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Gas giant walks away from Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project

Renew Economy

Plans to combine a big battery with large-scale solar PV and solar thermal technology hit a bump in the road, after a key backer pulls out. The post Gas giant walks away from Aurora solar thermal, PV and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Call for a National Battery Strategy across Australia

Sustainability Matters

Batteries are now significantly cheaper. In fact, unit prices have decreased by 88% over the last decade, just like solar, which has seen 82% cost reductions. Advances in battery technology will lower costs even further. Lower costs, high efficiency and energy density make batteries the preferred technology for electric vehicles, massively outpacing hydrogen fuel cells and becoming increasingly competitive with internal combustion vehicles.

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Chart of the Day: The changing shape of Australia’s world leading solar resource

Renew Economy

Ten-year analysis highlights impacts of extreme weather and long-term irradiance shortfalls in key global solar markets – including Australia. The post Chart of the Day: The changing shape of Australia’s world leading solar resource appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Achieving net zero with sustainable e-waste solutions

Sustainability Matters

Climate change is an economic, social and environmental challenge with increasingly evident consequences, and human-produced greenhouse gas emissions are the primary cause. Methane concentrations have almost doubled in recent years, and in 2021, the highest CO 2 concentration reading in human history was recorded at 416 ppm. E-waste is a big part of the problem ­— it’s responsible for 70% of the toxic chemicals found in landfill.

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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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Alinta gets state grant and approval for resized Port Hedland big battery

Renew Economy

Alinta has received state funding and development approval for its resized Port Hedland big battery. The post Alinta gets state grant and approval for resized Port Hedland big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vulcan Energy - Vulcan executes agreement to supply German energy company, MVV, with renewable, zero carbon heatFirst of a number of planned district heating agreements from Geothermal energy to help combat Germany's Energy Crisis

Global Renewable News

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX:

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Government of Norway - The time for climate change action is now

Global Renewable News

Global greenhouse gas emissions are continuing.

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Contractor blames wind farm delays for revenue shortfall as CEO steps down

Renew Economy

Listed contractor Decmil says delays in two major wind projects cause big revenue shortfall, as other losses lead to CEO stepping down. The post Contractor blames wind farm delays for revenue shortfall as CEO steps down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Maryland Energy Administration - MEA Awards $960,000 for Public Facility Solar Projects

Global Renewable News

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) today.

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Economists back climate change as top election issue for 2022

Renew Economy

A poll of leading Australian economists overwhelmingly back climate change as the most important issue for the federal election. The post Economists back climate change as top election issue for 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Enel Green Power - The use of robotics in the hydropower sector

Global Renewable News

Digitalization and robotics have very quickly.

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Election diary: Albanese pledges end to climate wars, Liberal campaigns in Tesla

Renew Economy

Albanese promises end to climate wars, Liberal MP campaigns in Tesla, Greens want balance of power to stop fossil fuels. And more. The post Election diary: Albanese pledges end to climate wars, Liberal campaigns in Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Renewable Energy Agency - In an Indonesian Village, Solar Light Drives Gender-Equitable Economy and Improves Welfare

Global Renewable News

Konda Ngguna is a homemaker who lives in the.

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US wind company fined millions after admitting 150 eagle deaths

Renew Economy

US renewables giant fined millions over deaths of more than 150 eagles in the past decade. The post US wind company fined millions after admitting 150 eagle deaths appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Ontario - Provincial Government Launches New Forest Biomass Action Plan

Global Renewable News

On March 28, the Ontario government launched.

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Tennessee Site Near ORNL Chosen for HALEU Fuel Facility

Energy Central

Tennessee Site Near ORNL Chosen for HALEU Fuel Facility Third Way – Developing Domestic HALEU Supply Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) Publishes A New Report on HALEU Sen Manchin (D-Wv) Sen Risch (R-Id) The International Nuclear Energy Act Of 2022 Samsung and Seaborg Plan Molten Salt Floating Nuclear Power Barges Space Allocated at Temelín for Future SMRs Polish Miner KGHM.

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Arctic Green - SGE Issues the First "Carbon Neutrality" ABS Green Bond in Geothermal Industry

Global Renewable News

Sinopec Green Energy Geothermal Development.

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Innovation in Reducing Methane Emissions from the Food Sector

WWF Sustainability

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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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GEOENVI - In Tuscany (Italy) the road to sustainability is paved with geothermal energy

Global Renewable News

Tuscany is not only beautiful landscape and.

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Behind the Scenes with Mary Jo Snavely, Manager, Private Sector Engagement

WWF Sustainability

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California Public Utilities Commission - CPUC Provides Additional Incentives and Framework for Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Program

Global Renewable News

The California Public Utilities Commission.

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Behind the Curtain with Mary Jo Snavely, Manager, Private Sector Engagement

WWF Sustainability

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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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Duke Energy - Duke Energy continues $400,000 monthlong focus on sustainability, environmental efforts in South Carolina by helping grow Energy Saving Trees Program

Global Renewable News

Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy.

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Asian firms risk getting ambushed by intensifying climate disasters

Eco-Business

As intense floods and storms get more frequent in the region, there are growing fears that companies aren't even aware of the risks they face, let alone being prepared for them.

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European Commission - EU industrial technology roadmap calls for full speed development and scaling-up of innovative low-carbon technologies in energy-intensive industries

Global Renewable News

The Commission has published today (April.

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Southeast Asian rice bowl depleting fast: analysis

Eco-Business

Research notes that by 2050, owing to increasing populations, there will be an 18 per cent higher demand for rice in the region.

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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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International Finance Corporation - IFC's Investment to Support Brazil's Climate Goals by Promoting Green Lending in Key Sectors

Global Renewable News

A new credit facility will help increase.

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Displacement of Indigenous hamlet shows Nepal’s dire conservation challenge

Eco-Business

On March 27, Nepali authorities evicted about 100 members of the Indigenous Chepang community living in Chitwan National Park and set fire to their huts.

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Hitachi, Ltd. - Hitachi Astemo Accelerates Push Towards 2030 Carbon Neutrality with Renewable Energy, Expanding its Solar Power Generation

Global Renewable News

Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd. announced today.

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NREL Researchers Plot Energy Storage Under Our Feet

CleanTechnica

Oil and Gas Wells No Longer in Use Could Be the Answer.

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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.