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Check out our new FAQ section about #naturalrefrigerants on NaturalRefrigerants.com below 👇 A 2 minute simple overview for #endusers #policymakers #investors looking for future proof cooling and heating What did we miss ? Help us improve. Leave comments below. #gonatrefs #cleancooling #cleanheating #climatesolutions #esginvesting ATMOsphere Jan Dusek Silvia Scaldaferri Michael Hines

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We’re thrilled to see Governor Inslee highlighting some of the structurally complex mature forests conserved using funds from the Climate Commitment Act (CCA)! WCA, along with partners and key legislators, secured $83 million of CCA funds to promote carbon sequestration and storage in  DNR-managed forestlands by conserving 2,000 acres of mature forests. This mature forest--including the acres Governor Inslee visited--will also provide critical habitat for wildlife, improve stream health and water quality, and benefit local communities. The $83M of CCA funds also purchased replacement acres to be managed as working forests to support economically timber-dependent communities. These mature forests are an incredible tool in the fight against climate change, a treasure for all the people of Washington, and an important example of what the Climate Commitment Act is accomplishing. https://lnkd.in/gWkpVwGj #ClimateCommitmentAct

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This article from #techxplore does a great job of explaining how the #value of #rooftop #solar will increase over time as our #climate changes. 5 minute read.

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Here is the unfortunate truth: 30% of rural water systems fail within 5 years. Many of these systems fail due to lack of funding. GWC’s new Carbon Credit Program, Carbon 4 Safe Water (C4SW), offers an innovative solution to this ongoing problem. C4SW helps nonprofits stay carbon compliant so they can use carbon credits to maintain their safe water systems. With current projects in Kenya and Malawi as well as potential partnerships in Ethiopia, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador... We envision this program growing to finance sustainable safe water systems around the world. Read more about the Carbon Credit Program here: https://conta.cc/4e6qUQT #carbon #GlobalWaterCenter #carboncredit #water #WASH #nonprofit #innovation Source: International Journal of Water Resources Development https://conta.cc/4e2pM0J

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The recent announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award $5 billion to the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) marks a historic milestone in the fight against climate change. This substantial investment, part of the $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, is set to supercharge the network of green banks across the United States, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of public-private investment in clean energy projects. It represents a seismic shift in how we approach the financing of the green transition. By leveraging public funds to mobilize private capital, green banks have the potential to unlock billions of dollars in investment, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other decarbonization technologies at a scale never seen before. Not only does it help to mitigate the existential threat of climate change, but it also promises to deliver tangible benefits to communities across the country, particularly those that have been historically underserved. The CGC, with its proven track record and pipeline of over $30 billion in demand for public capital, is uniquely positioned to lead this charge. But the success of this endeavor will require collaboration on an unprecedented scale. It will necessitate partnerships between the public and private sectors, between different levels of government, and between communities and the institutions that serve them. *** Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/emH2NMcR

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Exciting news from the EPA! 💧 In April, the EPA introduced the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation to tackle PFAS in public water systems. This is the first nationwide standard to protect communities from PFAS. But what exactly are PFAS, and what do public utilities need to do to comply with the new standards? Our very own National Water/Wastewater Specialist, Ryan Quigley, has all the answers and more! Check out his insights here: https://hubs.li/Q02xpL8k0 #EPA #SafeWaterDrinkingAct #PFAS #SafeWaterAct #PublicUtilities #WaterRegulations

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I'm trying to simplify the steps so that people can see themselves in this work from all levels of involvement, from community to development teams, and products, business, and finance professionals Regenerative bioregionalism is a field of regenerative development focused on the bioregion scale as a living whole for the development of value-adding processes Regenerative finance is a field of regenerative development that focuses on developing the capacity and capability of people to evolve the financial system in line with living system principles Regenerative development is a process of building the capacity and capability of people to live, love, and work in line with living systems. We use frameworks and processes focused on essence and potential instead of problems and solutions, which create more problems that just don’t get measured or reported (externalities) We do this by starting with whole living systems, understanding their nested relationships with other living systems, and looking for nodal points of intervention, where if provided energy, will produce systemic benefits across the ecosystem Most people are starting to get familiar with this example of ‘people in place’ nested living systems image. It’s important to hold that each level has its own unique intelligence, shares some degree of essence in common, and influences each others evolution through time together  https://lnkd.in/g2Kec_8x #regeneration #regenerativedevelopment #regenerativefinance #regenerativefunds #regenerativebanking #bioregions #bioregionalism #communitydevelopment #finance #funds #economy #impact #socialimpact #socialinvestment #impactinvesting

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A new E3 study looks at the impact of different clean energy accounting frameworks on systemwide or "consequential" carbon emissions under voluntary clean energy purchases. The study uses E3’s California RESOLVE capacity expansion model (https://lnkd.in/giG8wYN9) to dynamically evaluate changes in system dispatch and investments over time under both annual and hourly matching approaches. We find that annual and hourly matching approaches result in similar impacts on long-run, consequential carbon emissions except under a relatively narrow set of circumstances. We also find that hourly matching will be much more difficult and costly to achieve in real life than in a capacity model context, and will expose participating customers to significant market risk due to the overprocurement that is required to match hourly demand during the most challenging hours. Finally, we conclude that long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) will continue to be needed to finance capital-intensive clean energy projects, underscoring the important role of demand for PPAs from both the compliance and voluntary markets in facilitating clean energy development. We thank Meta for its partial support for this analysis; all report conclusions and findings are our own. Find the blog post and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/giVBVzCR. E3’s Arne Olson, Kush Patel, Elizabeth Mettetal, Gregory Gangelhoff, Angineh Zohrabian, Ph.D., Hugh Somerset, Ruoshui Li, and Joshua Spooner contributed to the report.

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The #voluntarycarbonmarket is crucial when it comes to delivering the climate capital needed to bring essential #climateprojects to fruition — but the flawed #SB1036 could threaten its effectiveness. California has a history of climate ambition, and this bill could stifle it all.

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Learn more about the EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at this June 5 webinar. Small businesses can receive funding for circular economy activities such as source reduction and reuse and lowering embodied carbon in the built environment.

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Transitioning to a green economy is not just about reducing carbon emissions, it's also about creating more equitable and sustainable communities. Maximizing community benefits of the green economy is a strategic imperative that can help create quality jobs, extend opportunities to underserved communities, and promote a healthier environment. Learn more about equitable access to clean energy and energy efficiency technology benefits and opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gQDrMsC6 #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #EquitableGrowth 

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TOMORROW - join #WE4F for the Final Evaluation Webinar! After four years of activities, there's many lessons learned and recommendations that program designers and implementers should consider. Join us to learn more about WE4F's successes and pain points, challenges and the adapted solutions: https://lnkd.in/eAM3x_dn

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Aclymate Launches Groundbreaking Climate Certification Program — MediaContacts.co — The #company is #setting new #standards for #environmental responsibility. DENVER, #June #13 #2024 Aclymate, a leading #sustainability #solutions provider that helps #small and medium-sized #businesses measure, #report #reduce and #offset their emissions, is #proud to announce the #launch of its #innovative #green #business certification #program #designed to #empower these companies to take #concrete #steps toward combating #climate change while demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship. The Aclymate Climate Certification Program offers three distinct levels of certification, tailored to meet the diverse needs and ambitions of businesses striving for sustainability excellence: "Our Climate Certification Program provides companies with a roadmap for sustainable growth, empowering them to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing their reputation with their stakeholders." - Mike Smith, Aclymate CEO "At Aclymate, we believe that businesses have a crucial role to play in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change," said Mike Smith, CEO of Aclymate. "Our Climate Certification Program provides companies with a roadmap for sustainable growth, empowering them to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing their reputation with their stakeholders." By participating in the Aclymate Climate Certification Program, companies gain access to expert guidance, best practices, and resources to support their sustainability journey. Additionally, certified businesses receive recognition for their achievements and join a growing community of like-minded organizations committed to building a more sustainable future. For more information about the Aclymate Climate Certification Program and how your company can get involved, please visit https://lnkd.in/g3Df_bTj. About Aclymate Aclymate empowers small and medium-sized businesses to lead the way on climate. With no special knowledge required, our customers can determine their emissions footprint in under 10 minutes per month, find ways to reduce their impact and offset what cannot be eliminated – all leading to our Climate Certifications. For more information or to sign up for a free consultation, please visit https://aclymate.com. Media ContactSara Miranda, Aclymate, 1 303 720 6856, marketing@aclymate.com, aclymate.com Twitter

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What's the secret ingredient to accurate GHG accounting? 🤔 Hint: It's not industry averages. 😉 Dive into our new infographic to find out why primary data is essential for meaningful climate action. What challenges have you faced in collecting primary data for Scope 3 emissions? What tools or strategies do you use to streamline primary data collection? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #ClimateAction #PrimaryData #Scope3Emissions #VesselBot #GHGProtocol #Logistics #Sustainability

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