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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Verizon Chahd Ourhani, an eighth grader at Joseph H. Brensinger PS 17 in Jersey City, New Jersey, moved around her math classroom, tablet in hand, working with her classmates on a lesson about the concept of slope. Nothing about this lesson taught on a tablet using augmented reality (AR) was traditional, and for Chahd, that was a definite plus. Pen and paper lessons had never helped her grasp the idea of slope before.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Two of Queensland's biggest airports will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy at the beginning of 2025 as part of a seven power purchase agreement. The post Two major Sunshine State airports make switch to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

DAVIDSON, N.C., December 12, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

After six years of assessment and hundreds of appeals against it, a massive gas project has been given state environmental approval to operate until 2070. The post “Kick in the guts:” One of nation’s largest and most polluting fossil fuel projects gets green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Safeway participated in the opening ceremony of Diverts innovative new Diversion and Energy facility in Turlock, California. This cutting-edge facility represents a significant advancement in the fight against food waste, enabling the recovery of edible food for those in need and converting unsold products into renewable energy to power local communities.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Google announced today an agreement for the purchase of 200,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits, to be earned through capturing CO2 in crushed rock and storing it in soil, with enhanced rock weathering (ERW) startup Terradot. Google has also announced an equity investment in Terradot. The agreement, which will see the credits delivered beginning in 2029, marks the largest ERW deal to date, as well as Googles largest ever carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchase agreement, following a commitment an

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global asset manager Invesco announced the launch ofthe Invesco MSCI North America Climate ETF (KLMN), a new exchange traded fund aimed at helping investors to reduce exposure to greenhouse gas emissions and gain exposure to companies with science-based emissions reduction targets. The new ETF is being launched with a $2.4 billion investment by Finnishpension insurer, Varma, breaking a record for funding for any ETF launch globally.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

"Bring communities on the journey:" CEC report details how community engagement on renewables is being done and what best practice looks like. The post Money alone can’t buy social licence for wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Dallas-based Infrastructure firm AECOM announced today the launch of a new Energy Transition team, aimed at helping clients to address the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in Europe. According to the company, the new team is being established in response to needs expressed by European clients and partners, including industrial hubs and port authorities, to prepare for transition to sustainable energy sources, with AECOM positioning itself to capture opportunities from growin

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Frontiers arguments hold no more water than any other nuclear advocate, and their assumptions are built on a house of cards. The post Frontier Economics and its “house of cards” case for nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the regulator charged with developing and enforcing new regulations requiring large companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks, announced that it will ease emissions reporting requirements and not pursue enforcement action in the first year of reporting, in order to give companies more time to prepare to comply with the new rules.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It might seem weirdly appropriate that Peter Dutton should release his nuclear power policy costings on Friday the 13th. But that would be to downplay the sheer lunacy, rank dishonesty, and clear danger of his energy plans. The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan: Mad, bad, and extremely dangerous appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Marian Harvilles drive to serve others has taken her around the world and brought her countless opportunities to give back. Harville always knew she wanted to serve her country, and she began fulfilling that dream in 1994 when she joined the U.S. Navy. Following boot camp, she was selected to attend Storekeeper A School, where she was trained in supply operations.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Victoria launches consultation on the next step its Gas Substitution Roadmap, including options to extend the ban on new connections and mandate the transition to electric appliances in gas-connected homes. The post Victoria forges ahead on electrification, with proposal to kick gas out of existing homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Andrew Normand is business development director at Encora Energy. Andrew Normand of Encora Energy, explains why he believes talk of blackouts and rationing of energy use are being misused to stigmatize the opportunities of the energy transition In the latest round of political wars, Net Zero has become a hot topic amid conflicting views on the benefits versus the costs.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Coalition nuclear plan would largely bring investment in large scale renewables and storage to a halt, and result in household solar being switched off on a near daily basis. The post The Coalition’s master plan: Bring large scale wind, solar and battery storage installations to a halt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A groundbreaking method of detecting unknown chemicals in human serum is proposed in a study by a group from Chiba University. The approach answers a call for better ways of conducting non-targeted chemical analysis (i.e., that undertaken without prior knowledge of what specific compounds are present), and offers an approach suitable for identifying foreign chemicals in maternal serum samples and analysing their potential effect on metabolic pathways.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In just the last week Microsoft and Google have pledged $50 billion in spending on renewables. Not exactly all in on nuclear as the Coalition suggests. The post Is big tech going all in on nuclear? Google and Microsoft have pledged $45 billion spend on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The power and proximity of CNH brand, New Holland Construction , distinguished itself as an official sponsor in the Red Bull Los Andes race. Through SKC, official distributor in Chile, the brand participated in the event that brought together more than 200 of the best riders in the world on the challenging terrain of the Andes Mountains. "The brand's efficiency and precision were reflected in the extreme and complex competition recognized globally, as was New Holland Construction.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In just the last week Microsoft and Google have pledged $50 billion in spending on renewables. Not exactly all in on nuclear as the Coalition suggests. The post Is big tech going all in on nuclear? No, Google and Microsoft have just pledged $45 billion on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the Decarbonization Program at Cascale, recently presented at the Bureau Veritas 3rd Sustainability and Supply Chain Quality Transformation Summit hosted by Rakesh Vazirani, director of decarbonization supply chain sustainability at Bureau Veritas. The virtual event brought together brands and retailers committed to reducing carbon emissions, with many also including Scope 3 (upstream supply chain) targets.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The decision to export gas from the east coast in 2015 has driven up prices to the point where it is destroying domestic demand and wont be fixed with new supply, a new analysis suggests. The post “Gas eating gas:” Analysis warns new supply will do nothing to alleviate high prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The global education goal, part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), remains significantly off track. Various reports, including from UNESCO and UN news, highlight the concerning trend that unless drastic changes occur the world will not meet its commitments to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030. The world today is grappling with a polycrisis a complex set of interconnected global challenges that impact economies, industries, and job markets simultan

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this episode we take a quick look at the Coalitions nuclear plan and its costings. Not much of it makes sense. Plus: The other news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Duttons high stakes, low sense nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2024

English version BELLEVUE, Wash., 12 de diciembre de 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) anunci hoy los nuevos 25 beneficiarios de su programa Hometown Grants, que recibirn de T-Mobile hasta $50,000, cada uno, en financiamiento para poner en marcha proyectos de desarrollo locales que mejorarn y fortalecern sus comunidades. El Un-carrier ha otorgado desde abril 2021, el inicio de su compromiso de cinco aos , ms de $15 millones en ayuda financiera local a 350 comunidades urbanas y rurales de 48 es

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Data from financial institutions appear to show that the global finance portfolio for shipping has moved closer to alignment with ambitious decarbonisation trajectories set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which aim to remove emissions from international shipping by 2050. The new insights are contained in The Poseidon Principles fifth Annual Disclosure Report , which showcases the climate alignment of 35 major financial institutions across 13 countries, representing nearly 80% o

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Versin en espaol BELLEVUE, Wash., December 12, 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, who will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance and strengthen their communities. The Un-carrier has provided more than $15 million in Hometown Grants to 350 communities across 48 states and one U.S. territory since kicking off its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Here are some of the McKinsey Global Institutes favorite data visualizations from 2024.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Starting off as a temp, Joshua Liebzeit never dreamed his position at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences would turn into a career as a first shift lead, bringing endless opportunities and personal growth. Find your place At Saint-Gobain North America. Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Stars similar to the Sun produce a gigantic outburst of radiation on average about once every hundred years per star. Such superflares release more energy than a trillion hydrogen bombs and make all previously recorded solar flares pale in comparison. This estimate is based on an inventory of 56450 sun-like stars. It shows that previous studies have significantly underestimated the eruptive potential of these stars.

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