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Alberta Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation Awarding C$37.5 Million in Funding for Renewable Energy Projects from Biofuels to Home Generation

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Alberta, Canada’s Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCMEC) Corporation is awarding more than C$37.5 million) to five Alberta-based renewable energy projects including waste to biofuels and energy, concentrating solar power, biogas and home generation. million (US$36.6 City of Medicine Hat , C$3 million (US$2.9

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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They promote competitive sustainability and are necessary for green transport, clean energy and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The measures that the Commission proposes will facilitate achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The proposal addresses the social, economic and environmental issues related to all types of batteries.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Clean Manufacturing – Further reducing the environmental footprint of Ford’s operations through renewable energy, sustainable water and wastewater management, waste management, and energy-efficient buildings.

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Massachusetts sets state GHG emissions limit for 2020 at 25% below 1990 levels, releases plan with additional measures, including Pay As You Drive auto insurance

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Secretary Bowles set the limit today at the statutory maximum of 25 percent and released the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, which contains a portfolio of policies designed to meet the limit. reduction); Federal renewable fuel standard and regional low carbon fuel standard (1.6% Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. The actual bursting pressure is much higher still and far exceeds the legal requirements.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change.