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Spring heatwave smashes seven-year old demand record in W.A.’s main grid

Renew Economy

Spring heatwave sends demand soaring in WA, smashing seven year old record in the world's biggest standalone grid that is accelerating its switch away from fossil fuels. The post Spring heatwave smashes seven-year old demand record in W.A.’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Thousands protest at Peoples Blockade of coal at the Port of Newcastle

John Englart

Image: Peoples Blockade - Rising Tide AustraliaAn estimated 3,000 people gather at Newcastle, the world's largest coal port this weekend, for a 30 hour blockade of coal ships. They came in sail boats, canoes, kayaks to block the shipping channels to stop any ships this weekend.

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NSW looks for more flexibility on storage, but has it pulled plug on pumped hydro?

Renew Economy

NSW to change storage definitions as it juggles its storage needs to support the wind and solar that will replace its coal fired generators. The post NSW looks for more flexibility on storage, but has it pulled plug on pumped hydro? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Momemt of truth for Fossil Fuels: Warning form IEA that Fossil Fuel companies need to transition or die

John Englart

The IEA report on The Oil and Gas Industry in Net Zero Transitions is worth while reading and taking note of in regards to fossil fuel production and energy transition. For many years the IEA was seen as a conservative body supportive of fossil fuels, but increasingly it has advocated for a strong energy transition based on the science and the Paris Agreement targets.

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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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HC Insider Podcasts:Renewables: The Imperative for Discipline with Julie McLaughlin & Elizaveta Malashenko

Energy Central

HC Insider: Podcast:Renewables: The Imperative for Discipline with Julie McLaughlin & Elizaveta Malashenko Wind & solar have had a tough year. Rising costs, disrupted supply chains, market economics and weather events have all contributed to the woes that have seen projects parked and stock prices fall. Yet, renewables are crucial to the energy transition and can be cost competitive.

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70% chance that global greenhouse gas emissions start falling in 2024 if clean energy and EV trends continue.

John Englart

Ahead of the UN Climate Conference in Dubai, COP28, Climate Analytics researched when global greenhouse gas emissions may peak. There is a 70% chance global emissions may peak in 2023. COP28 needs to push strongly for tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency, cutting methane emissions, and phasing out fossil fuels.

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Own an Apple Phone & a Gogoro Scooter? Things Just Got A Lot More Convenient

CleanTechnica

Gogoro, a company offering electric mopeds and scooters with removable battery packs, recently announced some cool features for owners of. [continued] The post Own an Apple Phone & a Gogoro Scooter? Things Just Got A Lot More Convenient appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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World Leaders Ignore Growing Safety Issues with Green Energy

Energy Central

Originally published in Daily Caller. The nations of the world pursue an unprecedented energy transition. Efforts are underway to force a shift from coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources by 2050. But key elements of the proposed transition suffer from major safety issues. These are batteries for electric vehicles and electricity storage, and hydrogen fuels for industry.

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Downtown Albany, NY Gets Some DCFC Love

CleanTechnica

Earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the installation of the first fast chargers for electric vehicles in. [continued] The post Downtown Albany, NY Gets Some DCFC Love appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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41189 - LEAP HR Oil and Energy 2024

Energy Central

Returning for its 9th year, the LEAP HR: Oil and Energy summit is the most exclusive and senior forum dedicated to HR leaders in the Oil and Energy industry. This is your unique opportunity to hear how the most forward-thinking Oil and Energy HR leaders are re-strategizing to attract skilled, in-demand and next-generation talent, upskilling their workforce for the skills of tomorrow and.

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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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States Should Reform Fast E-Bike Regulations To Reduce Emissions

CleanTechnica

Let’s face it: the weekend after thanksgiving can be kind of slow for news. Looking through press releases to see. [continued] The post States Should Reform Fast E-Bike Regulations To Reduce Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Agenda of the Fossil Fuel Industry is Clear – Damn the Torpedoes and Full Speed Ahead

Energy Central

In August 2023, NASA published a climate risk assessment describing what the world would be like when the 2 Celsius rise was breached. It noted passing the threshold would lead to “dangerous and cascading effects” including: Most of the world would experience higher heat stress with more than 25% of the global population suffering.

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EV Charging: We Have A Lot To Be Thankful For

CleanTechnica

In EV media and social media, we tend to spend a lot of time worrying about improving EV charging. If. [continued] The post EV Charging: We Have A Lot To Be Thankful For appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Germany and UK in talks over 400-mile hydrogen pipeline under the North Sea

Energy Central

Germany LONDON — Germany has asked the U.K. to consider the construction of a 400-mile hydrogen pipeline under the North Sea to provide it with hydrogen — as Europe’s largest economy searches for ways to break its dependence on fossil fuels. The country’s Green Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck raised the idea of a pipeline at a meeting with U.K.

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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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Stellantis and CATL Join Forces for European LFP Batteries

CleanTechnica

When it comes to building an EV, the hardest thing is usually the battery. EVs are simpler in most respects, [continued] The post Stellantis and CATL Join Forces for European LFP Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Oil and Gas Industry in Net Zero Transitions | IEA

Energy Central

The Oil and Gas Industry in Net Zero Transitions This report shows that the industry can and must do much more to respond to the threat of climate change. Regardless of which pathway the world follows, climate impacts will become more visible and severe over the coming years, increasing the pressure on all elements of society to find solutions.

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COP 28 Is Humanity’s Last Clear Chance To Avoid A Climate Catastrophe — UN Chief

CleanTechnica

The COP 28 conference begins next week in Dubai with leaders saying this may be the last opportunity to address global heating. The post COP 28 Is Humanity’s Last Clear Chance To Avoid A Climate Catastrophe — UN Chief appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Carbon Sequestration and the Untapped Potential of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen

Energy Central

As we grapple with the escalating challenges of climate change, the quest for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. On the Climate Confident Podcast, I recently engaged with Arnaud Lager, CEO of Decahydron, delving into an area ripe with potential: the production of carbon-negative hydrogen and the critical role of carbon sequestration. The process of carbon sequestration is.

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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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Electric Cars Can Catch Fire. We Must Run And Tell The King!

CleanTechnica

Electric cars catch fire at a much lower rate than gasoline or diesel powered cars. Beware those who say otherwise. The post Electric Cars Can Catch Fire. We Must Run And Tell The King! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What to Expect From Growing Battery Market Investments

Energy Central

As the need for batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage skyrockets, gigafactories are ramping up production. Multiple factors are driving the sudden demand for batteries — emissions laws, government incentives to use renewable energy, subsidies for automakers and an increasingly eco-conscious public. What will this mean for sustainability?

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Gas-Powered Vehicle Scrappage Exchange Programs Inspire More EV Sales

CleanTechnica

To accelerate the transition of passenger vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), US senator Chuck Schumer proposed a Clean Cars for. [continued] The post Gas-Powered Vehicle Scrappage Exchange Programs Inspire More EV Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Will this dual cell battery technology (doubling the range) replace the Tesla battery pack?

Energy Central

According to Our Next Energy (ONE), their Gemini battery pack can double the range of an electric without compromising safety. It uses two cells: a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell for daily driving and an anode-free cell for longer trips. A DC-DC converter moves energy from between them seamlessly while our patented skip-cell architecture sharply reduces the risk of thermal runaway.

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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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Front Tesla Camera Finally Getting A Washer! (+ Other Updates)

CleanTechnica

This is good news, but the broader picture is something I find frustrating and indicative of Tesla’s mistakes with Autopilot. [continued] The post Front Tesla Camera Finally Getting A Washer! (+ Other Updates) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cheaper Volkswagen EV Coming For China

CleanTechnica

Volkswagen is reportedly working on a cheaper electric vehicle platform to be built and sold in China. The first electric. [continued] The post Cheaper Volkswagen EV Coming For China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The UK Gives Us The Biggest EV Parking Spat I’ve Ever Seen

CleanTechnica

Many early EV charging stations ended up close to the store or other building they shared a parking lot with. [continued] The post The UK Gives Us The Biggest EV Parking Spat I’ve Ever Seen appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Did Cruise Just Take On Too Much Risk?

CleanTechnica

We’ve been discussing Cruise and robotaxis for weeks following the unfortunate death of a pedestrian in San Francisco. It was. [continued] The post Did Cruise Just Take On Too Much Risk? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Wales’ Biggest EV Charging Station Will Use Tritium Chargers

CleanTechnica

When it comes to EV charging, we basically need all we can get. In many places, the main highway has. [continued] The post Wales’ Biggest EV Charging Station Will Use Tritium Chargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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