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New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants

Renew Economy

Analysis finds emissions from Woodsides Burrup Hub gas expansion would be greater than the combined emissions from all of Australias coal power stations. The post New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Europe's fisheries management needs a rethink

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Every year, total allowable catches (TACs) and fishing quotas are set across Europe through a multi-step process -- and yet many fish stocks in EU waters remain overfished. A new analysis reveals that politically agreed-upon catch limits are not sustainable because fish stock sizes are systematically overestimated and quotas regularly exceed scientific advice.

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Is there a better way to serve retail customers? How about a smaller and cheaper grid connection

Renew Economy

Hapless customers have had to pay for an expensive grid design that has delivered a lot of capacity that sits idle most of the time. There is a smarter solution. The post Is there a better way to serve retail customers? How about a smaller and cheaper grid connection appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stop Server Message Block (SMB) Exploits and Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity

Cisco CSR

Knowing how to detect and defend against SMB exploits isnt just smart cybersecurityits essential for anyone serious about a career in the field.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Energy Insiders Podcast: The path to ultra low cost solar

Renew Economy

Australian Renewable Energy Agency boss Darren Miller on the path to ultra low cost solar, grid forming inverters, V2G and green hydrogen. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The path to ultra low cost solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New study reveals how competition between algae is transforming the Gulf of Maine

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research shows how rapidly proliferating turf algae are waging 'chemical warfare' to inhibit the recovery of kelp forests along Maine's warming coast.

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Ancient DNA used to map evolution of fever-causing bacteria

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have analyzed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria that causes relapsing fever, pinpointing when it evolved to spread through lice rather than ticks, and how it gained and lost genes in the process.

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Robots and Ai are helping Australia achieve its ambition of game-changing ultra low cost solar

Renew Economy

Australia's path to ultra low cost solar and a game-changing price of just $20/MWh is being made easier by breakthroughs in robot and Ai technology. The post Robots and Ai are helping Australia achieve its ambition of game-changing ultra low cost solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Climate Action Africa - Canada and Tanzania Partner to Advance Geothermal Energy Development

Global Renewable News

As CAA recently confirmed the implementation of a new technical assistance in Tanzania, the partnership was formally launched through this announcement below. The initiative, Undertaking Det.

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AEMO flags rethink of transmission plan as costs soar and social licence bites

Renew Economy

AEMO says soaring transmission costs, driven in part by social licence issues, may lead to a rethink of its planning blueprint and finding better and cheaper ways forward. The post AEMO flags rethink of transmission plan as costs soar and social licence bites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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ANDRITZ - Greener Türkiye: ANDRITZ to supply equipment for Incir hydropower plant

Global Renewable News

International technology group ANDRITZ has secured a significant order from Limak Enerji Uretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a subsidiary of Limak Renewable Energy, to supply electromechanical equipm.

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Head of Fortescue green tech strategy retires, replaced by former Argentine rugby great

Renew Economy

Mark Hutchinson, the head of Fortescue Energy and partly responsible for meeting the company’s “real zero” target at its giant iron ore mines, and its global green hydrogen strategy, is to retire from the company as part of yet another senior executive reshuffle. Hutchinson, who joined Fortescue Metals from GE in 2022, is one of […] The post Head of Fortescue green tech strategy retires, replaced by former Argentine rugby great appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tapping into the World's largest gold reserves

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Earth's largest gold reserves are not kept inside Fort Knox, the United States Bullion Depository. In fact, they are hidden much deeper in the ground than one would expect. More than 99.999% of Earth's stores of gold and other precious metals lie buried under 3,000 km of solid rock, locked away within the Earth's metallic core and far beyond the reaches of humankind.

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“More confident than ever:” Australia set for stunning low price for solar, with help of robots and AI

Renew Economy

Australia's path to ultra low cost solar and a game-changing price of just $20/MWh is being made easier by breakthroughs in robot and AI technology. The post “More confident than ever:” Australia set for stunning low price for solar, with help of robots and AI appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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The Tipping Point: Managing the Cost of Data Center Interconnect in the AI Era

Cisco CSR

AI is starting to push data center interconnect (DCI) capacity towards higher speeds. Since the cost structure of DCI is usually based on bandwidth usage, costs will quickly multiply, as enterprises will need more circuits to support increased capacity demands. A less costly alternative for enterprises is to lease dark fiber from service providers and create their own private network.

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Crane workers strike for better pay at Australia’s biggest wind project

Renew Economy

Crane operators at the Golden Plains wind project - Australia's biggest - are conducting rolling strikes as they push for more pay and better conditions. The post Crane workers strike for better pay at Australia’s biggest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil fractionation.

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Westpac provides debt financing to one of Europe’s largest battery projects

Renew Economy

Big Four Australian bank contributes to debt financing package for one of Europes largest operational battery projects, located in the UKs southern county of Hampshire. The post Westpac provides debt financing to one of Europes largest battery projects 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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Author Talks: How to sharpen your mind at any age

McKinsey Sustainabilty

With countless wellness apps, gadgets, and books promising to prevent memory loss and disease, how do you know whats truly worth your time? A cognitive scientist breaks it downhelping you retrain your brain and reclaim your health.

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AGL-backed smart energy upstart buys up Melbourne-based software specialist

Renew Economy

UK-headquartered energy optimisation firm buys Australian energy software outfit, in first major move since AGL Energy acquired a minority stake in the company. The post AGL-backed smart energy upstart buys up Melbourne-based software specialist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New atom-swapping method applied to complex organic structures

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Chemists have developed an efficient skeletal editing method for frequently used heteroaromatic structures. The technique could serve as a means to chemically modify biologically active compounds.

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Why Taking Climate Action Can Build Collective Progress

B the Change

Sharing lessons and examples from impact-driven business practices may be the best way to encourage others to adopt their own strategies. (Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash ) Maintaining the collective action needed to address climate change and make progress toward other sustainability goals is challenging in moments of instability and polarization.

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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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Time to revisit your M&A strategy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Many of the challenges to M&A in the past few years began to recede in 2024only to give way to new headwinds in 2025. Can a strong M&A strategy help dealmakers find equilibrium?

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Father’s Day Gifts That Do Good for the Dad Who Does It All

B the Change

Let’s be honest, shopping for Dad is hard. He’s the guy who says, “I don’t need anything” but then borrows your reusable water bottle for six months and calls it “his.” You could go the traditional route and get him a tie he’ll wear once (if ever), or another “World’s Best Dad” mug that’ll collect dust behind the coffee filters. But this year? Let’s raise the bar.

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Ignite Innovation Across Industries at Cisco Live 2025

Cisco CSR

Get ready to explore the future of innovation and collaboration at Cisco Live 2025! From June 8-12 in San Diegoor virtually from anywherethis premier event brings together thought leaders and forward-thinkers across various different industries.

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Ox-eye daisy, bellis and yarrow: Flower strips with at least two sown species provide 70 percent more natural enemies of pests

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70 percent. The more flower species, the better the effect, according to a new meta-analysis.

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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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BW Ideol - BW Ideol's 15MW+ Floating Wind Platform Receives Basic Design Certification from DNV

Global Renewable News

At the Floating Wind Days event in Haugesund, Norway, DNV officially awarded the Basic Design certificate to BW Ideol, for the company's 15MW+ floating wind platform. This certification marks.

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Diversity is key to ecosystem stability

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An analysis of 900 species over a 20-year period showed that biodiversity enhances ecosystem stability and helps safeguard natural communities in a changing environment.

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Apatura - Apatura secures planning permission for new 100MW battery energy storage system in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire

Global Renewable News

Renewable energy storage specialistApaturahas secured planning permission for a new 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) near the town of Kilwinning in North Ayrshire.The pro.

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Climate change poses severe threat to bowhead whale habitat

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research examining 11,700 years of bowhead whale persistence throughout the Arctic projects that sea ice loss due to climate change will cause their habitat to severely contract by up to 75 per cent.

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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.