GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2023
Nearly all companies and organizations have contributed to the ever-expanding mess of extraction, waste, soil degradation, environmental racism and social injustice all in the name of growth at any cost.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
by Matthew G. Hill, Iowa State University The sabertooth cat is an Ice Age icon and emblem of strength, tenacity and intelligence. These animals shared the North American landscape with other large carnivores, including short-faced bears, dire wolves and the American lion, as well as megaherbivores including mammoths, mastodons, muskoxen and long-horned bison.
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GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2023
Jo and Joy Banner, co-founders and co-directors of The Descendants Project, explain why we should "stop giving fossil fuels a lifeline." Sifang Chen, managing science and innovation advisor at Carbon 180, unpacks ocean carbon capture.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 9, 2023
Regions like the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), located between Hawaii and Mexico, are a focus of commercial plans, and are estimated to hold reserves of minerals like manganese, nickel, copper, and cobalt (pictured). Explore recycling and terrestrial resources first, says the European Academies of Science Advisory Council (EASAC) Rising global hunger for rare minerals is driving commercial interest in deep-sea mining and its potential exploitation on a massive scale.
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.
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2023
Expert tips on how to make reusable products and systems that support it, from Eileen Fisher’s director of circular design.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 9, 2023
Researchers have shed light on the life of the ancient reptile Rhynchosaur, which walked the earth between 250-225 million years ago, before being replaced by the dinosaurs.
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Impact Alpha
JUNE 9, 2023
ImpactAlpha, June 9 – Impact investing strategies in emerging markets are seeing increased interest from global investors on the hunt for yield, impact. The post Deal spotlight: LeapFrog Investments highlights Asia’s appetite for impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
William A. Arnold, Arlene Blum, Jennifer Branyan, Thomas A. Bruton, Courtney C. Carignan, Gino Cortopassi, Sandipan Datta, Jamie DeWitt, Anne-Cooper Doherty, Rolf U. Halden, Homero Harari, Erica M. Hartmann, Terry C. Hrubec, Shoba Iyer, Carol F. Kwiatkowski, Jonas LaPier, Dingsheng Li, Li Li, Jorge G. Muñiz Ortiz, Amina Salamova, Ted Schettler, Ryan P.
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 9, 2023
When recent shifts from coal to lower-emission fuels, such as natural gas, have helped reduce the amount of emissions associated with energy usage.
ESG Today
JUNE 9, 2023
The government of Australia announced that it is for the first time mandating Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), to incorporate climate change-related risks as part of its role. The new requirement, released as part of an updated Statement of Expectations for ARPA, includes “promoting transparency in relation to financial risks and the adoption of climate reporting standards,” according to a statement by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
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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.
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 9, 2023
Financing the amount of proposed renewable energy projects “is going to stress the entire banking system unless we start to bring in other investors like insurance companies,” said Wells Fargo executive Alok Garg.
ESG Today
JUNE 9, 2023
Uber announced a series of new sustainability commitments and initiatives for its Uber Eats deliveries platform, including eliminating emissions on all deliveries by 2040, and ending all unnecessary plastic waste from deliveries by 2030. The company also said that it has set an earlier emissions goal in European cities, targeting an emissions-free Uber Eats platform by 2030.
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 9, 2023
This company wants to launch a satellite-based Bluetooth network: Yes, this story initially seems bonkers, mostly because Bluetooth is a short-range technology that couldn’t possibly work from space. But Seattle’s Hubble Networks wants to build a constellation of 300 satellites with technology that essentially “magnifies” Bluetooth signals to let them travel up to 1,000 kilometers (621.4 miles).
Alternative Energy Mag
JUNE 9, 2023
Unlike conventional solar cells, it uses different materials for the top and bottom layers, allowing for enhanced solar energy capture and thus more efficient energy generation. HJT can also improve the stability and reliability of solar panels, making them more suitable for long-term use.
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
Financial Times: Moral Money
JUNE 9, 2023
Modern economies are predicated on doing one thing, saying another and keeping a straight face throughout
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 9, 2023
Water from the Pacific Ocean flows into the Indian Ocean via the Indonesia Archipelago thanks to a vast network of currents that act as a conveyor belt, transporting warmth and nutrients. Currents can sometimes form circular motions and these are known as eddies. An international group of researchers has modeled the impacts of eddies on the currents that carry water from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean.
TEDxInnovations
JUNE 9, 2023
If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants.
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 9, 2023
“Rapidly escalating interconnection costs are being heavily incurred by consumers,” the R Street Institute’s Devin Hartman said Thursday.
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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
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story and see photos in the Chicago Sun-Times. The massive snapping turtle, estimated to weigh about 35 pounds, went viral after being spotted sunbathing on a rusted metal chain in the Chicago River last month.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 9, 2023
The new study used a model of volcano fracturing to interpret patterns of earthquakes and ground uplift, and concluded that parts of the volcano had been stretched nearly to breaking point.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Last week I made my annual trip to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) Impact conference in Austin, Texas. I continue to be skeptical of anything that combines “packaging” and “sustainability” because of all of packaging’s detrimental effects on the environment to date.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 9, 2023
Limited engineering and construction capacity could challenge America’s ability to quickly grow renewables. To win in an undersupplied market, renewables players can rethink project delivery.
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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.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story in Tribology and Lubrication Technology. Oil-free MWFs work well with some, but not all, materials and applications. Operations considering switching to oil-free MWFs must balance their advantages with costs, performance and fluid management factors. Corporate initiatives and regulations on environmental protection, sustainability and health and safety influence choices of MWF formulations.
Cisco CSR
JUNE 9, 2023
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the game is crucial for businesses.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story at Inside Hook. It’s not hard to see why penguins, by and large, constantly fascinate humans. First and foremost, they’re kind of adorable. And the sense of a bunch of hardly birds making a home for themselves in a hostile climate also gives them a definite underdog quality, as they face … Continue reading What’s it like to study penguins in Antarctica?
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 9, 2023
ESG funds have exploded in popularity in recent years, but their success has attracted backlash from politicians and increased oversight from regulators, finance experts said Thursday.
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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.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story at Treehugger. Being able to monitor the wildlife in your garden, and taking small, simple steps that allow us to measure our successes in attracting certain species, boosting species numbers, and, most crucially, increasing the number of beneficial interactions within the system can make a big difference. Collecting data and monitoring … Continue reading What’s going on with the wildlife in your garden?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 9, 2023
With the focus on CX gaining momentum in medtech, companies can look to more mature industries to develop a stellar experience that boosts stakeholder satisfaction and business returns.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 9, 2023
Read the full story at pv magazine. Powered by installation robots, on-site assembly line and digital twin software, the Terabase automated power plant construction system aims to boost productivity and cut construction costs.
Cisco CSR
JUNE 9, 2023
Cybersecurity is not just an add-on to our technological infrastructure; it is an integral part of it.
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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.
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