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Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds

Renew Economy

New study adds to growing body of evidence that the economic benefits of climate action outweigh the costs. The post Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green day unravelled: Pundits respond to policy package

Envirotec Magazine

An apocalyptic “meh” seemed to greet the government’s bumper package of energy- and climate-related policy announcements and documents released on 30 March, which appeared short on new ideas and sources of funding. Cynics made some mileage from the almost The Thick Of It -style title juggling, with the event undergoing a hasty re-christening from “green day” to “energy security day” (as Carbon Brief noted ), as it became clear that future oil and gas exploration remained a key component of the g

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‘Women Are Economic Engines Of Growth’ Melinda Gates At Mastercard Inclusive Growth Summit

Joan Michelson

Women’s economic parity would add $12 trillion to the global economy, according to the World Economic Forum. Melinda French Gates, Trevor Noah & other speakers explained at the Mastercard Global Inclusive Growth Summit what it will take to seize the opportunity of women's massive economic power.

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£1.2 million government funding aims for lower-emissions freight

Envirotec Magazine

Drones will be used to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands – that, at least, is among the visions intimated by nine new freight projects which have been awarded £1.2 million in UK government funding. The first winners of the Freight Innovation Fund (FIF), backed by £7 million overall, were announced on 11 April and, so the Department of Transport suggests, could help create cleaner, more innovative ways of delivering freight around the country.

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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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Aquagga and Colorado School of Mines Join Forces to Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’

Environment + Energy Leader

In short, until the invention of HALT-PFAS, PFAS have truly been “forever chemicals” that pose a number of health risks to humans. A growing body of research indicates that PFAS can cause cancer amongst other developmental and metabolic problems. The post Aquagga and Colorado School of Mines Join Forces to Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’ appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A Texas-Sized Energy Fiasco (WSj0

Christopher Mercer

[link] Fed­eral tax cred­its have en­cour­aged an over­sup­ply of wind power, which Lone Star State Re­pub­li­cans as­sisted last decade by charg­ing rate pay­ers $7 bil­lion to build thou­sands of miles of trans­mis­sion lines from West Texas and the Pan­han­dle to big cities.

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Illusion of a Trillion Trees (FT)

Christopher Mercer

[link] More than 100 countries had just pledged to spend $19bn of public and private money to reverse forest loss. “We have lost 3tn trees on our planet,” Benioff said, punctuating his words with a clap.“We need to plant a trillion trees.

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Hyundai Motor Group Aims To Become A Top 3 EV Manufacturer By 2030

CleanTechnica

At the groundbreaking ceremony for Kia’s specialized plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in Korea, Hyundai Motor Group recently declared its intention to rank among the top three EV manufacturers in the world by 2030 through the combined sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis electric models.

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GM Leads $50 Million Funding Round In EnergyX To Unlock US-Based Lithium

CleanTechnica

General Motors Inc. (GM) and Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) recently disclosed a strategic partnership to advance EnergyX’s General Motors extraction and refinery technologies in addition to the disclosure that GM Ventures is leading a $50 million Series B investment round in EnergyX.

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Kia Starts Building Facility For Electric Purpose-Built Vehicle Production

CleanTechnica

Kia recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its special factory for the manufacture of vehicles designed specifically for battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV).

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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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Greek Engineer Files NHTSA Petition To Require Tesla Software Update To Every Tesla Sold Since 2013

CleanTechnica

A Tesla can shift into reverse from drive without the driver first applying the brakes. An engineer tells NHTSA that is dangerous.

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My First EV — Part 3, Home Charging

CleanTechnica

If you buy a new Chevy Bolt, GM gives you two options for charging at home: $500 cash for DIY, or $1,000 towards using one of its certified installers. I did not know much about installing a charger, so I opted for the second.

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Wind & Solar Power Now The Clear Champions On Cost

CleanTechnica

Wind and solar are far and away the least expensive source of electricity available today, leading to major increases in both.

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Fastned, Grow As Fast As You Can — Avoid Making Profits As Long As You Can

CleanTechnica

Fastned annual report 2022 was so good it makes me eager for the 2023 report.

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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