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YijunW
Irvine CA United States Member Since: 03/02/2018
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The International Energy Agency* (IEA) publishes the World Energy Report every year, analyzing yearly energy trends via full spectrum including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy efficiency, etc. Major trends in 2017 according to The 2018 World Energy Report: 1) The 2017 global...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/17/2018 + Show |
America is embracing big changes. As our population ages, millennials, the largest generation in human history, are getting closer and closer to take over the major role in the economy from baby boomers (Sarah Landrum, Coupon Follow). The purchasing power of the over 80 million millennials in the United States (1) should not be overlooked: Simple...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/10/2018 + Show |
According to an article written by Dexter Galvin, a global director of corporations & supply chains at CDP, there is a growing number of companies setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and align with the Paris Agreement. Achieving the Paris targets is driving more and more corporations to achieve low carbon...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/09/2018 + Show |
The World’s First Artificial Intelligence Managed Eco-Village Will be Built in the Netherlands
Artificial intelligence will manage a green village in the Netherlands. The village, located in Almere which is half an hour from Amsterdam, will supply food to people in the ReGen village. Food waste will be feeding fish on aquaculture on-site. The green village will use its AI tech platform, “village OS” to simultaneously control renewable...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/08/2018 + Show |
Research: U.S. Community Solar Market Can Grow 70 Times by 2030
A new research estimates that the U.S. community solar market, which currently accounts for 1 gigawatt of installed operating capacity, can consistently scale to 50-70 times that size by 2030. This is equivalent to 8 million new solar customers, 72 TWh to 107 TWh electricity, and $81 to $121 billion in capital investment. The study “The...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/06/2018 + Show |
The usual rooftop is plain terrain, exposing to sun, wind, rain, and snow, and enduring extreme temperatures up to 90 Fahrenheit higher than the surrounding air on a hot day. Green roofs, on the contrary, are veritable ecosystems, or sky garden. Green roofs may support a simple carpet of self-sufficient groundcovers such as sedum or full-fledged...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/03/2018 + Show |
Encode Artificial Intelligence into Sustainability
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already more real than people realize. A whopping 70 percent of the companies surveyed this year by Forrester Research plan to use some form of AI by the end of 2018 (Forbes). AI research is a priority for many tech giants: Alphabet (through DeepMind and Google), Amazon, Apple, Facebook, IBM, and Microsoft are...
By YijunW Last updated: 08/01/2018 + Show |
Studies: High Ventilation Rates are Associated with Lower Rate of Illness and Absences
Have you thought about how ventilation* rates influence human health and performance? Studies have shown high ventilation rates are associated with lower respiratory illness, lower rates of sick building syndrome, and lower absences in office and schools. Respiratory Illness Research has shown that increased ventilation rates are associated with...
By YijunW Last updated: 07/28/2018 + Show |
Studies: We Are Consuming Plastics from Drinking Water
A colorful plastic microfiber in bottled water. Photograph: Abigail Barrows Globally, we generated 275 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010 alone (Jenna R. Jambeck et al). But we only recycle a small portion of our plastic. According to the National Geographic, Europe recycles 30 percent of its plastic waste; China recycles 25 percent; The...
By YijunW Last updated: 07/28/2018 + Show |
An Alternative to Plastic Food Packaging: Laser Marks on Food Items
Ironically, organic fruits and vegetables are often packaged and labeled with plastic. The packaging plastics are usually unrecyclable and become plastic waste. Plastic waste is a huge worldwide issue. Globally, 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans from coastal regions every year and 40% of them come from packaging (National...
By YijunW Last updated: 07/28/2018 + Show |
ABX Architecture Boston Expo, November 28-29, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts
Learn, network and socialize at the largest annual building industry event in the Northeast. Explore design trends and discover new technologies and products while networking with established colleagues and making new connections that can power businesses. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend ABX to experience the future of building and...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/28/2018 + Show |
Pollutec 2018 gathers all sectors of the environment in 100,000 sqm: • Waste, Recycling, Water and wastewater, Energy, Instrumentation • Metrology • Automation, Air, Sites and soils, Risks, Sustainable procurement • CSR It proposes in parallel four focus to highlight of the major global themes: • Sustainable City •...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/27/2018 + Show |
Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India
Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues, such as air quality, human health, energy use and global climate change. The Greenbuild expo showcases the latest...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/15/2018 + Show |
Green Catalysis 2018 invites all the scholars, researchers from all over the world to attend and present their respective scientific research at “Annual Conference on Green Catalysis and Sustainable Energy” held November 6-7, 2018 at Dubai, UAE which includes prompt Keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, Delegate views, and...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/15/2018 + Show |
Smart City: World Expo Congress, November 13 - 15, 2018, Barcelona, Spain
Values The event is based around the values of social inclusion and empowerment and is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and critical reflection between inhabitants of different cities worldwide, all in a climate of mutual respect and caring. Sustainability is a top priority, with the Towards Zero Waste initiative aiming to reduce...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/13/2018 + Show |
Passive House Symposium, Nov 7, Boston, MA
Passive House buildings have been growing in size, scope, and impact across the region and this year’s symposium will be a showcase for real-world data on energy performance, financial cost, air quality and health, and more. Join us to experience “Passive House in Action” and the forefront of the new green building revolution. Date:...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/07/2018 + Show |
2018 Design-Build Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA, November, 7-9, 2018
Increase Your Expertise – Build Your Business – Make Industry Connections DBIA’s annual Design-Build Conference & Expo grows each year as an increasing number of the nation’s owners and design-builders declare this is their #1 design-build event. 2018 is also DBIA’s silver anniversary, so come celebrate 25 years of design-build...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/07/2018 + Show |
BSR Conference 2018, November 6, New York, NY
The BSR Conference is one of the most important annual gatherings dedicated to finding solutions to our most pressing global challenges. Industry leaders and decision makers from Fortune 500 companies, as well as leading foundations, nonprofit organizations, and government, gather for unparalleled networking experiences, powerful plenary addresses...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/06/2018 + Show |
Interclima & Elec, Energy Efficiency Show for Buildings, Nov 4 - 8, Paris, France
Interclima+elec reflects the convergence in the field of multi energy and multi technology in the building sector (hvac & refrigeration, home & building management systems). Taking place in Paris, this is the landmark event where the entire trade community (installers, contractors, architects, engineers, distributors) enjoy the opportunity of...
By YijunW Event Date: 11/04/2018 + Show |
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men from a variety of sectors sharing their perspectives and challenging our assumptions.
By YijunW Event Date: 11/03/2018 |
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