Dear EarthTalk: Have there been any innovations in air conditioning technology in recent years to help mitigate climate impacts of staying cool? —Jason Wilcox, via email As global temperatures have risen and extreme heatwaves have become more frequent, the demand for air conditioning has surged dramatically. Staying cool is a critical health necessity, but it …
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A harbour is offering hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to boat owners for the first time. Falmouth Harbour has used the renewable alternative to marine diesel to power its fleet of workboats for a year and has now put it on sale at its fuel berth for leisure and commercial customers. The harbour authority said HVO fuel, made …
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As a sustainable solution for the treatment of nalas, lakes and urban drains under the jurisdiction of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy on Friday reviewed the performance of the 1 MLD pilot project being implemented using Japan’s advanced Bio-Lace technology. He held detailed discussions with officials on the results achieved through the …
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Climate action is often discussed in terms of carbon reduction, regulation and long-term environmental risk. But one thing that can often be overlooked is the very human side to sustainability. The conversation has evolved beyond a sustainability issue to now being recognised as a commercial, cultural and people issue too. In parallel, businesses are facing …
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At Baseline master-planned community in Broomfield, residents support pollinators that support clean water and our food. n 2019, the big minds at the Butterfly Pavilion knew habitat destruction, chemical pollution, parasites and pathogens were crushing populations of bees, butterflies, moths and beetles, and that without these critical species one out of every three bites of …
This Colorado neighborhood is saving bees through sustainable development. Here’s how. Read More »
