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Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the "bull dust" about nuclear energy being the "fairy godmother" to the energy transition. The post Andrew Forrest attacks Coalition’s nuclear “bulldust” and betraying the bush appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Exergy - Third Repeat Order with EDC for Bago Geothermal Project in the Philippines

Global Renewable News

Located in the Philippines in Bago City, Negros Occidental, the new binary power plant will generate 5.6 MWe gross power by harnessing steam and brine from a high enthalpy geothermal resource.Exer.

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“Stop dividing us”: Andrew Forrest attacks pro-nuclear politicians

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest says Coalition needs to stop the "bull dust" about nuclear energy being the "fairy godmother" to the energy transition. The post “Stop dividing us”: Andrew Forrest attacks pro-nuclear politicians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Polpis Energy - Development of a technology roadmap & risk reduction framework for the production of deep supercritical geothermal energy

Global Renewable News

DEEP: Deep Energy Exploration & Production (V1)Polpis Systems focuses on unlocking the potential of deep geothermal energy to achieve power densities that can compete with energy sources s.

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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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Turnbulls win tender to pursue 1.4GW of pumped hydro projects in Hunter Valley

Renew Economy

Turnbull family-owned company wins tender to pursue plans for two pumped hydro projects promising to deliver long duration storage in NSW coal heartland. The post Turnbulls win tender to pursue 1.4GW of pumped hydro projects in Hunter Valley appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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St. Kitts and Nevis - SKN holds further Geothermal discussions with Saudi Fund for Development

Global Renewable News

by Eulana WeekesSt. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Minister of Infrastructure Konris Maynard met with officials from the Saudi Fund for Development on Monday, February 12, to discuss the partnership fo.

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European Geothermal Energy Council - ETIP-Geothermal proudly unveils the European Geothermal Research & Innovation Search Engine (EGRISE)

Global Renewable News

ETIP-Geothermal proudly unveils the European Geothermal Research & Innovation Search Engine (EGRISE). With more than 10.000 publications/tools available, the EGRISE v2.0 enables the discovery of.

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GE to provide turbines for world’s biggest hydrogen only power plant in Whyalla

Renew Economy

GE to provide first turbines capable of 100 per cent hydrogen for Whyalla power plant, as Fortescue, Origin and Amp put hand up for new hydrogen hub. The post GE to provide turbines for world’s biggest hydrogen only power plant in Whyalla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sandia National Laboratories - The WaveBot goes to Carderock

Global Renewable News

Published by Spring BoothThe WaveBot, a scale-model wave energy converter (WEC), bobs up and down in the water as researchers cluster around a row of monitors in the control room of the largest wa.

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Turnbulls win tender to pursue 1GW of pumped hydro projects in Hunter Valley

Renew Economy

Turnbull family-owned company wins tender to pursue plans for two pumped hydro projects promising to deliver long duration storage in NSW coal heartland. The post Turnbulls win tender to pursue 1GW of pumped hydro projects in Hunter Valley 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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Landsvirkjun - Landsvirkjun Achieves Top Scores for Climate Action Again

Global Renewable News

Landsvirkjun scored an A for climate strategy and the impact of climate change on operations in 2023 by the international non-profit organisation CDP. For the second consecutive year, Landsvirkjun, th.

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NSW Planning gives green tick to another wind farm in New England

Renew Economy

Plans to build a 192MW wind farm in the New England region referred to NSW Independent Planning Commission after being recommended for approval by the state government. The post NSW Planning gives green tick to another wind farm in New England appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Geoscience BC - Geoscience BC Seeks Data Partners to Define Northeast BC Carbon Storage Potential

Global Renewable News

Geoscience BC is calling on Northeast BC energy industry partners to share access to their data which can be repurposed to further understand carbon storage potential in the region.The request is.

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Cloud clustering causes more extreme rain

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Understanding cloud patterns in our changing climate is essential to making accurate predictions about their impact on society and nature. Scientists published a new study that uses a high-resolution global climate model to understand how the clustering of clouds and storms impacts rainfall extremes in the tropics. They show that with rising temperatures, the severity of extreme precipitation events increases.

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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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GameChange Solar - GameChange Solar Announces Expansion to 35 GW Annual U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Capacity

Global Renewable News

GameChange Solar (GCS), a leading global supplier of advanced, cost-effective solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants, advanced a significant commitment to American manufa.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EU adopts new law against greenwashing; Walmart reaches 1 billion ton supply chain emissions reduction milestone; S&P forecasts $1 trillion sustainable bond market in 2024; Airbus, TotalEnergies launch sustainable aviation fuel partnership; Verizon invests $1 billion in renewable energy; EU lawmakers agree to certification system for carbon removal projects and credits; Microsoft signs 350,000 tonne nature-based carbon removal deal; Singapore to require SAF use on all

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Itron - Itron and The Mobility House to Address Grid Constraints with First-of-its-Kind EV Fleet Electrification Program

Global Renewable News

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, and The Mobility House, a leader in the battery charging and clean energy space, unveiled.

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Global warming increases the diversity of active soil bacteria

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Warmer soils harbor a greater diversity of active microbes, according to a new study. The study represents a significant shift in our understanding of how microbial activity in the soil influences the global carbon cycle and possible feedback mechanisms on the climate. Until now, scientists have assumed that higher soil temperatures accelerate the growth of microbes, thus increasing the release of carbon into the atmosphere.

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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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Government of Canada - Funding supports a feasibility study for the electrification of school bus fleets in Atlantic Canada

Global Renewable News

A feasibility study supporting the electrification of provincially owned school bus fleets in Atlantic Canada is underway after a combined investment of $495,000 from the federal government and the go.

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The Future of Hydrogen: DOE and Moniz Start Setting Up a Demand Market

Energy Central

Since the energy crisis, which started in the fall of 1973, hydrogen has been bruited about as a future source of energy. But it has always been the understudy, standing in the wings, never making it onto the stage. Now that may change. An extraordinary new consortium, imagined and promoted by former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Jennifer Granholm, the current energy.

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University of Washington - Monitoring for marine life: Testing New Methods to Assess the Potential Impacts of Tidal Turbines on Marine Mammals

Global Renewable News

By Lyra FontaineMarine renewable energy is power generated from the movement of water, such as waves, tides and currents. If harnessed, it could help significantly in meeting energy needs in the U.

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California Startup Boasts Breakthrough in Hydrogen Storage

Energy Central

Despite challenges, startups like H2MOF and academic institutions like Eindhoven University are pioneering innovative solutions for hydrogen storage, supported by significant investments from governments worldwide. There has been great enthusiasm around the increase in global hydrogen capacity, particularly green hydrogen – which is produced using electrolysis powered by renewable.

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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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Newfoundland and Labrador - Federal-Provincial Agreement Allows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to Switch from Heating Homes with Oil to Heat Pumps and Other Electric Home Heating Systems

Global Renewable News

Canadians know that climate change is costly - not just for the environment, but for their pocketbooks. They also know that we must prioritize affordability while fighting the worst possible impacts o.

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Breakdown of Hydrogen Use

Energy Central

Breakdown of Hydrogen Use

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Eavor - Japan's Kajima Corporation Makes Direct Investment in Eavor Technologies Inc.

Global Renewable News

Japan's Kajima Corporation Makes Direct.

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Consumer goods firm reaches agreement over false recycling claim in the Philippines

Eco-Business

Procter & Gamble has responded to complaints that its recyclability claim on its packaging are misleading by making an “amicable settlement” with consumers. Other accused companies Coke, Nestlé and Unilever did not join the dialogue.

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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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Shanghai Electric - Vietnam's Largest Diameter of Onshore Wind Turbine to Date Will Be Installed at Hai Anh Wind Farm Project

Global Renewable News

Electric Wind Power ("the Company",

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Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems

Eco-Business

As city-state shuns heavy regulation and works with Big Tech to build AI tools, some say it could become too reliant on tech firms.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Newly Patented Electrostatic Generator Could Produce Renewable Energy From Flexible Structures, Ropes, Nets, Walls, Clothing, Roads, and More

Global Renewable News

By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy A newly.

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The dark cloud over Indonesia's pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2060

Eco-Business

Moving in the opposite direction from the rest of the world, Indonesia plans to lower its renewable energy ambitions by 2030. The new governing administration needs to make effort to ensure that even the reduced targets are met.

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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.