Green Energy & a Green Environment

https://indiancattle.com/azolla-feeding-to-cattle/ Dr. Abdul Samad At times we scientists and extension workers get carried away and do not analyze the utility of farm technologies in a pragmatic way. This problem accentuates when the campaign becomes blind activism and implemented to achieve performance targets. In such situations we fail to consider the appropriateness of the technologies, cost, ease, are forgotten. A recent boom to spread Azolla Feeding to Cattle is an example of a discussion in this blog. There are claims that Azolla can be an alternate to fodder feeding. Second, its feeding will result in less concentrate intake hence less feeding cost. We will examine these claims using evidence in the published literature. Azolla Feeding to Cattle is an old and Abandoned Technology First, Azolla is not a new technology, It was adopted in the 1990s. Countries such as China, Japan, Philippines adopted Azolla as an intercrop with rice but abandoned rapidly. It...

 https://www.trees.com/gardening-and-landscaping/advantages-disadvantages-of-hydroponics by Amanda Brahlek | Professional Gardener – last update on January 16, 2023 Over the last decade, people’s interest in how their food is produced has increased greatly. More consumers want “safe” food that’s been produced with sustainable, mindful growing practices and is free from pesticide residues. As a result, more consumers are choosing to grow their own food and many are exploring hydroponics for doing so. If you’re thinking of embarking on a hydroponics project, you’ll first need to learn the fundamental concepts of growing plants hydroponically. On this page, you’ll discover the basics of hydroponics as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using a hydroponics system. What Is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a method of growing plants indoors without using any soil. Instead of pulling mineral nutrients needed for growth from the ground, plants get all of their ...

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/early-stage-climate-entrepreneurship-uk-sanjoy-sanyal/ Early stage entrepreneurship, in all types of businesses, is very risky. However, if entrepreneurship and innovation have to succeed in turning the fortunes of the human species around, entrepreneurs have to have better chances of success. Two important actors in the early stage climate entrepreneurship ecosystem are trying to improve the odds of entrepreneurs in their own ways. Both are specialised players. Incubators across the world often incubate all types of businesses. Not Carbon 13 , the venture builder for the carbon emergency, whose job is to build businesses that take out “10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the world”, as Chris Coleridge, founder Carbon13 says in his podcast with me. Angel groups across the world are often male, retired and hobbyists. Not Green Angel Syndicate , a group of specialist angel investors who are younger, more...

With the government further incentivizing companies to scale renewable energy sources with clean energy credits, this could be the ideal time to start investing money in this space. Here are the top seven green energy stocks that worth researching for investment right now. 1. Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP) Brookfield Renewable generates electricity with hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass sources. The company has a globally diversified portfolio of renewable power assets. Brookfield is taking on a leadership role globally when it comes to decarbonization. They’re also investing in emerging future technologies like green hydrogen. Increasing prices of fossil fuels and a greater focus on renewable energy sources have helped Brookfield grow in the past year. The stock closed at $34.51 on September 22 and has a one-year target of $41.88. 2. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) The electric vehicle manufacturer is at the forefront of the green energy movement. Tesla also has a pr...

The Inflation Reduction Act provides billions of dollars in tax credits and loans, helping to spur investment in domestic production.   he Inflation Reduction Act dedicates a historic $ 369 billion to support energy and climate initiatives, such as expanding domestic manufacturing capacity. This includes an estimated $ 30 billion in production tax credits aimed at accelerating U.S. manufacturing of batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and other clean energy technologies — along with tens of billions more in the form of investment tax credits and loans.  Since the legislation passed in August, a number of companies have announced major initiatives to expand renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. But how much of that is directly attributable to the Inflation Reduction Act?  It’s hard to point to most of these announcements and say definitively that they hinged on the major legislation package, Harry Godfrey, managing director at tra...

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("IRA") was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Aug. 16. The IRA represents a significant investment by the federal government in renewable energy and related technologies and provides welcome relief to developers of and investors in renewable energy projects. Many of the renewable energy provisions in the IRA are similar to provisions that were originally proposed in the Build Back Better Act, which failed to gain legislative traction at the end of 2021, but there are significant differences.   Some of the highlights of the IRA include: •An extension through 2024 of the existing 30% investment tax credit ("ITC") for solar, qualified fuel cell, waste energy recovery, geothermal and other designated electricity generation facilities. Under prior law the 30% ITC for solar energy property was scheduled to phase down between 2020 and 2023. Certain solar projects placed in service before 2022, however, may qualify ...

https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/11-countries-leading-the-charge-on-renewable-energy/   The need for a swift transition to renewable energy is more urgent than ever. Climate change, driven by the burning coal, oil and gas, is already wreaking havoc on communities, economies and ecosystems right around the world. The easiest, quickest and most effective way of driving down greenhouse gas emissions and giving ourselves the best chance of kicking climate change’s butt is by moving to an energy system based on renewables and storage.  Here are some inspiring countries that are using clever combinations of renewable resources and efficient, targeted policies to drive down their emissions . Sweden In 2012 Sweden reached their target of 50% renewable energy 8 years ahead of schedule. This puts them right on track to reach their 2040 goal of 100% renewable electricity production. How did they do it? By taking advantage of their natural resources and using a com...