Sustainable development

InventHelp Inventor Develops Tread Protect (KPP-123)

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Friday, May 22, 2020

PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --"I was not satisfied with the options currently available to protect expensive bicycle tires when using an indoor trainer," said an inventor from Warminster, Pennsylvania.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --"I was not satisfied with the options currently available to protect expensive bicycle tires when using an indoor trainer," said an inventor from Warminster, Pennsylvania.
  • "This inspired me to develop a simple and cheaper way to protect the tires."
  • He developed the TRAINER SKINS to prevent wear of performance road tires to save users money and effort replacing tires.
  • The original design was submitted to the King of Prussia sales office of InventHelp.

2020 GCSA: Creating a Sustainable World by Recognizing Those Who are Building It

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Friday, May 22, 2020

2020 GCSA embraces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the UNs 2030 agenda.

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  • 2020 GCSA embraces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the UNs 2030 agenda.
  • The entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of international judges drawn from government, academia, and corporations.
  • Guided by the UNs sustainable development outline, GCSA has four key objectives:
    Promoting corporate sustainability principles and SDG practices.
  • For details about 2020 GCSA, please visit: https://bit.ly/2xM22i2
    TAISE was initiated and funded by the advocates of sustainable energy in 2007, aiming to facilitate research into development of sustainable energy and to promote sustainable energy infrastructure.

Research Report with COVID-19 Forecasts-Global Biomass Power Generation Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with Acciona SA and Ameresco Inc. | Technavio

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

The global biomass power generation market is expected to grow by 39.21 GW as per Technavio.

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  • The global biomass power generation market is expected to grow by 39.21 GW as per Technavio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200521005545/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Biomass Power Generation Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Read the 120-page report with TOC on "Biomass Power Generation Market Analysis Report by Type (Solid biomass, Biogas, Municipal solid waste, and Liquid biomass), Geography (APAC, Europe, North America, MEA, and South America), and the Segment Forecasts, 2020-2024".
  • In addition, the adoption of biomass in fuel cell technology is anticipated to boost the growth of the biomass power generation market.
  • Many such factors will fuel the growth of the global biomass power generation market during the forecast period.

Government of Canada announces funding to support organizations accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Canada

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

To advance progress on the 2030 Agenda, the Government of Canada is supporting Canadian organizations that are accelerating action on the SDGs.

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  • To advance progress on the 2030 Agenda, the Government of Canada is supporting Canadian organizations that are accelerating action on the SDGs.
  • The SDG Funding Program is a federal grants and contributions program that supports the work of Canadian organizations advancing the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda in Canada.
  • "The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides the world with a common framework to tackle our most pressing challenges.
  • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a 15-year global framework adopted by Canada and all other 192 United Nations Member States in 2015.

Complex network of European and global developments impacts sustainability

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

It also shines light on their potential implications for major policy processes such as the European Green Deal (EGD) in the EU and the UN Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • It also shines light on their potential implications for major policy processes such as the European Green Deal (EGD) in the EU and the UN Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The report argues that varying global and European trends point not only to continuing sustainability challenges and new risks, but also towards opportunities for positive change.
  • For example, new technology might save resources and alleviate environmental pressures but it can also lead to increasing demand for energy and natural resources.
  • The EEA report points out that emerging developments with unknown implications can range from new security threats to changing values and more digital lifestyles.

Youth Impact For The UN Sustainable Development Goals Being Recognized By The United Nations Association Of The USA And InnerView

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

This year we celebrate a blend of activity in the community and virtual support for community needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • This year we celebrate a blend of activity in the community and virtual support for community needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • These awards allow us to share our appreciation for youth leaders who have invested talent and effort in the causes they care about, says Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of United Nations Association of the USA.
  • Support for the awards is made possible by InnerView Champions of Change social impact partners: United Nations Association of the USA, Youth Service America, The Kroger Co., Michigan Community Service Commission, and The Hershey Company.
  • The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations.

Global Bicycle Gearbox System Market 2020-2024 | Increasing Number of Bicycle Users to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200519005717/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Bicycle Gearbox System Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Along with exercising in the gym, swimming, and hiking, cycling is becoming popular as a sports activity.
  • Thus, the upsurge in bicycle users is expected to drive the growth of the market.
  • This market research report segments the bicycle gearbox system market by geography (Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and MEA) and type (multiple gear and fixed gear).
  • The APAC region led the bicycle gearbox system market in 2019, followed by North America, Europe, South America, and MEA respectively.

Chemonics and University of Notre Dame Tackle Global Development Challenges in New Partnership

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Through the i-Lab, the university pairs small student teams with global development partners and private sector innovators to generate research that supports solutions toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • Through the i-Lab, the university pairs small student teams with global development partners and private sector innovators to generate research that supports solutions toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • "Chemonics is excited about this collaboration with Notre Dame," said Chemonics' Executive Vice President Jamey Butcher.
  • "We know from experience that some of the best development work work that has a real impact comes from getting a diverse group of minds together.
  • "At Chemonics, we are committed to what the U.S. Agency for International Development calls the Journey to Self-Reliance .

Highlights - Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Aerial view from space of ecological disaster of fires in the Amazon, South America.jpg Shutterstock

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  • Aerial view from space of ecological disaster of fires in the Amazon, South America.jpg Shutterstock
    For the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, an aggravated forest fire and deforestation regime in Amazonia put at risk the world's richest biodiversity assets and a major climate regulator.
  • For the EU27, it highlights the need to associate the question of embodied deforestation consumption by placing deforestationfree supply chains at the centre of negotiations surrounding the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, given the volume of trade between these economic blocs in meat, leather, soy, coffee, rubber, wood pulp, biofuel and timber.
  • This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI).

Liquid Biofuel Market Size Worth $107.5 Billion by 2027 | CAGR: 6.4%: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global liquid biofuels market size is expected to reach USD 107.5 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global liquid biofuels market size is expected to reach USD 107.5 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • Moreover, the initiatives taken by major economies including U.S., Brazil, and China for supporting liquid biofuel implementation through substantial tax rebates is expected to spur market growth.
  • Indonesia is expected to account for the largest regional share
    U.S. is the primary revenue contributor to the North American biofuel market.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global liquid biofuel market on the basis of product, application, and region:
    Liquid Biofuels Product Outlook (Volume, Thousand TOE; Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)