Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Nuclear plants hoover up enormous volumes of water for cooling, killing aquatic life and warming rivers in the process. Growing trees to store carbon or harvesting plants to convert into biofuel is a commitment of land, water, and fertilizer, which can pollute rivers and aquifers. But water can also be part of the solution.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Nuclear plants, for instance, require enormous volumes of water for cooling. Growing trees to store carbon and harvesting plants to make biofuels could bring down carbon emissions. The fertilizers that nourish these biofuel harvests can severely pollute rivers and aquifers. Other climate solutions also come with water risks.
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Energy and Climate Law
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
By 2030, this has to increase to around 24% through further development and deployment of electric vehicles, advanced biofuels and other renewable and low carbon fuels as part of a holistic and integrated approach´ (p.8). Improving energy efficiency legislation is a further cornerstone. The criticism here is two fold.
Law and Environment
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Other research and development opportunities identified include innovation in energy storage, alternative biofuels, electric vehicle batteries, and advanced wind and solar power. We will be tracking future funding announcements under this initiative.
Brag
OCTOBER 13, 2022
According to the EP’s September 14, 2022, press release , the legislation also defines subtargets for sectors such as transport, buildings, and district heating and cooling.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practices, CSP FY2022 CSAF Category Practice Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Payments Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management 590 $2,605,647 $97,382,301 15.84% Improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing risk of nutrient losses E590A $71,916,154 Reduce risks of nutrient loss (..)
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practices, CSP FY2022 CSAF Category Practice Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Financial Assistance Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management 590 $2,605,647 $97,382,301 15.84% Improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing risk of nutrient losses E590A $71,916,154 Reduce risks of nutrient (..)
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