GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The Terraton Initiative sets its sights on the "most actionable, immediate, and affordable thing we can do to impact climate change.".

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 16 – Aquaculture has emerged as a vital alternative to wild-caught fish, a major source of the world’s protein, as ocean fisheries are strained by overfishing and climate change. Investors are increasingly interested in the sector, as the range of ocean challenges – plastic pollution, coral bleaching, acidification, rising water temperatures, and overfishing The post Investments in sustainable aquaculture point to a greener ‘blue economy’ appeared first on ImpactAl

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The GasMix system is ground-mounted and fitted to the outside of an AD tank. The anaerobic digestion of sludge for energy generation is a process whose efficiency depends to a great extent on the degree to which the solids in question can be thoroughly mixed. All kinds of tank configurations and mixing approaches are in use, but these vary across a spectrum of sophistication and efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

September 20th marks the beginning of a pivotal push for the future of our planet. The Global Climate Strike will set the stage for the United Nations Climate Action Summit , where more than 60 nations are expected to build upon their commitment to 2015's Paris Agreement for combating climate change. Millions of people are expected to take part in an estimated 4,000 events across 130 countries.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Its new 1.6-gigawatt solar and wind portfolio represents almost as much capacity as all of last year's corporate deals, combined.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Thanks to everyone who made it out last night to our Agents of Impact event in Manhattan. Watch this space next week for more Climate Week coverage. Per usual, please send through any tips, leads or news. Have a relaxing and refreshing weekend. – The ImpactAlpha team The Week’s Agents of Impact Climate The post The Week in impact investing: Climate action appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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MSCI

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

When it comes to reducing greenhouse gases, investors tend to focus on fossil fuels and power generation. But other companies also need to adapt to a lower-carbon world. We look at the implications for five types of companies.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

It's a game changer, but it won't be easy.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 19 – When the U.S. Development Finance Corp. opens its doors on Oct. 1, it will be equipped with new investment tools to support female fund managers in emerging markets. The replacement for the Overseas Private Investment Corp., or OPIC, will have expanded authority to catalyze private sector investment, including the ability to make The post New U.S. development finance agency expands toolkit for female fund managers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Good.is: Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Greta Thunberg has been dubbed the "Joan of Arc of climate change" for good reason. The 16-year-old activist embodies the courage and conviction of the unlikely underdog heroine, as well as the seemingly innate ability to lead a movement. Thunberg has dedicated her young life to waking up the world to the climate crisis we face and cutting the crap that gets in the way of fixing it.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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MSCI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Real estate investors are buying and leasing assets that might be jeopardized by a climate-changed world. A new analysis can help investors identify high-risk U.K. locations.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The organizers are striving to build a platform where virtually anyone can share ideas and best practices about urban design, workforce development, manufacturing, food production and more.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 17 – Tired of gold? Leery of Bitcoin? Smaller investors can now invest in soil wealth. Last month, Iroquois Valley Farmland began offering shares in the 12-year-old REIT to investors with as little as $10,000, via a direct public offering. Previously, only wealthy individuals, foundations and family offices – so-called accredited investors – The post Iroquois Valley Farmland’s direct public offering lets smaller investors get a share of ‘soil wealth’ appeared first on ImpactA

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Traffic in Edinburgh: The review said reducing personal private vehicle use was “a priority” Late August saw the publication of an independent review of Scotland’s 2015 clean air strategy, and current progress in achieving its aims, which concluded that the country “is generally performing quite well by EU and global comparison”, with pollution levels continuing to fall in-line with EU norms.

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Daniel Burrus

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The U.N. suggests that adding 2.5 billion acres of forest to the world could limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. But some researchers aren't so sure.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

ImpactAlpha, September 19 – Swiss startup Picterra is helping city planners, farmers and humanitarian aid organizations take advantage of growing volumes of satellite and drone imagery. Picterra makes artificial intelligence-based software that can be “trained” to identify and map objects, like trees, homes or crops, in images. It offers a free service that anyone can use The post Omidyar Network backs Picterra to democratize geospatial mapping appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Pollution can only be managed effectively if it is monitored effectively. So, as political pressure increases on measures to limit the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen, James Clements, managing director of UK analyser manufacturer Signal Group , explains the current issues and the latest advances in monitoring technology. There is a high proportion of NO2 in the emissions of combined cycle gas turbine power stations because they run with high levels of air in the combustion process.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Lush, a popular brand of cosmetics from the United Kingdom, has closed all of its stores globally in support of Climate Strike, a youth movement demanding governments take more action to tackle the climate crisis inspired by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

For the media, climate change is morphing from a controversy to a crisis.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 17 – Rockefeller Foundation wants to ensure Opportunity Zone investments in real estate and operating businesses deliver more than just tax-advantaged returns to investors. Its new National Opportunity Zones Academy, created with a $400,000 grant to Smart Growth America and its LOCUS program, will support community leaders in Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Norfolk The post Five cities join Rockefeller Foundation-backed Opportunity Zone ‘academy’ appeared first on Impa

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Services contractor Clancy has invested in a new trenchless pipe-lining innovation seemingly capable of repairing faults up to five times more quickly than traditional solutions. The compact no-dig system uses an integrated keyhole camera to identify defects within wastewater pipes. Operatives then remotely guide a resin-impregnated liner into place to patch the fault, before curing the material with LED technology.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Two-thirds of the global increase in demand for energy will come from Southeast Asia as it modernises. Here are the corporate and geopolitical trends that will determine how this demand will be met in the decades ahead.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Reducing China’s reliance on coal energy is an enormous long-term shift. But it looks like that might change.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

University of California students have waged a long-running campaign to divest the school’s $13.4 billion endowment from fossil fuels. In July, its faculty voted to support such a move. On Tuesday, they got a two-fer. In an op-ed in the LA Times, UC chief investment officer and treasurer Jagdeep Singh Bachher and UC Board of The post UC to shed “risky” fossil fuels from $83 billion of funds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Blocked drainage pipe caused by ingress of tree roots. A newly landscaped section of a Durham garden has been unveiled to the public, to show how an innovative project aims to get to one of the root causes of blocked pipes. Northumbrian Water is working with Durham University and a company called Intelligent Gels , to help prevent tree roots from damaging the sewer network and increasing the risk of flooding and pollution.

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Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, young activists in the region are skipping school, defying authority, and skirting rules to join Friday's global climate strike. Eco-Business finds out what lengths they are willing to go through to stand up for the environment.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Both Amazon employees and outsiders say it's a welcome signal, but plan to continue to push the company on its climate goals.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 18 – When Zoe Schlag made the original case to the startup network for an impact-focused fund and accelerator she produced data showing that impact-aligned startups at Techstars outperformed their ‘non-impact’ peers. That was enough for Techstars to raise a pilot impact fund and launch an impact-themed accelerator to prove out the thesis.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Severn Trent says it has achieved a reduction in costs for ammonia treatment by introducing a process called “annamox”, which uses bacteria imported from Brazil. Use of the pea-sized bugs is part of a new approach to cleaning wastewater at its Minworth treatment works near Birmingham. The Midlands based water and waste company is the first in the UK to import these bugs, reducing the amount of energy needed further down the treatment process.

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