3 ways public-private partnerships can save Brazil’s forests

Harnessing private sector funding for forest protection from commodity buyers, agribusinesses and consumers is a priority.

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3 ways public-private partnerships can save Brazil’s forests

South Australian businesses launch blockchain app to cut costs, trade local clean energy

A dozen companies in ‘progressive’ Australia will buy and sell renewable energy using LO3 Energy’s blockchain technology.

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South Australian businesses launch blockchain app to cut costs, trade local clean energy

10 reasons startups should be socially responsible from birth

It shouldn’t be regarded as a new burden but as a competitive differentiator right in the first presentations and brainstorms.

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10 reasons startups should be socially responsible from birth

We can achieve an energy reset in Puerto Rico

Imagine a fully renewable, hurricane-proof electric grid would also cost less for operators and consumers. The innovation and tools already exist.

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We can achieve an energy reset in Puerto Rico

Look out, banks: Sustainability funding gets creative

Emerging fintech options can back a range of risky business ventures, such as sustainable agriculture, local resilience projects or startups.

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Look out, banks: Sustainability funding gets creative

What ‘Flexiwatts’ tell us about the future of energy bills

There’s a new way for businesses and consumers to lower electric bills: demand flexibility.

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What ‘Flexiwatts’ tell us about the future of energy bills

Toyota is Turning Old NiMH Batteries Into New Batteries

Image: Toyota The Circle of Battery-Life The more hybrid cars and battery electric cars are on the road, the more battery pack we’ll eventually have to deal with. It’s still a better problem to have than to have to deal with vehicles that burn significantly more non-renewable fossil fuels, with the waste products going straight in the atmosphere. At least the batteries are recycled, and consumers are being paid for their old batteries (which usually can still hold a lot of charge, so some might be

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Toyota is Turning Old NiMH Batteries Into New Batteries