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Here’s why US real estate investors should see climate change as an opportunity


Equally important as adopting renewables is ensuring the buildings they power are also sustainable. Electrek spoke with Breana Wheeler, US director of operations at BREEAM, the world’s first green building certification program, about what the ideal decarbonized building looks like and how US real estate investors should see climate change as an opportunity. More…

LIPOWER combines reliable off-grid power with solar energy and is currently offering up to $400 off


Portable energy provider LIPOWER continues to expand its range of ultra-efficient, low-noise power stations and solar generators and is celebrating by offering huge discounts up to $400 off. Its latest portable power station, the MARS-2000 is LIPOWER’s best product to date and rounds out an entire lineup of energy storage solutions to fit any need and budget. Have a look. More…

Ford, LG Energy supplier using lithium extraction with ‘minimal environmental impact’ to produce EV battery metals


Compass Mineral International, a leading supplier of essential minerals like salt and sulfate of potash (used in plant fertilizer), has been pivoting to focus on the “new gold” rush, lithium. The minerals company, which has deals to supply lithium for EV leaders like Ford and LG Energy, is doubling down by using a new extraction technology to obtain the mineral with minimal impact on the environment. More…