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Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM

Renew Economy

Wind and solar still contributed around two thirds of electricity supply in South Australia in the week it was "isolated" from the main grid. The post Wind and solar supply two thirds of South Australia grid in week it was cut off from NEM appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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COP27 Near Collapse: Paris Climate Agreement at Risk

Impakter

Impakter. COP27 Near Collapse: Paris Climate Agreement at Risk. In the first days of COP27 last week, UN Chief Antonio Guterres spoke plainly to the world’s leaders gathered at the summit, simply asking “what did you do for our world – and for our planet – when you had the chance?” A great question, one that couldn’t be more timely. For years, NGOs, climate […].

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: European sustainability reporting standards released by EFRAG; H&M commits to invest in supply chain decarbonization; investors say companies are cherry-picking reported ESG data; Brookfield backs new circular economy platform with $700 million investment; Biden allocates $20 billion to reduce methane emissions; European regulators launch greenwashing study; investors pressure alternative asset managers on ESG; Carlyle launches European renewable energy platform; Carbo

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How Microsoft Plans to Help the Global South Fight Climate Change

Impakter

Impakter. How Microsoft Plans to Help the Global South Fight Climate Change. At COP27, global and industry leaders have been focusing on methods to cooperate on action and implementation while dealing with a number of vital issues related to the climate crisis. The Global South has contributed significantly less to climate change than the Global North, but its populations have been disproportionately affected by extreme weather events […].

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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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A Wise Comment on the Collapse of FTX Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Caux Round Table

With my colleagues here, I have been rethinking the emphasis we place on systems rather than on individuals. Modern social science has become accustomed to focus on systems – how they work, their rise and fall, their coherence or incoherence. Political philosophy has moved away from virtue studies and become political science, with a data-driven focus on mass behaviors, policies and programs, bureaucracy and hard and soft powers.

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Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered hypercar makes public debut

Energy Central

US-based Hyperion Motors has showcased its first-ever hydrogen-powered EV, the XP-1 at the ongoing Los Angeles motor show Hyperion XP-1 showcased at 2022 LA motor show The coupe combines hydrogen fuel cells with supercapacitor storage, which delivers consistent performance even at extreme temperatures. The car promises to deliver a driving range of up to 1,609km.

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The JUST Report: How to Make Layoffs as Just as Possible

Just Capital

(David Odisho/Getty Images). Over the last few weeks, we’ve counted at least two dozen rounds of layoffs at tech companies, including: Amazon (laying off 10k people, 0.6% of their workforce) Asana (9%) Coinbase (18%) GoFundMe (12%) Juul (30%) Lyft (13%) Meta (13%) OpenDoor (18%) Redfin (13%) Stripe (14%) Upstart (7%) Zendesk (5%) Zillow (5%) Twitter , where Elon Musk has laid off reportedly 50% of the staff and thousands of additional contractors. .

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“The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil”

Caux Round Table

The recent collapse in scandal and abuse of customers at FTX is yet another example of the risks associated with “money.”. More and more, I am thinking that there should be an independent discipline of knowledge and research on “money.” Actually, an interdisciplinary field of study and commentary, as “money” intersects with psychology, sociology, economics and politics.

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Can Electric Vehicles Revive the Great Aussie Road Trip? Part One

CleanTechnica

As petrol and diesel race each other to $2.50 a litre, electric vehicle drivers do not have to worry about the cost of their driving. We have just returned from a 3,600 kilometre great Aussie road trip which cost us about $200 in fuel … $50 on Chargefox and $150 on Tesla. Taking a slow […].

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Elon Musk’s 2-Sentence Lesson to Fast-Track Productivity

CleanTechnica

Elon Musk’s unique way of running companies has no doubt brought him to where he is today, and for him, communication remains a crucial piece of the puzzle. A couple of years ago, Musk shared a simple, two-sentence message with management employees, and it’s a piece of Tesla’s history that still rings true today. Musk […].

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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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Are There Enough Materials To Manufacture All The Electric Vehicles Needed?

CleanTechnica

The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is necessary to decrease climate-changing emissions. As deployment increases, so will the demand for EV battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. These materials are primarily supplied through two sources: 1) newly mined […].

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Food Security & Solutions At COP27

CleanTechnica

For the first time ever, formal discussions took place at the annual climate convention about food security. The consensus is that, in order to produce healthy, nutritious, sustainable, and resilient food, it's imperative to diversify the way we produce our food.

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How Many Kids Can You Fit In A Tesla Model 3?

CleanTechnica

Yesterday, Majella, Tess, and I were invited to be part of the Cedar Creek Primary School Eco-Festival Day. Tess was a hit. While I did the boring part of explaining what a megatrend was and letting students, parents, and teachers know how many electric vehicles were being sold around the world, Majella had the fun […].

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Fiat 500e To Return To America In 2024

CleanTechnica

The new, redesigned Fiat 500e will return to America in 2024, according to the company. A subscription model may be offered.

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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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Archer Aviation Selects Georgia For Manufacturing Facility Next to Covington Municipal Airport

CleanTechnica

Archer Aviation Inc., a pioneer in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, recently announced plans to build its manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, next to the Covington Municipal Airport. Archer has also announced recently its new partnership with Molicel to supply battery cells for Archer’s Midnight Aircraft. On a 96-acre property, Archer intends to […].

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Ford Has #1 Plugin Vehicle in Germany in October!

CleanTechnica

17% of new car sales in Germany fully electric, 32% have a plug It seems the German automotive market has bottomed out and is back on a growth path. October brought a solid 17% increase in sales, but it still wasn’t enough to pull the year-to-date (YTD) numbers out of the red (-6% YoY). Sales […].

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Some General Motors Dealers Are Repairing Tesla Cars

CleanTechnica

General Motors president Mark Reuss told investors this week that GM dealers have serviced more than 11,000 Teslas.

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Volvo Group Awarded $10 Million To Electrify Transportation In South Bronx

CleanTechnica

Volvo Group North America (VGNA) today announced that it received a $10 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to introduce clean transportation solutions to Hunts Point in the South Bronx. The award is a part of the New York Clean Transportation Prize program, which promotes initiatives to improve electrification, lower air pollution, […].

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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.