Energy
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Clean energy investment is set to double that of fossil fuels – here’s how developing nations can also benefit
Ensuring emerging countries can develop renewable energy projects is one element of the ‘just transition’. Image: REUTERS/Joachim Herrmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY A major milestone is set to be reached this year in the fight to tackle the climate crisis – global investment in clean energy will reach almost double the amount going to…
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Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Pledges 100% Renewable Electricity By 2040 and Joins RE100
Green energy now accounts for over 40% of power consumption in global operations 22 April 2024, Taipei, Taiwan – Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) announced its worldwide operations will run fully on green electricity by 2040 and has joined the global initiative RE100, in a milestone on Earth Day 2024 that adds the world’s largest electronics…
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A Replacement For Traditional Motors Could Enhance Next-Gen Robots
A replacement for traditional motors could enhance next-gen robots Researchers at Stanford have designed a spring-assisted actuator – a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required. View video here. Whether it’s a powered prosthesis to assist a person who has lost a limb or an independent robot navigating the…
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New IBM Study Data Reveals 74% Of Energy & Utility Companies Surveyed Embracing AI
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, at Distributech 2024, IBM (NYSE: IBM) unveiled additional findings from its global study findings that show that 74% of Energy & Utility companies surveyed have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations. Within the sector, among surveyed IT Professionals, 33% are focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27% are focused…
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Do We Want A Wind Farm Outside Our Window? What Australians Think About The Net Zero Transition
Bill Mead, Unsplash, CC BY Lucy Richardson, Monash University and Ella Healy, Monash University A paradox lies at the heart of Australian public opinion about climate change. While there is clear general support for substantial government action to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, there is also strong concern about the local impacts of new…
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Sustainability. Hey Days Come In Many Ways.
Sustainability projects encompass a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental, social, and economic health and well-being. These projects can vary greatly in scope and focus, addressing different aspects of sustainability. 1. Environmental Conservation Projects. 1.1. Reforestation and Afforestation. Planting trees to restore and expand forest areas. 1.2. Wildlife Conservation. Protecting endangered species and…
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Why Decoupling Economic Growth From Emissions Is The Key Net-Zero Mindset Shift
Harness digital transformation to grow your business while lowering emissions. One of the biggest mental obstacles to adopting aggressive emissions reduction goals is a perceived conflict between business growth and emissions reduction. Intuitively, it makes sense to us that growth – doing or producing more – means a corresponding rise in energy usage and carbon…