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Labor springs surprise nuclear power committee to call Coalition bluff on energy policy

Renew Economy

Labor has sprung a surprise move to create a committee to look into nuclear power. It will be chaired by an MP whose electorate is one of those targeted by the Coalition for a large reactor. The post Labor springs surprise nuclear power committee to call Coalition bluff on energy policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First H.E.L.P. and Motorola Solutions Foundation Honor First Responders and Veterans Lost to Suicide

3BL Media

First H.E.L.P. , a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues for first responders, has unveiled the Heroes Memorial Park Monument. This monument, which resides in Rockwall, Texas, is the first in the U.S. to honor first responders and military veterans who have died by suicide, highlighting that their impact and service will never be forgotten.

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Coalition claims of a nuclear power renaissance in UK further expose its shameless policy con

Renew Economy

Far from being a poster child for nuclear power, the UK is a case in point for both the problems with technology and its decline in some major economies. The post Coalition claims of a nuclear power renaissance in UK further expose its shameless policy con appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The soul and science of forests

Corporate Knights

It’s the middle of August and around the world, trees are burning. In Jasper National Park, nearly 320 square kilometres of forest has been left charred and smouldering. In Greece, 25-metre flames rip through the remaining pine forests of Attica not far from Athens. All the while in Brazil, 13 million acres of the Amazon have gone up in flames, fuelled by a historic drought.

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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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Global shift to renewables has quickened, but still not fast enough to meet crucial climate goals

Renew Economy

New report says renewable deployments have accelerated but still not at the pace to meet emissions goals. Australia, however, is hailed a "global pioneer" on wind and solar. The post Global shift to renewables has quickened, but still not fast enough to meet crucial climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Never Forgotten, Never Repeated: Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

3BL Media

During this year’s Truth and Reconciliation Week, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg helps adult learners begin the journey to healing September 23, 2024 It’s the Survivors of residential schools who launched the journey for truth and reconciliation in Canada. They drew strength from their painful histories and demanded government and church entities account for their actions.

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AEG Receives Children’s Hospital Los Angeles' 2024 Courage to Care Award

3BL Media

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) presented its 2024 Courage to Care Award to AEG at the hospital’s gala hosted at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA on October 5, 2024. The biennial gala pays tribute to its brave patients and remarkable physicians, researchers and caregivers who create hope and build healthier futures for children. The Courage to Care Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to children, pediatric-related causes and humanitarian efforts at

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SwitchedOn Podcast: How time-of-use tariffs could become a recipe for bill shock

Renew Economy

Energy Consumers Australia CEO Brendan French on why cost-reflective electricity tariffs should not be mandatory – and should not make energy bills more complicated. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How time-of-use tariffs could become a recipe for bill shock appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Answering Investors Questions on Impact Bonds with Impax Asset Mgmt

3BL Media

In this Q&A, Ross Pamphilon and Mark Duffy of Impax Asset Management explore the nuances of the asset class of Impact Bonds and how rigor and expertise can help investors navigate an expanding opportunity set. Executive Summary We believe it is worth taking a nuanced view of impact bonds, considering both non-labelled and labelled green, social and sustainability bonds.

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Trust, but Verify

Chris Hall

Regulation and education are being touted as solutions to the imbalance between investment consultants and pension trustees exposed by climate risks. UK pension fund trustees have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders, with multiple tasks required to ensure members’ benefits are paid in full when they are due. Their day-to-day work includes accounting for and mitigating all material risks that could impact the pension scheme’s financial returns in the longer-term.

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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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Sands for Singapore 10th Edition Raises $3.5 Million for Local Charities and Nearly $30 Million Since 2013

3BL Media

Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 19, 2024 Marina Bay Sands held its 10 th Sands for Singapore Charity Festival Aug. 23-25 and raised more than $3.5 million for local nonprofit organizations, bringing the total amount generated by the festival to nearly $30 million since its inception in 2013. The cornerstone of the resort’s community engagement program and one of its signature annual events, the charity festival featured multiple days of activities, live entertainment and events, all to

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - DOE Invests $10 Million To Support Clean Energy Transitions for Communities Across the United StatesThree New Community Teams Will Receive Tailored Funding and Technical Assistance To Support Clean Energy Goals

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Oct 9) announced three new communities will receive a combined $10 million in funding and technical assistance to research, model, vali.

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Sysco Canada Celebrates Legacy Space

3BL Media

Originally published on September 25th, 2024, on LinkedIn This morning, we celebrated the opening of the Sysco Toronto Legacy Space through Sysco Ontario ’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. This Legacy Space features a beautiful, hand-painted mural from Hannah Sage LaForme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and a library nook featuring books and resources on meaningful reconciliation and education.

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Medco Power - Medco Power Awarded New Geothermal License in North Sumatra

Global Renewable News

Medco Power Indonesia has been awarded the Samosir PSP-E (Assignment of Geothermal Preliminary Survey and Exploration) by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Located in North Sumatra, Sa.

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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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Catastrophic 73% Decline in the Average Size of Global Wildlife Populations in Just 50 Years Reveals a ‘System in Peril’

3BL Media

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - There has been a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations* in just 50 years (1970-2020) , according to World Wildlife Fund‘s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2024. The report warns that parts of our planet are approaching dangerous tipping points driven by the combination of nature loss and climate change which pose grave threats to humanity.

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GNS Science - GNS Science to receive $12.470M from the 2024 Endeavour Fund for energy-related research

Global Renewable News

The three new projects will develop better technologies and lower the emissions of concrete, energy, and fertiliser.A foundation for zero emissions: low-energy, carbon-absorbing cementTh.

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Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024

3BL Media

Nasdaq Watch keynotes and sessions Our panels feature impactful discussions with industry experts and peers on topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital. Welcome Remarks Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President of Investment Intelligence, Nasdaq Introduction and Kick Off Nina Eisenman (MC), Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq Keynote From UNGC: The State of the Climate Transit

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Western Australia - Western Australia Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety opens new geothermal acreage release

Global Renewable News

To responsibly manage Western Australia's petroleum and geothermal energy resources, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) periodically releases discrete areas.

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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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Leave No Trace Recognizes Subaru of America With 2024 Award for Corporate Excellence

3BL Media

BOULDER, Colo., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Leave No Trace, an internationally renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the outdoors, honored Subaru of America, Inc. with its 2024 Corporate Excellence Award for the company’s work as a leader in corporate responsibility. Subaru representatives were presented with the Corporate Excellence Award during the Leave No Trace Global Summit , held in Boulder, Colorado.

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Mocean Energy - Mocean Energy and Proserv partner to accelerate decarbonisation of offshore energy

Global Renewable News

Scottish ocean energy pioneers Mocean Energy and Aberdeen-headquartered leading global controls technology specialists Proserv have signed a working partnership agreement with the aim of accelerat.

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National Grid Provides Charitable Donations To Aid Rebuilding in the Mohawk Valley Following Tornadoes

3BL Media

ROME, N.Y., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - National Grid emergency response teams were among the first on the scene in the Mohawk Valley after tornadoes ripped down trees, tore off roofs, toppled church steeples and claimed the life of one person. In furtherance of our commitment to our customers and the communities where we live and work, and after consultation with local stakeholders to identify ongoing needs in the community, National Grid has donated $125,000 to support regional organizations and m

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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Solicits Feedback on Its Plan To Increase Products and Materials Circularity

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) today (Oct 9) released a request for information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders on its dr.

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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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Entergy Sends Power Restoration Teams to Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s Landfall

3BL Media

More than 1,000 employees and contractors currently supporting Hurricane Helene restoration efforts will begin to deploy to support peer utilities in Florida following anticipated power outages caused by Hurricane Milton. Approximately half of those still working in the areas devastated by Helene will remain in support of Helene restoration while the other half of the workforce will move into Florida in anticipation of Milton’s landfall.

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New York Power Authority - NYPA Releases Draft Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation for Public Comment

Global Renewable News

Highlights Inaugural Renewables Strategic Plan Outlines First Tranche of Projects and Work Completed in First 18 Months of New Expanded Authority Plan Stems From 2023-24 State Budget E.

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SCS Global Services and iTraceiT Collaborate To Drive Sustainability and Traceability in the Diamond and Jewelry Industry

3BL Media

ANTWERP, Belgium and EMERYVILLE, Calif., October 9, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party sustainability certification, and iTraceiT, a leading provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewelry sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewelry.

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New York Power Authority - NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Release of More Than $2.5 Million to Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiatives

Global Renewable News

Highlights NYPA Funding to Support Seven Workforce Development Programs, Prepare Nearly 1,500 New Yorkers for Employment in State's Clean Energy Economy NYPA Board of Trustees Approv.

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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.

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Scotch Magic Tape voted ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest fielded more than 100,000 votes over five weeks before landing on the coolest product of all: 3M Scotch® Magic™ Tape. The announcement came Oct. 8 that the beloved tape stuck it out against 63 other Minnesota products, including Red Wing Shoe Company’s Beckman Boot, Hormel Foods’ SPAM Classic, and the Arctic Cat ZR 858.

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RenewableUK - Report shows floating wind could be the UK's industrial opportunity of the century

Global Renewable News

A new report by the joint Government-industry Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce shows that floating wind could be this century's biggest British industrial success story - if the right measures are.

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From Intern to Innovator: HARMAN’s Formula for Success

3BL Media

Originally published on Life at HARMAN Internships can be a mix of excitement and apprehension. Often, interns find themselves buried in administrative tasks with limited learning opportunities. At HARMAN, we're dedicated to changing this narrative. We see internships as a vital gateway for emerging talent and a key part of our success. The HARMAN Internship Experience At HARMAN, internships are designed to offer more than just routine work.

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Dominion Energy and Ipsun Solar - Ipsun Solar, Community Housing Partners, and Dominion Energy Partner to Provide Solar for Low-Income Virginia Families and Seniors

Global Renewable News

Ipsun Solar, a community-based solar company serving Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland and Civic Renewables company, is partnering with Community Housing Partners (CHP), to provide s.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.