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Green news- McCormick taps one of its own for upcoming CSO vacancyKathy Rostkowski, currently vice president of global sustainability, will replace Michael Okoroafor. The post McCormick taps one of its own for upcoming CSO vacancy appeared first on Trellis.
- Microsoft is not backing off its 2030 climate goalThe tech giant is counting on removal, AI and climate tech to achieve carbon-negative status by the decade's end. The post Microsoft is not backing off its 2030 climate goal appeared first on Trellis.
- First 24 Bezos Earth Fund AI grantees tackle food waste, carbon removal and moreThe Amazon founder has allocated up to $100 million to its AI Challenge for Climate and Nature. The post First 24 Bezos Earth Fund AI grantees tackle food waste, carbon removal and more appeared first on Trellis.
- Report: $4.5 billion in clean energy investments cancelled in AprilThe sector can expect to see even more investment nixed if the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill becomes law. The post Report: $4.5 billion in clean energy investments cancelled in April appeared first on Trellis.
- The SBTi net-zero update is falling short. 3 ways to fix itGetting net zero right requires a credible, science-based framework. The post The SBTi net-zero update is falling short. 3 ways to fix it appeared first on Trellis.
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Tag Archives: alternative energy
The Future of US Wind Power
It’s amazing to think that wind power could actually be on the decline when the alternative energy sector seems to be just taking off in the United States. Wind power generation broke records in 2009 with 9.8 GW of new installation; however, this expansion of growth is slowing down dramatically as favorable sites are already taken and energy consumption has dropped in the US creating less demand. Continue reading
Types of Alternative Energy
We have traditionally used fossil fuels to provide most of our energy needs. These fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, have some significant disadvantages. First, the world’s supply of these nonrenewable resources is diminishing. Second, the prices continue to skyrocket, making it unaffordable for many people. Third, fossil fuels are damaging to the environment. Because of these three reasons, we are beginning to look at alternative energy sources. We really need to look carefully at these sources. Fossil fuels will not be around forever, and we are currently using them as if we have an unlimited supply. This supply, if we continue as we are today, will be gone. Fortunately, there are other options out there, and many of them do not have the same concerns that fossil fuels have, as these alternative sources are environmentally friendly, renewable, and more affordable in some cases. Continue reading
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