Impact, at our subscribers-only event this Thursday, Sept. Greetings, Agents of Impact! 19, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Liquidnet’s headquarters in New York. RSVP today.

Investment 64

Investment 64

Charged

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As early as this spring, schools will see small-scale initiatives put into action, like zero-emissions staff vanpools and workforce training to teach students how to repair and maintain the vehicles, as well as school curricula to teach students how EV technology works.

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Transportation Pollution Climate change Technology 100

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Water infrastructure planners should aim to exploit emergent digitally-controlled rainwater storage and recycling technologies to contribute substantially to water demand reduction targets, as well as reducing flood and pollution risks, say experts. Proven successes already. “In Strategic water planning. “So,

Energy Monitor 236

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 236

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2021

To develop the tool, HR Wallingford teamed up with water leakage expert Richard Chalk. The minimum night flow assessment approach is fundamental to effective leakage management because there is less usage so the algorithms we have developed are more accurate,” explained Richard.

Climate change 130

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Sustainable finance covers how ESG scores are being used by investors as well as by financial institutions to determine risk and, thus, capital allocation.". Well, almost. And at that point "sustainable finance" will become, well, just finance. That’s the realm of banks and other financial institutions. "OK,

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Sustainability Investment Climate change Retail 281

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The OWL (Optimised Waste & Logistics) Roadshow is offering “a thought-provoking programme” that the organisers say delivers practical solutions for the air quality crisis, as well as new intelligence about electric RCVs in an interactive workshop. It returns to Mar Hall and Spa in Bishopston outside Glasgow on 26 March, 2020.

Education 245

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The advertising blitz includes short trailers voiced by actor and comedian Richard Ayoade. The adverts promote vitamin B12, which is contained in meat and dairy (as well as some plant-based foods such as fortified cereals, marmite and nutritional yeast), as a way to “reduce tiredness and fatigue while supporting the immune system”.

Government 132

Government Fossil fuels Agriculture Health 132

Grist

JULY 7, 2023

Searchinger and his colleagues found that global demand for wood will grow by 54 percent between 2010 and 2050, largely driven by fuel, timber products like woodchips, as well as paper and cardboard. Logging to meet that demand will cover an area roughly equivalent to clear-cutting the entire continental U.S.

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Logging Carbon-neutral Carbon Pollution 140

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Iceland managing director Richard Walker calls on government to make plastic packaging tonnage disclosure mandatory in order to tackle plastic pollution crisis. — Richard Walker (@icelandrichard) September 16, 2020. Every business should now follow & government should make it law. It's time to be honest.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Despite carefully examining the population trends of over 500 bird species over three decades, the researchers found no evidence climate change has a more profound effect upon birds which should cope well with climate change compared to those which might struggle. Climate change is causing widespread population change in birds.

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Climate change North America Biodiversity Agriculture 164

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 30, 2023

Such events have been observed in history, with the most intense geomagnetic storm ever recorded, the so-called 1859 Carrington event, resulting in strong auroral displays visible around the world as well as fires in multiple telegraph stations.

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Power grid Europe Energy Energy 52

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Richard Aylard, Director of Sustainability at Thames Water, said: “Our aim will always be to try and do the right thing for our rivers and for the communities who love and value them. Bacteria levels are not monitored or regulated in treated effluent, only chemicals such as nitrogen and phosphorus.

Pollution 246

Pollution Climate change Investment Sustainability 246

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New synthetic drugs, also known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), include drugs made in clandestine labs without consistent methods or ingredients, as well as pharmaceuticals that are diverted into the illegal NPS market. Abuse of these substances can lead to overdose and death.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This stretch of river is regularly used by hundreds of people – families swimming, kayakers and rowers, as well as anglers, and birdwatchers. Richard Aylard, Sustainability Director at Thames Water, said: “Taking action to improve the health of rivers is a key focus for us. It is a treasured place for many in our community.

Health 263

Health Pollution Investment Sustainability 263

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We're delighted to roll this out to all our new students with the Carbon Literacy Project after it was so well received in last year's pilot," said Dr Steve Cayzer, climate action learning and teaching liaison at the University of Bath.

Climate change 101

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2021

Many employees want to live out their personal values at work and are asking for these programs," said Richard Keiser, CEO and founder of community solar company Common Energy, during the GreenBiz webcast last week about engaging employees in sustainability.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement. Katherine Neebe is the new president of the Duke Energy Foundation, as well as CSO and VP of national engagement and strategy at Duke Energy Corporation. Who's news. On the move.

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Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Startups 356

Business Green

JULY 21, 2020

The electric lorry's engine and lifting machinery are also far quieter than those of a traditional diesel refuse collection vehicle, according to Richard Taylor, Dennis Eagle's sales and marketing director. The eCollect offers zero emissions and very quiet operation and is designed to operate in busy urban environments," he said.

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Electricity Waste Waste Electric vehicle 100

DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Peterson said last year that his school has signed up 30 lecturers, and he will teach as well. Other figures who have taped lectures for the school and weighed in on climate issues, according to DeSmog’s investigation, include Max Lugavere, Richard Hanania, Ben Bikman, Bret Weinstein, Heather Heying, and Brian Keating.

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Climate change Education Sea level rise Global warming 100

Business Green

DECEMBER 13, 2020

NatWest Group Energy Manager, Richard Eaton, offers the inside track on how the banking giant is working to deliver on its ambitious climate goals across its operations. Richard Eaton is NatWest Group Energy Manager.

Carbon 83

Carbon Retail Electric vehicle Electricity 83

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 4, 2024

Emissions from nation-state producers have also soared in recent years, InfluenceMap’s analysis found, largely thanks to increased Chinese and Russian coal production, as well as Chinese cement production. The company had no comment on the report itself. Chinese coal alone accounts for 25 percent of global fossil fuel CO2 emissions.

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Fossil fuels Ocean acidification North America Pollution 104