The introduction of shore power at PortMiami is a result of a collaborative effort between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company, and several cruise lines, including Carnival Corporation. PortMiami is now the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard to offer shore power connections at five cruise berths.
Nuclear power is the largest U.S. source of carbon-free electricity, employing nearly 60,000 workers directly and supporting hundreds of thousands indirectly.
In 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported that over 11 million tons of textiles were discarded in landfills, comprising nearly 8% of all municipal solid waste. The ATLAS Institute’s method aims to mitigate this issue by producing textiles that can be easily recycled and reused. Costing approximately $560, the DIY machine is designed to …
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Salesforce advances clean energy and carbon removal with $25M for Frontier, new solar projects in Italy, and $3.9M in grants for sustainable energy nonprofits. During fiscal year 2024, it has also dedicated $10 million to climate justice grants, supporting 18 organizations globally. These funds have been instrumental in driving nature-based solutions, fostering equitable transitions to …
Embracing energy efficiency in healthcare can uncover substantial cost savings, allowing facilities to reinvest in patient care and long-term improvements, challenging the misconception that sustainability upgrades are mere distractions from essential investments.
Canada has unveiled its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) alongside the Nature Accountability Act, with a focus on reversing the decline of at-risk species, integrating Indigenous-led conservation, and aligning government actions.
The Sustainable Development Plan developed through community and landowner consultations, integrates carbon finance into structured, long-term social development programs and is committed to providing enduring benefits to local communities.
VersaCourt has teamed up with Tide Ocean SA to launch a sustainable athletic court system. Utilizing #tide’s recycled polypropylene granules sourced from ocean-bound plastic waste, these courts are designed for various sports and adaptable to diverse locations.
Under 35- to 40-year leases, the proposed solar farms are projected to generate 300 MW of electricity to power 50,000 homes.
Member states are required to implement strategies to restore 20% of their land and sea areas by 2030, with the regulation encompassing a diverse range of ecosystems and critical habitats including wetlands, grasslands, forests, rivers, lakes, and marine environments like seagrass beds and coral reefs.