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MobilityNot everyone aware sustainable diets are about helping the planet
A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221213121549.htm
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MobilityWhy Recycling Isn’t the Answer to the Plastic Pollution Problem
Recycling can only get us so far to a sustainable plastic future. The real solution to transforming the plastic economy lies in making less in the first place https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-recycling-isnt-the-answer-to-the-plastic-pollution-problem/
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Environmental initiativesBelgium Will Tax Private Jets to Reduce Noise and Air Pollution
Belgium has announced it will levy new taxes on private jets as well as older, noisier commercial aircraft as part of a scheme to reduce noise and air pollution. The new taxes will start on April 1, 2023. https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/belgium-tax-private-jets-1234784736/
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MobilityNew solar panel manufacturer to set up in Georgia with 500-MW facility
A brand-new company plans to open a 500-MW solar panel assembly factory in Madison, Georgia, in fall 2023. Adion Solar told Solar Power World it began exploring options to start a facility before manufacturing tax credits were included in the Inflation Reduction Act, intending to supply the commercial market. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/12/georgia-adion-solar-500-mw/
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CompaniesPanasonic test uses largest hydrogen storage tank in Japan, Tesla battery packs
Panasonic also has a large solar panel array, H2 fuel cells, and Tesla Megapack storage batteries. https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-storage-panasonic/8556457/
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MobilityNuclear Fusion Breakthrough: The Future Of Clean, Limitless Energy
On December 5, U.S. scientists at the National Ignition Facility in California generated more energy from a nuclear fusion reaction than they put in. The experimental result is a massive nuclear energy breakthrough in a century-long quest to unlock the power of the sun on earth. https://www.forbes.com/sites/qai/2022/12/14/nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-the-future-of-clean-limitless-energy/?sh=23f976063916
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CompaniesTobermore spends £34k to reduce carbon footprint
By switching from fluorescent/metal halide lighting to LED lighting in each of their 10 factories and quarry, Tobermore has implemented a quick way to reduce its overall cardbon dioxide emissions https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Tobermore-spends-34k-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-/55157
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Environmental initiativesToward Cleaner Beaches: Testing Removal Methods for Marine Debris on a Hiroshima Island
A November 2022 clean-up activity on a Hiroshima Prefecture island tested specialized vehicles and plastic compactors as ways to tackle marine debris as efficiently as possible. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02225/toward-cleaner-beaches-testing-removal-methods-for-marine-debris-on-a-hiroshima-island.html
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Want to eat healthy and save the planet?
A new study led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor, in collaboration with an international team of scientists, analyzed a state-of-the-art biotechnology system that cultivates Spirulina. https://phys.org/news/2022-12-healthy-planet-beef-spirulina-algae.html
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CompaniesCastellum is ranked as one of the world's most sustainable companies
For the seventh consecutive year, Castellum has received top marks in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P CSA) and is the only Nordic property company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the S&P 500 ESG and several other related sustainability indices. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/castellum-ranked-one-worlds-most-071500599.html
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MobilityCan Hybrid Work Really Cut Your Company’s Carbon Footprint?
For many companies, 2023’s top priorities revolve around cutting costs and keeping business going, no matter what curveballs the economy throws in the new year. But the arrival of 2023 also means we are yet another year closer to the 2025 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set in the 2015 Paris Agreement https://commercialobserver.com/2022/12/can-hybrid-work-really-cut-your-companys-carbon-footprint/
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MobilityReal vs. Fake Christmas Trees: Which is better for the Environment?
Artificial trees can last many years if well cared for, which seems to make them the obvious sustainable choice, but they do have drawbacks https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/real-vs-artificial-christmas-trees
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MobilityTime to reduce air pollution
Air pollution leading to lung cancers and other chronic lung diseases on large scale is a serious health issue https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/editorial-page/time-to-reduce-air-pollution
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MobilityCompanies Can Improve Sustainability By Finding Carbon Emissions Hot Spots Across Their Supply Chains, Accenture Report Shows
Companies need full visibility across their supplier base in order to make significant progress on net zero targets by 2050. However, that visibility is challenged by the fact that nearly two-thirds of upstream Scope 3[1] emissions in supply chains come from suppliers that companies don’t deal with directly, according to a new report by Accenture https://www.emsnow.com/companies-can-improve-sustainability-by-finding-carbon-emissions-hot-spots-across-their-supply-chains-accenture-report-shows/
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Environmental initiativesCroatia's coast turns to solar in bid to become energy-sustainable
As high electricity bills have closed most hotels along Croatia's Adriatic coast ahead of the winter season, the mayor of the Dalmatian port town of Makarska is making plans to make it energy-sustainable by turning to solar energy sources. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/croatias-coast-turns-solar-bid-become-energy-sustainable-2022-12-12/
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CompaniesLyft announces new incentives to get drivers to go electric
Lyft announced on December 12, 2022 a number of new partnerships and offerings for its drivers who are looking to switch to electric vehicles, as part of the company’s push to go all electric by 2030. https://www.fastcompany.com/90822745/lyft-announces-new-incentives-to-get-drivers-to-go-electric
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Environmental initiativesAwareness Campaign Asks Residents To Reduce Storm Drain Pollution
A coalition of counties, cities and towns has launched an awareness initiative to encourage and quantify efforts to reduce water pollution, according to a news release from City of Santa Rosa, which is part of the coalition. The Streets to Creeks action tracker allows participants to start their own action campaigns, designed to reduce pollutants entering the waterways through storm drains. https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Awareness-Campaign-Asks-Residents-To-Reduce-Storm-17648296.php
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MobilityMoving Toward Net Zero Carbon Emissions
PETRONAS has been paving ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its hydrocarbon resources guided by aspirations to drag this down to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. https://www.forbes.com/sites/petronas/2022/12/05/moving-toward-net-zero-carbon-emissions/?sh=7fa50106656a
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MobilityTextiles manufacturing needs to become sustainable
The industry is coming under greater ESG scrutiny. Traceability in supply chain and recycling of textile waste are vital going forward https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/textiles-manufacturing-needs-to-become-sustainable/article66227418.ece
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MobilityHeat Pumps: Cut Your Carbon Footprint
The HeatSmart Alliance mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating adoption of energy-efficient heat pumps in Massachusetts homes and businesses. Founded in 2020 https://www.waylandenews.com/2022/12/11/heat-pumps-cut-your-carbon-footprint/
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CompaniesLeading Furniture Brand Fancyarn Announces Launch of 100% Eco-Friendly Wooden Oak Tables and Benches
Fancyarn, a globally acclaimed manufacturer of furniture, today announced its latest line of elegant wooden benches and tables made from 100% oak wood. https://www.yahoo.com/now/leading-furniture-brand-fancyarn-announces-230000385.html
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MobilityBoeing says India is key nation for its sustainable aerospace programme
Boeing’s Vice President for Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships, said the company is confident of delivering commercial airplanes capable of flying on 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030. https://www.eastmojo.com/national-news/2022/12/12/boeing-says-india-is-key-nation-for-its-sustainable-aerospace-programme/
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MobilityInternet search results could be increasing your carbon emissions
Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many will intuitively know that the query “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for queries for “climate change” versus “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US Elections valid” versus “stop the steal”. https://nenow.in/environment/internet-search-results-could-be-increasing-your-carbon-emissions.html
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Environmental initiativesHow “Sustainable” Wool is Wiping Out Wildlife and Pumping Out Emissions
The sheep are shocked and gashed during shearing. The wool is rendered into textile by a long, pollution-intensive process of scouring, carding, grading and weaving. https://sentientmedia.org/sustainable-wool-pollution/
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Environmental initiativesToward Cleaner Beaches: Testing Removal Methods for Marine Debris on a Hiroshima Island
On November 17, a clean-up activity on Atatajima, an island in Ōtake, Hiroshima Prefecture, targeted marine debris, including 400 large fishing floats, that had washed up on the island’s western Nagaura coastline. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02225/toward-cleaner-beaches-testing-removal-methods-for-marine-debris-on-a-hiroshima-island.html
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MobilityNuclear fusion: How long until this breakthrough discovery can power your house
For the first time in history, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain, a source familiar with the project confirmed to CNN. The US Department of Energy is expected to officially announce the breakthrough on December 13, 2022.
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PeopleDenny Bros completes fourth and final phase of solar panel investment
Denny Bros Ltd’s long-standing commitment to greener measures has once again been shown with a further £200,000 investment in solar panels at its Kempson Way headquarters. https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Denny_Bros_completes_fourth_and_final_phase_of_solar_panel_investment/205582
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CompaniesGreen Hydrogen Truck Means Zero CO2 Emissions for INEOS Inovyn PVC Deliveries Between Tavaux and Dijon
Green Hydrogen truck means Zero CO2 emissions for INEOS Inovyn PVC deliveries between Tavaux and Dijon. https://hydrogen-central.com/green-hydrogen-truck-means-zero-co2-emissions-ineos-inovyn-pvc-deliveries-between-tavaux-and-dijon/
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CompaniesJetBlue Announces Science-based Emissions Reduction Target and Strategy to Achieve Net Zero by 2040
JetBlue (Nasdaq: announces on December 6, 2022 a science-based target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets.
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PeopleSecretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West
BLM kicks off process to develop new West-wide solar plan; Initiates reviews for three solar projects in Arizona totaling 1 gigawatt of clean energy https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-new-steps-accelerate-solar-energy-development-public-lands
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Environmental initiativesHow LanzaTech turns greenhouse gases into ethanol, bottles and dresses
At LanzaTech’s lab in the Chicago suburbs, a beige liquid bubbles away in dozens of glass vats. The concoction includes billions of hungry bacteria, specialized to feed on polluted air — the first step in a recycling system that converts greenhouse gases into usable products. https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/how-lanzatech-turns-greenhouse,21226
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PeopleZero emission fruit? Fresh Del Monte says yes, launching first carbon neutral pineapple
Miami-based vertically integrated producer and marketer Fresh Del Monte Produce is launching its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, Del Monte Zero. https://www.thepacker.com/news/sustainability/zero-emission-fruit-fresh-del-monte-says-yes-launching-first-carbon-neutral
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Accacia tackles the real estate industry’s massive carbon emissions problem
The real estate and infrastructure sectors contribute about 40% of global carbon emissions, and part of solving the climate crisis is fixing how those industries work. https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/05/accacia-funding/
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MobilityThis new magnetic powder can capture microplastics in water
When plastic waste breaks down into tiny fragments, it can’t be detected at wastewater treatment plants. This new material can help. https://www.fastcompany.com/90819882/this-new-magnetic-powder-can-capture-microplastics-in-water
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CompaniesSISP 2022 Promotes Renewable Energy as a Step to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The second day of the 2022 Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) week continued the discussion that was focused on building a strong foundation within sustainable energy. In the approach to developing sustainability, Indonesia and Sweden shared a mutual interest in the establishment of renewable energy as a step to reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050. https://en.tempo.co/read/1665290/sisp-2022-promotes-renewable-energy-as-a-step-to-reach-net-zero-emissions-by-2050
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MobilityCoach operators’ views sought by Zero Emission Coach Taskforce
The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce is calling on all coach operators to help shape the future of zero carbon travel. The Taskforce, led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, has produced a survey in collaboration with the Department for Transport which will help shape a study that answers the crucial question of what zero-emission coaches of the future need to deliver. https://cbwmagazine.com/coach-operators-views-sought-by-zero-emission-coach-taskforce/
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CompaniesEODev Launches a New Range of High Capacity Zero-emission Hydrogen Power Generators
After less than three years in business and close to 100 GEH2 (110kVA) and onboard REXH2®(70kW) electro-hydrogen power generators sold across the world, French manufacturer EODev announces the commercialization of new products from 10kVA to 1,750kVA. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221206005673/en/EODev-Launches-a-New-Range-of-High-Capacity-Zero-emission-Hydrogen-Power-Generators
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Environmental initiativesAncient carbon trick could reduce dairy emissions by 84%
Biochar has been used by farmers around the world for millennia - but it could offer a way for dairies to reduce their problematic carbon emissions. https://news.yahoo.com/ancient-carbon-trick-could-reduce-dairy-emissions-161447956.html
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Environmental initiativesSustainable transportation is going to be integral to cities down the road
With the rate of urbanisation ramping up, the demand for more sustainable and carbon-neutral options for mobility is also increasing https://gulfbusiness.com/sustainable-transportation-going-to-be-integral/
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Environmental initiativesGreen factories are changing minds in more conservative U.S. states
At least $25.7 billion in new U.S. clean-energy factories are in the works, thanks in part to the generous subsidies in President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Most of these projects — and the jobs that come with them — are in traditionally conservative states. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/green-factories-are-changing-minds-in-more-conservative-u-s-states/
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Environmental initiativesBahrain plans 30pc cut in emissions by 2035: Oil Minister
During the eighth Mediterranean Dialogues forum, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina stressed that Bahrain is continuing to devise and implement ambitious development plans and initiatives in order to achieve its environmental and climatic obligations. https://tradearabia.com/news/OGN_403994.html
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CompaniesALPLA’s Canupak Reduces Carbon Emissions by Around 71 Percent
ALPLA is offering its customers further potential to reduce emissions as well as expertise for future developments. https://whattheythink.com/news/113256-alplas-canupak-reduces-carbon-emissions-around-71-percent/
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CompaniesVaayu and Klarna enable consumers to watch carbon footprint
The climate technology and financial services company will introduce tools that allow the consumer to follow the environmental lifecycle of their purchases https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/vaayu-and-klarna-enable-consumers-to-watch-carbon-footprint
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MobilityGreening the OR Can Save Costs, Decrease Surgery’s Carbon Footprint
As the climate shifts and affects the health needs of individuals across the world, surgeons are looking inward to see how the activities in the OR contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-6-2022-issue/greening-the-or-can-save-costs-decrease-surgery-s-carbon-footprint/
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Environmental initiativesFrance Is Banning Short-Haul Domestic Flights in a Bid to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The European Commission (EC) has given French officials the green light to ban select domestic flights if the route in question can be completed via train in under two and a half hours. https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/france-bans-domestic-flights-1234781709/
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CompaniesAIMCo-financed carbon emissions down 9% in 2021
The Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s total financed carbon dioxide emissions fell nine per cent in 2021, according to its annual climate disclosure. https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/strategies/aimco-financed-carbon-emissions-down-9-in-2021/
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CompaniesToyota’s New Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Is a Testbed for Sustainable Future Trucks
Japanese car giant Toyota is one of the few automakers pursuing hydrogen propulsion in earnest. Most hydrogen vehicles use a fuel cell to turn the gas into electricity. https://www.thedrive.com/news/toyotas-new-hydrogen-powered-pickup-is-a-testbed-for-sustainable-future-trucks
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MobilityClimate change in the forests of northern Germany
More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of human-made climate change. https://www.eurasiareview.com/06122022-climate-change-in-the-forests-of-northern-germany/
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Environmental initiativesThe tools to support net zero are already here
From carbon measurement to hyper efficient value chains, digital solutions can enable industrial firms to simultaneously boost productivity and decarbonise https://gulfbusiness.com/tools-to-support-net-zero-are-already-here/
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CompaniesZoomcar launches “Zoomcar Green” program to promote eco-friendly car usage
Zoomcar, the largest car-sharing marketplace covering emerging markets and dominating the self -driving car market in India, announced the launch of “Zoomcar Green” program by Q2 of 2023 https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/zoomcar-launches-zoomcar-green-program-to-promote-eco-friendly-car-usage-qkucce97
