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- Can Climate Tech Fulfill its Promise?by GreenBiz.com on August 8, 2022 at 17:00
Climate change is simultaneously an existential threat and an unprecedented opportunity to create a more ecologically regenerative, socially just world. Can technology solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges by averting the former and unlocking the latter? What else, beyond technology, is most needed now? Join the GreenBiz analysts covering four of the most dynamic climate tech markets to share what they’re tracking and projecting.
- Can Climate Tech Fulfill its Promise?by GreenBiz.com on August 8, 2022 at 17:00
Climate change is simultaneously an existential threat and an unprecedented opportunity to create a more ecologically regenerative, socially just world. Can technology solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges by averting the former and unlocking the latter? What else, beyond technology, is most needed now? Join the GreenBiz analysts covering four of the most dynamic climate tech markets to share what they’re tracking and projecting.
- How ESG and Finance Teams Can Drive Business and Societal Valueby GreenBiz.com on July 28, 2022 at 17:00
As companies pledge to improve on ESG goals, it’s time for leaders to show progress toward those goals. ESG leaders can find powerful allies in their finance teams for building investor-trusted, audit-ready reports that show stakeholders not just what your environmental, social, and governance goals are, but how you’ll achieve them.
- How ESG and Finance Teams Can Drive Business and Societal Valueby GreenBiz.com on July 28, 2022 at 17:00
As companies pledge to improve on ESG goals, it’s time for leaders to show progress toward those goals. ESG leaders can find powerful allies in their finance teams for building investor-trusted, audit-ready reports that show stakeholders not just what your environmental, social, and governance goals are, but how you’ll achieve them.
- Energy Superhub Oxford Is Most Powerful EV Charging Facility In The UK (Video)by Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 20:20
Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has announced the opening of Energy Superhub Oxford, which it calls “Europe’s most powerful electric EV charging hub.” The new facility features ten 300 kW Fastned ultra-fast chargers capable of adding 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes. Those chargers feature the now familiar overhead canopies that have
- What now after Supreme Court EPA case ruling?by Teresa Bergen (Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building) on July 6, 2022 at 19:30
While most of the world is worried about rising sea levels and extreme weather, the US Supreme Court did a puzzling thing. It limited the power of the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies to regulate power plant emissions. Last Thursday’s 6-3 ruling on the case West Virginia vs. EPA sets a precedent that could limit the capacity of all federal government agencies to establish new rules. Instead, states will be the leaders in power plant regulations. This could range […]
- World's largest tidal turbine receives additional fundingby Bonface Landi (Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building) on July 6, 2022 at 18:30
Scottish engineering firm Orbital Marine Power has secured more funding for the world’s most powerful tidal turbine. On Monday, the firm announced that it had secured $9.64 million, which will go into financing ongoing operations on the O2 turbine, which is the world's most potent tidal energy generator in this new sector.
- Electrolux GRO reinvents the kitchen with AI technologyby Laura Cowan (Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building) on July 6, 2022 at 17:30
Electrolux created a new system that makes kitchens more sustainable with a focus on food. GRO is a concept aimed at reinventing the kitchen so people can enjoy food in a way that is sustainable for humans and the planet. A collection of modular systems work together through sensors and AI. Then, behavioral science and data help people act on recommendations from the EAT-Lancet report, which supports personal needs toward a sustainable diet.
- FCC Approves Starlink For Planes, Ships, & Trucksby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 16:35
The FCC has approved the use of Starlink receivers on airplanes, ships, large trucks, and RVs, allowing SpaceX to expand the network.
- PBS new documentary illuminates the stunning world of plantsby Dawn Hammon (Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building) on July 6, 2022 at 16:30
A new documentary is set to hit the airwaves this summer, with the iconic host, Sir David Attenborough, trudging through landscapes from the jungle to the desert. "The Green Planet" will air weekly from July 6 to August 3, 2022 on PBS, taking viewers on a journey through the interconnected world of plants, animals and the environment.
- First Electric Minibus Taxis Coming To South Africaby Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 16:05
In most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, private operators of small buses usually carrying between 16 to 25 passengers and in some cases, up to 35 passengers, are the main commuter transport providers. These minibuses usually run on informal schedules, and sometimes, their routes are also not fixed. These ubiquitous privately-owned minibus taxis in sub-Saharan Africa
- Electric Aviation Can Help Secure Mass Gatherings From Terrorismby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 15:35
I know that mass shootings are a controversial topic, but they’re something we need to talk about, even if it sucks. While the political aspect of this brings out strong feelings and heated debate, it’s also important to “think outside the box.” The normal range of “solutions” we see trotted out after a shooting are
- Tesla Model 3 and Y have lightweight carbon fiber upgradesby Laura Cowan (Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building) on July 6, 2022 at 15:30
ADRO announced a new carbon fiber body kit for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Carbon fiber body kits reduce drag and improve battery range in electric vehicles. Plus, they are lightweight and sleek upgrades popular in sports cars. ADRO's carbon fiber kits for Tesla are even better than average carbon fiber.
- Grand Canyon National Park Is Now More E-Bike Friendlyby Jennifer Sensiba (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 15:05
In late 2020, the Trump administration did something that was actually very good for clean transportation: they ordered public land managers such as the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service to expand recreational opportunities for people riding e-bikes. But, this was only the beginning of the process. Managers for different
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell News For Passenger Ferries & Mining Trucksby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 14:39
The hydrogen fuel cell is finding a home in new fast ferries in Norway and in giant mining trucks from Cummins and Komatsu.
- SCOTUS ruling on EPA leaves US businesses with the devil they don’t knowby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 13:59
For American companies seeking clarity on U.S. climate policy, the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA just made an already uncertain environment worse.
- SCOTUS ruling on EPA leaves US businesses with the devil they don’t knowby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 13:59
For American companies seeking clarity on U.S. climate policy, the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. EPA just made an already uncertain environment worse.
- Emissions from mining cause ‘up to £2.5tn’ in environmental damages each yearby Anastasiia Zagoruichyk (Carbon Brief) on July 6, 2022 at 11:47
Greenhouse gas emissions from global mining and resource extraction result in up to £2.5tn ($3tn)... The post Emissions from mining cause ‘up to £2.5tn’ in environmental damages each year appeared first on Carbon Brief.
- Massive Hike In Natural Gas Prices To Dramatically Accelerate The Pace Of Change In Utility Industryby Paul Fosse (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 11:10
The economics of providing electricity to consumers using wind & solar has changed in the last year with soaring natural gas prices. This piece was inspired by a Facebook post by the Sierra Club that pointed me the the NextEra Investor Conference a couple of weeks ago. There has been a lot written about the
- Regrow partnership with food giants aims to scale regenerative agricultureby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 09:00
Regrow Agriculture has partnered up with some of the biggest food companies in the industry to bring immense monitoring capabilities to sustainable farmers.
- Regrow partnership with food giants aims to scale regenerative agricultureby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 09:00
Regrow Agriculture has partnered up with some of the biggest food companies in the industry to bring immense monitoring capabilities to sustainable farmers.
- How AI can help the finance sector advance toward climate solutionsby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 08:30
In a keynote conversation at GreenFin 22 last week, Andrew Zolli discusses how artificial intelligence can help the financial sector accelerate progress on climate solutions.
- How AI can help the finance sector advance toward climate solutionsby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 08:30
In a keynote conversation at GreenFin 22 last week, Andrew Zolli discusses how artificial intelligence can help the financial sector accelerate progress on climate solutions.
- How climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australiaby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:30
Climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australia. The Climate Council of Australia found that river flooding poses the biggest risk to homes. Image via Shutterstock.
- How climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australiaby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:30
Climate change is causing an insurance crisis in Australia. The Climate Council of Australia found that river flooding poses the biggest risk to homes. Image via Shutterstock.
- The beef supply chain works towards a more sustainable futureby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:15
Sponsored: Stakeholders across the U.S. beef supply chain launched first-of-their-kind sustainability goals this year.
- The beef supply chain works towards a more sustainable futureby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:15
Sponsored: Stakeholders across the U.S. beef supply chain launched first-of-their-kind sustainability goals this year.
- Europe and Ireland take up large-scale wind power as energy costs soarby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:01
Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.
- Europe and Ireland take up large-scale wind power as energy costs soarby GreenBiz.com on July 6, 2022 at 07:01
Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.
- These Energy-Packed Batteries Work Well in Extreme Cold & Heatby Guest Contributor (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 05:00
Engineers at the University of California–San Diego have developed lithium-ion batteries that perform well at freezing cold and scorching hot temperatures, while packing a lot of energy. The researchers accomplished this feat by developing an electrolyte that is not only versatile and robust throughout a wide temperature range, but also compatible with a high energy
- EU to End Undercounting of Plug-in Hybrid Emissionsby Transport & Environment (T&E) (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 03:10
New rules will help end the emissions scandal that allowed carmakers to use PHEVs to weaken EU climate targets. PHEV emissions in reality are much higher than the tests suggest.
- Tapping Into the Million-Year Energy Source Below Our Feetby Guest Contributor (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 02:10
Quaise Energy wants to repurpose coal and gas plants into deep geothermal wells by using X-rays to melt rocks
- Video: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 ‘Most American’ Carsby Guest Contributor (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 01:10
With U.S. Independence Day occurring this week, it’s only fitting for auto fans to wish the U.S. a happy birthday by noting the most American-made vehicles. And being that Tesla electric vehicles account for so many of the country’s top 10 most American-made vehicles, it’s especially worth celebrating for fans of the U.S. automaker. A new
- Ozone Hole — New, Large, Constant Ozone Hole — Appears Over Tropicsby Guest Contributor (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 01:00
"New" ozone hole much larger than Antarctic ozone hole.
- A Dream Come True — The T-Revby David Waterworth (CleanTechnica) on July 6, 2022 at 00:00
Trevor Richards (Trev) is very proud of his converted Toyota Hilux (called EV Hilux). “As far as I know, it was the first EV registration in Queensland,” he told me at the Noosa EV Expo. Trev said he drove T-Rev and his wife drove EV Hilux. They also had an electric boat showing off electric
- Janus Electric Trucks Updateby David Waterworth (CleanTechnica) on July 5, 2022 at 23:00
From conversations with Lex Forsythe, co-founder of Janus Electric trucks. It was a pleasure to catch up with Lex Forsythe, co-founder of Janus Electric trucks at the Noosa EV Expo. He informed me that the company now has 5 converted semis on the road, with 60 more booked to be transformed from diesel to battery
- Renault 5 Reimagined as Electric Fashion Iconby Jo Borrás (CleanTechnica) on July 5, 2022 at 22:25
Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5 “Le Car”, Renault has revealed a reimagined, all-electric version of the little car that’s high on conceptual fashion and low on production possibilities. It’s called the Renault 5 Diamant, and it’s very different. Different how? For starters, there’s no infotainment system, and very minimal instruments.
- UK Plugin EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Upby Dr. Maximilian Holland (CleanTechnica) on July 5, 2022 at 20:42
June saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.6% market share in the UK, up from 17.2% YoY. This despite a temporary availability shortfall, stemming from pauses at Tesla Shanghai. Overall auto volumes were at 140,958 units, the weakest June since 1996. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling plugin in June, and the 2nd best
- Sand Battery Trials Begin In Finlandby Steve Hanley (CleanTechnica) on July 5, 2022 at 19:05
Polar Night Energy in Finland is touting its new sand battery technology while NREL is testing a similar concept.
- 130 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Schools in California, + EV Curriculum!by Zachary Shahan (CleanTechnica) on July 5, 2022 at 18:40
We are entering a new era, and California is leading the way — as it has been for years decades. Everyone knows the auto market is electrifying, and electric school buses are slowly making their way into school transportation fleets. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) utility in California is now helping to electrify