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Location, location: Battery storage projects jostle for position to back up wind and solar

Renew Economy

The competition among battery storage projects for connection points in intense, with many proposing batteries right next door to rival projects. The post Location, location: Battery storage projects jostle for position to back up wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Creating ‘Fashion That Doesn’t Cost the Earth’

B the Change

OMNES Launches with a Mission to Be Desirable, Affordable, and Sustainable The Notting Hill area of London is famous for its colorful houses, colorful markets, and colorful characters. So it is appropriate that one corner of this enclave is home to the headquarters of a new fashion brand that is all about bold print patterns and bright designs. But OMNES wants to be more than just beautiful on the outside — it was set up with the specific aim to make sustainable and ethical fashion accessible to

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Energy arbitrage sends big battery revenue to new record high in 2022

Renew Economy

Big batteries earned record high revenue on the National Electricity Market during 2022 – here's how. The post Energy arbitrage sends big battery revenue to new record high in 2022 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’: Oscar Nominee Offers a Dark yet Fresh Take on WWI

Impakter

Impakter ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’: Oscar Nominee Offers a Dark yet Fresh Take on WWI The Oscar’s “Foreign Film” category can sometimes be insular, where the value of many a film, spanning genres, is decided mainly by the fact that it is not in the English Language. This has changed, most notably since 2019, when South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho led “Parasite” to a historic “Best Picture” win, along with […] The post ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’: Oscar Nominee Offers a Dark ye

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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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Sun Cable: It’s much more viable than you think, at the right price

Renew Economy

We crunch some numbers on Sun Cable's solar export plans and find that, despite the recent administration drama, it's economically doable. The post Sun Cable: It’s much more viable than you think, at the right price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Which country produces the most e-waste?

Sustainability Matters

A study by Uswitch analysed data from the Global E-waste monitor 2020 and revealed the countries that produce the most e-waste, with Australia ranking fifth. When it comes to e-waste, mobile phones fall under the category “IT and telecoms”, alongside items such as laptops, tablet computers and fax machines. These items produced 36,681 tonnes of household waste in 2021, a 15% increase on 2020.

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California - Element Resources to Build One of California's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Production Facilities in the City of Lancaster, CA

Global Renewable News

Element Resources today (Jan 24) announced its.

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We Have A Waste Problem – Will ESG And Government Funding Help?

Joan Michelson

If you feel really good about putting stuff in the recycling bin, you might be depressed to find out that only 5 % of what we recycle is actually recycled, according to the World Economic Forum. The good news is, the ESG reporting push and new government funding can both help find new solutions.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - New Generator Rolls into Ocean EnergyThe nanogenerator harnesses the energy of the ocean to power sensors and more

Global Renewable News

Tsunamis, hurricanes, and maritime weather are.

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The future of commodity trading

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A new normal of commodity trading will call for new types of traders.

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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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EVOLVE Project - EVOLVE Project uncovers 70GW of viable ocean energy in GB, Ireland and Portugal, to unlock future net-zero energy systems

Global Renewable News

Official results from the pan-European EVOLVE.

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GEH Inks Contract to Build BWRX300 at OPG’s Darlington Site

Energy Central

GEH Inks Contract to Build BWRX300 at Darlington Framatome and Ultra Safe Nuclear in Joint Venture to Manufacture Fuel Radiant Industries Partners with Centrus Energy for HALEU Fuel Oklo Submits Plans For Licensing Of Nuclear Fuel Recycling First Light Fusion to Build Demonstration Fusion Plant at UKAEA Renaissance Fusion Raises $16.4 million in Seed Funds DARPA, NASA.

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Nikola Corporation - Fortescue Future Industries (ffi) and Nikola to Collaborate and Invest in the Co-development of Large-Scale U.S. Green Hydrogen Production Projects

Global Renewable News

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global.

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Offsets offered in NSW

Green Career News

NSW drivers are being given the option to offset CO2 emissions during annual vehicle registration.

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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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Xcel Energy, Inc. - Xcel Energy helps customers save on energy bills as cold moves into Colorado

Global Renewable News

Temperatures are expected to plummet across.

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Forbidden pill still missing

Green Career News

Authorities are scrambling to find a potentially deadly radioactive capsule lost in the WA desert.

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EDF Energy - EDF and the Andorran Government extend their cooperation agreement for the Principality's energy transition, paving the way for further collaboration

Global Renewable News

On 27 January 2023, Sílvia Calvó, Minister.

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Big green plans falter

Green Career News

Plans for a $116 million hydrogen electrolyser factory in Queensland appear to be falling apart.

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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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Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft and Qcells announce strategic alliance to curb carbon emissions and power the clean energy economy

Global Renewable News

Qcells, a global solar leader investing in.

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Adani dodge exposed

Green Career News

India’s Adani Group is responding to allegations of “brazen stock manipulation”.

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Eramet - Eramet and Électricité de Strasbourg commit for the sustainable development of Alsatian lithium

Global Renewable News

Eramet and Électricité de Strasbourg (ÉS).

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Voluntary carbon markets: a misunderstood climate solution

Eco-Business

Critics who dismiss voluntary carbon markets as greenwashing overlook people in desperate need of climate finance. Yes, carbon markets have problems. But they are an essential solution for communities on the frontline of climate change.

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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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Rise Light & Power - Rise Light & Power Proposes Nation's First Renewable Repowering of Fossil Generation with Offshore Wind

Global Renewable News

Highlights Major Milestone for Renewable.

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Bangladesh develops green economic zones, but will locals benefit?

Eco-Business

Government hopes the zones will boost jobs and green growth, but some local people fear losing their land and incomes.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Biden-Harris Administration Announces $47 Million To Develop Affordable Clean Hydrogen Technologies

Global Renewable News

The Biden-Harris Administration, through.

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Cultivated idea: Urban farming in India requires holistic policy support

Eco-Business

In India, urban farming has seen some traction across states, but rapid development and the need to make urban agriculture viable mean the contours of official policy on it must be shaped.

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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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Iberdrola - Iberdrola awarded four agrovoltaic innovation projects in France

Global Renewable News

Highlights The parks will improve the.

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Fairprice Group appoints its first chief sustainability officer

Eco-Business

The Singapore-based grocery retailer, which runs an island-wide network of more than 100 supermarket stores has named Chan Tee Seng, former chief of its food services business, to the new role.

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RWE AG - RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece

Global Renewable News

Highlights Investment decision taken.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Investors pressure US banks to phase out financing for fossil fuels; ECB launches indicators for banks and investors to track climate risk; Microsoft enters massive deal for solar panels; BMW reduces new vehicle emissions almost 10% in 2022; Red states move to block ESG investing in pension plans; U.S. Bank appoints its first head of sustainable finance; ESG driving asset allocation to real assets; Emirates tests plane with 100% sustainable aviation fuel powered-engine; PR

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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.