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Seattle tech co. breaks ground on world’s first ‘net zero energy’ high-rise apartment building

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An artist’s rendering of 303 Battery, billed as the world’s first net zero energy apartment building, which is being erected in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood by Sustainable Living Innovations. The energy-smart high-rises cost less than a traditionally built structure in Seattle, Collins said. SLI Image).

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Senators ask regulators to investigate bank and crypto ties, citing Washington state bank

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bank regulators to investigate the ties between the banking industry and cryptocurrency firms including Farmington, Wash.-based based Moonstone Bank. They also note that Jean Chalopin, who is the head of Moonstone’s parent company FBH, is also the chair of Bahamas-based Deltec Bank. Its net worth was $5.7

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Amazon, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy share climate news as ‘Climate Week’ kicks off

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Climate Week is kicking off Monday in New York City and major companies including Amazon and Microsoft as well as Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy are sharing news of their efforts to decarbonize. based company is donating $100 million to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. (Climate Pledge Arena Photo).

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COP26 updates: Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy, Gates Foundation and Amazon tout climate efforts

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On Tuesday, the Microsoft co-founder took the stage in Glasgow to announce a pledge of $315 million from the foundation to support agricultural research to help farmers in the developing world cope with climate change, as well as an update on the progress being made through his Breakthrough Energy initiative. Catalyst has secured $1.5

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Amazon wealth reigns: Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott lead list of top U.S. philanthropists for 2020

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I’ve never had more energy, and this isn’t about retiring,” he wrote.”I’m But many held out hope that Bezos would eventually redirect his energies to helping those in need. ” Bezos is currently the richest person on the planet, with a net worth that stands at a staggering $192 billion, according to Forbes.

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

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In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050. As you can see, the list of ideas goes beyond just adding recycling bins in the data center.

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New US CIO appointments, August 2023

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Jason Strle joins Discover as CIO Jason Strle, Discover Discover Discover Financial Services is a digital banking and payment services company that issues the Discover card and operates Discover Global Network, PULSE, and Diners Club International. Strle joins Discover from Wells Fargo and he held previous roles at JP Morgan Chase.

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