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Polysilicon Market Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027: Focus on Renewable Energy Sources Bodes Well for Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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The U.S. is the most significant contributor to the North American polysilicon market, accounting for 89.21% of the share.

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  • The U.S. is the most significant contributor to the North American polysilicon market, accounting for 89.21% of the share.
  • Due to increased pollution, it has been observed that there is growth in the adoption of renewable energy production.
  • Hence there is high growth in the solar PV industry as the solar energy market is growing, resulting in high demand for polysilicon in the global polysilicon market.
  • Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy, currently generate about a quarter of the electricity supplied by the power sector.

WellSpan Health recognized for joining health care sustainability pledge

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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WellSpan Health has formally committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has already begun to take steps across the health system.

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  • WellSpan Health has formally committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has already begun to take steps across the health system.
  • The WellSpan Health team is excited to embark on this effort as part of our commitment to reimagine healthcare.
  • The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, developed the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge to help focus industry response to climate challenges.
  • For more information about how WellSpan Health is responding to our nations climate challenges, visit https://www.WellSpan.org/Sustainability .

COP27: Leading Technology Companies Launch “Ethereum Climate Platform” Initiative to Address Ethereum’s Former Proof of Work Carbon Emissions

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005708/en/
    COP27: Leading Technology Companies Launch Ethereum Climate Platform Initiative to Address Ethereums Former Proof of Work Carbon Emissions (Photo: Business Wire)
    The commitment of the Platform is to redress and counteract the Ethereum-based carbon footprint dating back to the networks launch in 2015.
  • The Ethereum Climate Platform is an important cross collaborative initiative to tackle the climate crisis.
  • The Ethereum Climate Platform addresses this need and makes Ethereum the first of many use cases to demonstrate how the world can benefit from this Platform.
  • Wael Aburida, co-founder and CFO of W3BCLOUD: W3BCLOUD is honored to be among the founding members of the Ethereum Climate Platform (ECP).

Esri and Microsoft Collaborate on Sustainable Agriculture Development in Africa

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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To help support government and nonprofit organizations on the continent address these challenges, Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, has collaborated with Microsoft on a sustainable agriculture development initiative in Africa.

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  • To help support government and nonprofit organizations on the continent address these challenges, Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, has collaborated with Microsoft on a sustainable agriculture development initiative in Africa.
  • "We are excited to now extend that collaboration to support sustainable agriculture development in Africa."
  • To empower government agencies in Africa with geospatial tools in support of sustainable agriculture development, Esri recently launched the Geospatial Program for Agriculture in Africa .
  • At the Microsoft booth, which was made from recycled materials, Esri will demonstrate how GIS is fundamental to achieving sustainable agricultural development in Africa.

Canada wraps up its participation at COP27 more committed than ever

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Canada has engaged, and continues to engage, constructively on loss and damage and is working toward a concrete outcome.

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  • Canada has engaged, and continues to engage, constructively on loss and damage and is working toward a concrete outcome.
  • Canada announced increased cooperation with the United States on reducing oil and gas sector emissionswith a special focus on methane.
  • COP27 marked the fifth anniversary of the Powering Past Coal Alliance, co-launched by Canada and now over 165 members strong.
  • $750 million for FinDev Canada, to bring Canada's development finance institution to the Indo-Pacific region to help support sustainable infrastructure needs.

Blockchain to Aid the Fight Against Climate Change Amid Global Energy Crisis: Raj Chowdhury

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Climate change has disrupted several fronts, from disturbing the food supply industry to the emission of harmful gases, it has warped the way our environment works. HashCash chief Raj Chowdhury highlights the potential of blockchain technology to back the fight against climate change.

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  • HashCash CEO highlights the potential of blockchain technology to power the fight against climate change amid the global energy crisis.
  • HashCash chief Raj Chowdhury highlights the potential of blockchain technology to back the fight against climate change.
  • Amid a global energy crisis, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and rising inflation, climate change is an emerging complication that requires immediate attention.
  • The immutable, and transparent nature of blockchain empowers it to aid the fight against climate change.

Masdar-led consortium strengthens partnership to advance landmark 4 GW green hydrogen program in Egypt

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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The consortium is targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, and an output of up to 480,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.

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  • The consortium is targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, and an output of up to 480,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
  • This 4 GW green hydrogen program follows Masdar's announcement last week of a 10-gigawatt wind project in Egypt, also with our partners Hassan Allam Utilities and Infinity Power Holding both will support Egypt's decarbonization objectives.
  • We are proud to contribute to the development of green hydrogen production facilities in Egypt while leveraging the country's abundant natural resources."
  • The agreement sets out the key terms and conditions for the green hydrogen development program with a focus on the first phase of the program.

At COP27 Lemu Announces Plan to Finance the Protection of 1% of the Earth in 10 years

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At COP 27, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Lemu, creators of an online platform that brings people together to advocate for the planet, will outline the organization's strategy to channel up to $3 billion by 2033 to protect 130 million hectares or 1% of the Earth's land. Lemu founder and CEO Leo Prieto will be speaking at COP 27 and presenting the startup's strategy to finance conservation through its app.

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  • Lemu founder and CEO Leo Prieto will be speaking at COP 27 and presenting the startup'sstrategy to finance conservation through its app.
  • Lemu was launched this month for early adopters on iOS and Android and will become an open platform early in 2023.
  • Lemu's goal is to be responsible for financing the protection of 1% of planet Earth within the next 10 years.
  • For more information or to join the Lemu network, visit le.mu .

SEMBCORP LAUNCHES NEW CARBON MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATE VENTURE, GONETZERO™

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) will be launching its carbon management solutions corporate venture, GoNetZero™, today at the Singapore Pavilion at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) will be launching its carbon management solutions corporate venture, GoNetZero, today at the Singapore Pavilion at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.
  • By offering one-stop access to renewable energy certificates and carbon credits as well as renewable energy and environmental attribute portfolio management, GoNetZero works with its customers to support their corporate climate action plans.
  • GoNetZeroprovides corporates with the full suite of solutions from renewable energy certificates to carbon credits, to achieve their decarbonisation goals."
  • Charles Koh, Platform Founder of GoNetZeroand Chief Digital Officer of Sembcorp said, "We have built the GoNetZero digital platform using blockchain technology.

SEMBCORP LAUNCHES NEW CARBON MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATE VENTURE, GONETZERO™

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) will be launching its carbon management solutions corporate venture, GoNetZero™, today at the Singapore Pavilion at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) will be launching its carbon management solutions corporate venture, GoNetZero, today at the Singapore Pavilion at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.
  • By offering one-stop access to renewable energy certificates and carbon credits as well as renewable energy and environmental attribute portfolio management, GoNetZero works with its customers to support their corporate climate action plans.
  • GoNetZeroprovides corporates with the full suite of solutions from renewable energy certificates to carbon credits, to achieve their decarbonisation goals."
  • Charles Koh, Platform Founder of GoNetZeroand Chief Digital Officer of Sembcorp said, "We have built the GoNetZero digital platform using blockchain technology.