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Environmental initiativesThis startup plans to collect carbon pollution from buildings before it’s emitted
CarbonQuest's carbon capture system is being installed at five other locations after a successful pilot test. https://www.popsci.com/technology/carbonquest-building-carbon-capture/
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CompaniesAdvanced biofuels can play a key role in Delaware’s effort to reduce emissions |
Following California, Gov. John Carney took a major step to reduce Delaware’s carbon emissions when he directed state regulators to require that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state be electric by 2035. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2023/01/13/delaware-emissions-can-be-lowered-by-using-advanced-biofuels/69802600007/
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Environmental initiativesIs Offsetting Carbon Worth It?
We are all aware that the global temperature is rising, along with sea levels. The evidence for climate change cannot be argued, and human emissions have the biggest impact, contributing to 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions. https://carboncredits.com/is-offsetting-carbon-worth-it/
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Environmental initiativesReducing Your Packaging's Carbon Footprint to Lower Costs
When it comes to reducing your packaging portfolio’s carbon footprint, data is king and access to real-time data will allow you to make informed decisions at every stage of the process. https://www.sdcexec.com/sustainability/packaging/article/22618455/xds-brand-reducing-your-packagings-carbon-footprint-to-lower-costs
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CompaniesGeorgia Tech launches new program to grow more sustainability focused startups
Atlanta’s next big startup success could be a sustainability-focused venture, thanks in part to a new entrepreneurial program at Georgia Tech. https://hypepotamus.com/startup-news/sustainable-x-launches-ga-tech/
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Environmental initiativesExxonMobil scientists accurately predicted catastrophic fossil fuel-driven global warming nearly half a century ago
A study published this week in Science offers a new analysis of ExxonMobil’s global warming projections. https://www.ucsusa.org/about/news/exxonmobil-scientists-accurately-predicted-catastrophic-fossil-fuel-driven-global
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Environmental initiativesGovernment agencies release ‘blueprint’ for decarbonizing transportation sector
Interagency plan will accelerate adoption of zero-emission vehicles and sustainable fuels on the way to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/7551-government-agencies-release-blueprint-for-decarbonizing-transportation-sector
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Environmental initiativesWe will keep moving toward our 2053 net zero emission goal': Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the "R&D and Innovation Breakthrough" coordination meeting held in Ankara's Çankaya on January 12, 2023 https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/we-will-keep-moving-toward-our-2053-net-zero-emission-goal-erdogan/news
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CompaniesNuvera Fuel Cells and Urban Mobility Systems to Power Zero-Emission Vehicles and Equipment in Europe
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC is a manufacturer of heavy-duty, zero-emission engines for mobility applications. With teams located in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, https://www.yahoo.com/now/nuvera-fuel-cells-urban-mobility-190000358.html
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Environmental initiativesTürkiye targets to reach zero emissions: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated on Jan. 12 that Türkiye’s target is to reach net-zero emissions by 2053 in line with the Paris Agreement. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-targets-to-reach-zero-emissions-erdogan-180079
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Environmental initiativesUtilities Commission approves new plan to reduce carbon emissions, but advocates are underwhelmed
The North Carolina Utilities Commission dropped one of its most important rulings of the last decade: The 137-page Carbon Plan, the commission’s directive to Duke Energy to drastically reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and to do its part in thwarting a planetary crisis. https://ncpolicywatch.com/2023/01/12/utilities-commission-approves-new-plan-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-but-advocates-are-underwhelmed/
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CompaniesDeepOcean to reduce emissions with battery hybrid system for MPSV
DeepOcean is chartering the Stril Server from Stavanger-based shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping, who will upgrade the vessel to include battery power notation in the first quarter of 2024. https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/1/12/deepocean-to-reduce-emissions-with-battery-hybrid-system-for-mpsv/
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Environmental initiativesMitigation makes significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions possible
A team of researchers led by McGill University has concluded that greenhouse gas emissions could be significantly reduced if a variety of mitigation options are globally implemented. https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/mitigation-makes-huge-reduction-greenhouse-gas-emissions-possible/28777/
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MobilityIn Kenya and Elsewhere Saving Mangroves Can Save the Planet
Protecting mangrove ecosystems may not be as much part of the conversation on natural preservation as protecting forests or coral reefs, yet their conservation is just as much key to saving the planet. https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/in-kenya-and-elsewhere-saving-mangroves-can-save-the-planet/
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MobilityInvestment into plastics circularity can help us reach our climate goals faster
Without further intervention, up to 13% of the global carbon budget by 2050 will be attributable to greenhouse gas emissions from the plastic lifecycle alone. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/plastics-circular-economy-climate-goals-davos23/
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MobilityDo salmonid eggs come with a carbon footprint?
Emerging research from AquaGen has used a life cycle assessment analysis (LCA analysis) to calculate the carbon footprint for eggs from farmed salmon and rainbow trout for the first time. https://thefishsite.com/articles/do-salmonid-eggs-come-with-a-carbon-footprint
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Energy sourcesKorean firm plans to invest $2.5 billion in Georgia for new solar panel plants
A South Korean solar panel maker will invest more than $2.5 billion to build factories in Georgia, hiring 2,500 new employees and making components usually manufactured outside the United States, the company announced on January 11, 2023. https://www.wjcl.com/article/hanwha-solutions-solar-panels-georgia/42458390
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CompaniesHenry Schein launches Practice Green sustainable products initiative
Henry Schein is launching an environmental sustainability initiative called Practice Green. Practice Green will identify medical and dental products that are reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/henry-schein-practice-green-sustainable-medical-dental-products/
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CompaniesHouston ranked a top market for attracting funding for sustainability-focused startups
Houston appears to be a sustainable environment for sustainability-focused startups. https://houston.innovationmap.com/promoleaf-crunchbase-sustainability-startup-funding-2659100728.html
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CompaniesToyota Teams Up With WattTime To Help Customers Identify Low-Emission Charging Times
With EV adoption on the rise, automakers are coming up with new solutions to help make EV ownership accessible, efficient, and, most of all, eco-friendly. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-teams-up-with-watttime-to-help-customers-identify-low-emission-charging-times-208199.html
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Energy sourcesSolar-powered water desalination tech for off-grid applications
Berlin-based Boreal Light has developed water desalination tech powered by PV for off-grid applications. The solution uses 460 W solar panels from Chinese module manufacturer DAH Solar and produces clean water from direct seawater at a cost of €0.50 ($0.54)/cm3. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/01/12/solar-powered-water-desalination-tech-for-off-grid-applications/
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CompaniesLyondellBasell Increases Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets, Includes Scope 3
LyondellBasell, a leader in the global chemical industry, announced on January 11, 2023, it is increasing the company's 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions from 30 percent to 42 percent, relative to a 2020 baseline. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lyondellbasell-increases-greenhouse-gas-emissions-164500811.html
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LivingCity of Plano launches program for more sustainable living
The city of Plano is piloting a new path toward resident sustainability. https://starlocalmedia.com/planocourier/city-of-plano-launches-program-for-more-sustainable-living/article_f77584fc-9118-11ed-b8cd-a3a76f3b21a5.html
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Environmental initiativesDriving air pollution accountability and action via data transparency
99% of the world’s population experiences air pollution levels exceeding WHO guidelines, clearly necessitating action to limit our risk. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/davos23-air-pollution-accountability-satellites-data-transparency/
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CompaniesSands Aims for 17.5% Reduction in Carbon Emissions by 2025
Sands released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which included plans for its corporate responsibility program for the next five years and three new ambitions the company is targeting to achieve by 2025. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sands-aims-17-5-reduction-133500716.html
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Environmental initiativesSignificant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions still possible
About a quarter of the world’s electricity currently comes from power plants fired by natural gas. These contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions (amounting to 10% of energy-related emissions according to the most recent figures from 2017) and climate change. https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/significant-reductions-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-still-possible-344813
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MobilityPlastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new report
Less recognized is how marine plastic waste affects human populations, and the unequal burden on different communities. A new report, "Towards an Equitable Approach to Marine Plastics Pollution," outlines the current situation and attempts to address the problem. https://phys.org/news/2023-01-plastic-pollution-oceans-equity-issue.html
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CompaniesFinavia aims to reduce its carbon emissions to nearly zero
The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the "Towards sustainable air travel" programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025. https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/business/22791-finavia-aims-to-reduce-its-carbon-emissions-to-nearly-zero.html
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CompaniesCummins West Africa Ltd commits to zero emissions with eco-friendly product launch
Cummins West Africa Limited has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, creating of a healthy environment and working towards its destination zero and planet 2050 strategies. https://businessday.ng/sponsored/article/cummins-west-africa-ltd-commits-to-zero-emissions-with-eco-friendly-product-launch/
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CompaniesZurich and ICS launch group captive for sustainability-minded companies
A groundbreaking group captive insurance company, Envision Re, Ltd., is bringing together companies from diverse industries that share a common interest in not only optimizing their risk management programs but also in advancing sustainable business practices. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zurich-and-ics-launch-group-captive-for-sustainability-minded-companies-301717155.html
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CompaniesEntergy Provides Update on Its Progress to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Entergy is taking additional actions on climate change while maintaining our commitment to safely providing reliable, affordable and cleaner energy for customers and communities. https://www.yahoo.com/now/entergy-provides-progress-net-zero-194000076.html
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Energy sourcesREPT BATTERO Energy Launches Global Zero-Carbon Strategy to Accelerate Industry Transformation and Development
REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd. ("REPT BATTERO" or "the Company"), a leading new energy solution provider backed by China's stainless steel and nickel giant Tsingshan Industry, has officially announced the launch of its global net-zero carbon strategy at The Seventh International Summit on Power Battery Application (CBIS2022) which was held on December 20 in Shanghai, China. https://www.yahoo.com/now/rept-battero-energy-launches-global-040000855.html
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Environmental initiativesSwitching to EVs will save nearly everyone money and reduce carbon emissions, study says
Most U.S. households that own a vehicle would save money on their transportation energy costs if they switched to electric vehicles, according to recent research. https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/01/buying-evs-will-save-nearly-everyone-money-and-reduce-carbon-emissions-study-says.html
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Environmental initiativesAccelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
The World Economic Forum’s Consumers Beyond Waste initiative is driving a shift towards reuse models through the standardization of measurement and is elevating reuse as a critical aspect of the UN agreement on plastic pollution. https://www.weforum.org/impact/smart-shopping-consumers-fight-plastic-waste-davos2023/
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Environmental initiativesU.S. aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 under inter-agency blueprint
The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization is a first-of-its-kind strategy to decarbonize the transportation system to mobilize a sustainable economy. https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/article/21292163/us-aims-to-reach-netzero-carbon-emissions-by-2050-under-interagency-blueprint
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CompaniesFedEx deploys 30 Tata Ace EVs in Delhi as part of zero-emissons
Fedex Express announced that it is deploying 30 Tata Ace RVs in Delhi as part of its goal to achieve carbon neutral operations globally on January 10, 2023. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/commercial-vehicles/fedex-deploys-30-tata-ace-evs-in-delhi-as-part-of-zero-emissions-2040-goals/articleshow/96886684.cms
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Environmental initiativesThis simple tweak could slash carbon emissions from U.S. military vehicles
The thrum of idling engines is the background noise of U.S. military deployments around the world, as soldiers draw power from their vehicles for communications and other necessities, even when they are sitting still. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/01/04/pentagon-hybrid-combat-vehicle/
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Environmental initiativesMayor and Alders Introduce Program to Save Energy and Cut Carbon Pollution in Commercial Buildings
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Alders Tag Evers, Regina Vidaver, and Grant Foster introduced legislation to advance the Building Energy Savings Program (BESP). The program aims to help commercial building owners increase the energy efficiency of their buildings, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/mayor-and-alders-introduce-program-to-save-energy-and-cut-carbon-pollution-in-commercial-buildings
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CompaniesCRAFSTO, a Sustainable Japanese Fashion Brand, to Release Japan-made Knapsacks Made from Eco-friendly Materials
CRAFSTO, a Japanese fashion brand offering products made with sustainable fabrics, announced the release of the new knapsacks made of apple leather and herb-dyed organic cotton for its 2022 Fall/Winter collection. https://www.prweb.com/releases/2023/1/prweb19099275.htm
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Environmental initiativesEnvironmental forum at Sezad calls for reducing carbon emissions
Coinciding with the Sultanate of Oman’s celebrations of the Omani Environment Day, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad) organised the Second Environmental Forum 'Together to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Duqm https://timesofoman.com/article/125352-environmental-forum-at-sezad-calls-for-reducing-carbon-emissions
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CompaniesHolcim US builds on sustainability commitment with AWS
Holcim US has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Baker Concrete Construction to provide low-carbon ECOPact concrete for the construction of several Amazon data centres in Northern Virginia. The companies’ goals on sustainability enabled a collaborative approach to the initiative. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/10012023/holcim-us-builds-on-sustainability-commitment-with-aws/
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CompaniesJindal Stainless reduced 1.4 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions in FY22, says MD
The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Stainless took various initiatives to reduce 1.4 lakh tonnes (LT) of carbon emissions in the last financial year, its Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal said on January 9, 2023. https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/jindal-stainless-reduced-1-4-lakh-tonnes-of-co2-emissions-in-fy22-says-md-123010900520_1.html
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CompaniesZF and Beep to partner on autonomous shuttle for U.S. market
ZF unveiled its next iteration of autonomous shuttle in urban environments and mixed traffic at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, which was held in Las Vegas, Nev. https://www.masstransitmag.com/alt-mobility/autonomous-vehicles/article/21291855/zf-and-beep-to-partner-on-autonomous-shuttle-for-us-market
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Environmental initiativesInnovative solutions emerge to address New York’s new greenhouse gas law
New York City’s Local Law 97, an ambitious climate plan that includes fines for owners of large buildings that don’t significantly reduce carbon emissions, has spawned innovations to address the law’s provisions. https://www.bdcnetwork.com/innovative-solutions-emerge-address-new-yorks-new-greenhouse-gas-law
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CompaniesClientEarth set to take Danone to court over its plastics footprint
ClientEarth has filed a case against Danone with France’s equivalent of the High Court, hoping to force the consumer goods major to disclose more information on its plastics use and to reduce plastic pollution across its value chain. https://www.edie.net/clientearth-set-to-take-danone-to-court-over-its-plastics-footprint/
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Environmental initiativesFunding electric public transit can reduce emissions and address economic inequality
Electric vehicles have the potential to address climate change by producing significantly less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other air pollutants than conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. https://theconversation.com/funding-electric-public-transit-can-reduce-emissions-and-address-economic-inequality-194434
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MobilityNASA Space Missions Pinpoint Sources of CO2 Emissions on Earth
A case study involving Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant shows space-based observations can be used to track carbon dioxide emissions – and reductions – at the source. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-space-missions-pinpoint-sources-of-co2-emissions-on-earth
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Environmental initiativesEPA Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Particulate Matter in Air Pollution
Officials say the new particulate matter standards will protect disadvantaged communities, which are disproportionately impacted by air pollution that is known to pose health risks https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/epa-rule-particulate-matter-air-pollution/
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Environmental initiativesFrench startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps
Founded in 2017 and having raised €5 million, French deeptech startup Equium is seeking to provide a more ecological alternative. With this aim, it has developed a novel, acoustic heat pump core that harnesses the energy of sound.  https://thenextweb.com/news/startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-develop-eco-friendly-acoustic-heat-pumps
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CompaniesSamsung’s new washing systems can help cut microplastic emissions by up to 54%
Aiming to bring about a new era of sustainable living, Samsung has unveiled new innovations in washing technology that helps to reduce microplastic emissions from washers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, which concluded in Las Vegas. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/samsungs-microplastic-emissions-54
