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Harnessing the Ocean’s Gradient with Nanofluidic Energy Conversion
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have unveiled a nanofluidic device that aims to tap into the largely unexploited energy resource found at the juncture of the world’s rivers and oceans — the salinity gradient.
Ameresco Begins Operation of RNG Facility at Illinois Landfill
The plant at the Republic Services Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, is expected to reduce about 27,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.
Verizon Allocates Fifth $1 Billion Green Bond
Verizon has fully allocated $994 million of net proceeds of its fifth green bond entirely to renewable energy projects, covering nearly 1 GW of energy generating capacity.
UMass Amherst Launches Center for Offshore Wind
“Offshore wind can play a major role in decarbonizing the U.S. electric grid, and meeting its potential will require skilled workers to propel us forward,” says the DOE’s Jeff Marootian.
Navigating the Future of Urban Agriculture: A Roadmap for Sustainability
From small rooftops and balcony gardens to community grounds, small urban farms, and even vacant lots of land, urban agriculture is gaining recognition as a viable method for enhancing food production in urban and suburban areas, and researchers from the University of Florida have developed a roadmap for continued growth.
Meta Procures More Solar Energy in Deal with Adapture Renewables
Meta is one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy and reported net-zero emissions for its existing global operations in 2020 thanks to its renewable energy purchasing power.
EnergyRe Raises $1.2 Billion to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio
Capital investments from Glentra Capital, Noco Holdings, and PKA will expand energyRe’s growing portfolio of transmission upgrades, solar and wind energy, and energy storage throughout the United States.
Crocs Introduces Takeback Pilot Program
The company is a part of a growing number in the footwear industry looking to improve sustainability and the circular economy by allowing customers to drop off old Crocs shoes at retail stores.
Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement: A Unified, Scalable Framework
In an era marked by heightened global awareness of climate change and increasing government investments in mitigation efforts, the agricultural sector faces a pressing challenge — measuring and reducing its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.