Tag: impact
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DoE pushes 22 green energy projects for NGCP system impact study
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THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it endorsed 22 renewable power projects to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) in June for a system impact study (SIS). “In June 2024, the DoE issued 22 SIS endorsements to the NGCP which are all new applications,” the department said in…
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Impact Pioneers Network awards grants to climate startups
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By Angela Kiara S. Brillantes, Special Features and Content Writer As the planet continues to deal with environmental problems, impact investing has become a tool to support and bring about significant change on a larger scale. For instance, investments in climate startups are building more resilient and sustainable communities. To…
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What are the trade-offs between animal welfare and the environmental impact of meat?
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Eating meat with a lower carbon footprint often means killing more animals and treating them more poorly.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/what-are-the-trade-offs-between-animal-welfare-and-the-environmental-impact-of-meat" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/animal-welfare-dilemma-thumbnail.png"/></a>
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10 Key Strategies for Mitigating the Impact of Extreme Weather Events on Large-Scale Solar Plants
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Climate change is an undeniable reality, manifesting through increasingly frequent and severe weather events that cause significant personal and material damage. On April 16, 2024, the UAE (United Arab Emirates) […] The post 10 Key Strategies for Mitigating the Impact of Extreme Weather Events on Large-Scale Solar Plants appeared first…
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Impact of Solar Power on the Construction Industry
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What are the impacts of solar power in the construction industry? Environmental sustainability Energy independence Reduced noise and emissions Scalability and flexibility Positive corporate image Overview Solar energy can reduce the emissions of the construction industry. Construction sites can gain energy independence by using solar power. Unlike ordinary power generators,…
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Middle East tensions may impact OFW remittances, inflation
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By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE ONGOING Israel-Iran conflict may hurt remittances from Middle East-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as well as increase volatility in oil prices that may stoke inflation, analysts said. “This might be exacerbated by the potential effect on Filipino OFWs. While in the past, alternative…