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California hit by more Wildfires

California hit by more Wildfires | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Climate Change

ABC News meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks the path of the fires and the latest weather conditions in the state.



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The Future Tech for Fighting Plastic Pollution

The Future Tech for Fighting Plastic Pollution | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
The Future Tech for Fighting Plastic Pollution



Robert Downey Junior (aka Iron Man) is launching the Footprint Coalition, to fight the wide spread problem of plastic pollution.



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Scientists Urge Ban on Ocean-Polluting Plastic Beads Common In Personal Care Products

Scientists Urge Ban on Ocean-Polluting Plastic Beads Common In Personal Care Products | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Tiny plastic microbeads that give personal care products their scrubbing, cleansing action are ending up in oceans and threatening wildlife, researchers say. They are urging a total ban on the use of the tiny plastic particles.
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Nerdalize wants to Heat Homes for Free with Cloud Servers

Nerdalize wants to Heat Homes for Free with Cloud Servers | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
A Dutch startup offers a high-performance server that doubles as a radiator, using the excess heat generated from computing to heat homes.
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France Decrees new rooftops must be covered in plants or Solar Panels

France Decrees new rooftops must be covered in plants or Solar Panels | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
All new buildings in commercial zones across the country must comply with new environmental legislation
Luca Zuffi's curator insight, March 22, 2015 4:57 AM

A step ahead....

Gary Barclay's curator insight, March 22, 2015 5:46 AM

Brilliant, hope this gets taken up in London too

Chelsea Dobbie's curator insight, March 24, 2015 8:22 PM

The implementation of new laws, such as this, will encourage the use of solar energy.

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7 Compelling Reasons to use Solar Panels to Heat your Water

7 Compelling Reasons to use Solar Panels to Heat your Water | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
With Soaring Energy Costs and now obvious Climate Change
we all need to look at new alternative ways to Heat our Homes:
Here are 7 compelling reasons to consider installing
a Solar Water Heatin
Green technology's curator insight, April 7, 2014 10:50 AM

7 Compelling Reasons to use Solar Panels to Heat your Water #solarpanels #solarwater

Gareth Williams-Wynn's curator insight, April 7, 2014 4:32 PM

1: Cut your Energy Home costs and provide a positive return
2: Help you avail of Generous Government grants and special low cost Green loans
3: Installing Solar Panels will help you harvest FREE Clean Energy from the Sun
4: Installing Solar Panels will help extend the lifespan of your Boiler
5: Will be better for your Family’s Health and the Environment
6: Installing Solar Panels will Help Increase the resale value of your Home
7: Help Protect your Household Budget Against Future Fuel Price Rises.

This is an interesting video showing new technology on energy production http://garage.karter.co.za/stirling-energy-systems-intros-their-new-suncatcher-csp-system-buildaroo-com ;

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Will local councils see the light on LED technology?

Will local councils see the light on LED technology? | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
LED street lights can cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, be operated remotely and linked to smart technology.
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Tips on how to keep costs down while chasing away the chills...

Tips on how to keep costs down while chasing away the chills... | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Keep costs down while chasing away chills Cape Gazette The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Energy and Climate offers the following no- and low-cost tips to help you use less energy and save more money this...

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Go green to save cash

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The Guardian
Go green to save cash
The Guardian
Replacing your home's inefficient old boiler with a new one is one of the best ways to save money on your energy bills and make winter warmer. Photograph: Monty Rakusen/Getty Images/Cultura RF.

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Australia is rubbish at green innovation, says Kate Lundy

Australia is rubbish at green innovation, says Kate Lundy | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
BRW (subscription) Australia is rubbish at green innovation, says Kate Lundy BRW (subscription) Australia has one of the worst records of environmental performance in the OECD, and Australian businesses are poor innovators in green technologies, a...
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What mattered in clean technology in the second quarter of 2013

What mattered in clean technology in the second quarter of 2013 | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Implosions in the electric vehicle space dominated news in the cleantech area just as new EV darling Tesla became the first major success story. Solar, meanwhile, showed signs of a rebound and the home energy management space is heating up.
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This Trash-Sorting Robot Could Revolutionize Recycling

This Trash-Sorting Robot Could Revolutionize Recycling | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
We’ve seen a lot of frivolous applications for robotic arms: Artisanal cocktail making. Slow pit stops. Whatever’s going on here.
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Breaking: Trump signs surprise Executive Order on Environment

Breaking: Trump signs surprise Executive Order on Environment | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Environment News

President Trump announces he will sign presidential order extending moratorium on off-shore drilling on Florida Gulf Coast, as well as expanding it to Florida's Atlantic Coast, as well as the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.



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Wooden Skyscrapers could reshape our Cities

Wooden Skyscrapers could reshape our Cities | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Wooden Skyscrapers could reshape our cities







Researchers at the University of Cambridge are predicting skyscrapers made from wood could give rise to whole eco-friendly cities. Lauren Anthony reports.
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Inequality isn't just bad for the Economy -it's toxic for the Environment

Inequality isn't just bad for the Economy -it's toxic for the Environment | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
It turns out that tackling economic inequality is good climate change policy.
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Renewables create 47% of Spain's Power in Mar 2015

Renewables create 47% of Spain's Power in Mar 2015 | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
April 1 (SeeNews) - Spain's renewable power plants accounted for 47% of the country's electricity in March, according to data disclosed on Friday by grid operator Red Electrica de Espana (REE).Wind power output fell 2.9% year-on-year to 4,903 GWh last month, while its share in total power was 22.5%. Hydroelectric power plants represented 17.5%, while solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) parks generated 3.2% and 2%, respectively. The output from all mentioned sources
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Australia drops Carbon tax in favor of paying industries to use Clean Energy

Australia drops Carbon tax in favor of paying industries to use Clean Energy | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
For years, Australia has tried to fight polluters through a carbon tax that charges the most egregious offenders based on their greenhouse gas emissions.
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500 Irish Homeowners upgrade their Homes every week with new Green Energy Technologies

500 Irish Homeowners upgrade their Homes every week with new Green Energy Technologies | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
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According to the latest figures from SEAI, Ireland Energy Authority, see more here: http://goo.gl/5Uke63
Green technology's curator insight, February 18, 2014 2:34 PM

According to the latest figures from SEAI, Ireland Energy Authority, see more here: http://goo.gl/5Uke63

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A Newly Discovered Greenhouse Gas Is 7,000 Times More Potent Than CO2

A Newly Discovered Greenhouse Gas Is 7,000 Times More Potent Than CO2 | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Move over carbon dioxide: scientists have discovered a new greenhouse gas, and it's 7,000 times more powerful than CO2 in its effects of warming the Earth.
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An app to save energy, one office worker at a time

An app to save energy, one office worker at a time | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Turns out helping office workers create personalized comfort zones is also a good way for building owners to save money.
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Smart Cities and Smart Buildings make smart people

Smart Cities and Smart Buildings make smart people | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Our cities and the way we work are changing. A future of Smart Cities and buildings will change not only affect our working practices, but it will probably change the way we think.
    
LaurenSD Real Estate's curator insight, October 14, 2013 8:47 AM

A quick article that envisions the future of smart interconnected transportation systems & smart buildings that recognize who walks through the door.  That last part sounds kind of spooky...Happy Halloween ;)

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Monsanto drops GM crop plan in EU

Monsanto drops GM crop plan in EU | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Biotechnology giant Monsanto is scrapping plans to win approval to grow new types of genetically modified crops in the European Union.
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Rise of jellyfish reveals sickness of world's oceans - Technology & Science - CBC News

Rise of jellyfish reveals sickness of world's oceans - Technology & Science - CBC News | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
The rise of jellyfish populations in many of the world's oceans may be more than just an inconvenience for swimmers who want to take a dip. An expert warns it could be a sign of deteriorating marine health.
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