ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the UAE-backed global platform hosted by the leading provider of clean Energy, Masdar, has announced key partners for the 2025 edition, which will take place in the UAE capital from… Continue reading ADSW 2025 announces strategic partnerships to advance the sustainable progress agenda
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DWR: Validation Action Filed Regarding Funding of Approved Delta Grant Project ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK
From the Ministry of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) filed a “validation complaint” in Sacramento County Superior Court regarding DWR's authority to, among other things, issue revenue bonds to finance the planning, design, construction and other capital costs of Delta production facilities . B. the Delta Conveyance Project, which the DWR… Continue reading DWR: Validation Action Filed Regarding Funding of Approved Delta Grant Project ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK
How Electrolux is driving the EU's green technology into the future
Electrolux Group, a global leader in household appliances, has received a major loan of 200 million euros (US$206 million) from the European Investment Bank (EIB). These funds are intended for research and development focusing on energy efficiency in various European countries, including Italy, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Romania. With this funding, Electrolux will place a… Continue reading How Electrolux is driving the EU's green technology into the future
Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability
share Tweet share share e-mail At a time of urgent need for climate resilience, innovative approaches to housing design are gaining attention. Long known for its efficiency, modular construction is now emerging as a sustainable solution to urban housing shortages and environmental problems. Recent research led by Abhiram Reddy… Continue reading Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability
Hackaday Podcast Episode 303: The Cheap Yellow Display, Self-Driving Under $1,000, and No Remix of This Benchy
As the holiday party season fades from our memories and we get into the swing of the New Year, Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List on the Hackaday podcast to provide an overview of what's cool in the world of Hackaday. Who read the fine print in the news this week and noticed that… Continue reading Hackaday Podcast Episode 303: The Cheap Yellow Display, Self-Driving Under $1,000, and No Remix of This Benchy
The developer of the former Mount Slaven site has sustainability in mind
The townhouse project “will have high-efficiency tankless electric water heaters providing hot water in each unit,” says Yaseen Nimjee Press releaseSUSTAINABLE ORILLIA************************“I hate waste,” says Yaseen Nimjee, co-founder and president of M5V Developments Inc., the developer of the former Mount Slaven property on Westmount Drive in Orillia. “I grew up as a child of immigrants.… Continue reading The developer of the former Mount Slaven site has sustainability in mind
To tackle the real estate crisis, rely on 3D printing
Kevin Paul The United States is in the midst of a housing crisis. Since the early 20th century, home ownership has been a central part of the American dream. A house was more than just real estate; it meant an investment in one's family, community and country. But in recent years, skyrocketing costs have turned… Continue reading To tackle the real estate crisis, rely on 3D printing
State water agency approves $16.8 million loan for Mitchell to dredge lake – Mitchell Republic
PIERRE – With the approval of Mitchell voters in 2024, the city of Mitchell received nearly $17 million in loans from the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources on Thursday afternoon for its $25 million funding package to dredge the Lake Mitchell. The proposal at hand was the centerpiece of the June 2024… Continue reading State water agency approves $16.8 million loan for Mitchell to dredge lake – Mitchell Republic
Optimistic about bamboo: Fast-growing hardwood alternative excites green builders
While trees die after harvest and take decades to regrow, bamboo stems can be continuously harvested and regenerated without the plant dying. Photo credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Why are some people in the green building industry so optimistic about bamboo? —Tim Carey, Puyallup, WA Bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants in the world, has… Continue reading Optimistic about bamboo: Fast-growing hardwood alternative excites green builders
Preventing Electrical Accidents: Best Practices for Safe Work Environments
Preventing electrical accidents by following best practices for safe work environments will help everyone get home at the end of the day. Now is a good time to review some of the best practices. In this overview, we discuss why electrical safety is so important, common causes of electrical injuries, the best ways to prevent… Continue reading Preventing Electrical Accidents: Best Practices for Safe Work Environments