News: Fully electric construction helps city of Arnhem fight flood risk on banks of the Rhine, with zero-emissions dyke reinforcement.
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Investment in renewables falls short of 2030 goal
News: Despite record rise in renewables last year, report reveals current investment plans fall short of targets to triple capacity by 2030.
Continue readingBreakthrough in battery cell chemistry for EVs
News: Next-generation material could increase EV range by up to 20% in breakthrough for battery cell chemistry and automotive supply chains.
Continue readingLottery land art honours heritage game changers
News: Epic land art installation in form of Heritage Tree unveiled on ground in and around famous ruins of Whitby Abbey in Yorkshire, England.
Continue readingFuture of construction is clear: DEI or D-I-E
Opinion: As certain big brands drop Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Jim McClelland explains why the doubters are wrong: DEI is here to stay.
Continue readingHuman rights risks in world battery supply chain
News: Up to 75% of global lithium-ion battery supply chain is at risk of exposure to human rights abuses, such as forced and child labour.
Continue readingLandmark wooden building on Helsinki waterfront
News: Landmark new wooden building design on Helsinki waterfront will be home to forest industry brand and most sustainable hotel in Finland.
Continue readingSuction sails on cargo ship cut carbon and cost
News: Part of a global green shipping revolution, innovative suction sails help cargo vessel cut both carbon emissions and fuel costs.
Continue readingIs greenwash the new goldrush for litigation?
Opinion: With green claims now the stuff of lawsuits and litigation, Jim McClelland asks: Is a greenwash case coming to a courtroom near you?
Continue readingTime to repower and reprocess old wind turbines
News: If new wind turbines perform way better for efficiency, is it time to repower, replace, reprocess and recycle old ones on prime sites?
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