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Sourcing Renewables - January 20, 2021 - By Ceres
Veto of landmark climate bill is a missed opportunity for Massachusetts
The decision by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to veto landmark climate legislation is extremely disappointing and a step in the wrong direction for Massachusetts’ ability to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis, according to this column from Ceres. The organization is calling on state legislators to reintroduce this legislation immediately, noting that the Commonwealth cannot afford to delay the transition to a net-zero emissions future that is already underway.
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GHG Emissions - January 20, 2021
Kansas City Southern commits to science-based emissions reduction target
Kansas City Southern, a transportation holding company, announced on Jan. 19 that it has submitted a commitment letter to the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) pledging to establish greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
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Energy Efficiency - January 18, 2021
U.S. Air Force begins construction on ESPC
The United States Air Force announced on Jan. 14 that it began construction on an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) including a combined heat and power plant with microgrid controls to improve energy resilience and enhance mission readiness at its Yokota Air Base outside of Tokyo, Japan.
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Energy Efficiency - January 15, 2021 - By Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy
Repurposing the Western Maryland Railway Station
The Western Maryland Railway Station in Cumberland, Maryland, built in 1913, went through various transformations before its current use for offices, a museum, and retail shops. This column from Better Buildings shows how a comprehensive building upgrade resulted in a 21 percent annual energy savings.
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GHG Emissions - January 15, 2021
Uber announces new initiatives to increase clean mobility
Uber announced on Jan. 12 that it is expanding on four key initiatives announced in September 2020 in order to more aggressively tackle climate change.
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Energy Efficiency - January 13, 2021
Amgen to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027
Amgen, a manufacturer of human therapeutics, announced on Jan. 11 the launch of a new seven-year environmental sustainability plan, which includes a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality while also reducing water use by 40% and waste disposed of by 75%
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Energy Efficiency - January 13, 2021
GM launches BrightDrop business to electrify delivery and services
General Motors announced on Jan. 12 its new business, BrightDrop, which will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software, and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently.
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Energy Efficiency - January 12, 2021
Curtis Institute of Music commences energy-efficient facilities improvements
The Curtis Institute of Music is kicking off a three-year project to make energy-efficiency investments in its Philadelphia facilities through an agreement with The Efficiency Network (TEN).
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Energy Efficiency - January 9, 2021
Weekend reads: Sustainability resolutions for 2021; Hydrogen trends to watch this year
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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Energy Efficiency - January 8, 2021
NRDC's 8th Annual Energy Report: Slow and Steady Will Not Win the Climate Race
NRDC presents its 2020 Annual Energy Report, for 2019 and part of 2020, highlighting both the progress made and challenges to face in transitioning to a carbon-free economy.
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