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Silicon Valley Hackathon Seeks Smart City Solutions | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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TiE Silicon Valley, a not for profit organization dedicated to "fostering entrepreneurship in the Bay Area and globally," has announced an upcoming hackathon event focused on tackling three real-world issues within the "smart city" space: smart parking, waste disposal management and water access management. The event will begin in January 2016 and will last for two weeks. Winners will be invited to attend TiECon 2016, TiE's largest annual conference, and will also have an opportunity to win prizes and publicity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">TiE Silicon Valley, a not for profit organization dedicated to "fostering entrepreneurship in the Bay Area and globally," has announced an upcoming hackathon event focused on tackling three real-world issues within the "smart city" space: smart parking, waste disposal management and water access management. The event will begin in January 2016 and will last for two weeks. Winners will be invited to attend TiECon 2016, TiE's largest annual conference, and will also have an opportunity to win prizes and publicity.</div>

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Europe begins smart water project rollouts | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Acciona Agua, the water services division of Acciona, a global renewable energy, infrastructure and water services group, will deploy Spain's first smart water grid in the western city of Cáceres as part of a European project that aims to apply new technologies to the management of drinking water networks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Acciona Agua, the water services division of Acciona, a global renewable energy, infrastructure and water services group, will deploy Spain's first smart water grid in the western city of Cáceres as part of a European project that aims to apply new technologies to the management of drinking water networks. </div>

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Seventh Generation Introduces Energy Smart Laundry and Dishwasher Detergents - Press Re... - 0 views

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Household and personal care company Seventh Generation launched its Energy Smart laundry and dishwasher detergent product line, which is designed to give the same performance in all water temperatures so consumers can use low energy settings on their appliances. The products will be exclusive to Target's "Made to Matter" line.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Household and personal care company Seventh Generation launched its Energy Smart laundry and dishwasher detergent product line, which is designed to give the same performance in all water temperatures so consumers can use low energy settings on their appliances. The products will be exclusive to Target's "Made to Matter" line.</div>

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Disney's Moana highlights the brand's Smart-Packaging Initiative | Marketing | Business... - 2 views

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The company became the first within the toy industry to adopt such an 'environmentally friendly' stance towards their packaging, which took approximately six years to develop. Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Associate Director told Toy & Hobby Retailer, "Disney is rising to the challenge by reinventing its long-standing practices to set a new standard across its industry that is not only more sustainable but that will inform what generations of children will expect of packaging and its environmental impact."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The company became the first within the toy industry to adopt such an 'environmentally friendly' stance towards their packaging, which took approximately six years to develop. Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Associate Director told Toy & Hobby Retailer, "Disney is rising to the challenge by reinventing its long-standing practices to set a new standard across its industry that is not only more sustainable but that will inform what generations of children will expect of packaging and its environmental impact."</div>

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Whoops-Dams and Reservoirs Release Tons of Greenhouse Gases | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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For years, clean energy advocates have pointed towards hydroelectricity as an important alternative to gas, coal and nuclear power plants. But a new study suggests that the dams and reservoirs commonly associated with this clean energy source are actually pumping a significant amount of carbon emission into the air.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For years, clean energy advocates have pointed towards hydroelectricity as an important alternative to gas, coal and nuclear power plants. But a new study suggests that the dams and reservoirs commonly associated with this clean energy source are actually pumping a significant amount of carbon emission into the air.</div>

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Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered but Are Still in Danger | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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Conservationists got a mixed bag of news following an international group overseeing the world's species protection initiatives meeting this weekend. On the positive side, officials decided to officially take the giant panda off of the endangered species list, citing steady successes in preserving the bears' natural habitats. But though this is certainly a small victory, pandas are far from out of the woods when it comes to their species' long-term survival.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Conservationists got a mixed bag of news following an international group overseeing the world's species protection initiatives meeting this weekend. On the positive side, officials decided to officially take the giant panda off of the endangered species list, citing steady successes in preserving the bears' natural habitats. But though this is certainly a small victory, pandas are far from out of the woods when it comes to their species' long-term survival.</div>

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Cheetah Populations Plummet as They Race Toward Extinction | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, before 1900, the cheetah population numbered over 100,000 and its range included the majority of Africa through the Middle East and into Asia. Since then, however, the animal has gone extinct in more than 20 countries, with a mere 7,100 animals remaining globally

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, before 1900, the cheetah population numbered over 100,000 and its range included the majority of Africa through the Middle East and into Asia. Since then, however, the animal has gone extinct in more than 20 countries, with a mere 7,100 animals remaining globally</div>

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The U.S. Just Announced an Unprecedented Ban on African Ivory | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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What's the best way to protect elephants? One way is refusing to buy ivory-demand for the material stokes poaching, which has demolished elephant populations in Africa. Now, the United States is taking an even stronger stance on ivory in a bid to protect the majestic creatures. As Jada F. Smith reports for The New York Times, the United States will now almost totally ban the sale of African elephant ivory.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What's the best way to protect elephants? One way is refusing to buy ivory-demand for the material stokes poaching, which has demolished elephant populations in Africa. Now, the United States is taking an even stronger stance on ivory in a bid to protect the majestic creatures. As Jada F. Smith reports for The New York Times, the United States will now almost totally ban the sale of African elephant ivory.</div>

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Nepal Celebrates Two Years Free From Rhino Poaching | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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Nepal had its first zero poaching year in 2011 and has had three 365-day stretches with no poaching since then, giving its 645 rhinos some breathing room. Last year, the herd grew by 21 percent. It's a bright spot in the bleak world of rhino conservation: In 2015 Africa lost a record 1,338 rhinos to poachers and in India's Kaziranga National Park, which is one of the last strongholds of rhinos on the subcontinent, poaching is still common.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nepal had its first zero poaching year in 2011 and has had three 365-day stretches with no poaching since then, giving its 645 rhinos some breathing room. Last year, the herd grew by 21 percent. It's a bright spot in the bleak world of rhino conservation: In 2015 Africa lost a record 1,338 rhinos to poachers and in India's Kaziranga National Park, which is one of the last strongholds of rhinos on the subcontinent, poaching is still common.</div>

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Climate Action for Growth and Competitiveness - 0 views

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The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway, with businesses driving things forward through innovation and smart business practices, writes Unilever CEO Paul Polman. "Let's work together to make our economies strong and our climate sustainable. It can be done," he writes

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway, with businesses driving things forward through innovation and smart business practices, writes Unilever CEO Paul Polman. "Let's work together to make our economies strong and our climate sustainable. It can be done," he writes</div>

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India Plants a Record 50 Million Trees in 24 Hours | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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More than 800,000 volunteers planted saplings in public spaces in the state of Uttar Pradesh hoping to reduce greenhouse gases and reforest the countryside

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More than 800,000 volunteers planted saplings in public spaces in the state of Uttar Pradesh hoping to reduce greenhouse gases and reforest the countryside </div>

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Revolutionizing the power supply, one smart building at a time | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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What used to be a one-way route from the utility to your building is becoming a two-way street.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What used to be a one-way route from the utility to your building is becoming a two-way street.</div>

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Higher education gets smart about climate change | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A climate commitment database reveals colleges and universities are reporting significant reductions in emissions.</div>

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Ford and Microsoft invest in $1 billion bond for climate projects | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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The bond, launched by World Bank-backed International Finance Corporation, will fund climate smart projects.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The bond, launched by World Bank-backed International Finance Corporation, will fund climate smart projects.</div>

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Zero Waste Strategies Create New Revenue Streams · Environmental Management &... - 0 views

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In addition to putting programs into place to reduce waste, smart companies are identifying ways to repurpose waste into useful raw materials.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In addition to putting programs into place to reduce waste, smart companies are identifying ways to repurpose waste into useful raw materials.</div>

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This Map Shows Where All That Carbon Dioxide Is Coming From | Smart News | Smithsonian - 0 views

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The map shows the world's carbon emissions from 1997 to 2010, say the scientists who made it. The data came from satellite measurements and reported emissions rates from factories and power plants, among other sources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The map shows the world's carbon emissions from 1997 to 2010, say the scientists who made it. The data came from satellite measurements and reported emissions rates from factories and power plants, among other sources.</div>

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The Elephant's No Longer in the Room: Four Lessons Animal Rights Groups, Zoos... - 0 views

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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey is ending more than a century where elephant acts were a defining mark of the circus. It is a smart business and political move, one that reflects a deeper change in cultural preferences. Even if animal rights activists motivated the change, in the long run it will likely attract more people more frequently to the circus, and reduce political and reputational risks to the company.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey is ending more than a century where elephant acts were a defining mark of the circus. It is a smart business and political move, one that reflects a deeper change in cultural preferences. Even if animal rights activists motivated the change, in the long run it will likely attract more people more frequently to the circus, and reduce political and reputational risks to the company.</div>

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LA's plan to go from smog and sprawl to green economic hub | GreenBiz - 1 views

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The California city is betting on new environmental targets and equitable economi development, along with new smart cities technology from vendors like Philips, as part of a first-of-its-kind sustainability framework.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The California city is betting on new environmental targets and equitable economi development, along with new smart cities technology from vendors like Philips, as part of a first-of-its-kind sustainability framework.</div>

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Bioplastic 'Could Cut 50M Tons of E-Waste' · Environmental Management & Energ... - 0 views

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Italian company Bio-on developed a new bioplastic that is intended to reduce the environmental impact of e-waste from smart phones, computers, and other devices. The substance serves as a platform for electronic circuits and is 100% biodegradable.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Italian company Bio-on developed a new bioplastic that is intended to reduce the environmental impact of e-waste from smart phones, computers, and other devices. The substance serves as a platform for electronic circuits and is 100% biodegradable.</div>

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Florida Power and Light's smart grid success story | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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As more utilities make reliability and resiliency their twin mantras, none has had more success than Florida Power & Light

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As more utilities make reliability and resiliency their twin mantras, none has had more success than Florida Power & Light</div>

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