A Sunny Future for US Power Grid

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:40

Solar energy could power 40 percent of America’s electricity by 2035, according to a new study released by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Join Us at the Future of Climate Action Event

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 11:35

“Decarbonizing Value Chains: The Built Environment” - First in a Series of Executive Roundtables Focusing on Decarbonizing Scope 3 Emissions

Tue, 09/21/2021 - 16:00

Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in a company’s supply chain and among its customers—so-called Scope 3 emissions—is the biggest challenge in decarbonizing most businesses.

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 18:05

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.

Cummins Part of Effort to Create Carbon Neutral Neighborhood

Fri, 09/17/2021 - 11:30

Named Neue Weststadt (which translates to New West Town), the newly opened quarter spans 100,000 square meters with over 450 apartments, office buildings and commercial space.

Takachar: Meet the Team That Developed a Solution to Make Economic Use of Biomass Residues While Reducing Air Pollution

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 09:20

Globally, about $120 billion worth of crops and forest residues are burned in the open each year.

Burning these residues is counterproductive to climate change, as it significantly increases air pollution, but it’s also a missed opportunity.

Ontario Pilot Program Tests Future of Advanced Hybrid Heating

Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:30

A new pilot project in London, ON is putting a leading-edge residential hybrid heating system through its paces. “The best thing about the pilot is the leading-edge technology that homeowners will be testing,” says Octavian Ghiricociu.

Black & Veatch's Dr. James Barnard Honored With 'OPAL' Industry Award for Work in Advanced Water Pollution Control

Thu, 09/16/2021 - 10:00

Black & Veatch announces that Dr. James Barnard, global process and technology leader for the company’s water business, has been honored with the American Society for Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Outstanding Projects And Leaders (OPAL) award for design.

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 12:05

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

PFAS Regulatory Activity Broadens and Intensifies

Wed, 09/15/2021 - 10:00

This year has seen an unprecedented amount of regulatory activity aimed at mitigating the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment and consumer products.