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Environmental initiativesEstablishing a national green bank with the GHG Reduction Fund will reduce emissions, promote environmental justice
The Inflation Reduction Act creates a $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to accelerate the United States’ energy transition—and ensure that the transition is an equitable one. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/establishing-a-national-green-bank-with-the-ghg-reduction-fund-will-reduce-emissions-promote-environmental-justice/
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CompaniesAlice: World's First All-Electric Airplane Completes First Flight
Electric aircraft have been slow to take flight, but a new burst of momentum is brewing as the firm Eviation launches the first flight of its Alice zero emission aircraft. https://www.news18.com/news/auto/worlds-first-all-electric-airplane-completes-first-flight-details-here-6064075.html
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Energy sourcesAddressing EV charging costs with solar power
University of South Australia researchers have unveiled that using solar panels can help reduce the costs of EV charging. https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/addressing-ev-charging-costs-with-solar-power/25795/
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CompaniesDHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd clean up 6,000 kg of trash from coastlines across six countries
DHL and Hapag-Lloyd signed an agreement to help decarbonize the logistics industry by using advanced biofuels for transporting DHL shipments. The two companies aim to help reduce plastic waste and protect the marine life across the MEA region, India, and Pakistan. https://www.macaubusiness.com/dhl-global-forwarding-and-hapag-lloyd-clean-up-6000-kg-of-trash-from-coastlines-across-six-countries/
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Environmental initiativesThe Ocean Cleanup is launching its most efficient technology yet
After having impressive success with its second plastic-collecting design, the only way is up for the team at The Ocean Cleanup. To rid our ocean of its largest mass of pollution, the organisation is launching its third and most efficient marine clean-up technology to date. https://thred.com/change/the-ocean-cleanup-is-launching-its-most-efficient-technology-yet/
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Environmental initiativesCleaning up plastic pollution in paradise
Genevieve Leaper and her partner, Aleko, spring into action after seeing more floating litter than seabirds on a voyage across the Mediterranean https://www.pbo.co.uk/cruising/cleaning-up-plastic-pollution-cruising-aegean-sea-72785
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Energy sourcesHybrid wind-solar-battery clean energy project in Oregon brought online by NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources has brought into operation a renewable energy project combining wind, solar PV and battery storage in Oregon, thought to be the first US hybrid project of its kind. https://www.energy-storage.news/hybrid-wind-solar-battery-clean-energy-project-in-oregon-brought-online-by-nextera-energy-resources/
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MobilityThe brown planet? Global warming is literally changing the color of Earth’s water
A new study from researchers at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) found that if global warming continues along its current path, lakes are likely to shift in color from blue to green-brown. The changing colors are a sign of poor ecosystem health. https://studyfinds.org/global-warming-changing-color/
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Environmental initiativesPlanting trees in drylands unlikely to curb global warming, Israeli study shows
Researchers find that while forests planted on arid lands reduce heat by absorbing carbon, those gains are often lost to heat radiation caused by the so-called albedo effects https://www.timesofisrael.com/planting-forests-in-drylands-unlikely-to-help-battle-against-global-warming-study/
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Energy sourcesVanguard Renewables Launches Farm Powered Sustainability Program
Food and beverage industry leaders from New England are joining Vanguard Renewables to launch the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes https://sustainablebrands.com/read/press-release/vanguard-renewables-launches-farm-powered-sustainability-heroes-program
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LifestyleEcocapsule, a Sustainable Solution for Outdoor Living
The self-sustainable, smart, mobile micro-unit, allows people to live remotely leaving almost zero carbon footprint https://impakter.com/ecocapsule-a-sustainable-solution-for-outdoor-living/
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CompaniesCatalytic Process With Lignin Could Enable 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
An underutilized natural resource could be just what the airline industry needs to curb carbon emissions. https://www.eurasiareview.com/28092022-catalytic-process-with-lignin-could-enable-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/
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CompaniesCanadian airlines will pivot to sustainable fuels under new plan, federal minister says
Canada’s aviation industry is betting big on sustainable aviation fuel, and plans to go from powering a few planes a year to sourcing 10 per cent of all jet fuel from sustainable sources by 2030. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/09/27/canadian-airlines-will-pivot-to-sustainable-fuels-under-new-plan-federal-minister-says.html
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CompaniesPrototype electric airplane from Israeli-US startup takes first flight
Eviation’s commuter aircraft, built for 9 passengers, soars to 3,500 feet in successful test in US https://www.timesofisrael.com/prototype-electric-airplane-from-israeli-us-startup-takes-first-flight/
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PeopleA Scottish woman is selling a Rapunzel-style tower in the woods with no water or electricity for $91,000, said it's ideal for anyone who wants to live off the grid
A Rapunzel-style remote tower in Scotland is on the market for £80,000, or around $91,000, and the owner says it's ideal for off-the-grid living. https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/a-scottish-woman-is-selling-a-rapunzel-style-tower-in-the-woods-with-no-water-or-electricity-for-91000-and-she-said-its-ideal-for-anyone-who-wants-to-live-off-the-grid/articleshow/94500556.cms
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MobilityLehigh watershed polluted with thousands of pounds of toxic chemicals in 2020
A new report using EPA data shows the Lehigh River watershed has among the highest amounts of pollution linked to reproductive health risks and cancer in the country. https://www.witf.org/2022/09/29/lehigh-watershed-polluted-with-thousands-of-pounds-of-toxic-chemicals-in-2020-new-report-says/
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CompaniesSingle.Earth launches nature-backed currency MERIT
Individuals and businesses can now buy MERIT as a nature-positive contribution to achieving sustainability goals or as a virtual asset that helps build the world’s first nature-backed digital currency and, thus, integrate nature protection into our daily lives. https://irishtechnews.ie/single-earth-launches-nature-currency-merit/
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Confused by sustainability jargon? A new glossary aims to help
The path to sustainable business practices is littered with jargon. Terms like “circularity,” “biophilia,” “zero waste” and “carbon neutral” get tossed around like confetti these days, and it’s not just consumers who are in danger of falling for “greenwashing” https://businessofhome.com/articles/confused-by-sustainability-jargon-a-new-glossary-aims-to-help
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Environmental initiativesHow Brands Can Support Sustainable Consumption in Asia
Consumers in Asia-Pacific are among the most ESG-driven in the world, creating demand that has left brands scrambling to catch up. Environmental and socially-conscious concerns steer shopping choices among 14% of consumers in Asia-Pacific and Europe, compared with around 8% in the U.S., a global survey earlier this year by consultancy Bain & Co. revealed. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brands-support-sustainable-consumption-asia-124508528.html
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Environmental initiativesLiving with a One Planet Ecological Footprint
It’s hard to know how much impact you are personally having on the planet through your consumption of goods and services. As well as the carbon footprint, there are other aspects of resource consumption to consider, including the question of how fast the earth can replenish the resources we use. https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2022/09/living-with-a-one-planet-ecological-footprint/
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Eco-friendly leaf plates in high demand
Dishes made from betel leaf are 100% disposable and not harmful to nature. The leaves of Areca palms and betel vines are fast becoming unlikely champions in the fight against plastic waste generation in Bangladesh. https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2022/09/24/eco-friendly-leaf-plates-in-high-demand
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Environmental initiativesElectric motorcycles are driving the future of sustainable mobility in Africa as an affordable & practical vehicle option
From four wheels to two, or even three-the pursuit of cost-effective transportation is accelerating the adoption of electric bikes in Africa as gas prices soar. https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/09/two-wheeled-mobility-blazes-a-path-for-africas-green-transit-future/
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Stunning achievements that will see our sustainability soar
The Sunshine Coast has welcomed “several incredible initiatives” that will protect the region’s precious environment and help it retain its enviable lifestyle. https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/stunning-achievements-that-will-see-our-sustainability-soar/
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Energy sourcesElectrolux solar panels to enter U.S. market through Aionrise distribution
Solar Solutions Group, official licensee of Electrolux-branded solar products, has established a distribution relationship with Aionrise, in which Aionrise will manufacturer Electrolux solar panels for the North American market. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/electrolux-solar-panels-to-enter-u-s-market-through-aionrise-distribution/
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MobilityBold plan to finally clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is revealed
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of the most visible reminders of the damage humans continue to wreak on the planet. More than twice the size of Texas, this huge area of ocean is visibly polluted with something like 100,000,000 kg of plastic waste. But one organisation — The Ocean Cleanup — says it’s on track to finally clear this great floating rubbish dump. https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/22/bold-plan-to-finally-clean-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-is-revealed-17425637/
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The Dark sideFashion's impact on the environment
According to Princeton University, the fashion industry is currently responsible for more annual carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. Just think of all the water used to produce and then repeatedly clean clothes. https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news-all-day/2022/09/22/fashion-s-impact-on-the-environment
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MobilityCatching Plastic at Its Source
“Trash wheel” launched in Panama to capture plastic pollution in rivers before it reaches the ocean; project advised by Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2022/020720/catching-plastic-its-source
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Environmental initiativesHow Brands Can Support Sustainable Consumption in Asia
Consumers in Asia-Pacific are among the most ESG-driven in the world, creating demand that has left brands scrambling to catch up. Environmental and socially-conscious concerns steer shopping choices among 14% of consumers in Asia-Pacific and Europe, compared with around 8% in the U.S., a global survey earlier this year by consultancy Bain & Co. revealed. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/755491-how-brands-can-support-sustainable-consumption-asia
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Environmental initiativesSustainable Fishing
Sustainable fishing has a huge potential to improve the balance of marine ecosystems and the profitability of the fishing industry. https://uk.oceana.org/our-campaigns/sustainable-fishing/
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Environmental initiativesNew biodegradable packaging could address plastic pollution problem
Scientists at the University of California have developed biodegradable packaging that is able to decompose both on land and in water. This advancement is a huge step forward in addressing the issue of plastic pollution. https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/new-biodegradable-packaging-could-address-plastic-pollution-problem/25654/
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Environmental initiativesPigeon Designs Fresh Identity for the Sustainable Quebec Brand Taste of the North
Pigeon developed a refreshed identity, packaging, and tagline that reflects the ‘joy in every bite’ experienced by consumers within the 250 mile shipping radius of the brand https://www.lbbonline.com/news/pigeon-designs-fresh-identity-for-the-sustainable-quebec-brand-taste-of-the-north
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Environmental initiativesSingapore could reduce Changi Airport's air-con carbon footprint, in bid to become sustainable air hub
Singapore will consider further reducing the air-conditioning carbon footprint at Changi Airport, and potentially install solar panels near the airport's runway in a concerted push to become a sustainable aviation hub. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-air-con-sustainable-air-hub-2960176
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MobilityAre ‘green’ credentials the way forward for international oil companies’ management?
As international and national oil companies alike broaden their remit to encompass renewables and cleaner fuels, or spin off such greener entities, it will be interesting to see who is chosen to take the helm at the time of management succession. https://www.upstreamonline.com/opinion/are-green-credentials-the-way-forward-for-international-oil-companies-management-/2-1-1302028
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PeopleBowen urges new China-US climate talks
Mr Bowen said a rapprochement between the two governments would help generate a better result at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, to be held in Egypt in November. https://www.katherinetimes.com.au/story/7916786/bowen-urges-new-china-us-climate-talks/
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Energy sourcesGovernor Hochul Announces the Office of Renewable Energy Siting Has Approved Two Major Solar Energy Facilities
On September 22, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Renewable Energy issued siting permits to Boralex's Greens Corners Solar, LLC and Community Energy's Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC to develop, design, construct, operate, maintain, and decommission two major solar energy facilities https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-office-renewable-energy-siting-has-approved-two-major-solar-energy
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Energy sourcesNew York announces 2 GW of new solar across 22 projects
The awards represent the largest land-based renewable energy procurement in the state to date, and once installed, will bring the state’s renewable energy mix to 66% renewable, in pursuit of 70% by 2030. https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/06/02/new-york-announces-2-gw-of-new-solar-across-22-projects/
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PeopleConsumers Expect F&B Brands to Be Sustainable, But Not Entirely Sure What That Means: Morning Consult
Consumers expect a lot when it comes to food and beverage sustainability, but many don’t know what makes brands sustainable, according to Morning Consult’s latest report: What Sustainability Means to Consumers. https://foodindustryexecutive.com/2022/09/consumers-expect-fb-brands-to-be-sustainable-but-not-entirely-sure-what-that-means-morning-consult/
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Environmental initiativesAmtrak pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
The railroad joins other transportation companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprints. https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/09/22/amtrak-greenhouse-gas-emissions-pledge/
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MobilityWinds of change: could hi-tech sailing vessels turn global shipping green?
Ships may be the lifeblood of the global economy, but they’re dirty and polluting. James McKenzie wonders if a new generation of wind-powered vessels could be the answer https://physicsworld.com/a/winds-of-change-could-hi-tech-sailing-vessels-turn-global-shipping-green/
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MobilityRejoice, the Earth Is Becoming Greener
In 2016, a paper published by 32 authors from 24 institutions in eight countries analyzed satellite data and concluded that there had been a roughly 14 percent increase in green vegetation over 30 years. https://www.humanprogress.org/ridley-rejoice-the-earth-is-becoming-greener/
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The Dark sideFossil Fuels Make Up 90% Of Middle East Air Pollution: Study
More than 90 percent of harmful air pollution in the Middle East and parts of North Africa comes from fossil fuels, according to research Thursday that showed the region "permanently exceeded" dangerous air quality levels. https://www.barrons.com/news/fossil-fuels-make-up-90-of-middle-east-air-pollution-study-01663859108
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PeopleSpeaker looks at positive side of fossil fuels
When we think about fossil fuels, or anything else, bestselling author and philosopher Alex Epstein says we need to weigh the benefits and side effects.Epstein was the keynote speaker Wednesday at the West Texas Geological Society Fall Symposium at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/speaker-looks-at-positive-side-of-fossil-fuels/
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Energy sourcesSolar panels have come a long way. Recycling them has not
Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/solar-panels-have-come-long-way-recycling-them-has-not
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Energy sourcesStorage Luminous Energy hires CIO to help company build, own and operate solar and battery storage projects
Luminous Energy has confirmed it has hired Guy Lavarack as chief investment officer (CIO). Lavarack will be responsible for raising finance for Luminous’ solar energy and battery storage projects, to enable the company to build out, own and operate them in the long term. https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/luminous_energy_hires_cio_to_build_own_and_operate_solar_and_battery_storag
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PeopleFM Nirmala Sitharaman calls upon fintech companies to take advantage of opportunities in green finance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon the fintech industry to take advantage of specific opportunities in green finance and play its part in building a sustainable financial environment. https://ddnews.gov.in/national/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-calls-upon-fintech-companies-take-advantage-opportunities-green
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CompaniesKawasaki Partners with Toyota in major hydrogen engine development deal
Kawasaki announces it will collaborate with Toyota - the world's largest car manufacturer - on the development and infrastructure of hydrogen power https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/kawasaki-partners-toyota-major-hydrogen-engine-development-deal
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CompaniesHow Planters Just Made Its Packaging Way More Sustainable
Unless you live in a warm climate where peanuts grow in your backyard, you might say Planters is to peanuts what Chapstick is to lip balm, or what Kleenex is to tissues. The brand has gone through many transformations since its founding in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1906. Many of those changes have to do with variations of the product inside, but its packaging has evolved over time, too. https://www.hormelfoods.com/newsroom/news/how-planters-just-made-its-packaging-way-more-sustainable/
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Environmental initiativesA New Tool Can Help Address Ocean Plastic Pollution
Breaking the Plastic Wave Pathways Tool will assess effectiveness of reduction strategies and solutions from local to global scales https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/fact-sheets/2022/09/a-new-tool-can-help-address-ocean-plastic-pollution
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Environmental initiativesTrackless trams could help revitalize city suburbs
There is an urgent need to rethink how transport works in cities today, in order to reduce congestion and emissions, and tackle the housing crisis. Trackless trams have been developed in China and offer an affordable, fast and flexible solution. Public-private partnerships will be essential in order to capitalize on the potential of this new technology. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/trackless-trams-help-revitalize-suburbs/
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Energy sourcesRooftop solar cells can be a boon for water conservation too
Fossil-fueled electrical grid’s enormous water use is often overlooked https://today.duke.edu/2022/09/rooftop-solar-cells-can-be-boon-water-conservation-too
