Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Australia has just joined a new coalition at the UN climate talks, one that rules out new coal power in our energy system and promises to encourage others to do the same in the run up to next year’s critical mitigation summit in Brazil. This is a critical step in our country’s energy future, and […] The post Dealer lecturing addicts? Australia backs coal power ban but continues to sell the stuff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Greenhouse Gas Emissions SAIC’s commitment to environmental sustainability begins with decarbonization of our operations. Our intent is to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and work with our stakeholders to do the same. Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions We measure, monitor and track our Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions at facilities where we maintain operational control and publicly disclose those emissions.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The makers of heat recovery systems don’t tend to generate much media frenzy, but when they’re introduced by the likes of America’s Got Talent judge Heidi Klum, Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow and William, Prince of Wales, the paparazzi start to take notice. That’s the magic formula behind this month’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, a glitzy event that shamelessly combined Hollywood pizzazz and British royalty with innovative waste-heat systems, wildlife conservati

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Cummins Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from a variety of products and processes, including paint and coating operations. While paint can provide protection and aesthetic benefits to products, the VOCs emitted during the painting process also have environmental implications. VOCs can react with nitrogen oxide when exposed to sunlight to create ground-level ozone, contributing to smog.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Construction begins on the biggest battery in the ACT, as plans also emerge for an even bigger battery at Hazelwood, near the shuttered coal fired power station. The post Construction to begin at giant battery in ACT, as plans unveiled for even bigger battery at Hazelwood appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ballooning energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers are driving big plans to potentially triple nuclear power capacity in the U.S. by 2050. From discussions of restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island to the deployment of small modular reactors, data centers need certainty about how they’ll keep pace with data streaming and processing demands at a time when the grid is tapping out.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NEW YORK, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is proud to host its inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York City on December 13. To be held at Citi’s WELL Certified headquarters, this groundbreaking, full-day event will be IWBI’s first-ever conference dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

New research shows that LNG imports to the EU from major suppliers are nearly as polluting as the heavy fuel oil companies are trying to replace. The post LNG imports are a lot dirtier than previously thought, and little better than heavy fuel oil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities. We’ve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact, and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands. Helping communities in need is an integral part of Clorox’s purpose to champion people to be well and thrive, and Brita’s efforts to champion access to filtered drinking water i

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

AER says bidding behaviour of some electricity market participants - peaking plants and big batteries - during high-price events might not be in the best interests of consumers. The post Bad for consumers: Regulator pings generators and batteries for multiple “rebids” in high priced events appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

xStorage battery energy storage system helps maximize onsite renewables, reduce energy costs and decarbonize power systems Eaton’s national network of engineers, digital monitoring and management software provide comprehensive commissioning and maintenance support PITTSBURGH, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ - Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage TM battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Zeppelins could have an advantage over road transport for wind and solar projects. It's an intriguing vision, but it comes with some big unanswered questions as well. The post “Wild idea:” Could zeppelins really be used to air-ship huge wind turbine parts? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 7:00 AM EST COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brings together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and environmental activists to exchange ideas and formulate strategies to tackle climate change. This event presents a crucial moment for governments and industry to step-up and fast-track the global climate agenda in order to meet global ambitions.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The European Commission announced today the release of its NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report 2024, with information on the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of NGEU Green Bonds and their estimated realized and expected climate impacts, revealing that investments funded by green bonds under the program are anticipated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 55 million tons per year across the EU.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Gas lobby hoorays the proposed South Australia capacity scheme that would include existing gas generators, but renewables industry laments a backward step, and lack of demand side action. The post Gas lobby hoorays South Australia capacity payment plan as clean energy industry fears backward step appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Chlorophyll (a naturally occurring pigment involved in photosynthesis)-inspired molecules hold promise for developing next-generation light-harvesting materials. However, achieving precise control over their assembly is challenging. Researchers have now revealed that attaching dendrons -- branched, tree-like structures -- can aid in self-assembly of chlorophyll's materials.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The rules of Australia's main electricity grid are constantly changing. Should they be completely rewritten? AEMC commissioner Tim Jordan discusses the state of play. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Changing the rules of the energy game appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A new study shows that the oceans were less cold in the early 20th century (1900--1930) than previously thought. During this period the ocean appears too cold due to the way some measurements were taken. This makes global ocean surface temperature measurements during this period inconsistent with both land air temperatures and palaeoclimatic data and the differences between land and ocean are larger than shown in climate models.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Enterprise software company SAP has appointed Matthias Medert as its new Global Head of Sustainability, with responsibility for sustainability strategy across internal and external global operations at the company. In his new role, Medert will focus on key priorities, including environmental stewardship, exploring which sustainable practices will help SAP achieve net zero by 2030 across the value chain, and human rights across the company’s operations, supply chain, and product life cycle, as we

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A new study has quantified the risk for whale-ship collisions worldwide for four geographically widespread ocean giants that are threatened by shipping: blue, fin, humpback and sperm whales. Researchers report that global shipping traffic overlaps with about 92% of these whale species' ranges. Only about 7% of areas at highest risk for whale-ship collisions have any measures in place to protect whales from this threat.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Ken Washington, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, and Raman Venkatesh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Medtronic When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart, the sutures your child received after a bike accident, or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

EU member states in the European Council announced that they have adopted a new regulation aimed at banning products made with forced labor from being sold on the EU market, or exported. The adoption of the new rules by the EU Council marks the last major legislative step in the process for the new regulation, following an agreement with the European Parliament on the new legislation reached early this year, and Parliament’s final approval of the rules in April.

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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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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NEWARK, Del., November 14, 2024 /3BL/ - Delmarva Power and Delaware Nature Society announced the 2024 Sustainable Community Grants winners, providing $40,000 in funding for projects focused on reforestation, sustainable transportation, affordable housing, and composting programs. As part of their united dedication to creating sustainable communities across the region, these grants will enhance community resiliency and expand residents’ access to open spaces “Our communities are at the core of wh

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The idea of green shipping corridors – referring to specific trade routes where the feasibility of zero-emission shipping is catalysed by public and private action – has gained currency in recent years, but progress could stall without urgent action from governments to overcome a “feasibility wall.” This is the conclusion drawn by a report from the concept’s originator, the Global Maritime Forum (with the Getting to Zero Coalition), the “Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors 2

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Name: Daniel Hernández Sánchez , Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager Company: Brown-Forman Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting BIER projects. As part of our Member and Stakeholder spotlight series featuring the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations, our project spotlight series highlights BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations involved in the innovative Charco Bendito project.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Sonichem has found a way to extract lignin – “nature’s glue” – from trees. A team of researchers in Scotland is supporting a clean tech startup to transform low-value co-products from the forestry sector into eco-friendly alternatives to chemicals found in everyday items. Sonichem says its ambition is to reduce the reliance on petrochemical-derived ingredients in industries such as cosmetics, packaging and pharmaceuticals.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Originally published on Business Fights Poverty. Who comes to mind when you imagine a confident entrepreneur? A Silicon Valley tech bro or navy-suited executive in a Western business hub, most likely. But zoom out to the Global Majority and you’ll see something incredibly powerful and systemically ignored: women entrepreneurs leading sustainable businesses with exceeding vision and drive.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A £2 billion funding package has been awarded to build a proposed new subsea and underground 196km cable between Scotland and the north of England which is intended to help boost energy security, cut bills and hit Government green targets. Flagged by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) as an essential element in achieving the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition, Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) is a high voltage electricity superhighway able to transport 2 gigawatts of homegrown wind genera

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw's Division recently hosted an inspiring Hackathon to brainstorm actionable solutions for local nonprofits facing funding and capacity challenges. As part of the event, members of the Shaw's Division joined forces with local nonprofit partners including End Hunger New England, Jeremiah's Inn , Boys & Girls Club of Metro South, Mansfield, MA Food Pantry: Our Daily Bread and The YMCA of Cape Cod.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The UK’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology is calling on cutting-edge innovators to enter the second Manchester Prize. This year, the Manchester Prize is rewarding UK-led breakthroughs in artificial intelligence that will accelerate action towards the UK’s world-leading target to decarbonise the electricity grid to deliver green power by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

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