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🔋 How can we revolutionize residential water heating for a sustainable future? In the latest episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan Garrett is joined by Michael Rigney, CEO and co-founder of Cala Systems, to discuss their cutting-edge heat pump water heater and its role in addressing climate change. 🌍 Discover insights on optimizing energy use, the importance of thermal energy storage, and how startups can lead innovation in the climate tech space. The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing water heating, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable solutions! If you're passionate about tackling climate issues and want to learn how to navigate the complexities of this industry, don’t miss this episode! Check out the full conversation via the links in the first comment. #HardwareToSaveAPlanet #ClimateTech #Sustainability

Hi everyone, it is Wednesday again, and I'm excited to share the latest episode of the #ClimateConfident #Podcast featuring a fantastic conversation with Lina Fedirko, Associate Director on the Road Transportation team at ClimateWorks Foundation. In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of urban mobility and #SustainableTransportation, shedding light on the pressing need for innovative solutions to combat traffic congestion and pollution. 🚗 Key Highlights: * Decarbonising Road Transport: Lina discusses the crucial role of EV battery supply chain sustainability and the importance of minerals in the energy transition. * Congestion Pricing & Low Emission Zones: Insights into the political and practical challenges of implementing these in cities like New York and London. * Behavioural Change: The need for systemic change coupled with individual action to truly revolutionise urban transport. * Responsible Mineral Supply: Exploring the complexities of the EV battery supply chain and the importance of ethical and sustainable mining practices. One of the most striking points Lina made was the need for a new model in the mining industry to support our clean energy future. She highlighted the importance of creating a system where extraction is not only less harmful but also beneficial to local communities and ecosystems. 🎧 Call-to-Action: Curious to learn more about how we can revolutionise urban mobility and make our transportation systems more sustainable? Listen to the full episode to get in-depth insights and actionable strategies from Lina. 🔗 Check out the full audio episode here: https://lnkd.in/dJEeXZaZ 📺 And the video version on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/dpnjiz-R How do *you* think we can juggle the skyrocketing demand for EVs with the pressing need for responsible mineral extraction? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 👇 #ClimateConfident #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #EVs #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #Podcast #ClimateChange #SustainableTransport #EVs #UrbanMobility #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #MineralSupplyChain #RoadTransportation #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenTechnology #PublicTransportation #LowEmissionZones #CongestionPricing #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

New podcast! 🌍 Unlocking city decarbonisation: Local solutions for global challenges. Discover localised decarbonisation strategies in our latest ‘Voices of the Industry’ podcast. Featuring experts Peter Gudde, Programme Lead for Net Zero for the Greater South East Net Zero Hub, and Shivali Mathur from Amberside Advisors, this episode explores how Net Zero Hubs facilitate significant transformations across both rural and urban areas. 🎧 Tune in to hear about Local Area Energy Plans (LEAPs), innovative investment strategies, and the role of private funding in achieving net zero goals. Essential listening for anyone passionate about sustainable development and energy governance. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eG9m6bSw Want to be part of the LAEP discussion? Join us at the ‘Unlocking City Decarbonisation’ hybrid event on May 22nd to engage in discussions about commercialising net zero projects. Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative conversation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7JPiDnP #decarbonisation #netzero #sustainability #podcast #wearesteer

Read Shawn Severson's latest report on Ocean Power Technologies as he recaps his latest podcast and provides updates on the company's recent partnerships, contracts, and geographic expansion. #SustainableInvesting #MarineTechnology #CleanEnergy #WTR #WaterTowerResearch

Extending the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to the buildings and transport sector – referred to as “ETS-2” - plays an important role in decarbonizing those sectors but is not enough on its own. While ETS2 offers a market-driven approach, putting a price on carbon emissions, it must be amplified by complementary policies, says Matthias Duwe in the latest “Green Deal – Big Deal?” Podcast episode. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRg7iEBE Join hosts Ewa Iwaszuk and Aaron Best, and guests Sibyl Steuwer from the BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe and Matthias Duwe of the Ecologic Institute as we navigate the complexities of the building and transport sectors and the challenges of extending the Emission Trading System to these sectors. In the deep dive into building sector challenges, we explore policy changes affecting housing affordability, complexities connected to diverse building types and ownership structures, and disparities in cost distribution between owners and renters. #Sustainability, #EmissionTrading, #EUEnvironment, #ClimateAction, #EUGreenDeal

A Nuance Troll - have you ever met someone like this? It's something discussed in a recent version of the brilliant Citations Needed Podcast that covers how PR, deceit and media is used https://lnkd.in/e82uezGh It's an excellent term that I'm sure anyone pushing for any kind of change has encountered - Oh you want to act in a climate emergency? Well no we can't do that, it's too nuanced, too difficult, too complex. Cross party support is impossible and even if we did all want it (spoiler, the UK does https://lnkd.in/eDTBJ-6s), it would be too expensive and time consuming. You need to provide me a faultless strategy on what you're going to do about it first, otherwise it should all be dismissed out of hand. That's not to say there is no nuance or difficult problems to solve, I'm constantly impressed by the talent and ingenuity of those in the built environment tackling challenges of insulation, retrofit and decarbonising buildings. Or those winning over clients or even their own bosses for more sustainable architecture and construction. It's something that affects so many progressive causes from poverty, inequality and race - it especially reminded me of writer Toni Morrison and her quote “The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being." I've read so many articles and listened to so many bad faith arguments that can be easily dismissed as just nuance trolling. It's designed to silence people and make sure the status quo remains intact, and those profiting from it unaffected. So look out for those disingenuous actors, and support those looking to make change happen. It's 50° in many parts of the world this week.

ICYMI: Historic Buildings, Modern Policies In this episode of our Building Tomorrow podcast, experts discuss how retrofitting existing buildings can improve energy conservation and cut carbon emissions. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/edF2vhkC

Tune into Episode 1 of The Resilient Times Podcast featuring none other than Kevin Sweeting, PE and Managing Principal Engineer, as he dives into the world of Water Infrastructural Engineering and Transport. In this episode, Kevin explores the crucial role water infrastructure plays in shaping resilient communities, from managing resources to ensuring sustainable transport systems. With his vast expertise, Kevin breaks down complex engineering challenges and shares innovative solutions that can safeguard water systems against environmental and urban pressures. If you're interested in how engineering can shape a more sustainable future, this episode is a must-listen! #Resilience #WaterInfrastructure #TransportationEngineering #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalSustainability #FloodMitigation #SmartCities #InfrastructureInnovation #EngineeringSolutions #AdaptationStrategies #KevinSweeting #ResilientCommunities #ClimateResilience https://lnkd.in/eGtjbTRf

In the COP29, the capital allocation/ financial support that that polluters (Global North) of the past 2 centuries, have made to limit damage to the planet has been extremely low and does not help the developing countries to grow with smaller ecological damage. What I find quite odd in the podcast, is the energy companies responsibility (it states the profit for the past half century has been about 1 trillion dollars a year) and they should also pay. The growth and profit of the fossil fuel companies resulted in value appreciation and dividends which was taken by the shareholders, so instead of companies as they stand now, should the investors return the gains from these companies. (Actually, I am getting confused on this topic, in a capitalist world, who is responsible for wilful or inadvertent damage done by the companies in the past when all gains have been shared by shareholders) #COP29 #carbonemission https://lnkd.in/eArCZNwU

Which innovations are likely to dominate the $3Tn Clean Energy economy? 💭 On this episode of the #CleanEnergyPod, we discuss what technologies are currently popular in the industry and what trends will dominate clean technology in the years ahead. We are joined by Alyssa Gilbert Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment and the Director of Undaunted, Imperial College London’s climate change innovation hub, run in partnership with the Royal Institution. What will the UK look like in 10 years thanks to new innovations in climate tech? 🎧 Alyssa shares her views on the full episode, available on your favourite podcast streaming app or watch now on YouTube via the link in the comments ⬇️🔗