The Triple Bottom - 🌱 Africa's Hydrogen Superpower

The African nation aiming to become a green hydrogen superpower
The situ: Namibia is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging market for green hydrogen (Hydrogen fuel produced by splitting water using renewable energy like wind or solar, as opposed to fossil fuels) announcing the construction of a $9.4bn project led by Hyphen energy
Why Namibia? Sun 300 days a year and vicious winds that rip along a 1,000-mile coast = extensive solar and wind resources and the proximity to the ocean, both as a water source and an export hub. An abundance of low-cost green electricity will reduce the price disparity between green hydrogen and polluting alternatives (and aid adoption!)
Benefits: 

• For Namibia: construction is predicted to create 15,000 direct jobs and 3,000 more during full operations -  90% will be filled by locals. 

• For the planet: export agreements are already signed with Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands to provide them with clean, green hydrogen fuel.

South African court halts Shell's search for oil
We're all aware of the dangers of oil extraction from the ocean. But did you know that just looking for oil can put underwater ecosystems at risk due to ‘seismic testing’? 
What is seismic testing? Blasts of sound waves from air guns penetrate the ocean floor and provide data about what lies beneath the surface - specifically reserves of oil. 
The issue… is these sound waves increase noise levels to twice the normal level which disturb the communication, navigation and eating habits essential to marine life. 
The Ruling: by the South African high-court blocked Shell from conducting seismic testing off the country's coast due to a lack of environmental approvals. 
It’s not the end of the story… Despite global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, South Africa has seen a flurry of oil discoveries, and these activities are supported by government ministers due to South Africa’s dwindling domestic oil supplies.
 

Crawley Town showing how professional sport can fight food waste
Crawley town has become the first professional sports club in England to team up with Too Good To Go to prevent food waste on matchdays. Leftover food has started to be collected from the club's kiosks on matchdays then sold to locals using Too Good To Go app at a discount. The 'Magic Bags', will cost £3 but will have up to £10 worth of food and drink inside - a bargain for app users and an additional revenue stream for the club.

3D printed meat launches in the UK
During COP26, world leaders committed to eliminate all deforestation by 2030 - a goal that requires a significant reduction in global meat consumption. Israeli food-tech company, Redefine Meat, is 3D printing vegan meat alternatives to better replicate the taste, texture and make-up of traditional meat products using soya, pea protein and coconut oil. But what sets Redefine Meat apart from their competitors is the level of versatility for different recipes their produce provides. The results speak for themselves - Marco Pierre White’s steak houses have started serving Redefine Meat on their menus.

• A Swedish company is hoping to kick-start Italy's offshore floating wind farm market with its innovative dual-tilted turbines

• Ed Sheeran plans to ‘re-wild as much of the UK as he can’ to make up for the carbon footprint created by his job.

• French car adverts told to ‘tell people to walk or cycle instead of driving for short trips.’

• Amazon increase renewable energy procurement by 40% - equaling the usage of 9 million European homes

• The cost of lab-grown chicken more than halved in 2021

• Woman gives birth in Tesla on autopilot

• Nike bets big on metaverse by buying virtual trainer company

• An Online Game Lets You Spend Elon Musk's $196 Billion On Luxury Stuff

• Michael Bublé donates Christmas royalties to save the dolphins 

🍄 Ikea’s mushroom-based packaging 

🏭 Rolls-Royce’s mini-nuclear power plants

⛽️ Bets are placed on Hydrogen fuel