Tag #Sustainability

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Manhattan Skyscraper Uses Ice to Cut Cooling Costs, Ease Grid Strain

In Manhattan, Eleven Madison Park uses an ice battery system to lower cooling costs by up to 40% by freezing 500,000 pounds of ice nightly to reduce peak demand on the electricity grid; this addresses the problem of high energy use during peak hours, which can account for more than 70% of electricit...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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SBFE Reduces Sugar in Drinks by 30%, Aims for Further Cuts

Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) has reduced added sugar by 30% across its portfolio since 2015, achieving 60% of its drinks with under 5g of sugar per 100ml, through a company-wide effort involving reformulation, R&D, and consumer insights, aiming for further reductions by 2025 and 2030.

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Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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EU's "Right to Repair" Directive: Economic and Environmental Impacts

The European Union's "Right to Repair" directive, set to take effect by July 2026, requires manufacturers to design more repairable products and provide consumers with easier access to repairs, aiming to save consumers €12 billion annually and generate €4.8 billion in economic growth while reducing ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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MAN Energy Solutions Rebrands as Everllence, Signaling Shift to Green Technologies

MAN Energy Solutions, a 15,000-employee German manufacturer, rebranded to Everllence to reflect its shift from engines to climate-friendly technologies like large heat pumps, signaling a strategic move towards sustainability and away from its historical identity, despite its past role in developing ...

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Meta Strikes Deal to Keep Illinois Nuclear Plant Running for 20 Years

Meta reached an agreement to keep Constellation Energy's Clinton nuclear power plant in Illinois operating for 20 years, marking its first deal with a nuclear plant and providing financial support for relicensing and operations after current subsidies expire in 2027, expanding the plant's capacity b...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Italy's Overshoot Day: May 6th Highlights Unsustainable Consumption

Italy's Overshoot Day, marking the depletion of its annual natural resource budget, fell on May 6th, 2024, highlighting unsustainable consumption and the need for immediate action.

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Climate Action
elpais.com
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Chile's Biodiversity: High Economic Value, Low Investment

Chile's economy heavily relies on biodiversity (17% of GDP, 55% of exports), but public spending on its conservation remains low (0.36% of public expenditure, 0.09% of GDP), despite its global importance as a biodiversity hotspot, highlighting a need for increased investment and innovative financing...

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Life on Land
es.euronews.com
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EU's Ambitious Plan for Critical Raw Material Self-Sufficiency by 2030

The European Union seeks greater self-sufficiency in critical raw materials by 2030, aiming for 10% EU extraction, 40% processing, and 25% recycling to reduce reliance on countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and China, despite challenges and environmental concerns.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
politico.eu
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EU Unveils Water Resilience Strategy with 10% Efficiency Target

The EU launched a European Water Resilience Strategy aiming for at least a 10 percent improvement in water efficiency by 2030, focusing on implementing existing laws and securing €15 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank for infrastructure and nature-based solutions, alongside a pub...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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From Mitigation to Adaptation: Redefining Urban Design in the Face of Climate Change

Cities, occupying just 3% of Earth's land, consume 75% of energy and produce 80% of CO2, but rising sea levels (3.6 mm/year), projected infrastructure failures (Venice's MOSE by 2035), and 150,000 climate-related deaths annually demand a shift from mitigation to adaptation in urban planning.

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Climate Action
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Munich's Icos Cities Data Reveals Unexpected Emission Rise, Underscoring Climate Challenges

Munich's participation in the Icos Cities project reveals that while its green spaces offset half of human-caused CO2 emissions, a recent rise in emissions necessitates urgent action to achieve climate neutrality by 2035, with power plants and traffic identified as major emission sources.

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Climate Action
welt.de
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Podcast Debunks Energy-Saving Myths, Promotes Informed Choices

A German podcast episode on energy saving debunks myths about Eco-modes, standby power, and heating, promoting informed choices for efficient energy usage in households.

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24% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy

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