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Companies
FA to extend carbon emission project to other airports
25 November 2022The Nadi International Airport’s gradual offsetting of its carbon emissions is expected to be extended to other airports in Fiji. Airports in Nausori and in the Northern Division will gradually undergo eco-friendly modernization and switch to renewable energy. https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fa-to-extend-carbon-emission-project-to-other-airports/
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Environmental initiatives
Türkiye aims to develop real-time map of air pollution
25 November 2022Türkiye will soon launch the development of a real-time map of air pollution caused by vehicle traffic to draw realistic data and calculate emissions. https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkiye-aims-to-develop-real-time-map-of-air-pollution/news
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Lifestyle
People are fleeing Toronto home prices to cheap off-grid communities in Ontario's north
24 November 2022Barrett says while the off-grid aspect necessitates and enables the use of these eco-friendly options and conservation of services, the main ethos of the villages, along with keeping costs for residents extremely low, is having zero environmental impact. https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-off-grid-communities
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Environmental initiatives
Chinese scientists explore new ways to reduce carbon emissions
24 November 2022Chinese scientists have been working to explore technological possibilities to reduce greenhouse gases as the country presses ahead to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. http://www.ecns.cn/news/2022-11-23/detail-ihchchpu5658090.shtml
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Mobility
Life of Plastic: India its own worst enemy in tackling polymer pollution
24 November 2022India only has itself to blame for having not been able to effectively implement policy to tackle plastic pollution. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/life-of-plastic-india-its-own-worst-enemy-in-tackling-polymer-pollution-here-is-how-86212
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Lifestyle
Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment?
24 November 2022While you might worry that chopping down tens of millions of trees each year amounts to an environmental nightmare, a real Christmas tree can be more sustainable than an artificial one https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2022/11/25/artificial-tree-real-christmas-environment/
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Companies
Greenleap Robotics unveils fully autonomous robot to clean solar panels
24 November 2022Greenleap Robotics has built the Lotus A4000 cleaning robot with automotive-grade components to serve as a reliable way to clean solar panels in arid regions. pv-magazine.com/2022/11/25/greenleap-robotics-unveils-fully-autonomous-robot-to-clean-solar-panels/
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Environmental initiatives
Study explores how to reduce GHG emissions while supporting food security through nitrogen management
24 November 2022Use of fertilizer nitrogen (N) in farming is essential for food production but also contributes to climate crisis through GHG emissions. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer accounts for 2.4 percent of global emissions, while its supply chain accounts for 21.5% of the annual direct emissions from agriculture. https://www.cimmyt.org/news/study-explores-how-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-while-supporting-food-security-through-nitrogen-management/
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Companies
Vodafone teams with WWF to reduce emissions and recycle mobile devices
24 November 2022WWF and Vodafone announce a three-year major global partnership with a circular economy plan for mobile devices https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/vodafone-teams-with-wwf-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-and-eliminate-e-waste
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Environmental initiatives
An Aussie mining magnate wants to save the planet with green hydrogen
24 November 2022As the leader of one of the world's biggest and most invasive iron ore mining operations, Andrew Forrest has done more to propel global warming than some small countries. https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/international/an-aussie-mining-magnate-wants-to-save-the-planet-with-green-hydrogen-efedd741-be28-4f55-9f00-e8f6e0958d6f
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Companies
Toyota Kirloskar Motor focusing on hybrid vehicles
24 November 2022Toyota Kirloskar Motor will bring electric vehicles in India in future, but at the moment it is focussing on hybrid vehicles keeping in mind the objective of meeting holistic carbon reduction, company Vice Chairman Vikram Kirloskar said. https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/electric-vehicles/toyota-kirloskar-motor-focusing-on-hybrid-vehicles-chairman-vikram-kirloskar-article-95787813
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Mobility
The world can’t recycle its way out of the plastics crisis
24 November 2022The International Energy Agency projects that by 2050, more than half of all oil and gas will be used to make plastics and petrochemicals. This has enormous climate impacts. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/26/opinion/world-cant-recycle-its-way-out-plastics-crisis/?event=event25
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Environmental initiatives
Carbon Emissions Labeling on Menus Can Help Reduce Diners’ Carbon Footprints
23 November 2022Mexican chain Wahaca was not a fan of the new requirement at first, but then took the extra menu labeling even further by adding carbon footprint information next to its dishes. https://www.ecowatch.com/food-carbon-emissions-menu-labeling.html
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Microsoft Initiates Measures To Reduce Irish Data Hub Carbon Footprint
23 November 2022Microsoft Corp agreed to buy a massive amount of clean energy to power a data center in Ireland, Bloomberg reports. Statkraft AS, Europe’s largest generator of renewables, will provide Microsoft with 366 megawatts of wind and solar energy, marking the supplier’s first power-purchase agreement in Ireland. https://www.yahoo.com/now/microsoft-initiates-measures-reduce-irish-170154029.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABLX9V1AD2OC
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Environmental initiatives
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Estimated to Reach Value of US$ 402.0Bn by 2050
23 November 2022As per study conducted by TMR, the global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market is estimated to advance at compound annual growth rate of 26.2% during the forecast period between 2022 and 2050. https://www.yahoo.com/now/sustainable-aviation-fuel-market-estimated-153000821.html
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Environmental initiatives
RAF makes world's first military flight entirely on sustainable fuel
23 November 2022A Royal Air Force (RAF) Voyager air-to-air refueling tanker made history on November 16 in the sky over RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, UK, becoming the world's first in-service military aircraft to complete a flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for both engines. https://newatlas.com/military/raf-worlds-first-military-flight-sustainable-fuel/
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Companies
EarlyBirds Facilitates Construction And Building Industry Transition to Net Zero
23 November 2022EarlyBirds.io, builders of the Open Innovation Ecosystem, is pleased to announce that they and their platform can assist with transitioning the building and construction industries to Net Zero carbon emissions, to effectively limit the impacts of climate change on the world. https://www.yahoo.com/now/earlybirds-facilitates-construction-building-industry-230300413.html
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Environmental initiatives
EU Proposes First Measures to Limit Plastic Pollution From Vehicle Tyres
23 November 2022European Union policymakers could soon set limits for brake and tyre emissions in the EU, a move that would help curb one of the leading sources of microplastic pollution in the world. https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2022/11/23/eu-proposes-first-measures-to-limit-plastic-pollution-from-vehicle-tyres
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Companies
Mollo launches green brand
23 November 2022Italian rental firm Mollo Noleggio has added new Blue&Green branding to demarcate its low emissions and environmentally friendly equipment. https://www.construction-europe.com/news/mollo-launches-green-brand/8024922.article
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Mobility
How Eggs Whites Can Help Clean The Ocean
23 November 2022Researchers at Princeton Engineering have discovered that egg whites can create cheap yet efficient filters, a critical finding that could help clean out the estimated 14 million tons of microplastics in the ocean. https://coolhunting.com/food-drink/how-egg-whites-can-help-clean-the-ocean/
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Companies
Renault signs France’s largest green power-purchase deal
23 November 2022RENAULT is buying solar power from Voltalia over 15 years in what is France’s biggest renewable corporate power-purchase agreement. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/renault-signs-frances-largest-green-power-purchase-deal
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Environmental initiatives
Court orders EPS to cut SO2 emissions due to harm to human health, environment
23 November 2022A court in Belgrade has ruled in favor of the Renewables and Environmental Regulatory Institute (RERI) and ordered state power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in coal-fired power plants, citing the threat they pose to human health and the environment. https://balkangreenenergynews.com/court-orders-eps-to-cut-so2-emissions-due-to-harm-to-human-health-environment/
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Environmental initiatives
EcoClear Solves Supply Chain Issues for Cleaning and Pest Control Solutions With Made-In-America, Eco-Friendly Products
22 November 2022With multiple U.S. suppliers and manufacturing facilities, EcoClear Products are the highest quality and meet safety standards while supporting American jobs and avoiding foreign supply chain problems. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/11/22/2561138/0/en/EcoClear-Solves-Supply-Chain-Issues-for-Cleaning-and-Pest-Control-Solutions-With-Made-In-America-Eco-Friendly-Products.html
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Companies
Ahmedabad’s Matter Energy Unveils Geared Electric Motorcycle
22 November 2022A geared electric motorcycle was unveiled by Matter Energy, an Ahmedabad-based provider of integrate energy solutions. Orders will soon be accepted, and delivery will start in April 2023. https://www.saurenergy.com/ev-storage/ahmedabads-matter-energy-unveils-geared-electric-motorcycle
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Mobility
EV Startup Matter Unveils Geared Electric Motorcycle
22 November 2022The startup aims to have 200 dealerships across major cities over the next 12 months. It is also eyeing exports to various markets including Asia, Africa and Latin America in the next two years. https://www.outlookindia.com/business/ev-startup-matter-unveils-geared-electric-motorcycle-news-239028
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Steel coalition promotes standard to measure, reduce carbon emissions
22 November 2022An international group of steel manufacturers has formed the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC), a coalition to urge the United States and European Union to adopt a global emission standard that incentivizes steelmakers to use the cleanest steel production process available. https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/steel-coalition-promotes-standard-measure-reduce-carbon-emissions/
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Energy sources
Second-life EV batteries can bolster the energy storage market
22 November 2022With 80% of a battery’s capacity left at the end of its useful life in a vehicle and current constraints on supply chains for new batteries, repurposing EV batteries seems like a no-brainer. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/second-life-ev-batteries-can-bolster-the-energy-storage-market-if-major-c/636952/
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People
Prince William prepares to announce the next great innovators who will save our planet
22 November 2022The Great Bubble Barrier has developed an effective solution designed to intercept plastic waste before it reaches the sea: the Bubble Barrier. https://www.upworthy.com/prince-william-announces-earthshot-prize-finalists
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Lifestyle
Texas Is One Of The Best Cities For Living Off The Grid
22 November 2022Have you ever dreamed of living completely off the grid away from modern amenities, like electricity and running water? Have you ever wanted to live while drawing from sources on your own land? According to the list, Texas is the second-best state for living off the grid. https://www.binnews.com/content/2022-11-22-texas-is-one-of-the-best-cities-for-living-off-the-grid/
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Environmental initiatives
The Race to Net-Zero Emissions by 2030
22 November 2022According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global emissions must be halved by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 to avoid climate catastrophe. https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/innovation/guest-article/the-race-to-net-zero-emissions-by-2030/
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Mobility
Incentivized Carbon Reduction
22 November 2022Agencies and adtech companies making commitments to reduce carbon emissions, it will take more than relying on the virtues of every digital company to reach net-zero carbon emissions for the whole industry by 2030. https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/innovation/guest-article/the-race-to-net-zero-emissions-by-2030/
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Companies
Ikea Australia Launches Sustainable Living Shop
22 November 2022Ikea Australia is launching its new Sustainable Living Shop across all ten stores in the country. https://www.channelnews.com.au/ikea-australia-launches-sustainable-living-shop/
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Companies
STIMA, Mogo, & Bolt Form Partnership To Spread Electric Motorcycles In Kenya
21 November 2022The motorcycle sector is now the biggest vehicle segment in Kenya, India. The number of motorcycles registered in 2021 was more than 1.5 times the number of motorcycles registered in 2018 https://cleantechnica.com/2022/11/18/stima-mogo-bolt-form-partnership-to-spread-electric-motorcycles-in-kenya/
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Mobility
China’s fashion industry struts its stuff for sustainability:
21 November 2022Environmentally friendly innovations are bubbling up in China’s fashion industry, such as a synthetic leather made from beer-brewing waste https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3200101/chinas-fashion-industry-struts-its-stuff-sustainability-can-small-players-match-uniqlo-nike-going
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Companies
Is Patagonia the end game for profits in a world of climate change?
21 November 2022The model created by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and his family to convert the outdoors retail company to a structure that allows profits to flow through to climate change philanthropy is a more sophisticated version of sustainable capitalism. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/20/is-patagonia-the-end-game-for-profits-in-a-world-of-climate-change.html
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Companies
Airbus Invests In Climate Solutions
21 November 2022Airbus has invested in Carbon Engineering Ltd, the developer of the world's largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) research and development facility. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-invests-climate-solutions/
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Companies
AstraZeneca launched a $1 billion “Ambition Zero Carbon” program that engages its entire value chain.
21 November 2022AstraZeneca launched a $1 billion “Ambition Zero Carbon” program that engages its entire value chain. In-house, shifting to renewable energy sources is a big part of that plan. It calls for “decoupling energy consumption from business growth and substituting 100% of site energy consumption with renewables.” https://www.biospace.com/article/big-pharma-embraces-sustainability-with-ambitious-strategies-throughout-the-value-chain/
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Environmental initiatives
Now Woolies and Coles aren't an option, how can you recycle soft plastics in Australia?
21 November 2022According to research by the Minderoo Foundation, Australia leads the world in plastic use, with an average of 60kg used per person, per year. https://www.9news.com.au/national/recycling-soft-plastics-australia-redcycle-woolworths-coles-bins-explainer/c91251e6-e5f0-406b-8f53-0b63a1f27e29
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Environmental initiatives
New Zealand to phase in Clean Car Standard to reduce CO2 emissions
21 November 2022The New Zealand government confirmed that the Clean Car Standard will be phased in from Dec. 1, which will significantly reduce the CO2 emissions of light vehicles. https://english.news.cn/20221122/637ae141ecae4c719a325bf9e4fa30bc/c.html
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Companies
Maliban goes green with its six subsidiaries receiving Carbon Footprint Certification
21 November 2022The Maliban Group of Companies has invested heavily in broadening its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, while solidifying its position as a responsible industry stakeholder. https://island.lk/maliban-goes-green-with-its-six-subsidiaries-receiving-carbon-footprint-certification/
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Companies
New Morgan Stanley Strategy Aims to Reduce One Gigaton in CO2 Emissions
21 November 2022Morgan Stanley has formed a new growth-capital strategy that aims to invest $1 billion to back companies that will seek to cut a total of one gigaton worth of carbon-dioxide emissions by 2050 https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-morgan-stanley-strategy-aims-to-reduce-one-gigaton-in-co2-emissions-11668802817
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Companies
Hyundai wants to help you put solar and batteries in your home
21 November 2022A sustainable future requires a multipronged approach. It’s more than just replacing a gas car with one that runs on electrons or sitting back and hoping that your local utility moves as quickly as possible to renewables. https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/21/23470888/hyundai-home-solar-energy-battery-products
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Environmental initiatives
Electrokinetic mining technology for recovering rare earth elements from weathering crusts
18 November 2022The conventional mining technique applies excessive usage of ammonium-salt-based leaching agents to recover HREEs from ion-adsorption rare earth deposits (IADs), which exhibits low efficiency and devastating environmental impact on the local ecosystem. https://phys.org/news/2022-11-electrokinetic-technology-recovering-rare-earth.html
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Mobility
Is A Battery Shortage Hampering Solar & Wind Development?
18 November 2022As the climate crisis worsens and public outcry can no longer be ignored, policymakers are tasked with ramping up the production of renewable energy. https://emagazine.com/is-a-battery-shortage-hampering-solar-wind-development/
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Lifestyle
Itaca eco-sustainable 3D printed house ensures off-grid living in a 33-meter diameter
18 November 2022Italian 3D printing company WASP introduces Itaca, a self-sufficient and environmentally sustainable 3D printed housing model. https://www.designboom.com/architecture/itaca-3d-printed-housing-model-off-grid-living-wasp-11-17-2022/
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CEQ Launches Global Net-Zero Government Initiative
18 November 2022At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27), the United States launched the Net-Zero Government Initiative https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updates/2022/11/17/ceq-launches-global-net-zero-government-initiative-announces-18-countries-joining-u-s-to-slash-emissions-from-government-operations/
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Environmental initiatives
CARB approves amendments to Off-Road Regulation to further reduce emissions
18 November 2022The California Air Resources Board today approved amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation aimed at further reducing emissions from the off-road sector. https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/carb-approves-amendments-road-regulation-further-reduce-emissions
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Mobility
Epigenetic Memories of Plants Aid Adaption to Climate Change
18 November 2022Animals have the potential for rapid adaptation to survive dangerous environmental conditions. Also, there is a huge increase in evidence to show that plants can also do the same. https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=32612
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Environmental initiatives
Cotton Exporter Benin Tries Local Processing to Reduce Climate Emissions
18 November 2022As world leaders meet in Egypt to discuss ways to combat climate change, one possible solution is brewing across the continent in Benin. Benin has built an industrial park to move the country away from exporting raw materials to making finished products. https://www.voanews.com/a/cotton-exporter-benin-tries-local-processing-to-reduce-climate-emissions-/6840956.html
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Environmental initiatives
E-Scooters Slash Emissions and Reduce Congestion
18 November 2022Shared e-scooters are controversial, as they are reviled by many who complain they are littering sidewalks or mowing down pedestrians. Plus, some studies claim they replace walking trips, not driving trips. But two new studies indicate e-scooters actually reduce car travel trips and emissions. https://www.treehugger.com/escooters-study-cut-emissions-car-travel-6830154