i’m an engineering student and my university allows us to take courses from both electrical and computer engineering and select which one we’d like on the final degree. i have recently realized that i would like to work in the clean tech industry after graduating. i have an internship in environment data so i was leaning towards comp eng but there’s a lot of energy jobs in this field so electrical engineering might make more sense. since the coursework does not change, i want to know which one i should select to have a better chance at clean tech jobs in the future?

Hi, r/envirotech!

Next week, NASA is hosting a webinar introducing its LunaRecycle Challenge.

This $3 million challenge aims to revolutionize how we manage resources in space, and NASA is looking for innovative thinkers, engineers, students, scientists, hobbyists, and enthusiasts to take part. If you’re interested in the future of space exploration, environmental sustainability, or just want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, join the webinar and get all the details about the challenge, including its rules, eligibility requirements, and opportunities to get involved.

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
⏰ Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
🔗 Registration Link: Click here to register

Webinar Agenda:

ℹ️ An overview of NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge
✅ Rules and eligibility criteria
🙋 How you can participate and make an impact
🗣️ Q&A with NASA experts 

Other Resources:

🚀 NASA site: nasa.gov/lunarecycle
♻️ Partner site: lunarecyclechallenge.ua.edu
❓Questions: lunarecycle@ua.edu

Feel free to share this invite with colleagues or anyone you think would benefit from participating!

Hey, guys!

I was wondering if there’s a way to measure total carbon offsets, particularly for large scale business.

I recently had a client mention their company's offsetting program, where they track the environmental impact they make and try to balance it out at the end of each fiscal year. And it sounded pretty unrealistic to me.

Here’s the thing: I get that reducing the impact from the start makes a lot more sense, but offsetting seems like an option too.

So, I am actually curious to know how many companies actually spend money on this? Like, are businesses out there taking real steps to reduce the impact they've already made through their operations?

I know a lot of the focus is on sustainable practices, like using fewer resources or going green from the beginning, but I wonder how widespread offsetting programs are in practice.

If you know a company who is doing this (or even thinking of doing it/advertising about it), please mention their names below.

Any leads help!

Hey Folks

I am an easy going retired guy living in Northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC Metro area.  I have already run several successful businesses in the past and my interests are Animal Rights, Ethical Vegan Food, Tea/Coffee, Sustainability, Solar Energy and Social Justice.  I am looking for a cofounder to combine our strength and start up a Plant-Based/Vegan cafe or Coffee Shop as an investor and managing partner or a silent partner..

I would appreciate knowing if anyone is looking for help or if you folks know of someone who needs a hands on partner to start up or rescue an existing vegan restaurant or cafe offering healthy options.

Basically, I am looking to participate in running a wholesome and health oriented cafe and I am flexible about geographic location. Thank you everybody in advance for your help, guidance and ideas..

I want to cool my house to 16 C during the summer, where it can get up to 35 C during the summer. However, I want to do so without using an air conditioning unit which is illegal where I live. I have the budget for using some expensive and experimental tech. My goal is to favor low or zero emission technology.

How do I accomplish this? What solutions are currently on the market?

Explore the groundbreaking study "Mapping the Diversity of Land Uses Following Deforestation Across Africa" that reveals the primary drivers of forest loss and offers actionable insights for conservation. With high-resolution mapping and open-source data, we can make informed decisions to protect our forests and biodiversity.

https://groundtruth.app/unveiling-the-drivers-of-deforestation-in-africa-insights-from-a-landmark-study/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2msSCsUkxLcUYy1Kd746QWL5hGes8MAdL6p3CIfXjI-j8FJPBx2ynEN_4_aem_CSwZa63MP2u_bOlDtkiqog

Probably a stupid idea for whatever reason. And yes i did post this on r/conservation first.

But think about it for a second.

Literally just an idea after seeing an Instagram reel of a walrus on a floating couch, and thinking about it after seeing walruses in documentaries falling off cliffs.

But if possible it could save species and entire ecosystems from extinction.

MineAlert Africa

Discover MineAlert-Africa, a groundbreaking geo-journalism platform by the Environmental Investigative Forum, documenting the biodiversity threats posed by mining licenses across 21 African countries. This tool empowers journalists and researchers to verify mining operations against protected areas swiftly, fostering transparency and accountability in environmental protection. Learn how MineAlert-Africa leverages open-source data to safeguard Africa's diverse ecosystems and promote sustainable mining practices. #MineAlertAfrica #GeoJournalism #BiodiversityProtection #EnvironmentalData #SustainableMining https://groundtruth.app/documenting-biodiversity-threats-the-power-of-minealert-africa/

https://groundtruth.app/global-mapping-of-oil-palm-planting-year-from-1990-to-2021/#OilPalm

Explore global oil palm mapping from 1990 to 2021. Using advanced satellite imagery and deep learning, this research provides crucial insights into the extent and age of oil palm plantations worldwide.

Hello Redditors,

I’ve developed a software tool,CxPlots, designed to help sustainability professionals, energy engineers, & facility management teams visualize building data and make informed energy efficiency recommendations. Given the expertise here, I’d love your feedback on its functionality and usability.

Key Features:

• CSV drag and drop functionality
• Data instantly visualized in pleasing, informative graphs
• Lightweight and easy to implement tool

Who can benefit from this tool:

• Energy engineers
• Sustainability consultants
• Property management professionals

What it is not:

• Not a Fault Detection & Diagnostics tool 
• Not a real-time data analytic project

Why it’s free: I believe in supporting our community by providing free access. There's an option for those who wish to contribute through donations to support further development.

Request: Try out the tool and share your thoughts on:

• General thoughts. Do you think this would be helpful to the industry and you specifically?
• User experience
• Features and tools
• Any bugs or issues you encounter

Link to the tool:CxPlots

Thank you for your time and feedback. Sorry in advance if this post is in the wrong place or not appropriate as I don't post often. Feel free to ask me anything!

What boggles my mind is that large swaths of the United States don’t have DC Fast Chargers for electric cars.

The few spots that have EVGO and Electrify America are few and far between. Some dead spots I’ve noticed for EV charging are:

-McAllen to San Antonio Texas -Dallas to Texarkana -Memphis to Nashville -Southern Kentucky -West Virginia

And many more.

DC fast chargers aren’t even that expensive anymore. $25,000 buys you a 150 kWh, 2 port CCS1 charging station.

Obviously you need to hire an electrician, set up the transformer box, and other electrical modifications. But basically it does seem feasible to put up mundane, 60 -120 kWh mundane single stall EV chargers for under $50,000 out the door.

At $50k a unit, and (48,756 miles/125 miles per station) is 390 networks nationwide.

So 390 x $50k is like $20 million dollars.

Yes that’s a lot of money but that doesn’t seem astronomical. Why haven’t EV charge stations been built up?

I recently found out about a program that combines climate action and entrepreneurship, and I’m really curious about it. It’s called the Climate Challenge - Oxford via BusinessU Ventures, happening at Oxford University. The program includes hands-on projects, expert sessions, and even a pitch competition for climate-related business ideas.

What really caught my attention is how it blends practical climate solutions with entrepreneurship. I’m wondering if anyone here has participated in similar programs or has any thoughts on the benefits of combining these fields?

I’d love to hear about your experiences or any advice you might have for someone considering this type of program.

Thanks for any insights you can share!

Discover how Sentinel-3 satellite data and Google Earth Engine are revolutionizing global vegetation monitoring. Researchers have developed a cutting-edge method to produce cloud-free, high-resolution maps of essential vegetation traits like leaf area index and chlorophyll content. This innovative approach not only overcomes the challenges of cloud cover but also provides critical insights into the health and dynamics of our planet's vegetation. Dive into the future of environmental monitoring and explore how these advancements can help us better understand and protect our ecosystems. Read our summary, view the full study and access the open-source tools here.

https://groundtruth.app/mapping-the-worlds-greenery-a-leap-in-vegetation-monitoring-with-sentinel-3-and-google-earth-engine/

hey guys! if you're interested in natural building and want to get hands-on experience, check out the Hemp-crete Building Learning Experience at Diggers Compost Co-op in Southern Maine (7/25-7/28), put on by non-profit, Permatours.org 🏡🧱👷‍♀️🌿

You'll learn the entire process of building with the hempcrete, including construction 101, permitting & planning, sourcing the materials, mixing the recipe, & installing it to create a live-able structure. (In this case, we'l be building a Solviva Greenhouse which can grow food year round in New England). 🍅 💃

I was recently reading about how satellite images can help monitor changes in our environment, such as deforestation, urbanization, and even melting glaciers. I find it fascinating how these images can provide such detailed information on a global scale. What are some other ways satellite imagery and geospatial data can be used to analyze and detect environmental changes? How accurate and reliable is this data?

Hi everyone -

I'm working on app to help people take action on climate change and hold companies accountable for their behavior. I'm looking for some people to take a look through an early prototype and give me their honest feedback / reactions. If you're open to a quick (15-30min) convo where I show you the prototype could you respond to this post or DM me? Thanks!

https://groundtruth.app/revolutionizing-forest-management-ai-driven-identification-of-commercially-valuable-forest-species/

Do you think working in this particular field is more fulfilling and interesting than other areas? How does it compare to other areas of tech you’ve worked in in terms of job satisfaction?

Also is it depressing at all trying to solve big existential threats and wondering if your work is enough to make a difference?

Hi there, just seeing if you are interested to join and a small chance to promote our ocean saving project.

More details here: https://www.mindful-ocean.org/event?eventId=19

I found the following survey by ClimateAction.tech. It is an assessment of the current state of Green IT efforts in climate organisations and is part of a project to further greener web.

Maybe some people here would like to share the perspective of their companies or share it with those who could.

Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1KxzRYoKEF_llJKtps-JUCKbLnXpaPpmi5eeia0MrmZFrvg/viewform

So I've been to a fair few biodiversity/land management conferences here in the UK recently, and I couldn't help but notice the wave of new tech start-ups entering the field. Left feeling really rather encouraged, rather than miserable, about the state of play. In particular we have new legislation on biodiversity net gain coming into force this year in England, IYKYK. Essentially land developers of any size will have to increase the biodiversity of their site/s by a specific percentage to gain approval to build. I got chatting to the reps of a few stands at the last event about how much of a mess it will make of the already dreadful planning system. Turns out there are already solutions for it. Anyway, I'll stop rambling. But I thought you guys would be interested: https://www.joesblooms.com/bng-tool

Looks like you just draw your site on their online tool, point out what "habitat parcels" you already have, and it shows how you can meet the new rules. Pretty neat solution. Now I've just got to go sell some organs to buy the land.

Here are the Top 5 emerging Climate Tech startups building for a better and sustainable future:

1. Oakbio Inc.

2. SkyCool Systems Inc.

3. Switch Bioworks

4. TrueAlgae

5. Claros Technologies Inc.

Based on Total Funding (Seed - Series A only)

Source: Crustdata