December, 2021

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It’s past time to electrify everything

GreenBiz

The key to shifting away from fossil fuels is for consumers to begin replacing their home appliances, heating systems and cars with electric versions powered by clean electricity.

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3 questions to build resilience -- and change the world | Sister True Dedication

TEDxInnovations

Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of "mindful walking," she shares three essential questions to ask yourself to awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace. Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication.

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Electric school bus charging hub could provide ‘blueprint’ for grid support

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. By connecting the batteries of parked electric school buses to the grid, a first-of-its-kind electric school bus charging hub aims to provide enough backup power to support up to 10,000 homes. Nuvve plans to build a hub with 200, fast-charging stations at Blue Bird Corporation's delivery facility in Fort Valley, Georgia. When parked, multiple buses can serve as a virtual power plant to create capacity of up to 25 MW, the company said.

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The Minigun Tesla Is Cool, But Real Military EVs Are Sorely Needed In 2022

CleanTechnica

A few weeks ago, I came across a fun video on social media. The Black Rifle Coffee Company installed a pair of miniguns on a Tesla: There’s a much longer version of the video that goes into great detail on everything they did to the Model X, but long story short, the vehicle was not […].

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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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Why the growth of climate and ESG inside boardrooms gives me hope

GreenBiz

If the board of directors that should provide oversight doesn't have the insight and foresight to do so, how can investors use the ratings and rankings to assess its ESG governance and value creation?

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The sectors where green jobs are growing in demand

GreenBiz

LinkedIn is seeing green jobs span a wide range of industries, from obvious ones such as renewables to more unexpected ones such as finance, fashion technologies and transport.

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How the water sector's digital transformation will help achieve SDG 6

GreenBiz

The water sector is now in the early but accelerating stages of learning the value of adopting digital technologies to solve water scarcity and quality issues.

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E-bikes, the uncelebrated hero of last-mile delivery?

GreenBiz

While e-bike proponents generally talk up the benefits for individuals and commuters, the format also holds substantial promise when it comes to last-mile delivery.

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With climate concern at all-time high, consumers want action more than promises

GreenBiz

There is almost universal agreement globally that society should respond to climate change with the same urgency as it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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25 cities show how major climate wins are possible

GreenBiz

Collectively, the work of 25 cities in the Climate Challenge will reduce CO2 emissions by 74 million metric tons from 2020 through 2030, compared to business as usual.

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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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How ‘digital twins’ can model future effects of climate change

GreenBiz

Some projections call for the overall market to reach about $63.5 billion in 2027, compared with a relatively modest $3.1 billion for 2020.

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This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food

GreenBiz

We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.

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The 5 biggest clean energy stories from 2021

GreenBiz

From policy to action, the public and private sectors are spurring forward the great energy transition in meaningful ways.

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5 ways to simultaneously improve living standards and limit global warming

GreenBiz

We need to find new ways to produce everyday goods, many of which have been built on the back of fossil fuels.

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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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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

GreenBiz

Insights for building owners, developers, facilities managers and commercial renters.

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Explaining the exponential growth of renewable energy

GreenBiz

Solar and wind energy now deliver nearly 9 percent of global electricity.

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How to make the US clean energy transition equitable

GreenBiz

While clean energy is increasingly available, access to it is not equal.

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The world's cities aren't adapting to climate change quickly enough

GreenBiz

From Lagos to London, cities need to be reshaped.

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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

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The 3 most impactful circularity trends in 2021

GreenBiz

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EV Buyer Opts For Lucid Air After Mercedes Dealer Adds $50,000 Markup To EQS

CleanTechnica

Dealerships are going to cost automakers EV customers if they keep this up. I’ve shared a couple of horror stories that Ford customers have shared with us while also sharing what a Ford salesman thought of some of the horror stories. However, Ford isn’t alone with this problem. Any automaker that utilizes the dealership model […].

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The Top Electric Vehicles In World During Record Sales Month

CleanTechnica

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 72% in November 2021 compared to November 2020. There were 721,000 registrations (or 11.5% share of the overall auto market), establishing a new global record for PEV sales. Add the 632,000 units of plugless hybrids registered in November, and we have some 22% of the overall global market having […].

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Tesla Semi Truck – The Latest Developments

CleanTechnica

News about the Tesla Semi Truck has slowed down in recent weeks, but development is moving fast!

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

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Divestment Year in Review 2021

CleanTechnica

How has the divestment movement changed the conversation around fossil fuel finance in 2021?

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Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Not Dead Yet, Says ARPA-E

CleanTechnica

Vertical axis wind turbines could find a new home in offshore wind farms, where density, reliability and ease of maintenance give them an edge over conventional wind turbines.

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Tesla Recall Affects 475,000 Model 3 & Model S Cars

CleanTechnica

Tesla has begun a voluntary recall campaign to fix minor issues with its Model 3 and Model S sedans.

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Lathrop Leases 9 Acres Of Land To Tesla For $1 To Support Parking For 1,500 Employees

CleanTechnica

The City of Lathrop is leasing 9 acres of land to Tesla for $1 to support Tesla’s workforce of 1,500 workers, according to a report in the Manteca/Ripon Bulletin. The city council voted unanimously last week to lease the 9 acres of land that the city owned. The land, adjacent to the city’s wastewater treatment facility, […].

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?

CleanTechnica

Tesla has navigated the global automotive chip shortage better than most. It also pioneered using a unified computer architecture. How are those things related? What are the broader lessons here? Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Of all the innovations Tesla has brought to the auto industry, not the least significant is the unified computer architecture […].

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Hydrogen Scooters With Swappable Cans Power Forward in France

CleanTechnica

How do you reduce the carbon emissions of millions of scooters without access to home chargers? France thinks cans of hydrogen may be the answer.

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Hyundai Home: Electric Car, Rooftop Solar, Battery Storage, & An EV Charger All In One Package

CleanTechnica

Hyundai Home will debut in 2022 and offer customers to sign up for rooftop solar, a residential storage battery, and an EV charger in one seamless transaction.

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Bullet Train Speeds, But With No Tracks & No Airliner Emissions (Part 2)

CleanTechnica

This is the second part of a two-part series. You can find Part 1 here. Overcoming These Problems With the failure of the giant KM Ekranoplan, the Soviet government reduced the funding for such vehicles, instead focusing on things they knew worked. Despite this, they managed to iron out some of the problems by focusing […].

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.