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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

By 2050, the world may be getting 15-18% of its energy from wind, but may also have 43 million metric tons of retired blades to address. All wind energy stakeholders, including states, the federal government, companies, suppliers, and consumers, can fuel the responsible, sustainable development of a circular wind energy industry.

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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Waste and Water Woes

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Two of the top 10 EQIP practices by total dollar amount spent are practices we identified as industrial, providing little to no conservation benefits, in our previous report: waste facility cover and waste storage facility. Despite these protective measures, animal waste often escapes and contaminates local water.

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Celebrating 15 years of blogging

Edouard Stenger

My five-month internship as an energy advisor for the healthcare sector taught me so much. I am now much more knowledgeable about green buildings and how renewable energies can be harnessed. Fast forward to present days, I have found a great job in an amazing team that helps me deliver impact on energy consumption.

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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New Allegheny County Sustainability Report Provides Overview Of Efforts Since 2009

PA Environment Daily

“When I first took office, our efforts around sustainability consisted of one person in the manager’s office. Over the last decade, we have invested in hydropower and alternative fuel and electric vehicles, improved our stormwater management, and practiced sustainable development,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

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64 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

-- PA American Water Partners With Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership To Plant Trees For Customers Who Switch To Paperless Billing In April [PaEN] -- Stewards Of The Water Start On Land, Susquehanna River Basin Commission Volunteers Plant Trees At Horn Farm Center In York County [PaEN] -- Gettysburg: Adams County Watershed Alliance, Keystone 10 (..)