Amazon, Google and Microsoft signal growing interest in nuclear, geothermal power
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2024
Rising demand from artificial intelligence is forcing big technology companies to look beyond wind and solar for clean energy.
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More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home
Renew Economy
APRIL 23, 2024
The owners of Australia's largest solar project say the site now plays host to a record 6,000 plus sheep. The post More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The growing movement to take the bull s**t out of organic farming
Corporate Knights
APRIL 19, 2024
In his mid-20s, Jimmy Videle embarked on a road trip across the southern United States in his 1973 Volkswagen bus. Looking for a place to camp at the southern tip of Texas’s Gulf Coast, he came upon a dirt road lined with concentrated cattle-feeding operations. Thousands of cows were up to their knees and elbows in their own feces, and up the road a slurry of manure and rain was streaming into the Gulf of Mexico.
38 trillion dollars in damages each year: World economy already committed to income reduction of 19 % due to climate change
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 17, 2024
Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a new study finds. These damages are six times larger than the mitigation costs needed to limit global warming to two degrees. Based on empirical data from more than 1,600 regions worldwide over the past 40 years, scientists assessed future impacts of changing climatic conditions on economic growth and their persistence.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 21, 2024
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a theoretical AI system with capabilities that rival those of a human. Many researchers believe we are still decades, if not centuries, away from achieving AGI.
Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Aerial view of the abandoned industrial gas leakage site at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in February 2022 (image credit: Paulose NK / Shutterstock.com). The failure of the US-based chemical company Dow to provide remedy to victims of a deadly gas leak from a pesticide plant in India that resulted in the deaths of more than 22,000 people has created a “sacrifice zone” in which 500,000 more continue to suffer, Amnesty International has said in a new report published on 28 March ahead of the 40 th anniv
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Forging the Future of Sustainability: Celebrating WWF Voices on International Women's Day
WWF Sustainability
MARCH 7, 2024
From scientists to marketing experts, the women of WWF bring an array of perspectives and talents.
Half a million hectares of Indonesian forest under threat from nickel mining, study finds
Eco-Business
APRIL 16, 2024
The race to electrify transport is causing extensive deforestation in Indonesia, a Mighty Earth report finds. Will the destructive practices continue under incoming president Prabowo Subianto, who has pledged to ramp up nickel trade?
The Case for Defence
Chris Hall
MARCH 13, 2024
Many investors avoid weapons financing due to human rights risk, but for others the battle lines are blurred. We might all instinctively agree with Edwin Starr that war is good for absolutely nothing, but his heartfelt assertion is not strictly accurate. Following the Hamas attack on Israel in October last year, which resulted in over 1,000 civilian casualties, the market value of some of the largest US-based arms companies increased by around US$23 billion on the prospect of increased sale
Biden Unlocks $7 Billion Solar Investment On Earth Day
CleanTechnica
APRIL 22, 2024
President Biden chose Earth Day 2024 to announce a $7 billion Solar For All program to expand access to clean energy for all Americans. The post Biden Unlocks $7 Billion Solar Investment On Earth Day appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Record wind and solar push down prices across grid, except for most coal dependent state
Renew Economy
APRIL 22, 2024
Record output of renewable energy pushed prices down across the main grid in the first quarter, with the exception of the most coal dependent state grid. The post Record wind and solar push down prices across grid, except for most coal dependent state appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nationals threaten to tear up wind and solar contracts as nuclear misinformation swings polls
Renew Economy
APRIL 22, 2024
Nationals threaten to tear up wind and solar contracts with government, as the push against renewables and for nuclear gains traction in polls. The post Nationals threaten to tear up wind and solar contracts as nuclear misinformation swings polls appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Battery storage becomes biggest source of supply in evening peak in one of world’s biggest grids
Renew Economy
APRIL 17, 2024
Battery storage becomes biggest supplier to California's grid in evening peak for first time. The post Battery storage becomes biggest source of supply in evening peak in one of world’s biggest grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat
Corporate Knights
APRIL 18, 2024
A convoy of tractors was making its way to a Dutch government building in February when Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted out his support for farmers revolting against the EU’s regulatory push to drive down climate emissions: “I’m pro-environment, but I support the farmers! Farming has no material effect on climate change.” The online reaction was swift, with stats, charts, links and memes filling replies from all sides.
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
Coal port puts its hand up to become floating offshore wind hub
Renew Economy
APRIL 18, 2024
One of the world's biggest coal ports says it has what it takes to become a hub for floating offshore wind, given the right investment – and assuming the technology makes it in Australia. The post Coal port puts its hand up to become floating offshore wind hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Victoria bans gas rebates and incentives for homes as shift to all-electric gathers pace
Renew Economy
APRIL 17, 2024
Victoria bans fossil gas companies from offering cash incentives or rebates to households that install major new gas appliances, or connect to the gas network. The post Victoria bans gas rebates and incentives for homes as shift to all-electric gathers pace appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Dutton kicks his own nuclear policy can down the road, amid reports of split in Coalition
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2024
Coalition delays release of nuclear power policy, saying "it won't be bullied" into meeting the timeline it set itself. The post Dutton kicks his own nuclear policy can down the road, amid reports of split in Coalition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hydrogen in gas networks doubles dangerous leaks from home appliances
Renew Economy
APRIL 16, 2024
The science is building against hydrogen in homes, with a new study showing a sharp increase in gas leaks from appliances using full or blended hydrogen. The post Hydrogen in gas networks doubles dangerous leaks from home appliances appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Australia can achieve close to 100 pct renewables with today’s technologies: Are we up for the challenge?
Renew Economy
APRIL 16, 2024
Australia can achieve close to 100% renewables with the technologies of today. The challenge is how to fill the gap. The post Australia can achieve close to 100 pct renewables with today’s technologies: Are we up for the challenge? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2024
Columbia Law School researchers identify 33 of the most pervasive myths about solar, wind and electric vehicles and rebut them using transparent, fact-based responses. The post Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nine in 10 Australians support renewable energy transition, nearly half want it to go faster
Renew Economy
APRIL 9, 2024
Almost nine in 10 Australians want a faster or moderate transition to clean energy, the CSIRO says, and 80 pct happy to live within 10kms of renewable energy infrastructure. The post Nine in 10 Australians support renewable energy transition, nearly half want it to go faster appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Coalition nuclear plan would force consumers to wait 20 years longer for 30% higher electricity bills
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2024
Wind and solar, coupled with batteries and pumped hydro deliver the lowest cost transition. Nuclear would be slower and vastly more expensive, modelling shows. The post Coalition nuclear plan would force consumers to wait 20 years longer for 30% higher electricity bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Major wind farm withdrawn after more planning delays, downsizing, name changes and fierce opposition
Renew Economy
APRIL 20, 2024
Ark Energy pulls plans for its second wind project in six months, this time over repeated planning delays for a project criticised for being too close to world heritage areas. The post Major wind farm withdrawn after more planning delays, downsizing, name changes and fierce opposition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Giant “super battery” that will help replace Australia’s biggest coal generator gets technical green light
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
Australia's biggest battery, designed to be a giant "shock absorber" for the grid, gets technical green light to ensure it is connected on schedule. The post Giant “super battery” that will help replace Australia’s biggest coal generator gets technical green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
Like everything else associated with the Coalition’s nuclear policy, the plan to win over communities in coal regions has hit a snag. The post Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. The ban ensures that is all it is
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2024
You can’t prevent people from having bad ideas. But sometimes, a piece of legislation can prevent bad ideas from taking up large amounts of money and time. The post Nuclear power in Australia is a really bad idea. The ban ensures that is all it is appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
“Massive new industry:”Fortescue opens 2GW factory to build its own hydrogen electrolysers
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
Andrew Forrest’s iron ore and energy giant Fortescue Metals has officially opened its 2GW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Gladstone, Queensland, using in-house technology that it says heralds a massive new manufacturing industry for Australia. Fortescue says the factory, located in the heart of Queensland coal and LNG export country, is a game-changer because it will […] The post “Massive new industry:”Fortescue opens 2GW factory to build its own hydrogen electrolysers a
In the belly of the solar duck: First big battery responds as rooftop PV changes shape of grid
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
Western Australia hosts the world's biggest standalone grid and features the biggest solar duck, thanks to growth of rooftop PV. Batteries to the rescue, then, as thermal plants go quack. The post In the belly of the solar duck: First big battery responds as rooftop PV changes shape of grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Nuclear energy is an ugly duckling in every possible respect: Too late, too costly, too toxic
Renew Economy
APRIL 4, 2024
Nuclear power in Australia would be too slow, too expensive, and unable to supply a 21st century power grid that will have moved to flexible power sources. The post Nuclear energy is an ugly duckling in every possible respect: Too late, too costly, too toxic appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Surge in battery storage capacity changing dynamics of the grid
Renew Economy
APRIL 22, 2024
The rapid growth in big batteries is changing the dynamics of Australia's main grid, and will help usher out fossil fuels. The post Surge in battery storage capacity changing dynamics of the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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