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Cannon-Brookes leads green bid for AGL, to fast-track coal closures

Renew Economy

Billionaire Mike-Cannon Brookes joins forces with Canadian Asset Manager Brookfield to make a bid for AGL Energy, with the goal of shutting down its coal plants early. The post Cannon-Brookes leads green bid for AGL, to fast-track coal closures appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SoCalGas begins developing 100% clean hydrogen pipeline system

Utiliity Dive

Growing demand and political support has prompted SoCalGas to begin developing a pure hydrogen pipeline, but environmentalists question whether California water supplies are adequate.

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NSW wants to make wind towers, electrolysers and batteries, be “Tesla” of green industry

Renew Economy

NSW wants to build wind towers, batteries and electrolysers to boost local jobs in the big switch from coal to renewables. The post NSW wants to make wind towers, electrolysers and batteries, be “Tesla” of green industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green investing: the risk of a new mis-selling scandal

Financial Times: Moral Money

ESG funds are popular, but research has found the sector is rife with greenwashing.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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The Clean Future Act: New Mexico’s biggest opportunity to lead on climate

Energy Central

By Alex DeGoliaPhoto credit: Pixabay Last year, New Mexico was hit by three different billion-dollar weather disasters: a devastating wildfire season, severe summer storms that included destructive hail, and persistent drought throughout the year across the West. At one point in 2021, over half of the state was in “exceptional drought” (the most severe category of drought), which put immense.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Network for South Australia

CleanTechnica

Carrying on from their founders’ vision, the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia is empowering a new generation of road adventurers by building an electric vehicle charging network. “The original members of RAA were disruptors in 1900. They pushed their primitive vehicles long distances along rough roads and uneven terrain. RAA’s founders approached local hotels […].

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The Salton Sea Geothermal Field In California — Quantifying California’s Lithium Valley: Can It Power Our EV Revolution?

CleanTechnica

Berkeley Lab Leading Investigation to Better Understand the Salton Sea’s Geothermal Lithium Resources The Salton Sea geothermal field in California potentially holds enough lithium to meet all of America’s domestic battery needs, with even enough left over to export some of it. But how much of that lithium can be extracted in a sustainable and […].

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In PJM, Renewable Energy Projects Are Getting Stuck

Energy Central

Like anyone in construction, renewable energy developers are all too familiar with process hurdles and delays. But patience wears thin. In the vast PJM Interconnection region stretching from DC to Illinois, a huge pool of solar, wind, and battery storage projects are stuck in the grid operator’s Interconnection queue, often waiting years for technical and cost studies and final approvals.

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Transportation Modeling Tool Informs Intelligent Planning & Control for Mobility-Service-Provider Fleets

CleanTechnica

The transportation industry is on the cusp of rapid evolution, with vehicle electrification, automation, and ride sharing transforming the age-old paradigm of privately owned and operated gasoline vehicles. “When evaluated separately, these emerging trends offer great opportunities as well as potential obstacles,” said Matthew Moniot, an advanced vehicle simulation and data analysis engineer at the […].

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France Bringing Back Nuclear Energy Growth

Energy Central

French President Macron says with the electric car future, France must produce up to 60% more electricity than today and Nuclear Energy will be a big part of it. 1. The operation of all existing reactors will be extended without compromising safety. 2. Macron announced the launch of a programme of new reactors. They learned.

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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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Tesla’s Popularity In Japan & Its Future EV Market

CleanTechnica

Can Japan play catch-up with the rest of the world's EV manufacturers? How will Tesla monopolize on Toyota's early wrong call to focus on hybrids?

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New England’s Natural Gas Infrastructure Blockade Leads to Emissions Spike

Energy Central

After years of politicians and environmental activist groups working to block natural gas infrastructure, New England has become more dependent on fuel oil for electricity generation, resulting in a massive spike in greenhouse gas emissions. When used for electricity generation, fuel oil has higher carbon emissions than natural gas, but power generation companies have been forced to burn more.

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Lunaz Grows Production, 2 New All-Electric Nissan Models, 5% EV Market Share In Canada — EV News Today

CleanTechnica

Top electric vehicle news of the past day or so has included Nissan teasing two new fully electric models, a new electric Audi factory in China, and Canada reaching 5% EV market share. Read on for more stories. Electric Vehicles Startup retrofits a Tesla Model S with a 750-mile battery pack Lunaz grows production and […].

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Philip Morris Lists Climate as Its Biggest ESG Topic in New Materiality Report

Energy Central

Philip Morris International claims ESG improvements and sustainable transitions in its most recent Sustainability Materiality Report. The post Philip Morris Lists Climate as Its Biggest ESG Topic in New Materiality Report appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Colorado Utility Commission Should Reject Xcel’s Settlement

Energy Central

The Colorado Public Utility Commission will soon vote on a proposed settlement in Xcel’s resource planning case. They should reject it.

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