Emissions reduction

Nevada Entities to Become First in the World to Perform Real-Time Emissions Tracking 24/7 to Meet Goals Set by Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Air pollution, Articles, Environmental policy, Emissions trading, Greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions reduction, Climate change policy of the United States

The partnership will allow these jurisdictions to become the first in the world to share their hourly, daily and monthly emissions data while tracking it against both internal and Paris Agreement on Climate Change emissions reduction targets.

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  • The partnership will allow these jurisdictions to become the first in the world to share their hourly, daily and monthly emissions data while tracking it against both internal and Paris Agreement on Climate Change emissions reduction targets.
  • "This innovative technology can help us to accurately measure and track our carbon emissions to work to reduce them.
  • "This partnership will allow for real-time tracking of GHG emission data and progress toward the goals set forth in the Paris Climate Accords.
  • Using Ledger8760 data, Nevada jurisdictions plan to identify key areas of energy efficiency, track emissions reduction efforts and inform new environmental initiatives.

Verde Resources With An Unconventional Approach To Carbon Sequestration

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Carbon capture and sequestration, Emissions reduction, Biochar, Charcoal, Environmental soil science, Bioenergy, Earth sciences, Sustainable energy, Articles, Carbon sequestration, Biomass, Renewable resource

Verde Resources intends to recycle the organic wasteinto renewable resources.

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  • Verde Resources intends to recycle the organic wasteinto renewable resources.
  • Verde Resources understandsthe importance of converting palm biomassas part of a progressive approach towards carbon sequestrationand reducing greenhouse gases.
  • Earlier this year, Verde Resources announced the acquisition of BioFraction technology.
  • Research conducted with activated biochar during Verde Resources' pilot projectin Borneo, displayed impressive results, successfully converting an acre of wasteland into an eggplant producing farm.

Accenture Helps Climeworks Filter More CO2 from the Air and Inspire One Billion People to Be Climate Positive

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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The CO2 is put into underground storage provided by Carbfix, where it will turn into stone in less than two years.

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  • The CO2 is put into underground storage provided by Carbfix, where it will turn into stone in less than two years.
  • Accenture and Climeworks began working together after leaders of the two companies met on a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in 2018.
  • Our vision is to inspire one billion people to remove carbon dioxide from the air, said Daniel Egger, chief commercial officer, Climeworks.
  • Founded by engineers Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks strives to inspire 1 billion people to act now and remove carbon dioxide from the air.

Black Hills Corp. Electric Utilities File Long-term Integrated Resource Plan

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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RAPID CITY, S.D., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its South Dakota Electric and Wyoming Electric utilities filed a 2021 Integrated Resource Plan for their two electric systems.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its South Dakota Electric and Wyoming Electric utilities filed a 2021 Integrated Resource Plan for their two electric systems.
  • The analysis focused on the least-cost resource needs to best meet customers future peak energy needs while maintaining system flexibility and achieving the companys generation emissions reduction goals.
  • Our plan also looks to modernize our energy systems through investing for resilient, technology-enabled systems.
  • Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice.

Crossover Energy Partners Teams Up with KKR to Accelerate The Clean Energy Transition

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Crossover Energy Partners (Crossover) today announced an exclusive relationship with KKR , one of the worlds leading investment firms.

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  • Crossover Energy Partners (Crossover) today announced an exclusive relationship with KKR , one of the worlds leading investment firms.
  • The need for end-to-end energy transition solutions is growing, as evidenced by The New Energy Outlook , BloombergNEFs annual analysis on the future of the energy economy.
  • Working as the exclusive energy transition solutions partner for KKR, Crossover will oversee the origination, development, financing, construction and long-term operation of clean energy projects in collaboration with KKRs infrastructure team.
  • Crossover Energy Partners works exclusively as the energy transition solutions partner for KKR, a leading global investment firm.

Energy transition for power sector creating new risks says Willis Towers Watson Review

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Service companies, Articles, Energy policy, Consulting, Willis Group, Renewable energy commercialization, Willis Towers Watson, Fossil fuel, Energy transition, Towers Watson, Sustainability, Emissions reduction

LONDON, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power companies are facing key challenges arising from the energy transition and the move to cleaner fossil fuels, according to Willis Towers Watsons (NASDAQ: WLTW) 2021 Power Market Review .

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  • LONDON, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power companies are facing key challenges arising from the energy transition and the move to cleaner fossil fuels, according to Willis Towers Watsons (NASDAQ: WLTW) 2021 Power Market Review .
  • Losses: Losses for 2020 are more extensive than 2019 with two major Power losses in 2021, totaling US$450 million between them.
  • Graham Knight, Head of Global Natural Resources, Willis Towers Watson, said: In these uncertain times, adapting to the new realities of the energy transition and the move to cleaner fossil fuels is critical for a sustainable future for the power sector.
  • With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.

Lam Research Sets Goal to Operate at 100% Renewable Energy by 2030, Achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2050

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Articles, Environmentalism, Renewable energy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Natural environment, Emissions reduction, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Sustainability, Climate change mitigation

And in that spirit, Im pleased to announce our goals detailed in the ESG Report include operating 100% on renewable energy by 2030 and becoming carbon net zero by 2050 to contribute to a more sustainable world.

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  • And in that spirit, Im pleased to announce our goals detailed in the ESG Report include operating 100% on renewable energy by 2030 and becoming carbon net zero by 2050 to contribute to a more sustainable world.
  • The company is proactively implementing environmental measures throughout its operations, from operational practices to the design of its products.
  • In 2020, Lam made advances toward its 2025 sustainable operations goals in energy savings, water conservation, waste abatement, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
  • The recently released report provides an in-depth review of Lams ESG goals and strategies, as well as accomplishments in 2020.

U. S. Steel to Work with Equinor to Assess Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage Development

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Manufacturing, Environment, Steel, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Articles, Carbon capture and sequestration, Emissions reduction, Emerging technologies, Sustainable technologies, Bright green environmentalism, Carbon capture and storage, Hydrogen

Under the MOU, the companies will study the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen development in the tri-state region of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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  • Under the MOU, the companies will study the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen development in the tri-state region of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
  • Hydrogen based steel processes and CCS are among the more promising and sustainable technologies currently being developed.
  • The focus of the MOU is to assess the technological and commercial possibilities for hydrogen and CCS.
  • References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company," and "U. S. Steel," refer to United States Steel Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

CarbonBuilt and U.S. Department of Energy’s National Carbon Capture Center Produce Low-Carbon Concrete Using Flue Gas CO2

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Chemistry, Chemical compounds, Carbon capture and sequestration, Physical sciences, Emissions reduction, Greenhouse gases, Carbon dioxide, Environmental engineering, Carbon capture, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Flue gas, Carbon sink

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarbonBuilt and the U.S. Department of Energys National Energy Technology Laboratorys (NETL) National Carbon Capture Center announced the completion of a multi-week test of carbon utilization and concrete production technology at the centers facility in Wilsonville, Alabama.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarbonBuilt and the U.S. Department of Energys National Energy Technology Laboratorys (NETL) National Carbon Capture Center announced the completion of a multi-week test of carbon utilization and concrete production technology at the centers facility in Wilsonville, Alabama.
  • The test successfully injected carbon dioxide (CO2) from the flue gas streams of natural gas- and coal-fired generating units directly into more than 5,000 concrete blocks where the carbon is now stored for good.
  • During the curing process, dilute CO2 from flue gas streams is directly injected into and permanently sequestered within the concrete, with no requirement for carbon capture or purification.
  • Utilizing carbon dioxide to produce essential products like concrete will be an important solution as the world moves to reduce overall carbon emissions.

Freightera Introduces Carbon Savings Badge, Enabling Shippers to Reduce CO2e Emissions Up to 62%

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Environmental policy, Climate variability and change, Politics of climate change, Climate forcing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions reduction, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Emission Reduction Unit, Carbon footprint

Thousands of business shippers use Freightera to instantly compare all-inclusive rates from hundreds of transport companies serving Canadian, U.S., and cross-border markets.

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  • Thousands of business shippers use Freightera to instantly compare all-inclusive rates from hundreds of transport companies serving Canadian, U.S., and cross-border markets.
  • "At the same time, some of our carriers have made great progress reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Freightera focuses on CO2e, carbon dioxide equivalent, to draw attention to the reduction of multiple air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
  • "Now, Freightera shippers can not just save money, but choose to reduce emissions every time they ship," noted Eric Beckwitt.