Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 23, 2025

A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions. The researchers use the tool to provide the first causal estimate of economic losses due to extreme heat driven by emissions. They report that carbon dioxide and methane output from just 111 companies cost the world economy $28 trillion from 1991 to 2020, with the five top-emitting firms linked to $9 trillion of those

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Las Vegas Sands A major component of Sands 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development is building hospitality industry excellence in its regions around the world and helping people working in the sector advance. The companys hospitality education priorities include attracting new talent to the industry and building capability through professional and job skills development programs.

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Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 23, 2025

By Sonal Kapoor A young girl participating in a Protsahan India Foundation program paints a striking version of herself adorned with hearts; her braid is neatly tied with pink and blue flowers, her eyes are sharp, and shes not smiling. In this moment, shes not just creating art; shes reclaiming how she sees herself, on her own terms, in her own power.

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Russ George

APRIL 23, 2025

Truth in Science Matters In science, precision and integrity are paramount. Natural phenomenaespecially those as consequential as the North Pacific’s “Warm Blob”must be described truthfully and scientifically, not filtered through the lens of political convenience or ideological spin. Unfortunately, a growing trend in ocean science communication has allowed the Warm Blob to be mischaracterized as a climate change artifact, rather than what it truly is: a harbinger of ocean biol

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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ESG Today

APRIL 23, 2025

Competition-based impact platform XPRIZE announced today the winners of its $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, aimed at addressing climate change by catalyzing gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Launched in 2021, the competition was funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation. The competition was joined by more than 1,300 teams from over 88 countries, with the final award winners selected from 20 finalists, which each met criteria to remove more than 1,000 net ton

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

Once constructed, the Plymouth plant will produce intermediate battery materials. (The plant is titled “ACT3” within the group’s published scale-up pathway). Lithium-ion battery recycling technology firm Altilium says it has commenced construction of the UKs first at-scale EV battery recycling facility with integrated chemical refining capabilities, located in Plymouth, Devon.

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ESG Today

APRIL 23, 2025

B2B travel platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced the launch of a new feature on its digital travel management platform Egencia, providing customized recommendations to help companies reduce their travel carbon emissions. Developed in response to feedback from travel managers, the new tool provides companies with a comprehensive view of their travel programs carbon emissions, recommendations to help address and mitigate emissions, and the cost of those recommendati

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 23, 2025

The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may influence this link, such as education, income and body mass index, but also taking the body of knowledge a step further by exploring the effect of residing near newly planted trees.

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Cummins Every harvest, RaNae Isaak packs her bags in Columbus, Indiana, to head for American Falls, Idaho. Having grown up helping on her familys sugar beet, potato and wheat farm in her spare time, even now as an adult, RaNae returns home every year to support her family with many activities on the farm. With thousands of acres of land to harvest, RaNaes father would give her five-minute lessons and leave her to learn by doing.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 23, 2025

Brothers and sisters all, humanity has lost one of its courageous moral voices but his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, and in the movements he inspired. For me, this moment is not just for mourning, but for deep gratitude. We have been fortunate to witness a rare kind of leadership. At a time of widening divides among nations, within societies, and between humanity and the planet he offered a steady hand and a moral compass.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom COLUMBUS, Ga., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection. Key findings from the third annual Wellness Matters Survey 1 released by Aflac , the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., 2 reveal a vast majority of Americans (90%) put off getting a checkup or recommended screening that could help identif

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Chris Hall

APRIL 23, 2025

Paul McMahon, Managing Partner of SLM Partners , explains why continuous cover forestry is superior to rotational forestry for carbon storage, biodiversity and profitability. Europe needs its forests to remove more carbon from the atmosphere if it is to meet climate change goals by 2050 and beyond. But the trend is going in the wrong direction European forests are storing less carbon than ever before.

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

International Olympic Committee news With the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) now less than two years away, Dakar 2026 presented its latest progress report to the 144 th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session. The report highlighted key developments in preparation for the first Olympic sports event on African soil. The report underscored progress in venue construction and refurbishment, workforce development, and the growing momentum of youth engagement initiatives across Senegal.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 23, 2025

Trade war risks stunting renewables progress in America, with Southeast Asian nations caught in the crossfire between superpowers. US President Donald Trumps looming tariffs could curtail the energy transition both domestically and across emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), experts have warned. Aimed at boosting US manufacturing, the new tariffs are seen as weakening trust in US economic policymaking, partly due their on-off nature of their introduction.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ A $1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation will support recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives at Albany Medical Center. Funds will be used to develop the LEAP programLeading Employees to Advancement and em(P)owerment. Central aspects of the program include: Career mapping and coaching : A career coach will assist eligible employees in entry and mid-level positions to identify professional ambitions and opportunities for training and devel

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James Militzer

APRIL 23, 2025

With just five years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the UN 2030 Agenda , the world is at a crossroads for tackling the climate crisis, inequality and poverty. Despite the turmoil in the development sector and the world around us, this impending deadline shouldnotbe overlooked and the importance of these goals to young people and future generations should not be overshadowed.

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

As we stand on the brink of the next phase in wireless technology evolution, 6G promises to transform how we connect the digital and physical worlds. This technology could revolutionize connectivity by seamlessly integrating applications that will redefine our daily lives, such as smart cities and advanced healthcare. The potential use cases for 6G are evolving and can be categorized into three broad areas: smart everything, sensing, and global coverage.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 23, 2025

by Chris Nowotarski, Texas A&M University Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They might be hundreds of miles long, stretching over several states, or just in your neighborhood. But they all have one thing in common: a change in air pressure. Just like air rushing out of … Continue reading What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards?

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 23, 2025

If there is a limit to how far populist politics can detach from the concrete realities of a warming planet, those living under the aspirational authoritarianism of President Donald Trump are well positioned to find out. Trumps second administration has frozen billions in funding for research and laid off thousands of people working at science agencies.

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Vorys Energy

APRIL 23, 2025

In Senterra Ltd. v. Winland , 2019-Ohio-4387, Ohios Seventh District Court of Appeals held that an examiner, after identifying the root of title and finding that an exception to marketable record title applies, should review the next preceding conveyance to determine if there is still an exception when determining whether a severed mineral interest is extinguished under Ohios Marketable Title Act (OMTA).

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ESG Today

APRIL 23, 2025

Renewable energy technology startup Exowatt announced that it has raised $70 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the development and production of its modular solar energy system, which can supply power 24 hours a day. Founded in 2023, Miami-based Exowatt develops solar power systems for energy-intensive applications like data centers, as well as commercial and industrial sites.

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Russ George

APRIL 23, 2025

12 Steps To Remember About Why You Should Cherish A Healthy Ocean Our oceans, 71% of our Blue Planet make 90% of our oxygen and manage our global climate and are suffering first and foremost from our fossil CO2. Here’s a list of how they keep our planet healthy and with life as we like it. 1. Cloud Formation & Albedo Cooling Phytoplankton blooms emit dimethyl sulfide (DMS) , which seeds cloud condensation nuclei that foster bright marine clouds.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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ESG Today

APRIL 23, 2025

Carbon accounting startup Zevero announced the launch of its new ESG Disclosure Reporting solution, aimed at enabling companies to meet sustainability reporting obligations across frameworks including B Corp, CDP, and CSRD. Founded in 2021, UK-based Zevero offers companies tools to understand the impact of their emissions, enabling them to determine how and where they can reduce that impact, as well as better comply with regulations that may affect them.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 23, 2025

Read the full story in The Guardian. Last year, a colleague of Diego Cardeosa sent the international shark trade researcher a few pieces of shark fin taken from a bowl of soup in New York City.

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

PotlatchDeltic is committed to independent certification of our forests to demonstrate that they are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. Independent forest certification plays a vital role in fostering an understanding of the value of properly managed working forests and confirms that science-based stakeholder developed forest management practices and continual improvement are occurring on our forests.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 23, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Energy News. More Americans are being forced to breathe unhealthy air than at any other time in the past decade, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association.

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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

3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Each year, we orchestrate the Global Inclusive Growth Summit to power conversations, propel progress and produce change. But as we prepare for Thursdays summit in Washington, D.C., the challenges are more complicated and require more collaboration. More than ever, this summit is a platform for new ways of thinking, more agile strategies and more flexible partnerships purpose-built for the world as it is now and strong enough to shape how it might be tomorr

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 23, 2025

Read the full story at ESG Dive. While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has stopped defending its climate-risk disclosure rule in the United States, legislators across the Atlantic are working to simplify corporate sustainability reporting requirements for companies operating in the European Union.

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3BL Media

APRIL 23, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students. The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant,

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 23, 2025

Read the full story in The Guardian. Farmers fear they will no longer be able to afford to restore nature in England and reduce their carbon footprint after government funding for doing this was frozen.

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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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