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The latest business news related to air, emissions, GhGs and pollution controls.

Accenture and Microsoft Launch ‘Green Software’ Foundation

May 25, 2021June 4, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Accenture, Microsoft, along with GitHub and ThoughtWorks, have founded and launched The Green Software Foundation, a nonprofit organization established with the Linux Foundation and the Joint Development Foundation Projects LLC.

Health Costs of Air Pollution and Climate Change Exceed $800 Billion

May 24, 2021May 26, 2021 by Harun Asad

In a new report by The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action, it is estimated that the health costs of air pollution and climate change already far exceed $800 billion per year and are expected to ... Read more »

Companies Partner to Study Converting Coal Units into Clean Energy Storage Facilities

May 20, 2021May 26, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Malta, an energy storage solutions company, is teaming up with Duke Energy to study the socioeconomic, environmental, and operational benefits of converting retiring coal units into long-duration, zero-emissions energy storage systems.

Biodiversity: The Next Big Challenge and Opportunity for Policymakers and Corporates

May 19, 2021June 1, 2021 by Harun Asad

The World Economic Forum (WEF), in its Global Risks Report 2021, cited biodiversity loss as one of top global risks society faces, along with infectious diseases, climate action failure and other environmental issues. According to the report, biodiversity loss means irreversible consequences for the environment, humankind, and economic activity, and a permanent destruction of natural capital, as a result of

IEA Calls for End to Fossil Fuel Investment Ahead of COP26

May 18, 2021May 26, 2021 by Harun Asad

In the run-up to COP26, the UN climate change conference to be held in Glasgow this November, the International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a strong warning on the need to drastically scale back fossil fuels in its May 2021 Net Zero by 2050 Report and roadmap for the global energy sector.

Investors Worth $5.35 Trillion Demand US Methane Regulations

May 18, 2021May 26, 2021 by Harun Asad

Nearly 150 investors with $5.35 trillion in assets under management have signed a statement calling for stronger methane regulations and enforcement in the United States. Key signatories include Allianz SE, CalSTRS, Legal & General Investment Management and Wespath Benefits and Investments.

How Keysight Technologies Will Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2040

May 17, 2021May 26, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Keysight Technologies has announced that it will achieve net zero emissions in its operations by end of fiscal year 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s timeline.

Bitcoin Mining Operation Pledges to Be Entirely Carbon Neutral by Next Month

May 17, 2021May 26, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Greenidge Generation Holdings has announced that effective June 1, 2021, it will operate an entirely carbon neutral bitcoin mining operation at its facility in Upstate New York.

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The Benefits of Portable Mobile Methane Leak Detection and Triangulation

May 17, 2021August 27, 2021 by Peter G. Zemek, Ph.D.

From a federal government standpoint, there’s a renewed focus on combating global climate change. And for those of you handling methane product, that means a rise in regulatory oversight. You’re being tasked with reducing your greenhouse gas emissions, so you need an efficient, cost-effective method for detecting smaller leaks over larger areas. Montrose Environmental Group has developed such a method

New Tool Helps Farmers in North America Create Millions of Potential Carbon Offsets

May 14, 2021August 27, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Farmers Edge Inc., a pure-play digital agriculture company, has announced the availability of its data-driven "Smart Carbon" program for agricultural markets in North America.

How Intel Encourages 9,000 Tier-1 Suppliers to Strive for Sustainability

May 13, 2021August 27, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Supply chain sustainability continues to be an evolving goal for corporations, and according to its 2020-21 Corporate Responsibility Report, Intel is one company that is focusing on improving its suppliers’ environmental management. Here’s how.

Should Your Organization Declare A Climate Emergency?

May 13, 2021August 27, 2021 by Guest Author

Among the latest moves by industry, B Corporations, or B Corps have now declared a climate emergency. Patagonia and Danone are among the thousands of firms that have joined the B Corp movement and become certified. B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standards of...

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