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Big talk, little action: Energy future out west is at crossroads between gas and renewables

Renew Economy

Despite bold announcements, no large-scale renewable energy has been added to the SWIS and there are very few sanctioned projects in the pipeline. The post Big talk, little action: Energy future out west is at crossroads between gas and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Women’s History Month - Black Female Principal’s Ouster In 1906 Echoes Today

Joan Michelson

When Anna Julia Cooper was principal of M Street High School in DC in 1892, her students outperformed even the White schools. So the White Board of Education fired her.

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Germany shuts down seven brown coal power stations at end of winter

Renew Economy

Seven lignite-fired power plant units with a combined capacity of 3.1 gigawatt were finally shut down in Germany at the end of March, after their decommissioning had been postponed due to the energy crisis, news agency dpa reported in an article published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. In order to save natural gas in power generation during the energy […] The post Germany shuts down seven brown coal power stations at end of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Battery storage developer Lightshift Energy snags $100 million from Greenbacker

Impact Alpha

Batteries are key to unlocking value from intermittent renewable energy, such as wind and solar. Lightshift Energy’s standalone, utility-scale battery technology helps utilities. The post Battery storage developer Lightshift Energy snags $100 million from Greenbacker appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Canada Had Designs on Being a Hydro Superpower. Now Its Rivers and Lakes Are Drying Up. (WSJ)

Christopher Mercer

The Canadian province of Quebec has big plans of becoming the “battery of the U.S. northeast” by feeding power generated from its dams and other hydro plants to millions of people in Vermont, Massachusetts and New York state. But dry conditions that have affected energy output worldwide are forcing one of the world’s largest hydropower … Continue reading "Canada Had Designs on Being a Hydro Superpower.

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How you and your company can celebrate Earth Day 2024

WWF Sustainability

In honor of Earth Day, we would like to equip you with resources to make it easier for you to show love for the planet on April 22 and beyond.

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As El Niño bites, Indonesians grapple with record-high rice prices

Eco-Business

El Niño's dry weather has hit Indonesian rice supplies causing record price rises for consumers and crop failures for farmers.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Biden admin invests $6 billion in industrial decarbonization projects; Microsoft signs one of largest-ever biochar carbon removal deals; Mississippi orders BlackRock to ‘cease and desist’ from ESG investing; Walmart invests in 1 GW of new clean energy projects; Vanguard found guilty of misleading green investing claims in Australia; Persefoni launches free emissions tracking and reporting tool; Starbucks certifies more than 6,000 “greener stores”; EU’s Nature Restoration R

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Is tree planting all it's cracked up to be?

Eco-Business

As deforestation threatens crucial forests, a new study suggests tree planting is not a magic bullet for global warming.

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EPA’s Final 2027–2032 Truck Rule Risks Leaving Communities Behind

CleanTechnica

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just finalized its Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulation as a part of the administration’s plan to decarbonize the transportation sector. The Phase 3 regulation will cut new greenhouse gas emissions from trucks in 2032 by 32 to 62 percent for vocational trucks (e.g., refuse, delivery vans, school and transit. [continued] The post EPA’s Final 2027–2032 Truck Rule Risks Leaving Communities Behind appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Mr Beast & Lectric Ebikes Donate Life-Changing Ebikes to 600 People

CleanTechnica

The crew at Lectric Ebikes in Phoenix, Arizona, have been designing and building some of the most affordable, functional zero emission vehicles on the planet for years now. This year, they partnered with Mr. Beast to donate $600,000 worth of e-bikes to people in need across the United States. The. [continued] The post Mr Beast & Lectric Ebikes Donate Life-Changing Ebikes to 600 People appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Smart Siting of Offshore Wind Protects Right Whales in Gulf of Maine

CleanTechnica

The Biden Administration is advancing offshore wind in areas of the Gulf of Maine that pose a lower risk to endangered North Atlantic right whales. The Final Wind Energy Area (WEA) identified for potential offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine is largely located away from habitats of higher importance to. [continued] The post Smart Siting of Offshore Wind Protects Right Whales in Gulf of Maine appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Farmers In Germany Ready To Embrace Agrivoltaics

CleanTechnica

New research finds farmers in Germany are receptive to making agrivoltaics part of their operations if policy makers will get out of the way. The post Farmers In Germany Ready To Embrace Agrivoltaics appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Sensing Diseases From Space

CleanTechnica

Disease itself may be invisible to the human eye, but conditions ripe for disease outbreaks can be seen from satellites. ORNL’s Assaf Anyamba has spent his career using satellite images to determine where extreme weather may lead to vector-borne disease outbreaks. His work has helped the U.S. government better prepare. [continued] The post Sensing Diseases From Space appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Colorado Introduces New Easy E-Bike Credit

CleanTechnica

When it comes to EV tax credits, people often have a LOT of questions. People want to know whether they’re eligible, whether it’s refundable, and whether it applies to the EV they want to buy. It’s also important to know whether it’s a point-of-sale tax credit that works like a. [continued] The post Colorado Introduces New Easy E-Bike Credit appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Aluminum & Metals May Invigorate The Marketplace After New Demonstration Grants

CleanTechnica

Aluminum is an example of a material that has seen rapid growth in demand in recent years, and that demand has been met by expanded primary production. Aluminum has a density of 2.7 kg/dm3 at room temperature, which is about one-third of the density of iron and steel. With proper. [continued] The post Aluminum & Metals May Invigorate The Marketplace After New Demonstration Grants appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Seems To Be Focusing On National Park Access With Supercharger Network

CleanTechnica

In two other recent articles, I spotted some upcoming Tesla Supercharger stations that will greatly improve access to national parks. Now, after seeing a third and then a fourth and a fifth and a sixth example, I’m seeing a pattern in Tesla’s behavior. And, it’s a very good thing, because. [continued] The post Tesla Seems To Be Focusing On National Park Access With Supercharger Network appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Carbonfuture Launches Carbon Removal Sensor Suite Partnership With Syncraft & Others

CleanTechnica

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) has taken another leap forward as a viable & scalable solution towards meeting the net-zero emission goals set by the Paris Agreement. Carbonfuture, the leading Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal, has announced a CDR sensor suite which will find its first implementation through a tracking. [continued] The post Carbonfuture Launches Carbon Removal Sensor Suite Partnership With Syncraft & Others appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission