TechnipFMC has been selected as a winner of this year’s National Outdoor Industries Association Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Excellence Award. It recognizes the company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions, including efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and in energy transformation technologies. Jonathan Landis, President of …
Read More »Smart Growth America and Kresge work to address climate change, land use, and housing policy
Climate change represents an urgent existential threat to communities and disproportionately affects those marginalized by racist land use, housing, and lending policies. To help address these challenges, Smart Growth America (SGA) is working with three community organizations on a technical assistance (TA) program funded by the Kresge Foundation. The program …
Read More »Boston Medical Center is the first in the nation to offer prescriptions to regenerative facilities
Written by Sarah Heath October 19, 2023 -Boston Medical Center will be the first in the country to offer Clean Energy Prescription, a new pilot program designed to address utilities as a social determinant of health while also taking into account renewable energy and climate change and how they impact …
Read More »Brussels finalizes ‘wind package’ to help beleaguered EU industry – EURACTIV.com
The European Commission plans to put forward a European wind energy package on Tuesday (October 24), aiming to boost the EU wind energy industry by solving the challenges it faces, according to leaked drafts seen by Euractiv. Wind power is seen as essential to replacing fossil fuels and boosting domestic …
Read More »Environmental engagement for today’s consumer
The summer of 2023 made headlines – as it did last year – with news of unprecedented temperatures, both in Europe and beyond. It has once again brought the issue of tackling climate change to the forefront – and it was never far from the news. But how are consumers …
Read More »3 Questions: What should scientists and the public know about nuclear waste? | MIT News
Many researchers see the expansion of nuclear power, which produces no greenhouse gas emissions from power generation, as a key component of strategies to combat global climate change. However, there remains strong resistance to such expansion, and much of this depends on the question of how to safely dispose of …
Read More »Controversial energy bills are hitting the floor of the house
LANSING, MI — The Clean Energy and Jobs Act is a package of bills that will streamline renewable energy projects as they move forward. Wednesday, members of the Energy, Communications and Technology Committee approved the bills. During the hearing, several people close to the case spoke against the bills. Norman …
Read More »Companies highlight how bioenergy benefits Georgia / Public News Service
Albany Green Energy and Procter and Gamble showcase how Georgia is harnessing bioenergy this week. In celebration of the 11th National Bioenergy Day, companies on Wednesday hosted an open house, demonstrating their use of woody biomass such as mill residues and forest waste to generate clean, renewable energy. Burning materials …
Read More »The Biden administration announced $3.5 billion for grid resiliency measures
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will allocate $3.5 billion to electric grid resiliency projects. The money, provided under the bipartisan infrastructure bill, will cover 58 projects in 44 states, Biden administration officials told reporters on a phone call Wednesday. This represents the largest single federal investment in the …
Read More »Ahead of COP 28, MENA Climate Week showcases regional technologies and initiatives | News | Knowledge Center for Sustainable Development Goals
The Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) reviewed innovative efforts and technologies that position countries in the MENA region as incubators for progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prioritize a comprehensive approach that leaves no segment of society behind. Countries also announced several major initiatives to …
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