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Today is World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action for the protection of our planet. 🌍 This year's theme is land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience, so we have rounded up some of the most exciting organisations making headway in this space! 🌱 Revalue Nature - develops nature-based carbon projects that protect against deforestation and advance reforestation 🌲 Land Life - a technology-driven reforestation company that plants trees at scale, offering corporations and organizations a sustainable and transparent way to take climate action and compensate carbon emissions through nature restoration ☀ Ecologi | B Corp™ - an environmental organisation that works with businesses and individuals to fund carbon offset projects, including tree planting, across the globe. But its not only organisations that can make a difference. From reducing plastic waste and conserving water to planting trees and supporting sustainable practices, every individual effort counts!💚

The US hydrogen industry is taking off! Can it be the key to a cleaner, more sustainable future? 🌱 Our host Carmen Davis sits down with Roxana Bekemohammadi, a leading voice in hydrogen policy. Join us as Roxana offers a balanced perspective on hydrogen, acknowledging its potential for a cleaner future powered by a readily available element. However, she also sheds light on the problems that need to be overcome for successful deployment. Learn about practical challenges that need to be addressed before widespread hydrogen adoption becomes a reality. 🤔 Can these challenges be overcome? Will hydrogen become the key to a cleaner future? Join the conversation and find out! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ef6iKucF #CleanTech #Hydrogen #Sustainability #ConversationsInCleanTech #FutureOfEnergy #USHydrogenEconomy

We're so excited to be attending MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined later this month! 🚗⚡ Nick McCullough, Lily Campbell Hewson, Alfie Blanchard and Olivia Morgan will be taking meetings over the 2 days, so reach out if you want to grab a coffee or have a chat! ☕🌱 #mobilityreimagined #MOVE2024 #emobility #EVcharging #liveyourpurpose #cleantech #cleantechcareers

Charting the Course for Clean Energy 🌱 Roxana Bekemohammadi, Founder & Executive Director at United States Hydrogen Alliance, joins Conversations in Cleantech for a captivating discussion on hydrogen energy! For over 14 years, Roxana has been an important voice in the cleantech sector, transitioning from the technical intricacies of fuel cell engineering to the forefront of hydrogen policy. Now, at the helm of the United States Hydrogen Alliance, she champions collaboration and innovation to propel hydrogen towards a sustainable future 💚 This episode offers an insightful exploration of hydrogen energy, delving into its exciting potential to revolutionise clean energy, the practical challenges and considerations for successful deployment, and the evolving landscape of the US hydrogen industry with its anticipated impact on job creation. Don't miss this captivating episode, hosted by Carmen Davis 🔥 🎙️ Listen now on your favourite podcast platform:  https://lnkd.in/ef6iKucF #ConversationsInCleanTech #CleanTech #Hydrogen #Sustainability #CleanTechJobs #FutureOfWork #GreenEnergyTransition

Today, we're highlighting one of our Hydrogen experts, Jake Salem!🔦     Jake is a Senior Consultant in the Hydrogen team in London, and is passionate about helping talented individuals live their purpose, and building long-lasting relationships with his clients!💧 More than that, he is such a huge part of what makes our office a fun and vibrant place to work. Jake's energy, jokes and infectious laugh brighten up the office on a daily basis.💡 Swipe to learn more about him! 👉 

Last week, a new facility opened in Texas to recycle solar panels! ☀ This new recycling center is capable of processing 300 MW of solar panels annually, and will act as a central hub for recycling operations in Texas and surrounding states, with plans for more regional centers in the next two years. ♻ The center will utilize advanced techniques to recover valuable materials from solar equipment and serve as a research hub for improving recycling processes and sustainability.🌱 #solarpanels #solar #renewableenergy #cleantech #recycling #cleantechcareers #liveyourpurpose

We are excited to welcome Chloe England, Tom Briscoe, and Stuart Thomson to the Brightsmith team! Chloe joins our US team to collaborate with Alan Sutherland and lead initiatives to enhance Brightsmith's presence in the United States. Her expertise will drive our commitment to delivering innovative solutions in the cleantech industry. 🌱 Tom joins us to support the growth of our European perm renewables team, working closely with Harry Sanger, who leads our contract Renewable team. Together, they will support clients across Europe. 🍃 Stuart has joined our UK Hydrogen team, working with Michael Axe and Jake Salem to expand our presence in Europe. With a background in technology, Stuart is eager to pivot into cleantech, focusing on green hydrogen to help people live their purpose. 💧 Welcome to the team, Chloe, Tom, and Stuart! 💚 Swipe below to learn more about them 👇

Tune into the latest electrifying episode of Conversations In Cleantech featuring Raj Patel, CFO of EVCS!! 🎙️ Join our host Ben Sparks as we dive into the world of cleantech startups and scaling challenges. Raj shares his journey from traditional finance to driving impact in the cleantech sector, including strategies behind building a sustainable EV charging infrastructure and the critical role of a strong, communicative team. 💡 Highlights include: 🔹 Navigating the EV charging ecosystem 🔹 Aligning with investors 🔹 Key qualities for thriving in dynamic environments Tune in for invaluable insights to supercharge your cleantech journey! 🌍⚡ 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dngF5zZ5 #Cleantech #Podcast #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Investing #GreenEnergy #StartupGrowth #EVCharging

Great news from IONITY!⚡ Starting today, IONITY is making EV charging more affordable and flexible with new rates in 12 countries. 🌍 With rates starting at 0.26 EUR per kWh, their new plans are great for both both frequent and occasional drivers, offering significant savings and a discount in the first month. 🚗 IONITY's network includes 630 stations across 24 countries, all using 100% green energy, and offers ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW, making EV charging faster and more convenient for everyone. 💚

Excess heat from data centres is being turned into Eco-Friendly community warmth! ✨ Data centres use a lot of electricity and produce excess heat, but companies like Google and Amazon are turning that into a positive by repurposing the heat for district heating systems. For instance, Google’s data centre in Finland will soon provide 80% of the community’s winter heating, and Amazon’s project in Dublin is cutting CO2 emissions by 60% by replacing old boilers. Meta claims its data centre in Odense, Denmark, delivers enough hot water to heat 6,900 local homes. Read more below! 👇