There's already a long list of reasons to like trees, we know. Warding off depression could be the latest entry on that list, based on a study of 9,751 residents in Leipzig, Germany. For a more consistent measure, researchers used antidepressant prescriptions rather than self-reporting to gauge the mental health of communities, and then cross-referenced... Continue Reading →
For a landmark moment in the global effort to stave off catastrophic climate change, Joe Biden’s “climate day” at the White House was rather low-key. The US president bumped elbows with his newly appointed climate tsar, John Kerry, who he called his “best buddy”, then gave a short speech before perfunctorily signing a small stack... Continue Reading →
Dizzying pace of Biden’s climate action sounds death knell for era of denialism
A transformation to a sustainability-oriented economy will confront all subsequent generations with enormous challenges over many decades. Given the complexity of the changes required, global and open collaboration is essential. Here are four reasons why a transition to sustainable technology should follow open practices: 1. Transparency and trust A sustainable economy requires a shared understanding... Continue Reading →
4 open practices for a sustainable technology transition
NEOM is a bold and audacious dream. It is a vision of what a New Future might look like (in fact, NEOM means, “new future”). It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it comes at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. A Pioneering Community of... Continue Reading →
NEOM – what-is-neom…
Please select the appropriate portal below to review our current opportunities and start your journey to joining EDF Renewables. Canada | Mexico | United States Who We Are Leading the renewable energy charge for 35 years and counting. We're committed to providing future generations with the means to power their lives in the most economic,... Continue Reading →
EDF Renewables – Employment Opportunities
Wind turbines floating miles out to sea could one day provide electricity to our homes, experts believe. Wales currently meets about 50% of its needs from renewable sources, including solar and wind. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to see fixed offshore wind farms power UK homes by 2030, while Plaid Cymru believes Wales could be... Continue Reading →
Renewable energy: Could floating turbines power our homes?
Register for a webinar on Wednesday, February 10, with RMI authors and community leaders from the projects highlighted in the three case studies to learn more about how to effectively foster wind and solar project developments locally. Register here. Despite a turbulent start to the 2020s, an important and positive message for rural America is... Continue Reading →
Seeds of Opportunity, How Rural America Is Reaping Economic Development Benefits from the Growth of Renewables
(advisable to read entire article at site as images embedded in article provide better understanding...) A bipartisan group of former U.S. officials have joined forces to propose a set of policy recommendations to help the Biden Administration deliver on its campaign pledge to put $20 billion toward the protection of the Amazon rainforest. The group,... Continue Reading →
Bipartisan group recommends how Joe Biden can help save the Amazon
(advisable to read entire article at site as images embedded in article provide better understanding...) Overall, forests remain a carbon sink, stashing away 7.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide every year, according to a recent study published in Nature Climate Change. But in the last 20 years alone, forests in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia... Continue Reading →
Amazon Rainforest on the Brink of Turning Into a Net Carbon Emitter, Study Warns
(this is a download article...) In this business case, analysis conducted by The Markets Institute @ WWF—based on assumptions and data shared by stakeholders in the dairy industry—demonstrates that achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for large farms is possible with the right practices, incentives, and policies within five years. If businesses also step up to... Continue Reading →
An Environmental and Economic Path Toward Net Zero Dairy Farm Emissions
The future looks bright for solar and other renewable energy technology. FirstSolar, Enphase and SunPower are among the renewable energy stocks that are benefiting from a much friendlier administration in the White House, whose agenda includes tackling climate change and bolstering green energy. Their stocks soared last year, far outpacing the wider market’s gains. On... Continue Reading →
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