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In Mechanicsburg, Ohio, a solution to the long-standing issue of utility-scale solar projects consuming critical farmland has emerged. The Madison Fields Solar Farm, a 180-megawatt renewable energy …

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices, recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with four major …

During Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency (2019-22), the agribusiness caucus prioritized a bill amidst a favorable political climate, supported by the far-right president’s endorsement of …

Amazon has announced that it has replaced 95% of the plastic air pillows used in delivery packaging in North America with paper filler. This move is part of Amazon’s larger initiative to eliminate …

  The Rockefeller Foundation has unveiled the first cohort of Big Bets Climate Fellows, a group of 16 leaders committed to reversing the climate crisis and accelerating opportunities in Latin …

In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have signed initial agreements with Duke Energy to create innovative power contract terms to reduce the costs of …

Amazon has announced the rollout of nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California, marking the debut of Amazon’s first electric trucks in ocean freight operations. Emphasizing …

Glacier, a pioneering company in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics dedicated to advancing recycling efforts and achieving a zero-waste future, announced it has successfully secured $7.7 …

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has significantly increased its footprint in Pennsylvania by acquiring a nuclear-powered data center campus for $650 million. This acquisition from Talen Energy encompasses …

Avangrid and Amazon have signed a new power purchase agreement for Amazon to source renewable energy from an Avangrid wind farm in Gilliam County, Oregon, which will reportedly produce enough energy …

Amazon was the world’s largest purchaser of renewable energy in 2023 for the fourth year in a row, according to the e-commerce giant.  The company has more than 500 solar and wind projects …

A 1-megawatt electrolyzer has been installed by Plug Power at an Amazon fulfillment center, allowing low-carbon hydrogen to be produced and used on-site. The fulfillment center, located in …

Amazon has increased its use of rail and sea transportation by 50% in 2023, distributing products through more than 100 rail lanes and more than 300 sea routes. The change has helped reduce the …

Microsoft will purchase up to 1.5 million carbon removal credits that will go toward restoring deforested land in the Amazon, which is reportedly the tech company's largest deal to date for …

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Clarity AI to leverage the company's social and environmental analytics tools, allowing investors and consumers to measure corporate sustainability impact …

Amazon Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio

Amazon has invested in more than 78 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023, including a new brownfield solar farm, multiple developments in the Asia-Pacific region, and projects in areas …

Carbon markets are exploding, with the expected value to reach $800 billion this year, according to a recent report from BloombergNEF. That’s a 5% year-over-year growth rate, despite slowing …

Amazon has added 39 renewable energy projects in Europe so far this year, the e-commerce giant announced.  The projects have created more than 1 gigawatt of clean energy capacity to grids …

The Biden administration plans to reward some of the $7 billion to build hydrogen hubs to Amazon, ExxonMobil, and Air Products and Chemicals. It’s part of the plan to help the nation hit net zero …

Amazon Invests in Direct Air Capture Technology

(Photo Credit: Amazon) Amazon is making its first investments in direct air capture technology as part of its climate pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Direct air capture (DAC) …

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