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Mega Chargers, Micro EVs, & Electric Transport Recalls the Glamorous 50s & 60s (Videos) — Cleantech News

July 28, 2024 admin Agriculture, batteries, cadillac, clean power, clean transport, electric cars, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, ev charging stations, green economy, green jobs, investment, lithium-ion batteries, Manufacturing, research, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:45:21 +0000

Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a … [continued]

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Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Implement President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Ecosystem& Habitat Restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin

July 27, 2024 admin Agriculture, COLORADO, colorado river, deb haaland, Department of the Interior, green economy, inflation reduction act of 2022., investing in america, investment, Joe Biden, research, Water

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:40:40 +0000

The Department of the Interior today announced a funding opportunity through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for ecosystem and habitat restoration projects in the Upper Colorado River Basin that address impacts caused by drought. These funds will help increase community and landscape resiliency while restoring habitats and assisting in … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

July 23, 2024 admin Agriculture, carbon emissions, clean power, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reports, climate change, Democratic Party, Democrats, Donald Trump, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, Joe Biden, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, republican party (united states), Solar energy, us election 2024, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000

In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]

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Agrivoltaics Conserve Precious Water For Arizona Farmers

July 18, 2024 admin Agriculture, agrivoltaics, Arizona, clean power, inflation reduction act of 2022., investing in america, Solar energy, Water, water conservation

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:55:34 +0000

New studies in Arizona show agrivotaics can increase crop yields while also conserving precious water as temperatures get hotter.

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Can A Vaccine Reduce Methane Emissions From Cow Burps?

July 17, 2024 admin Agriculture, air quality, climate change, cows, investment, methane, methane emissions, Vaccines

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:54:42 +0000

Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas, and rapid and sustained cuts in emissions from the energy sector are imperative to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Livestock account for about 11%–17% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, more than all the world’s cars and trucks combined. Methane is formed … [continued]

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Peaches, Grapes, & The Agrivoltaic Farm Of The Future

July 14, 2024 admin Agriculture, agrivoltaics, clean power, COLORADO, farming, farms, Israel, regenerative agriculture, regenerative farming, Solar energy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, us department of agriculture (usda), usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:35:07 +0000

A high tech agrivoltaic tracking system uses an algorithm to shift horizontal solar panels over grape vines, promoting crop growth while harvesting solar energy, too.

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Amidst Democratic Party Turmoil, The Biden-Harris Administration Continues To Protect The Environment & Workers

July 10, 2024 admin Agriculture, carbon emissions, cleantechnica, climate change, Manufacturing, waste reduction

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:41:46 +0000

The Chevron deference was an essential legal precedent that conferred upon federal agencies the capacity to interpret and to make laws more explicit. The Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Chevron has placed the future of many regulations on clean water and clean air in the hands of appointed judges, the … [continued]

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Breakthrough Energy Ventures Has Bad Investment Theses Therefore Bad Investments

July 8, 2024 admin Agriculture, air quality, Aviation, batteries, Bill Gates, biofuels, boats, breakthrough energy ventures, buildings, carbon emissions, clean power, clean transport, climate change, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev batteries, Fossil Fuels, geothermal energy, green economy, grid, investment, natural gas, policy & politics, Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:07:44 +0000

Eight years ago, Bill Gates and group of his closest billionaire acquaintances launched an incredibly well funded venture capital group. Its noble mission was funding and supporting transformative technologies aimed at mitigating climate change. Many of its investments are sound and if commercialized, would assist, at least a bit. However, … [continued]

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PEEL Lab’s Plant-Based Leather Is Making Products More Durable & Affordable

July 4, 2024 admin Agriculture, fysik, Japan, peel lab, pineapple, plant based

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:30:47 +0000

Peel Lab has developed a pineapple leather that mimics the durability, waterproofness, and aesthetic look of leather, but without the downsides of a cow having to give up its skin to make your new shoes. We ran into them at the Japanese external trade organization pavilion at CES this year … [continued]

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Rutgers University Selects SolarEdge Technologies for Its Agrivoltaics Research for New Jersey’s Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program

July 4, 2024 admin Agriculture, agrivoltaics, clean power, press releases, research, Solar energy, solaredge

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:24:15 +0000

Outcomes from the Rutgers Research Program will be used to inform the establishment of the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program that will be administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) MILPITAS, California — SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today … [continued]

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