… as a potential SPAC target due to the company’s innovative and tested anode technology, which allows for a 40% increase in energy density. The technology is nearing … agricultural practices are not environmentally sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water … even decade-long visions for their young businesses. SPACs are part of a wave of financial innovations that create a pathway for new technologies to be commercialized on a large scale …
… product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a … product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a … product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a …
… ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 … ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 … ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 …
… ; they are in 90 percent of seabirds ; they are in table salt , and also in most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from … microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that up to 90 percent of microplastics can be filtered in certain types of wastewater treatment plants. However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. … and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating of both space and water. Collectively, the use of energy for thermal purposes accounts for roughly one-third …
… milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green … milestone toward incentives alignment. Building on positive examples such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green …
… to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater desalination industry. The second looks to accelerate ecological and economic … as the coal industry loses its regional hold. “Thirty years ago desalination-produced water wasn’t needed in vast quantities,” said Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM ‘17), CEO of Maike Water . (The name maike is derived from Chinese, and means, “to be able to make strides”.) …
… practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted … practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted … practices. Second, rapid deforestation and soil erosion from farming can degrade air and water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted …
… (Consider the North Atlantic cod fisheries, which collapsed from overfishing between 1950 and 1990.) The effects of a resource system or ecosystem collapse could reverberate … like rare earth metals could profoundly impact the development and availability of technology, and just as climate change will impact weather, coastlines and water scarcity around the world. Sustainability challenges also carry the potential for …
… They see that nature and ecosystems can be part of the solution. Marshes absorbing floodwaters. Mangroves and reefs protecting coastal communities. Trees cleaning our air. They are … are examples of well-tested nature-based solutions, like bioswales for managing stormwater and marshes for treating wastewater. To add more to this suite of options, conservation scientists can collaborate with …