By Katja Schroeder, Expedition PR ClimateWeek NYC (#CWNYC) is about to start. One of our favorite weeks of the year; a whirlwind of more than 50 events that discuss how to shape a smarter, better and more prosperous world – and the role technology plays to reduce climate change. Starting with the UN Global Compact…
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Discovering Biofuels: Wood Pellets are Becoming a Hot Commodity
By Katja Schroeder, Expedition PR In the midst of a large forest in North Rhine-Westphalia, nearby Olsberg, is I.D.E.E., an information center for renewable energies. The center’s mission is to educate the public and businesses about the use of wood fuel, solar energy and other renewable energy sources. To phase out nuclear power by the…
Read MoreUpwind for Renewable Energies in Germany – First Offshore Wind Park at North Sea Inaugurated
By Katja Schroeder, Expedition PR Germany’s “Energiewende”, a government initiative to cut emissions by increasing the use of renewable energies, is in full swing. The adoption of renewable energies is evident when driving around Germany. In the country side, even in the smallest towns, you can spot houses that have covered their roofs with shimmering…
Read MoreKeep Our Waters Blue
By Emily Kuo, Expedition PR When you think of areas with contaminated, undrinkable water, which places come to mind? Countries like Bangladesh and India, where arsenic poisoning is prevalent, or areas in West China and Africa, where water is so scarce that people must walk for miles to the nearest source of water, before carrying…
Read MoreWhat does it take for NYC’s biotech sector to sizzle?
By Rhea Galsim New York’s vibrant neighborhood Tribeca is home to one of the city’s most dynamic incubators, NYU-Polytech Varick. Last week NYU-Polytech Varick hosted a Meetup event on New York’s biotech sector. A panel of speakers including Dr. Liam Ratcliffe of New Leaf Ventures, Michael Lamprecht of Cellanyx Diagnostics, Andrew Koopman of NYU’s New…
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