#brownfield — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #brownfield, aggregated by home.social.
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https://www.europesays.com/cz/69612/ Sekyra staví další stovky bytů na pražském Smíchově. Ve třetí etapě miliardového projektu vznikne 800 bytů – Hospodářské noviny #brownfield #BytyPraha #ČeskáRepublika #Česko #CzechRepublic #Czechia #developer #NewsletterByznys #Reality #SekyraGroup #Smíchov
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https://www.europesays.com/cz/68996/ Padesátimiliardová proměna Smíchova pokračuje. Sekyra už staví další bloky #brownfield #ČeskáRepublika #Česko #CzechRepublic #Czechia #EvaJiřičná #NaKnížecí #Praha5 #projekt #SekyraGroup #Smíchov #SmíchovCity #SmíchovskéNádraží #stavba
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https://www.europesays.com/cz/68961/ Sekyra staví další stovky bytů na pražském Smíchově. Ve třetí etapě miliardového projektu vznikne na 800 bytů – Hospodářské noviny #brownfield #BytyPraha #developer #Headlines #HlavníUdálosti #News #NewsletterByznys #Reality #SekyraGroup #Smíchov #TopNews #TopStories #UdálostiDne #Zprávy
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Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District
Coldefy Budapest Masterplan Competition. Image © Zoa Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinter…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #AdaptiveReuse #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Brownfield #budapest #CA #Canada #Coldefy&AssociésArchitectesUrbanistes #Design #Entertainment #hungary #landscape #LandscapeDesign #MasterPlan #Masterplan #Railway #Regeneration #UrbanDesign
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Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District
Coldefy Budapest Masterplan Competition. Image © Zoa Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pin…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #AdaptiveReuse #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #AU #Australia #Brownfield #Budapest #Coldefy&AssociésArchitectesUrbanistes #Design #Entertainment #hungary #Landscape #LandscapeDesign #MasterPlan #Masterplan #railway #Regeneration #UrbanDesign
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Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District
Coldefy Budapest Masterplan Competition. Image © Zoa Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pin…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #AdaptiveReuse #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #AU #Australia #Brownfield #Budapest #Coldefy&AssociésArchitectesUrbanistes #Design #Entertainment #hungary #Landscape #LandscapeDesign #MasterPlan #Masterplan #railway #Regeneration #UrbanDesign
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Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District
Coldefy Budapest Masterplan Competition. Image © Zoa Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #AdaptiveReuse #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Brownfield #Budapest #Coldefy&AssociésArchitectesUrbanistes #Design #Entertainment #Hungary #Landscape #LandscapeDesign #MasterPlan #Masterplan #Railway #Regeneration #UK #UnitedKingdom #UrbanDesign
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19th century grain and flour mill no longer in use.
Bank of the Cuyahoga River, downtown Cleveland, OH.
November, 2025.
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Greater bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) at the local lake, with a bonus moth that I didn't realise was there until looking at the photos afterwards.
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The Transformational Brownfield Plan, which created a sugar rush of large projects, is running on fumes. The Three Towers stands with bowl outstretched at the front of the line.... we will see. The fate of the program is in the hands of Gov. Whitmer and her bipartisan legislatures. #GrandRapidsMI #BrownField #ThreeTowersGR
https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/economic-development/a-game-changer-incentive-program-is-running-out-of-money-developers-say-lawmakers-must-act/ -
Am I the only one who thinks we got #greenfield and #brownfield backwards?
I always hear those terms as planting a farm, where a brown field implies you can do what you want from scratch, but a green field means you have to work around the existing vegetation and produce.
Apparently the terms come from civil engineering, not farming and refer more to developed / undeveloped real estate.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownfi...Would most people intuit that meaning without this background? Feels like a bad analogy for software engineers.
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Ami-es utilisateur-ices de @matrix, le meetup @swcraftstras expérimente un pont entre Matrix et Discord.
Si tu participes à #GlobalDayOfCodeRetreat samedi 9 novembre à #Strasbourg et que tu as des questions, tu peux les poser sur le canal matrix suivant :
https://matrix.to/#/#swcraftstras-matrix-test:matrix.org
Si ça fonctionne bien on fera des miroirs pour les différents canaux publics existant dans Discord.
#GDCR #CodeQuality#GameOfLife #pairProgramming #Refactoring #brownField #greenField #Apprentissage #DevCommunity
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Big step toward 3 large-scale solar energy projects being built in Kentucky, one of the least clean-powered states. Incl very big one in the mountains on mountaintop removal coal mining sites.
(Flat, utterly degraded land on high ground, with access roads)Would power new green industry in the state, including Rivian car chargers and a green aluminum plant.
#climatechange #solar #cleanenergy #Kentucky #GreenIndustry #coal #brownfield
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/coal-to-solar-developer-brightnight-lands-440m-investment
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“The words “crisis” and “emergency” seem to be very much in vogue …”
See my latest LinkedIn post to find out more.
#scotland #rural #ruralbusiness #photography #andydrane
#whiteburnHQ #smebuilders #hfs #deliveringmore #brownfield #ruralhousing
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“The words “crisis” and “emergency” seem to be very much in vogue …”
See my latest LinkedIn post to find out more.
#scotland #rural #ruralbusiness #photography #andydrane
#whiteburnHQ #smebuilders #hfs #deliveringmore #brownfield #ruralhousing
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“The words “crisis” and “emergency” seem to be very much in vogue …”
See my latest LinkedIn post to find out more.
#scotland #rural #ruralbusiness #photography #andydrane
#whiteburnHQ #smebuilders #hfs #deliveringmore #brownfield #ruralhousing
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“The words “crisis” and “emergency” seem to be very much in vogue …”
See my latest LinkedIn post to find out more.
#scotland #rural #ruralbusiness #photography #andydrane
#whiteburnHQ #smebuilders #hfs #deliveringmore #brownfield #ruralhousing
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Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
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Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
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Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
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Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
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Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
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#RhodeIsland's largest #landfill #SolarFarm now online
Story by Kate Wilkinson
July 27, 2024BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — "Nearly 21,000 solar panels at the Bristol Transfer Station are now turning sunlight into power.
"And at more than 90 acres, it’s now the largest landfill solar farm in the state.
"Laura Frazier, the managing director of business development and strategy at NuGen Capital, said the site is expected to generate 8.7 million kilowatt hours each year.
"To put that in perspective, Frazier said a gas-powered car would have to drive 9 million miles to offset that much green energy, which is the equivalent of driving 375 times around the Earth.
"A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the panels officially being connected to the grid. Frazier said the panels would create enough energy to power 700 homes.
"But Frazier said that green energy will actually be allocated to Toray Plastics, which the #NorthKingstown-based company bought out for the next 25 years.
"While Frazier said it can be more expensive to build on a landfill, the location has its perks.
"For example, a landfill offers a lot of open space, which she said means they don’t have to clear out any trees to install the panels.
"The project also didn’t face any opposition.
"'It doesn’t bother the neighbors,' she said. 'It’s not easily seen by any of them.'
"She also said the project received widespread support from local leaders.
"After eight years of planning, she’s finally glad to see this project come to life."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ri-s-largest-landfill-solar-farm-now-online/ar-BB1qHDuE
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy
#RenewablesNow #Brownfield #BristolRhodeIsland #SolarSundays -
#RhodeIsland's largest #landfill #SolarFarm now online
Story by Kate Wilkinson
July 27, 2024BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — "Nearly 21,000 solar panels at the Bristol Transfer Station are now turning sunlight into power.
"And at more than 90 acres, it’s now the largest landfill solar farm in the state.
"Laura Frazier, the managing director of business development and strategy at NuGen Capital, said the site is expected to generate 8.7 million kilowatt hours each year.
"To put that in perspective, Frazier said a gas-powered car would have to drive 9 million miles to offset that much green energy, which is the equivalent of driving 375 times around the Earth.
"A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the panels officially being connected to the grid. Frazier said the panels would create enough energy to power 700 homes.
"But Frazier said that green energy will actually be allocated to Toray Plastics, which the #NorthKingstown-based company bought out for the next 25 years.
"While Frazier said it can be more expensive to build on a landfill, the location has its perks.
"For example, a landfill offers a lot of open space, which she said means they don’t have to clear out any trees to install the panels.
"The project also didn’t face any opposition.
"'It doesn’t bother the neighbors,' she said. 'It’s not easily seen by any of them.'
"She also said the project received widespread support from local leaders.
"After eight years of planning, she’s finally glad to see this project come to life."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ri-s-largest-landfill-solar-farm-now-online/ar-BB1qHDuE
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy
#RenewablesNow #Brownfield #BristolRhodeIsland #SolarSundays -
#RhodeIsland's largest #landfill #SolarFarm now online
Story by Kate Wilkinson
July 27, 2024BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — "Nearly 21,000 solar panels at the Bristol Transfer Station are now turning sunlight into power.
"And at more than 90 acres, it’s now the largest landfill solar farm in the state.
"Laura Frazier, the managing director of business development and strategy at NuGen Capital, said the site is expected to generate 8.7 million kilowatt hours each year.
"To put that in perspective, Frazier said a gas-powered car would have to drive 9 million miles to offset that much green energy, which is the equivalent of driving 375 times around the Earth.
"A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the panels officially being connected to the grid. Frazier said the panels would create enough energy to power 700 homes.
"But Frazier said that green energy will actually be allocated to Toray Plastics, which the #NorthKingstown-based company bought out for the next 25 years.
"While Frazier said it can be more expensive to build on a landfill, the location has its perks.
"For example, a landfill offers a lot of open space, which she said means they don’t have to clear out any trees to install the panels.
"The project also didn’t face any opposition.
"'It doesn’t bother the neighbors,' she said. 'It’s not easily seen by any of them.'
"She also said the project received widespread support from local leaders.
"After eight years of planning, she’s finally glad to see this project come to life."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ri-s-largest-landfill-solar-farm-now-online/ar-BB1qHDuE
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy
#RenewablesNow #Brownfield #BristolRhodeIsland #SolarSundays -
#RhodeIsland's largest #landfill #SolarFarm now online
Story by Kate Wilkinson
July 27, 2024BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — "Nearly 21,000 solar panels at the Bristol Transfer Station are now turning sunlight into power.
"And at more than 90 acres, it’s now the largest landfill solar farm in the state.
"Laura Frazier, the managing director of business development and strategy at NuGen Capital, said the site is expected to generate 8.7 million kilowatt hours each year.
"To put that in perspective, Frazier said a gas-powered car would have to drive 9 million miles to offset that much green energy, which is the equivalent of driving 375 times around the Earth.
"A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the panels officially being connected to the grid. Frazier said the panels would create enough energy to power 700 homes.
"But Frazier said that green energy will actually be allocated to Toray Plastics, which the #NorthKingstown-based company bought out for the next 25 years.
"While Frazier said it can be more expensive to build on a landfill, the location has its perks.
"For example, a landfill offers a lot of open space, which she said means they don’t have to clear out any trees to install the panels.
"The project also didn’t face any opposition.
"'It doesn’t bother the neighbors,' she said. 'It’s not easily seen by any of them.'
"She also said the project received widespread support from local leaders.
"After eight years of planning, she’s finally glad to see this project come to life."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ri-s-largest-landfill-solar-farm-now-online/ar-BB1qHDuE
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy
#RenewablesNow #Brownfield #BristolRhodeIsland #SolarSundays -
#RhodeIsland's largest #landfill #SolarFarm now online
Story by Kate Wilkinson
July 27, 2024BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — "Nearly 21,000 solar panels at the Bristol Transfer Station are now turning sunlight into power.
"And at more than 90 acres, it’s now the largest landfill solar farm in the state.
"Laura Frazier, the managing director of business development and strategy at NuGen Capital, said the site is expected to generate 8.7 million kilowatt hours each year.
"To put that in perspective, Frazier said a gas-powered car would have to drive 9 million miles to offset that much green energy, which is the equivalent of driving 375 times around the Earth.
"A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to celebrate the panels officially being connected to the grid. Frazier said the panels would create enough energy to power 700 homes.
"But Frazier said that green energy will actually be allocated to Toray Plastics, which the #NorthKingstown-based company bought out for the next 25 years.
"While Frazier said it can be more expensive to build on a landfill, the location has its perks.
"For example, a landfill offers a lot of open space, which she said means they don’t have to clear out any trees to install the panels.
"The project also didn’t face any opposition.
"'It doesn’t bother the neighbors,' she said. 'It’s not easily seen by any of them.'
"She also said the project received widespread support from local leaders.
"After eight years of planning, she’s finally glad to see this project come to life."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ri-s-largest-landfill-solar-farm-now-online/ar-BB1qHDuE
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy
#RenewablesNow #Brownfield #BristolRhodeIsland #SolarSundays -
In a #Cleveland suburb, this old #CoalPlant will soon be replaced by a massive #SolarFarm
Inside Climate News
July 26, 2024"#CoalFired power plant that started running more than a century ago is about to get a long-overdue retirement, and its electricity will be replaced by a solar farm and a #BatteryStorage system on an existing #brownfield.
"The project in #PainesvilleOhio, a suburb of Cleveland, is one of about two dozen clean energy and emissions-reduction initiatives across the country that are sharing $4.3 billion in funding announced on Monday by the #BidenAdministration.
"It was a happy day for Doug Lewis, Painesville’s city manager. He and his colleagues have been considering how to close the city-owned power plant and replace it with a cleaner alternative. They also have wanted to redevelop the site of a long-shuttered #chemical factory near the shores of Lake Erie.
"The federal government will now pay about $80 million to install solar and batteries on the former factory land and to beautify the rest of the brownfield by planting a #meadow of #wildflowers and constructing a #BikeTrail. The trail will provide a connection between Painesville and a regional trail that runs along the lake.
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"The solar farm will have capacity of 35 megawatts and the battery storage system will have capacity of 10 megawatts. It will be capable of running for three hours at that level before recharging.
"The new construction will be on land that once was home to the Diamond Shamrock Corp. chemical plant, which operated there from 1912 to 1977 and occupied about 1,100 acres. The plant’s products included baking soda, chromium compounds, and hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
"Since the site closed, the community and the federal government have gone through the slow and trying process of removing #pollutants to make it site safe for redevelopment.
The current project can serve as a case study for many things, including regional cooperation. Painesville, in Lake County, worked with officials in neighboring Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland city government to file an application with the federal government that included #RenewableEnergy projects for all of them."
#SolarFarms
#RenewablesNow
#RenewableEnergy
#LocalEnergy
#NoNewNukes
#NoNukes #Ohio #Bicycles #BikePaths #GreenSpace #Reclamation #SolarSundays -
In a #Cleveland suburb, this old #CoalPlant will soon be replaced by a massive #SolarFarm
Inside Climate News
July 26, 2024"#CoalFired power plant that started running more than a century ago is about to get a long-overdue retirement, and its electricity will be replaced by a solar farm and a #BatteryStorage system on an existing #brownfield.
"The project in #PainesvilleOhio, a suburb of Cleveland, is one of about two dozen clean energy and emissions-reduction initiatives across the country that are sharing $4.3 billion in funding announced on Monday by the #BidenAdministration.
"It was a happy day for Doug Lewis, Painesville’s city manager. He and his colleagues have been considering how to close the city-owned power plant and replace it with a cleaner alternative. They also have wanted to redevelop the site of a long-shuttered #chemical factory near the shores of Lake Erie.
"The federal government will now pay about $80 million to install solar and batteries on the former factory land and to beautify the rest of the brownfield by planting a #meadow of #wildflowers and constructing a #BikeTrail. The trail will provide a connection between Painesville and a regional trail that runs along the lake.
[...]
"The solar farm will have capacity of 35 megawatts and the battery storage system will have capacity of 10 megawatts. It will be capable of running for three hours at that level before recharging.
"The new construction will be on land that once was home to the Diamond Shamrock Corp. chemical plant, which operated there from 1912 to 1977 and occupied about 1,100 acres. The plant’s products included baking soda, chromium compounds, and hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
"Since the site closed, the community and the federal government have gone through the slow and trying process of removing #pollutants to make it site safe for redevelopment.
The current project can serve as a case study for many things, including regional cooperation. Painesville, in Lake County, worked with officials in neighboring Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland city government to file an application with the federal government that included #RenewableEnergy projects for all of them."
#SolarFarms
#RenewablesNow
#RenewableEnergy
#LocalEnergy
#NoNewNukes
#NoNukes #Ohio #Bicycles #BikePaths #GreenSpace #Reclamation #SolarSundays -
In a #Cleveland suburb, this old #CoalPlant will soon be replaced by a massive #SolarFarm
Inside Climate News
July 26, 2024"#CoalFired power plant that started running more than a century ago is about to get a long-overdue retirement, and its electricity will be replaced by a solar farm and a #BatteryStorage system on an existing #brownfield.
"The project in #PainesvilleOhio, a suburb of Cleveland, is one of about two dozen clean energy and emissions-reduction initiatives across the country that are sharing $4.3 billion in funding announced on Monday by the #BidenAdministration.
"It was a happy day for Doug Lewis, Painesville’s city manager. He and his colleagues have been considering how to close the city-owned power plant and replace it with a cleaner alternative. They also have wanted to redevelop the site of a long-shuttered #chemical factory near the shores of Lake Erie.
"The federal government will now pay about $80 million to install solar and batteries on the former factory land and to beautify the rest of the brownfield by planting a #meadow of #wildflowers and constructing a #BikeTrail. The trail will provide a connection between Painesville and a regional trail that runs along the lake.
[...]
"The solar farm will have capacity of 35 megawatts and the battery storage system will have capacity of 10 megawatts. It will be capable of running for three hours at that level before recharging.
"The new construction will be on land that once was home to the Diamond Shamrock Corp. chemical plant, which operated there from 1912 to 1977 and occupied about 1,100 acres. The plant’s products included baking soda, chromium compounds, and hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
"Since the site closed, the community and the federal government have gone through the slow and trying process of removing #pollutants to make it site safe for redevelopment.
The current project can serve as a case study for many things, including regional cooperation. Painesville, in Lake County, worked with officials in neighboring Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland city government to file an application with the federal government that included #RenewableEnergy projects for all of them."
#SolarFarms
#RenewablesNow
#RenewableEnergy
#LocalEnergy
#NoNewNukes
#NoNukes #Ohio #Bicycles #BikePaths #GreenSpace #Reclamation #SolarSundays -
In a #Cleveland suburb, this old #CoalPlant will soon be replaced by a massive #SolarFarm
Inside Climate News
July 26, 2024"#CoalFired power plant that started running more than a century ago is about to get a long-overdue retirement, and its electricity will be replaced by a solar farm and a #BatteryStorage system on an existing #brownfield.
"The project in #PainesvilleOhio, a suburb of Cleveland, is one of about two dozen clean energy and emissions-reduction initiatives across the country that are sharing $4.3 billion in funding announced on Monday by the #BidenAdministration.
"It was a happy day for Doug Lewis, Painesville’s city manager. He and his colleagues have been considering how to close the city-owned power plant and replace it with a cleaner alternative. They also have wanted to redevelop the site of a long-shuttered #chemical factory near the shores of Lake Erie.
"The federal government will now pay about $80 million to install solar and batteries on the former factory land and to beautify the rest of the brownfield by planting a #meadow of #wildflowers and constructing a #BikeTrail. The trail will provide a connection between Painesville and a regional trail that runs along the lake.
[...]
"The solar farm will have capacity of 35 megawatts and the battery storage system will have capacity of 10 megawatts. It will be capable of running for three hours at that level before recharging.
"The new construction will be on land that once was home to the Diamond Shamrock Corp. chemical plant, which operated there from 1912 to 1977 and occupied about 1,100 acres. The plant’s products included baking soda, chromium compounds, and hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
"Since the site closed, the community and the federal government have gone through the slow and trying process of removing #pollutants to make it site safe for redevelopment.
The current project can serve as a case study for many things, including regional cooperation. Painesville, in Lake County, worked with officials in neighboring Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland city government to file an application with the federal government that included #RenewableEnergy projects for all of them."
#SolarFarms
#RenewablesNow
#RenewableEnergy
#LocalEnergy
#NoNewNukes
#NoNukes #Ohio #Bicycles #BikePaths #GreenSpace #Reclamation #SolarSundays -
In a #Cleveland suburb, this old #CoalPlant will soon be replaced by a massive #SolarFarm
Inside Climate News
July 26, 2024"#CoalFired power plant that started running more than a century ago is about to get a long-overdue retirement, and its electricity will be replaced by a solar farm and a #BatteryStorage system on an existing #brownfield.
"The project in #PainesvilleOhio, a suburb of Cleveland, is one of about two dozen clean energy and emissions-reduction initiatives across the country that are sharing $4.3 billion in funding announced on Monday by the #BidenAdministration.
"It was a happy day for Doug Lewis, Painesville’s city manager. He and his colleagues have been considering how to close the city-owned power plant and replace it with a cleaner alternative. They also have wanted to redevelop the site of a long-shuttered #chemical factory near the shores of Lake Erie.
"The federal government will now pay about $80 million to install solar and batteries on the former factory land and to beautify the rest of the brownfield by planting a #meadow of #wildflowers and constructing a #BikeTrail. The trail will provide a connection between Painesville and a regional trail that runs along the lake.
[...]
"The solar farm will have capacity of 35 megawatts and the battery storage system will have capacity of 10 megawatts. It will be capable of running for three hours at that level before recharging.
"The new construction will be on land that once was home to the Diamond Shamrock Corp. chemical plant, which operated there from 1912 to 1977 and occupied about 1,100 acres. The plant’s products included baking soda, chromium compounds, and hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
"Since the site closed, the community and the federal government have gone through the slow and trying process of removing #pollutants to make it site safe for redevelopment.
The current project can serve as a case study for many things, including regional cooperation. Painesville, in Lake County, worked with officials in neighboring Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland city government to file an application with the federal government that included #RenewableEnergy projects for all of them."
#SolarFarms
#RenewablesNow
#RenewableEnergy
#LocalEnergy
#NoNewNukes
#NoNukes #Ohio #Bicycles #BikePaths #GreenSpace #Reclamation #SolarSundays -
More of this, please...!
Feds pick #Hanford #nuclear site for massive #SolarFarm
By Conrad Swanson
July 25, 2024"While Washington struggles to contend with surging demand for electricity, federal officials on Thursday announced plans for a massive solar farm on the Hanford nuclear site.
"The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating a real estate deal with Chicago-based #HecateEnergy, which would build a solar farm across 8,000 acres of federally owned lands on the heavily #polluted site.
"If built as planned, the project would have the ability to generate up to a gigawatt of renewable energy, and would rank among the largest solar installations in the country. That’s about enough energy to power half of Seattle City Light’s customers during record peak demand.
"The project would also include #battery storage, which is a critical component that allows electricity generated by solar power to be used at times when the sun isn’t shining.
"Producing #RenewableEnergy at the #HanfordSite would mark a substantial new chapter for the land.
"The site covers 560 square miles, nearly half the size of Rhode Island, said Sean O’Brien, executive director of the renewable nonprofit Energy Forward Alliance. For decades, the government made plutonium for nuclear weapons there.
"Despite its history — and contamination — large swaths of the site are not #radioactive, O’Brien said. And local organizations like his and the Tri-City Development Council share a vision for the place to be a national hub of clean energy generation.
"The solar array and battery storage would make up just one portion, albeit a large one, of the site’s renewable energy potential, Reeploeg and O’Brien said.
"The partnership between federal officials and Hecate — representatives for which could not immediately be reached for comment — could sidestep major hurdles these types of massive projects face, said Glenn Blackmon, manager of Washington’s Energy Policy Office."
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfield #WashingtonState #SolarSundays
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More of this, please...!
Feds pick #Hanford #nuclear site for massive #SolarFarm
By Conrad Swanson
July 25, 2024"While Washington struggles to contend with surging demand for electricity, federal officials on Thursday announced plans for a massive solar farm on the Hanford nuclear site.
"The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating a real estate deal with Chicago-based #HecateEnergy, which would build a solar farm across 8,000 acres of federally owned lands on the heavily #polluted site.
"If built as planned, the project would have the ability to generate up to a gigawatt of renewable energy, and would rank among the largest solar installations in the country. That’s about enough energy to power half of Seattle City Light’s customers during record peak demand.
"The project would also include #battery storage, which is a critical component that allows electricity generated by solar power to be used at times when the sun isn’t shining.
"Producing #RenewableEnergy at the #HanfordSite would mark a substantial new chapter for the land.
"The site covers 560 square miles, nearly half the size of Rhode Island, said Sean O’Brien, executive director of the renewable nonprofit Energy Forward Alliance. For decades, the government made plutonium for nuclear weapons there.
"Despite its history — and contamination — large swaths of the site are not #radioactive, O’Brien said. And local organizations like his and the Tri-City Development Council share a vision for the place to be a national hub of clean energy generation.
"The solar array and battery storage would make up just one portion, albeit a large one, of the site’s renewable energy potential, Reeploeg and O’Brien said.
"The partnership between federal officials and Hecate — representatives for which could not immediately be reached for comment — could sidestep major hurdles these types of massive projects face, said Glenn Blackmon, manager of Washington’s Energy Policy Office."
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfield #WashingtonState #SolarSundays
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More of this, please...!
Feds pick #Hanford #nuclear site for massive #SolarFarm
By Conrad Swanson
July 25, 2024"While Washington struggles to contend with surging demand for electricity, federal officials on Thursday announced plans for a massive solar farm on the Hanford nuclear site.
"The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating a real estate deal with Chicago-based #HecateEnergy, which would build a solar farm across 8,000 acres of federally owned lands on the heavily #polluted site.
"If built as planned, the project would have the ability to generate up to a gigawatt of renewable energy, and would rank among the largest solar installations in the country. That’s about enough energy to power half of Seattle City Light’s customers during record peak demand.
"The project would also include #battery storage, which is a critical component that allows electricity generated by solar power to be used at times when the sun isn’t shining.
"Producing #RenewableEnergy at the #HanfordSite would mark a substantial new chapter for the land.
"The site covers 560 square miles, nearly half the size of Rhode Island, said Sean O’Brien, executive director of the renewable nonprofit Energy Forward Alliance. For decades, the government made plutonium for nuclear weapons there.
"Despite its history — and contamination — large swaths of the site are not #radioactive, O’Brien said. And local organizations like his and the Tri-City Development Council share a vision for the place to be a national hub of clean energy generation.
"The solar array and battery storage would make up just one portion, albeit a large one, of the site’s renewable energy potential, Reeploeg and O’Brien said.
"The partnership between federal officials and Hecate — representatives for which could not immediately be reached for comment — could sidestep major hurdles these types of massive projects face, said Glenn Blackmon, manager of Washington’s Energy Policy Office."
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfield #WashingtonState #SolarSundays
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More of this, please...!
Feds pick #Hanford #nuclear site for massive #SolarFarm
By Conrad Swanson
July 25, 2024"While Washington struggles to contend with surging demand for electricity, federal officials on Thursday announced plans for a massive solar farm on the Hanford nuclear site.
"The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating a real estate deal with Chicago-based #HecateEnergy, which would build a solar farm across 8,000 acres of federally owned lands on the heavily #polluted site.
"If built as planned, the project would have the ability to generate up to a gigawatt of renewable energy, and would rank among the largest solar installations in the country. That’s about enough energy to power half of Seattle City Light’s customers during record peak demand.
"The project would also include #battery storage, which is a critical component that allows electricity generated by solar power to be used at times when the sun isn’t shining.
"Producing #RenewableEnergy at the #HanfordSite would mark a substantial new chapter for the land.
"The site covers 560 square miles, nearly half the size of Rhode Island, said Sean O’Brien, executive director of the renewable nonprofit Energy Forward Alliance. For decades, the government made plutonium for nuclear weapons there.
"Despite its history — and contamination — large swaths of the site are not #radioactive, O’Brien said. And local organizations like his and the Tri-City Development Council share a vision for the place to be a national hub of clean energy generation.
"The solar array and battery storage would make up just one portion, albeit a large one, of the site’s renewable energy potential, Reeploeg and O’Brien said.
"The partnership between federal officials and Hecate — representatives for which could not immediately be reached for comment — could sidestep major hurdles these types of massive projects face, said Glenn Blackmon, manager of Washington’s Energy Policy Office."
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfield #WashingtonState #SolarSundays
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More of this, please...!
Feds pick #Hanford #nuclear site for massive #SolarFarm
By Conrad Swanson
July 25, 2024"While Washington struggles to contend with surging demand for electricity, federal officials on Thursday announced plans for a massive solar farm on the Hanford nuclear site.
"The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating a real estate deal with Chicago-based #HecateEnergy, which would build a solar farm across 8,000 acres of federally owned lands on the heavily #polluted site.
"If built as planned, the project would have the ability to generate up to a gigawatt of renewable energy, and would rank among the largest solar installations in the country. That’s about enough energy to power half of Seattle City Light’s customers during record peak demand.
"The project would also include #battery storage, which is a critical component that allows electricity generated by solar power to be used at times when the sun isn’t shining.
"Producing #RenewableEnergy at the #HanfordSite would mark a substantial new chapter for the land.
"The site covers 560 square miles, nearly half the size of Rhode Island, said Sean O’Brien, executive director of the renewable nonprofit Energy Forward Alliance. For decades, the government made plutonium for nuclear weapons there.
"Despite its history — and contamination — large swaths of the site are not #radioactive, O’Brien said. And local organizations like his and the Tri-City Development Council share a vision for the place to be a national hub of clean energy generation.
"The solar array and battery storage would make up just one portion, albeit a large one, of the site’s renewable energy potential, Reeploeg and O’Brien said.
"The partnership between federal officials and Hecate — representatives for which could not immediately be reached for comment — could sidestep major hurdles these types of massive projects face, said Glenn Blackmon, manager of Washington’s Energy Policy Office."
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfield #WashingtonState #SolarSundays
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#CarlaDenyar responds to #UKgovt plans to scrap tiles on #Brownfield housing
“Greens believe that tackling the #HousingCrisis while ensuring green spaces are protected requires local councils and government to sign up to a new Right Homes, Right Place, Right Price Charter."
We need #EnergyEfficient #CarbonNeutral homes, not shoddy costly houses
#GreenParty wants #affordable and community supported housing
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Part 6/6 TLDR: I have just submitted my PhD, which has made me feel a lot more nostalgic than I'd expected. I will really, really miss my PhD, but there are most definitely things to look forward to. #PhD #phdchat #postindustrial #biodiversity #brownfield
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@Hellybootwader I hadn't thought of this, as a way of drawing down carbon. Do you have any links to hand?
I was inspired last night to read up on Sally Bower's report 'Nature from the rubble', very interesting
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Hmmm I'm guessing we're gonna see a lot of devlopment 'garchs ready to pave over those "worthless lands"
Rather than destroy what we have, what provides habitat for our threatened #biodiversity, what provides #CleanWater for both #wildlife and us humans, why not focus on redeveloping #brownfield sites, derelict buildings, and urban sites lying unimproved because of #RealEstate speculation?
We can do far better, far greener, far cleaner
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Every #brownfield is surrounded by #opportunities for #greenfield.
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Friendgineers: We all think working on greenfield projects is the dream. Maybe it is, but the reality is that the number of true greenfield projects is MUCH smaller than we think. Unless no one has ever done anything like you're doing, in any field, you're going to run into expectations at the boundaries. That's when you find that the field isn't as green as you thought.
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Hello all! If you're in the Glasgow area on the evening of Monday the 22nd, I'm going to be presenting about my PhD research at Pint of Science, where you can have a pint *and* watch scientific talks! There's a very good programme and it's sure to be a fun and fairly laid-back event! https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/singing-in-harmony #PintofScience #PhD #Science #Brownfield #Plants #Insects #Nature #UniversityofGlasgow
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Last night's #Detroit DEGC/DBRA meeting did not go well for team #Ilitch. The public comment was strongly, unanimously against awarding #Brownfield #Redevelopment incentives to the Ilitch/Ross "District Detroit" developers.
It's going to take a lot more than just fancy #renderings this time.
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#Brownfield #sites with room for 1.2m #homes unused in #England, report says
"The amount of #land available covered 27,342 hectares (67,563 acres) in #2022, 6% more than in #2021. It has the capacity to provide 1.2m homes at a time of #nationwide #housing #crisis"
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Hello all! I've come here to escape the grim hellscape that is Twitter... Keen to continue to hang out with fellow like-minded peeps to discuss and find out more about plenty of interesting things! 😁 😁 #PhD #PhDchat #Ecology #Biodiversity #Geochemistry #Chemistry #Steelslag #Brownfield #Industry #Wasteland #Soil #Botany #Plants #Entomology #Bees #Wildlife #Palaeontology #Fossils #Fish #Physiology #Morphology #Palaeobotany #Palaeo #Devonian #Millerosteus
