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US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments 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 0 Comments 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 0 Comments 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 0 Comments 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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A Tale Of Two Countries & Why One Is Holding The Agricultural Sector Responsible For Its Emissions

June 29, 2024 admin Agriculture, carbon emissions, climate change, Denmark, Farmers, Fossil Fuels, methane, methane emissions, NEW ZEALAND, nitrous oxide, plant-based diet, plant-based foods, policy & politics, waste reduction

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:11:19 +0000

Farmers in New Zealand complained that a regulated price on methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide emissions, starting in late 2025, would force some in their industry off their land. As a result of significant lobbying efforts, New Zealand has confirmed that the agricultural sector, which accounts for about half … [continued]

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Solar Neighborhoods in Detroit Choose Lightstar to Illuminate the Future with Innovative Neighborhood Agrivoltaic Solar

June 28, 2024 admin Agriculture, agrivoltaics, cities, clean power, community solar, detroit, Michigan, policy & politics, press releases, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:59:35 +0000

Through the Detroit Climate Strategy, the City of Detroit and the Mayor’s office have made progress toward sustainability. The plan, which was shaped by feedback from thousands of residents, stipulates that the city must switch to clean, renewable energy by 2034. “The Neighborhood Solar initiative is the first step toward … [continued]

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