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Sector Research: Ocean Energy

14 October 2020 admin 0

Introduction Oceans cover 70% of the earth's surface which points out to the huge potential of Ocean Energy. Driven by earth's rotation and interaction with the sun and moon, this immense mass of water is constantly on the move. This motion, together with the thermal and chemical properties of seawater, provide a vast and almost entirely untapped source of renewable energy. In this report, we provide a brief introduction to the entertaining topic of capturing energy from the oceans as well as related statistics. In fact, estimates suggest this could cover the entire global electricity demand. Click here to read the full [...]

Sector Research: Listed Environmental Investments: An Introduction

29 July 2020 admin 0

By Otis Harrison, CFA. Click here to read the full report: Listed Environmental Investments: An Introduction ESG Funds Introduction: When it comes to investing, the notion that you can make money in the market and feel good about your investments is a compelling one. It is responsible for a huge trend in global markets. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds saw net inflows of 20.6 billion USD in 2019, four times that of 2018. By the end of 2019, this record inflow brought total ESG fund assets to 137.3 billion USD. This figure represents less than 1% of the wider [...]

Sector Research: Tyre Recycling

28 July 2020 admin 0

Click here to read the full report: Tyre Recycling Report Introduction: End-of-life tyres, henceforth ELTs, are a significant waste problem. Billions ELTs are generated worldwide each year, with billions more currently stockpiled. ELTs have a complex construction which means they do not naturally decompose. It is also not easy to recycle ELTs. In the first part of this report, we examine what is currently done with ELTs. Typically, they are combusted to reclaim their energy content. That's to say, physically broken up for reuse in rubber products, or dumped in landfill. In the second part, we look at how how to deal with ELTs [...]

Environmental Finance News 350 PPM Ltd – 15.07.20

24 July 2020 admin 0

Environmental Finance News - 350 PPM Ltd 350 PPM hand picks cutting edge environmental projects to showcase their proposals to its highly regarded environmental investor base Company News We bring you this Environmental Finance News Mailer from a very different world than the one we found ourselves in even a month ago. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well in these troubling and challenging times. At 350 PPM we are doing our best to conduct business as usual and we are working hard to enhance our portfolio of companies. We have focused this Environmental News Mailer on articles [...]

Sector Research: Reducing Domestic Energy Costs and Emissions

1 July 2020 admin 0

Click here to read the full report: Reducing Domestic Energy Costs and Emissions Add our homes together and they generate about 20% of the UK's overall CO2 emissions. That's to say, the average home generates 6 tonnes a year. Our homes' energy supplies have their own significant carbon footprint. This costs us on average £1250 a year. This is according to The Money Advice Service. Methods to Cut Domestic Energy Costs and Emissions: This report outlines methods to cut carbon emissions and energy costs in the home, as the two are closely and happily related. [...]

Sky News announces release of eye-opening documentary – The Plastic Nile

15 June 2020 admin 0

In essence, The Plastic Nile is astounding and essential viewing. It definitely highlights the urgency of the problem plastic pollution poses. Ultimately, it warrants our attention. To view the trailer on Youtube, click below. The Plastic Nile, Sky Documentaries This is a must see.. It is a truly shocking documentary with exclusive footage. It shows the dire effects of pollution on the Nile. The film was first shown on 1st June at 9pm on Sky Documentaries. The documentary is presented by award winning Special Correspondent Alex Crawford. Currently, you can view The Plastic Nile on NOW TV. In short, [...]

UN launches push for net-zero emissions by 2050 – BBC

15 June 2020 admin 0

Kevin Keane, BBC Scotland's environment correspondent reports on global warming and Race to Net Zero Emissions. This is part of the diplomatic push to increase ambition in the lead up to the COP26 international climate change summit in Glasgow next November. To view the full article: BBC - 5th June 2020 - UN launches push for net-zero emissions by 2050 Article summary below: BBC short film on global warming: The piece includes a short film on global warming. To begin with, the report gives an explanation of what global warming is. Greenhouse gases stop heat escaping from the atmosphere. [...]

Ice on Fire – 2019 Documentary shows Techniques to reduce Climate change.

15 June 2020 admin 0

Ice on Fire is a 2019 documentary and is well worth a view. It is narrated and produced by the Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. It focuses on techniques to reduce climate change. Specifically it looks at methods, which remove carbon out of the atmosphere. HBO - About Ice on Fire: Click below to view HBO trailer. And to stream the full film: HBO - Documentaries: Ice on Fire From the HBO Website: Produced by Oscar-winner Leoardo DiCaprio and Mathew Schmid and directed by Leila Conners. Ice on Fire is an eye-opening documentary. It focuses on many [...]

Environmental Finance News 350 PPM Ltd – 05.06.20

12 June 2020 admin 0

Environmental Finance News - 350 PPM Ltd 350 PPM hand picks cutting edge environmental projects to showcase their proposals to its highly regarded environmental investor base Company News As the country starts to unlock, we’re all wondering what a post COVID world might look like? One thing we know for certain is that it will be changed forever. As we have commented in previous newsletters, one of the very few positives of the Coronavirus pandemic is the effect it has had on the environment and the reduction of CO2 in the air. Governments around the world are recognising the opportunity for a “green [...]

What is SEIS & EIS Tax Relief?

12 June 2020 admin 0

EIS Tax Relief (The Enterprise Investment Scheme) and SEIS Tax Relief (The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) are government venture capital schemes. Their intention is to encourage investment into start-ups and early-stage businesses. They offer extremely attractive tax incentives. In addition there are capital gains reliefs for anyone putting money into EIS and SEIS investments. GOV.UK - Click here for a full explanation of how the EIS Scheme works. Click here for a full explanation of how the SEIS Scheme works. Stipulations for EIS Tax Relief: In order to qualify for the (EIS) Venture Capital Scheme, a company must be: Unlisted and not quoted on [...]

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