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  • How Catholic institutions are building sustainability into aging infrastructure

    January 10, 2023 |

    EarthBeat |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    Instead of demolishing a campus building in need of many renovations Rockhurst University repurposed it. The focus on sustainability during the rebuild made it the most energy-efficient building on campus and prevented the release of the carbon embedded in its concrete.

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  • Once a Luxury Amenity, Smart Glass Emerges as an Energy Saver

    November 28, 2022 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States

    Dynamic glass uses an electrical charge to darken the tint of windows when exposed to sunlight. The technology can save on energy use for air conditioning while still allowing natural light into the room.

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  • Is nuclear power a green solution? Why world tilts toward ‘yes.'

    September 09, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    Environmental groups and policymakers around the world are softening their stances against nuclear power in the face of today’s climate and energy realities. As the second-largest source of carbon-free electricity, nuclear power can have several advantages. In the U.S. alone, the use of nuclear power in 2020 prevented more than 471 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions – the equivalent of removing 100 million cars from the road.

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  • ‘Life changing': Collaborative effort brings free solar panels to low-income families in Greensboro

    September 01, 2022 |

    Triad City Beat |

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    Response Location: United States, Greensboro, North Carolina

    A collaborative partnership among local and national organizations made it possible to install solar panels on 10 Greensboro homes for free. Because of this effort, many low-income families have seen a significant decrease in their energy bills and an increase in value of their homes. Although convincing people to install the panels was a challenge, organizers are now figuring out how to scale the initiative and make it sustainable in the longterm.

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  • Communities getting 'smart' on climate change

    August 16, 2022 |

    Adirondack Explorer |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    New York’s Climate Smart Communities program helps municipalities work to reduce local emissions by awarding them “points” for completing climate-conscious actions such as installing charging stations for electric vehicles or designating space for solar infrastructure. Each participating community forms a local task force to oversee its environmental efforts, and many receive technical assistance and support to help them apply for grants and coordinate documentation.

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  • Europe's New Trams Are Reviving a Golden Age of Transit

    August 04, 2022 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: France, Strasbourg

    The extensive, all-electric tram system in Strasbourg has emerged as a solution to address air pollution and street congestion caused by cars as well as a critical medium of transport as the city expands its low-emission zones. The tramway's ridership has been resilient, even during the pandemic, and its inspiring a revival of the system across France.

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  • Solar power opens the door to banking for rural Indians

    August 03, 2022 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: India, Maharashtra

    In Aitawade Budruk the switch to solar power is not just reducing carbon emissions but addressing issues of frequent power cuts and lack of internet connectivity faced by the local bank. As a result, the bank has opened new accounts at a much higher rate than before, and communities have been able to properly access government financial services for the first time.

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  • Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem

    July 05, 2022 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Finland, Kankaanpää

    A team of Finnish engineers havevinstalled the first commercial battery made of sand, which can store green energy in it for months. Solar panels or wind turbines generate electricity, which is then stored as heat in the sand battery. When needed, the battery can discharge hot air to heat up water which is then used to heat homes, offices, and a swimming pool. This solution may be difficult to scale, but it’s a low-cost storage idea that could be useful when it’s cold and energy is more expensive.

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  • Europe's Noise Capital Tries to Turn Down the Volume

    April 27, 2022 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: France, Paris

    In February, municipal authorities in Paris began installing sound radar devices in the city as part of a slew of measures taken since 2015 to address noise pollution, an issue which is being considered more seriously as a public health risk. Holistic measures like installing sound-barriers, low-noise asphalt, vehicle-restrictions, and housing regulations have already reduced the average noise level by two decibels and brought down the number of people living in noisy environments.

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  • Easy E-Bike Rider

    April 21, 2022 |

    Eugene Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Corvallis, Oregon

    The Corvallis-Benton County Economic Development Office provides $1,200 rebates for people to buy electric bikes at four local stores. E-bikes cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and are a more affordable option than cars. To qualify, household income must be less than 80 percent of area median income and the household must be a customer of Pacific Power, who helped fund the rebates. E-bike sales have increased with over 30 vouchers handed out, which also serves as a stimulus to the local bike shop economy.

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