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How coders can help save the planet

GreenBiz

Code results in nearly 4 percent of the world's carbon emissions. Coders want to help, but often don’t know how. Here are some places to start.

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Scientists produce green hydrogen directly from seawater at offshore wind farm

Renew Economy

Chinese researchers produce green hydrogen at an offshore wind farm using a direct seawater electrolysis process that avoids the need for desalination. The post Scientists produce green hydrogen directly from seawater at offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The most important climate meeting of the year

GreenBiz

The International Maritime Organization aims to adopt a revised greenhouse gas emission strategy for the shipping sector.

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Bangladesh forced to shut biggest coal units in heatwave due to lack of coal

Renew Economy

A shortage of affordable fossil fuels has forced power outages across Bangladesh, including at a brand new coal plant, as temperatures soar. The post Bangladesh forced to shut biggest coal units in heatwave due to lack of coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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4 climate tech startups to watch this year

GreenBiz

May's editions of Climate Tech Rundown featured Sesame Solar, Sealed, Carbon Chain and Urban Machine.

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What if kelp forests can save the oceans?

Corporate Knights

Floridians are bracing for an unwanted visitor this summer: sargassum. A 5,000-mile-long island of this rootless seaweed is floating around the Atlantic, and large swathes of it are expected to wash ashore in Florida and other states in the coming months. Smaller amounts have already arrived, and the rotting clumps of algae on the beach release hydrogen sulfide, giving off the smell of rotten eggs.

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New Origin owner may outspend Andrew Forrest in Australia’s biggest renewables play: Here’s how

Renew Economy

New Origin owner says its renewable and storage plans will be essential if Australia is to have any chance of meeting its ambitious targets. The post New Origin owner may outspend Andrew Forrest in Australia’s biggest renewables play: Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Is generative AI bad for the environment?

GreenBiz

What you need to know about the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins, from a computer scientist.

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BlueFloat targets 7.6GW of floating offshore wind in Philippines, moves forward in Australia

Renew Economy

Spanish offshore wind developer unveils plans to build up to 7.6GW of floating offshore wind in the Philippines, starting in 2028, and has high hopes for Australia. The post BlueFloat targets 7.6GW of floating offshore wind in Philippines, moves forward in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MEPC 80: The most important climate meeting of 2023?

GreenBiz

The International Maritime Organization aims to adopt a revised greenhouse gas emission strategy for the shipping sector.

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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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Fortescue signs partner to engineer transition to green energy, hydrogen and industry

Renew Economy

Fortescue teams up with global engineering giant to help it meet its ambitious green hydrogen and industry target. The post Fortescue signs partner to engineer transition to green energy, hydrogen and industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When pigeons dream

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Dreams have been considered a hallmark of human sleep for a long time. Latest findings, however, suggest that when pigeons sleep, they might experience visions of flight. Researchers studied brain activation patterns in sleeping pigeons, using functional magnetic resonance imaging. The study revealed that similar to mammals, most of the brain is highly active during REM sleep.

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“Urgent and daunting:” Brookfield boosts planned renewables spend to $30 billion

Renew Economy

Brookfield plays the climate card as it seeks regulatory approval for its bid for Origin Energy, saying its planned renewable spend could reach $30 billion. The post “Urgent and daunting:” Brookfield boosts planned renewables spend to $30 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Jacobs - Jacobs Completes Underground Infrastructure Engineering for the First Full-Scale Wave Energy Test Facility in the US

Global Renewable News

Highlights Underground project links ocean to onshore utility-grid connection and monitoring facility Supports renewable new energy technology, security and energy transition effortsJaco.

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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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Super fund firms up as major co-investor in Tasmania green hydrogen projects

Renew Economy

Leading industry super fund moves a step closer to making a major co-investment renewable hydrogen projects in the pipeline in Tasmania. The post Super fund firms up as major co-investor in Tasmania green hydrogen projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Finland - Fortum continues operation and maintenance partnership with Caverion at hydropower plants in Finland

Global Renewable News

Fortum will continue its operation and maintenance partnership with Caverion at 13 hydropower plants in Finland.Caverion is responsible for the local operation and maintenance of Fortum's hydr.

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Anaergia to Build Anaerobic Digestion Facility at Monterey One Water

Environment + Energy Leader

Moreover, the project includes a significant expansion of digester capacity, providing the California wastewater utility with operational flexibility.

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California - West Kern energy project would turn depleted oil reservoir into synthetic geothermal storage

Global Renewable News

Western Kern's legacy oil fields have gained new interest recently as a place to bury carbon dioxide. But what about also using the area's ample underground geologic formations to store ener.

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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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ReelyActive is making Bluetooth sensors enterprise-friendly

Stacey Higginbotham

Middleware is so extremely boring that if I’m bothering to cover a company’s middleware product, it must be doing something pretty important. And in the case of ReelyActive , it really is. ReelyActive was formed in 2012 as a Bluetooth expert that built Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) location apps and services. But today it has pivoted to become a middleware layer that helps translate data from Bluetooth sensors into code that can be assimilated into a variety of analytics applications.

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British Columbia - Hydrogen will fuel clean transportation at B.C. port

Global Renewable News

British Columbia's difficult-to-decarbonize commercial transportation sector is getting a hydrogen-powered boost toward the clean-transportation economy.The Province is providing $4 million to.

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The KJ Show #39 - The Ethical Dilemma of Climate Change

Energy Central

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here with the Energy Central Community in case you were unable to join me.

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Opis Renewables - Opis Renewables Launches Turnkey Training and Certification Services for Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Technicians

Global Renewable News

Opis Renewables based in Chicago will now provide all-inclusive training for solar, wind and energy storage professionals; On-site training will include transportation, housing, and meals Opis.

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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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‘The creative process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.

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Airborne Wind Energy - Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill attracts Voss Energi as lead investor

Global Renewable News

Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) developer Kitemill has attracted Norwegian utility firm Voss Energi as the lead investor for its latest crowdfunding campaign.As part of its continued clean energy expan.

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Germany Launches €50 Billion Industrial Decarbonization Subsidy Program

ESG Today

Germany announced the launch of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD), a 15-year subsidy program aimed at helping companies in energy intensive industries to invest in low carbon production processes and technologies. According to Economy and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck, the budget for the new scheme is anticipated to reach the “mid double-digit billion” euro range, in line with industry estimates of up to €50 billion.

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EnerVenue - EnerVenue and High Caliber Energy Partner to Provide Grid-Scale Energy Storage to Florida

Global Renewable News

EnerVenue, the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries to the clean energy revolution, and High Caliber Energy, a Florida-based consulting and EPC firm specialized in LNG and renewables, today.

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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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Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip

Environmental News Bits

by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University Plunging into the ocean or a lake is one of the great joys of summer. But arriving at the beach to find water that’s green, red or brown, and possibly foul-smelling, can instantly spoil the party. As a toxicologist, I study health risks from both synthetic and natural substances. … Continue reading Heading to a beach this summer?

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Landis+Gyr - Landis+Gyr Completes Contract with Enerpro for Level 2 EV Chargers

Global Renewable News

Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) announced it will provide Enerpro Systems Corp., a North American intelligent energy management services provider, with 1,000 level 2 electric vehicle chargers as part.

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Fossil fuel drilling scheme faces High Court challenge

Envirotec Magazine

Protect Dunsfold campaigners celebrating outside the Royal Courts of Justice in March, after winning permission for their judicial review. A scheme to allow a drilling project on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Surrey is being challenged in the High Court (Royal Courts of Justice) this Thursday (8th June). Good Law Project is supporting the action being brought by the local council and campaign group, Protect Dunsfold, against the Government which gave the project the

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Masdar - UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

Global Renewable News

Highlights Masdar, UAE's flagship renewable energy company, along with Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities signs land agreement for 10GW mega wind project Signing witnessed b.

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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.