This artist is turning off the tap on plastics
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Ben Von Wong has partnered with over a dozen environmental nonprofits including WWF, Oceana Global and Greenpeace to offer concrete opportunities for action.
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How NFTs are building the internet of the future | Kayvon Tehranian
TEDxInnovations
OCTOBER 5, 2021
In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -- are a technological breakthrough. Learn how NFTs are putting power and economic control back into the hands of digital creators -- and pushing forward the internet's next evolution. In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -- are a technolo
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Vedantu rakes in another $100 million in India’s sizzling edtech market
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 4, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 4 — Bengaluru-based Vedantu, whose mission is to make after-school tutoring widely available and affordable through online lessons, will use the. The post Vedantu rakes in another $100 million in India’s sizzling edtech market appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Wind leads new U.S. generating capacity for third straight quarter
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Originally published on ILSR.org. Nearly seven gigawatts of new power generation capacity came online in the second quarter of 2021. Renewable energy generation capacity growth was comparable to last quarter , while new fossil gas construction dropped dramatically. In four of the last eight quarters, the fossil gas contribution to new power generation capacity has been less than 10 percent.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
How Adidas and ThredUp are prolonging the life of shoes and apparel
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 8, 2021
The shoemaker is accepting shoes, apparel and accessories from any brand, in any condition.
Researchers study radium in aquifers of north-central Illinois
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2021
By Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Walt Kelly, Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) groundwater geochemist, answered questions about the findings of his recent study on radium levels in groundwater of the St. Peter Sandstone aquifer, with a study area in north-central Illinois.
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10 most common causes of lost energy in wind systems
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Contributed by Won Shin, Vice President of Products, ONYX Insight. Every megawatt-hour counts. To the wind industry, to the energy transition, and perhaps most of all, to the sustainability of the planet. Therefore, every megawatt-hour lost is a problem. Downtime, maintenance, deratings, and other issues all result in lost energy and the industry has been trying to reduce these losses for many years.
Companies won't reach their science-based targets without suppliers on board
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2021
There is a close correlation between the companies managing their supply chains and setting science-based targets. In order to meet net-zero targets, companies must include their supply chains in their environmental strategies.
Increasing opportunities through hazard mitigation
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 5, 2021
by Tiffany Jolley, Prairie Research Institute Floods? Blizzards? Tornadoes? Earthquakes?
How impact venture capital differs in the U.S. and Europe
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 5, 2021
A decade ago I experienced what is described as ‘multiple discovery’ – the idea where most discoveries or inventions are made independently and. The post How impact venture capital differs in the U.S. and Europe appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
German government investing $115M in renewable energy in Africa
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The German government has announced that it will direct €100 million ($115.7 million) in investment to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across Africa. The capital will be invested through the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to unlock private sector participation in funding the region’s transition to low-carbon energy resources.
The market for next-gen materials is growing
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Innovators in the space have seen more than $1.29 billion in investments since 2015.
Integrating surface water and groundwater modeling
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 7, 2021
by Tiffany Jolley, Prairie Research Institute Water Survey researchers are exploring ways to simulate the interactions between groundwater and surface water by combining existing modeling technology, including investigating how groundwater elevations change in response to storm events and subsequent river rises. Groundwaters and surface waters are intimately connected and impacts on one will affect the other (e.g.
Fluence Energy seeks to ride the energy storage boom in public offering
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 4, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 4 — Storage for wind, solar and other renewable energy sources is critical for a more reliable grid. The market for. The post Fluence Energy seeks to ride the energy storage boom in public offering appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
Shell partners to deploy 800 MW of solar in the U.K.
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Shell has signed agreements to deploy more than 800 MW of solar power generation in the U.K. The company signed a framework agreement with Green Power to develop 700 MW of utility-scale solar projects with potential co-located battery storage. A separate agreement with Clearstone Energy will deploy 100 MW of utility-scale solar generating capacity in the South-East of England with potential co-located battery storage, as well. “Shell is building an integrated power business which spans the
$350 billion of energy efficiency investments would save money, create jobs, protect the climate
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Here are a few of the key possibilities pending before Congress.
Balancing bioenergy goals
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Read the full story from North Carolina State University. The NC Department of Agriculture funds research and development of second-generation bioenergy crops through the NC Bioenergy Initiative.
Refugee bond attracts $14 million to support displaced people in Jordan and Lebanon
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 6, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 6 – The Syrian conflict has forced 6.6 million people to flee the country; 80% have settled in neighboring countries. The. The post Refugee bond attracts $14 million to support displaced people in Jordan and Lebanon appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
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
EIA: Global renewable energy consumption nearly reaches that of liquid fuels by 2050
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Barring significant changes in policies or trends, U.S. Energy Information Administration modeling forecasts increasing global energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions through 2050. The EIA released the International Energy Outlook 2021 on Wednesday , which makes assumptions based on U.S. laws and regulations as of May 2021, and incorporates existing international laws.
Why Ford is bullish on domestic EV manufacturing
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Inside Ford's “transformative” $11.4 billion plan to build new EV and EV battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky by 2025.
Wisconsin regulators fund disaster-resilience efforts
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Read the full story at WiscNews. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has awarded almost $1 million to study projects designed to keep electricity flowing locally even during major disasters.
LOOP secures $21 million to make car insurance more equitable
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 5, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 5 — The average cost of car insurance for a good driver with good credit in the U.S. is $1,592 per. The post LOOP secures $21 million to make car insurance more equitable appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
SNRG and Australian start-up expand UK microgrid market
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 6, 2021
UK microgrids developer SNRG has partnered with Australian decentralized energy systems management firm Gridcognition to electrify residential households in the UK. Centrica-backed SNRG will leverage Gridcognition’s technologies to design microgrid projects and assess the value of decentralized systems including solar, battery storage, energy flexibility, and electric vehicles on resilient energy systems and the energy transition.
How adding rock dust to soil could help drive carbon into the ground
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Researchers are finding that when pulverized rock is applied to agricultural fields, the soil pulls far more carbon from the air and crop yields increase. More studies are underway, but some scientists say this method shows significant benefits for farmers and the climate.
Waste no more: Aggregates supplier scores first in securing circular accreditation in Scotland
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A Lanarkshire-based company is the first in Scotland to secure ‘end-of-waste’ status for its low carbon aggregates. Recycling and waste management solutions business Levenseat achieved the accreditation from Scotland’s environmental regulator SEPA for its newly developed products, which it says provide a sustainable and lower cost alternative to virgin aggregates used in construction.
Reforestation startup DroneSeed raises $36 million for rapid wildfire recovery
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 5, 2021
ImpactAlpha, October 5 — Seattle-based DroneSeed works on reforestation projects with government agencies, timber companies and nonprofits such as The Nature Conservancy. The. The post Reforestation startup DroneSeed raises $36 million for rapid wildfire recovery appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Western U.S. utilities totaling 10M+ customers create exploratory group looking for future market options
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 6, 2021
A dozen of the major power providers in the western U.S. are banding together to pursue future market services which could offer both reliable electricity and carbon reduction, they say. The informal Western Markets Exploratory Group members deliver electricity to millions of customers. They are exploring the potential for new market services including day-ahead energy sales, transmission system expansion, and other power supply and grid offerings.
Improving water security helps reduce the gender gap in Mexico City
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Green infrastructure can alleviate the burden on women during drought.
The brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen
TEDxInnovations
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that helps control appetite -- and which could be engineered to promote healthy weight loss for those living with obesity.
Retail investors get new tools to flex their collective power as engaged shareholders
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 5, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 5 – When online investors drove up the shares of GameStop in January, stock market watchers were captivated by the drama, The post Retail investors get new tools to flex their collective power as engaged shareholders appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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