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More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home

Renew Economy

APRIL 23, 2024

The post More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home appeared first on RenewEconomy. The owners of Australia's largest solar project say the site now plays host to a record 6,000 plus sheep.

The climate and nature crises call for planet-forward strategies

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Sponsored: Leading scientists are calling for more action to address climate change and nature loss – a planet-forward strategy connects nature and climate for a solution that is set up to drive greater progress.

Climate Change

EV fast charger pioneer Tritium calls in administrators after declaring itself to be insolvent

Renew Economy

APRIL 18, 2024

Australian EV fast charger maker Tritium, once valued at $2 billion, calls in administrators after declaring insolvency. The post EV fast charger pioneer Tritium calls in administrators after declaring itself to be insolvent appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rally betrays anti-renewables desperation, as Joyce calls on “army” to go home and recruit

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With almost more speakers than protesters, anti-renewables rally dials up the vitriol and fear mongering, while Joyce calls on "army" to "go home and get more." The post Rally betrays anti-renewables desperation, as Joyce calls on “army” to go home and recruit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Is Your ESG Communication a Walking Red Flag?

Not communicating your impact consistently to key stakeholders is what we call an ESG communication red flag. One moment, you're proudly releasing your annual report, and before you know it, six months have passed and attention has shifted. Think of red flags as common mistakes that hinder stakeholder engagement.

Bushfire survivors call for communities to support shift to renewables

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Activists opposed to energy projects shouted outside federal parliament on the anniversary of Black Saturday, as survivors of the firestorm called for communities everywhere to support the shift to renewable power. The post Bushfire survivors call for communities to support shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chris Bowen visited Australian storage stand, and bought a solar battery called Troppo

Renew Economy

MARCH 6, 2024

The post Chris Bowen visited Australian storage stand, and bought a solar battery called Troppo appeared first on RenewEconomy. Chris Bowen was so impressed by an Australian battery storage company that he bought one of its solar battery systems.

“Legislate it:” Tesla calls for CIS certainty as energy incumbents push for gas and fixed payments

Renew Economy

APRIL 14, 2024

The post “Legislate it:” Tesla calls for CIS certainty as energy incumbents push for gas and fixed payments appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission appeared first on RenewEconomy. Review finds poor community engagement is causing distrust of renewables and transmission project developers – and sets out a plan to fix the problem.

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Neoen calls time on pioneering off-grid solar and battery project, decommissions Degrussa

Renew Economy

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Neoen calls time on pioneering off-grid solar and battery project, decommissions Degrussa appeared first on RenewEconomy. Less than a decade after it was built to power a remote WA copper mine, Neoen confirms it will dismantle the Degrussa solar and battery project. But what will become of the panels?

Spender calls for “People Power Plan” to get consumers out of fossil fuel trap

Renew Economy

MARCH 5, 2024

Allegra Spender calls for "People Power Plan" that will get households out of the fossil fuel trap with home electrification and rooftop solar. The post Spender calls for “People Power Plan” to get consumers out of fossil fuel trap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables

Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. IEA says COP28 goal of tripling renewables within reach after unprecedented global growth in 2023. But Australia among countries holding back the pace.

“Price the damage:” Garnaut and Sims reboot calls for carbon “fee” for big polluters

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post “Price the damage:” Garnaut and Sims reboot calls for carbon “fee” for big polluters appeared first on RenewEconomy. Ross Garnaut and former competition tsar Rod Sims say basic economics means you must price the damage that fossil fuels impose on everyone.

Bowen rejects CCA call for home gas ban and zero emissions for cars by 2040

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Two key calls from Climate Change Authority, including for phase out of gas connections for new and existing homes, have been rejected by the federal energy minister. The post Bowen rejects CCA call for home gas ban and zero emissions for cars by 2040 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering joins calls for government to be more ambitious with its energy targets – net zero by 2035. The post “Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Agricultural Solutions Sweep the 2023 Call for Code Competition

3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

December 18, 2023 /3BL/ - New AI-powered technologies related to agriculture issues ranging from contaminated soil and crop management to food waste were selected as winners of the sixth annual Call for Code contest. The 2023 Call for Code Global Challenge University Winner is Phyto , a group of students from University of Sydney.

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Cop28 squibs on fossil fuel phase out, but calls on quick transition

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The post Cop28 squibs on fossil fuel phase out, but calls on quick transition appeared first on RenewEconomy. Latest COP28 text squibs on phase out of fossil fuels, mentioning only "unabated" coal but falling short on gas and oil as the petrol-states hold court.

Fossil fuel giants “gaslighting” on emissions, Climate Council calls for greenwash ban

Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2023

Climate Council calls for federal government intervention as Australia's biggest polluters set net zero targets while expanding further into fossil fuels. The post Fossil fuel giants “gaslighting” on emissions, Climate Council calls for greenwash ban appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Call for nominations: Name the rising stars in sustainability

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Which rising stars in sustainability are making measurable impacts? Send your nomination for the 2024 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 through March 29.

Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Clean Energy Investor Group calls for emissions data to be stamped on renewable energy certificates – to boost demand for new solar, wind and storage. The post Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cannon-Brookes calls on Australia’s biggest coal polluter to move a lot faster to green energy

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post Cannon-Brookes calls on Australia’s biggest coal polluter to move a lot faster to green energy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Cannon-Brookes says AGL's targets for the green energy transition are hopelessly inadequate, and will reward senior executives with bonuses just for "standing still."

Network companies called out for “lack of accountability” on rooftop solar integration, in final report from ESB

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Energy Security Board final report calls for coordinated leadership and action – particularly from DNSPs – on the integration of consumer energy resources. The post Network companies called out for “lack of accountability” on rooftop solar integration, in final report from ESB appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big business called to account on climate, as study finds Australia lagging global standards

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The post Big business called to account on climate, as study finds Australia lagging global standards appeared first on RenewEconomy. Ten major companies are falling short of standards for net-zero plans set by the United Nations, with lack of commitment to phase out fossil fuels "especially concerning."

Net Zero

Monster Energy "Beat The Beast" Call of Duty Tournament Donates $100k to Charity

3BL Media

APRIL 12, 2024

The Call of Duty competition, live-streamed on Twitch, brought together gaming enthusiasts and top-notch streamers for a charitable cause. These gaming titans led their squads against challenger squads from the general public in epic Call of Duty showdowns. CORONA, Calif.

Fossil gas ban: Victoria calls time on gas connections for new homes

Renew Economy

JULY 27, 2023

The post Fossil gas ban: Victoria calls time on gas connections for new homes appeared first on RenewEconomy. Planning permits for new homes will only connect to all-electric networks in 2024, marking a major about face for the state with the highest residential gas use in Australia.

Australia gets wake up call on materials manufacturing in surge to renewables

Renew Economy

AUGUST 6, 2023

The post Australia gets wake up call on materials manufacturing in surge to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia wants to lead the world in the race to renewables, but it is in the bottom half for projected growth in the capability to make complex items.

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Don't call it upcycling: 3 resourceful companies to watch

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s rare to find a company that perfectly closes the loop, but it’s valuable to embrace the diversity of circular solutions.

CEC calls for big budget spend on renewables, and net zero grid by 2035

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Clean Energy Council calls on federal Labor to ramp up investment "with a view to.full decarbonisation of the electricity sector by 2035." The post CEC calls for big budget spend on renewables, and net zero grid by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Net Zero

“Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The post “Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy. Woodside Energy was among those assessed to be at significant risk of "net zero greenwash" because of their efforts to influence governments against phasing out fossil fuels.

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ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations

3BL Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Nasdaq has recorded a significant jump in ESG issues being discussed on corporate issuers’ quarterly conference calls, with around 65 percent of Russell 3000 firms and 76 percent of MSCI USA ESG Leaders talking ESG in Q1 2022. Click here to access the full Nasdaq quarterly conference call analysis report.

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Facing the storm: Caribbean countries make urgent call for more equitable climate funding

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Earlier this year, Caribbean leaders representing Small Island Developing States issued a call for more transparency and monitoring of the $100-billion "loss and damage fund". The post Facing the storm: Caribbean countries make urgent call for more equitable climate funding appeared first on Corporate Knights.

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Indigenous leaders call for climate finance disruption

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Acknowledging Indigenous people’s critical role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises may have become the norm in climate circles, but these communities still aren’t being paid for it.

Open call: Nominate the 30 Under 30 rising stars in sustainability

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Which rising stars in sustainability are making measurable impacts? Send your nomination for the 2024 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 through March 29.

Vanuatu makes historic call for global treaty end fossil fuel era

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Pacific Island nation makes world-first call to halt the expansion of new fossil fuel projects through the establishment of an international treaty. The post Vanuatu makes historic call for global treaty end fossil fuel era appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund

Renew Economy

MAY 5, 2022

The Australia Institute calls on major parties to overhaul troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, after doubts raised over carbon offset integrity. The post Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in

Renew Economy

APRIL 25, 2023

NT utility calls for consultant to advise on if, and when, the first solar farms - built three years ago - can be allowed to send power to the grid. The post NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins protesters calling for removal of two wind farms found to have interfered with indigenous rights. The post “Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Calling, the Cloud, and the New Era of Collaboration

Cisco CSR

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Migrating to Cloud Calling is a priority for many organizations seeking better visibility, flexibility, and functionality with reduced total cost compared to on-premise Calling—without sacrificing t… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification

Renew Economy

APRIL 26, 2023

The post Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification appeared first on RenewEconomy. Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council set out policy recommendations to get Australia’s buildings net-zero ready, and save consumers money.

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New code of conduct calls for end to “absurd” fossil fuel sponsorships

Renew Economy

MAY 30, 2023

The post New code of conduct calls for end to “absurd” fossil fuel sponsorships appeared first on RenewEconomy. The end may be nigh for fossil fuel companies using sports and the arts as advertising vehicles.

“Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The post “Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. For first time, IEA forecasts global demand for fossil fuels will soon peak in all its scenarios as EV sales rise and the shift to wind and solar accelerates.

“We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Climate and clean energy leaders call for a national scheme to underpin “massive” investment in large-scale energy storage critical to shift to renewables. The post “We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green ammonia call from Japan’s biggest coal generator excites Australian projects

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Japanese power giant issues international call for supplies of zero emissions ammonia, a major opportunity for potential Australian suppliers. The post Green ammonia call from Japan’s biggest coal generator excites Australian projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Call to fast-track solar recycling as panel waste problem piles up

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post Call to fast-track solar recycling as panel waste problem piles up appeared first on RenewEconomy. A new international report says Australia needs policy, regulation and more R&D to deal with what could be a very big solar panel waste problem.

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More than 6,000 sheep now call Australia’s largest solar farm home

The climate and nature crises call for planet-forward strategies

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EV fast charger pioneer Tritium calls in administrators after declaring itself to be insolvent

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Rally betrays anti-renewables desperation, as Joyce calls on “army” to go home and recruit

Is Your ESG Communication a Walking Red Flag?

Bushfire survivors call for communities to support shift to renewables

Chris Bowen visited Australian storage stand, and bought a solar battery called Troppo

“Legislate it:” Tesla calls for CIS certainty as energy incumbents push for gas and fixed payments

Call for developer rating scheme, as review finds “material distrust” of renewables, transmission

Neoen calls time on pioneering off-grid solar and battery project, decommissions Degrussa

Spender calls for “People Power Plan” to get consumers out of fossil fuel trap

Australia called out for grid queues, policy gaps in race to triple global renewables

“Price the damage:” Garnaut and Sims reboot calls for carbon “fee” for big polluters

Bowen rejects CCA call for home gas ban and zero emissions for cars by 2040

“Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035

Agricultural Solutions Sweep the 2023 Call for Code Competition

Cop28 squibs on fossil fuel phase out, but calls on quick transition

Fossil fuel giants “gaslighting” on emissions, Climate Council calls for greenwash ban

Call for nominations: Name the rising stars in sustainability

Industry calls for renewable energy certificates to be stamped with emissions data

Cannon-Brookes calls on Australia’s biggest coal polluter to move a lot faster to green energy

Network companies called out for “lack of accountability” on rooftop solar integration, in final report from ESB

Big business called to account on climate, as study finds Australia lagging global standards

Monster Energy "Beat The Beast" Call of Duty Tournament Donates $100k to Charity

Fossil gas ban: Victoria calls time on gas connections for new homes

Australia gets wake up call on materials manufacturing in surge to renewables

Don't call it upcycling: 3 resourceful companies to watch

CEC calls for big budget spend on renewables, and net zero grid by 2035

“Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels

ESG on the Earnings Call: Nasdaq Data Shows Huge Quarterly Jump in Conversations

Facing the storm: Caribbean countries make urgent call for more equitable climate funding

Indigenous leaders call for climate finance disruption

Open call: Nominate the 30 Under 30 rising stars in sustainability

Vanuatu makes historic call for global treaty end fossil fuel era

Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund

NT solar farms still sitting idle after three years, now a consultant has been called in

“Not climate justice:” Greta Thunberg joins call to tear down two huge Norway wind farms

Calling, the Cloud, and the New Era of Collaboration

Report calls for national standards on building energy efficiency, electrification

New code of conduct calls for end to “absurd” fossil fuel sponsorships

“Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables

“We need everything, everywhere, all at once:” Industry calls for energy storage scheme

Green ammonia call from Japan’s biggest coal generator excites Australian projects

Call to fast-track solar recycling as panel waste problem piles up

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