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Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s

Renew Economy

As industry fights to discredit current research on health impacts of gas stoves, newly revealed documents show it was a concern five decades ago. The post Gas industry knew about air pollution problems from stoves in early 1970s appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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X-Energy Inks SMR Deal with DOW

Energy Central

X-Energy Inks SMR Deal with DOW Saving Nuclear Reactors One at a Time; Holtec, Diablo Canyon Urenco to Supply Ultra Safe Nuclear with Enriched Uranium Lightbridge Completes Fuel Casting Project at PNNL Silex Raises $81M to Advance Laser Enrichment of Nuclear Fuel NuScale / Utah Reactor Projects Gets Boost X-Energy Inks SMR Deal with DOW A key nuclear reactor project in the.

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South Australia enjoys 80.1 pct wind and solar share in blackout-free summer

Renew Economy

South Australia sources more than 80 per cent of its power needs from wind and solar over summer. Soon, the country's main grid will be doing the same. The post South Australia enjoys 80.1 pct wind and solar share in blackout-free summer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Working Hand in Hand to Build Sustainable Agrifood Systems in the Pacific

Impakter

Impakter Working Hand in Hand to Build Sustainable Agrifood Systems in the Pacific In recent years, I have often had the chance to see for myself the incredible resilience and determination of Pacific Islanders. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the region grapple with unique challenges such as the impacts of climate change and frequent natural disasters, limited land and water resources for domestic food production, crises of […] The post Working Hand in Hand to Build Sustainable A

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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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Coal plant reliability hits a new low as unplanned unit outages hit a new high

Renew Economy

Australia’s remaining coal power fleet suffered thousands of hours of forced outages in 2022, leaving the grid nearly 25 per cent short of forecast coal generation capacity. The post Coal plant reliability hits a new low as unplanned unit outages hit a new high appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Leaders: Barron’s Unveils List of Most Sustainable Companies in the US

Environment + Energy Leader

Barron's collaborated with Calvert to compile a list of the most sustainable companies. Calvert evaluated the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies based on their market value and ranked them according to their performance in five crucial areas: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and the planet. The post Green Leaders: Barron’s Unveils List of Most Sustainable Companies in the US appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Ammonia and Hydrogen | Refineries, big oil & gas and the chemical sectors

Energy Central

Ammonia and Hydrogen Refineries, big oil and gas and the chemical sectors Recent announcement regarding ammonia docking facilities and cracking plants prompted me to update the community with a series of global projects involving ammonia, and especially its keys interaction with refining and refineries. This perhaps is.

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Queensland wants to ban solar panels from landfill as waste problem grows

Renew Economy

Queensland government proposes $250,000 pilot for industry-led solar recycling scheme as it considers banning panels from being dumped in landfill. The post Queensland wants to ban solar panels from landfill as waste problem grows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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When the Economy Gets Squeezed by Too Little Energy

Gail Tverberg

Most people have a simple, but wrong, idea about how the world economy will respond to “not enough energy to go around.” They expect that oil prices will rise. With these higher prices, producers will be able to extract more fossil fuels so the system can go on as before. They also believe that wind turbines, solar panels and other so-called renewables can be made with these fossil fuels, perhaps extending the life of the system further.

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“Huge flaw” in safeguard design could double emissions task for non-fossil industries

Renew Economy

Report finds critical industries like steel, aluminium and cement will carry the weight of coal and gas under Labor's Safeguard Mechanism reboot. The post “Huge flaw” in safeguard design could double emissions task for non-fossil industries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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This morning's coffee cup could become tomorrow's road

Sustainability Matters

A Penrith suburban road has become what is claimed to be the first in Australia to include recycled coffee cups in its construction. The fibres in the cups help create a more durable product that is claimed to be quieter and safer than regular asphalt. Known as PAK-PAVE Roads , the sustainable asphalt has been developed by State Asphalts NSW in conjunction with Closed Loop Environmental Solutions, which operates the Simply Cups paper cup recycling program.

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Home energy efficiency in CEFC sights with new green mortgage push

Renew Economy

Federal government's green bank backs CBA mortgage discounts for borrowers building new homes or renovating to high energy efficiency standards. The post Home energy efficiency in CEFC sights with new green mortgage push appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Landmark High Seas Treaty Agreed, Ushering in New Rules for Two-Thirds of the Ocean

Impakter

Impakter Landmark High Seas Treaty Agreed, Ushering in New Rules for Two-Thirds of the Ocean Almost two decades in the making, and with delegates working around the clock to reach a final agreement, the text outlines mechanisms to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, including the high seas. The agreement will allow for the establishment of high seas marine protected areas (MPAs) and help fill […] The post Landmark High Seas Treaty Agreed,

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Tierra Consulting Group announces strategic focus on providing land access services to the renewable energy industry

Renew Economy

The company aims to help connect solar and wind farms to the grid, contributing to Australia's growing renewable energy sector. The post Tierra Consulting Group announces strategic focus on providing land access services to the renewable energy industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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European Geothermal Energy Council - Huisman Geo, winner of the Innovation Award

Global Renewable News

EGEC would like to announce that the winner of.

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How Much Does it Cost to Let a Species Go Extinct?

Impakter

Impakter How Much Does it Cost to Let a Species Go Extinct? Humans habitually value nature either through its consumerist worth or through a distant gaze of admiring spectatorship, forgetting its priceless inbuilt-value to human ecosystems. The World Economic Forum calculates that $4 trillion of economic value generation, that is, over half the world’s total GDP, is moderately or highly dependent on nature.

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International Energy Agency - Global CO2 emissions rose less than initially feared in 2022 as clean energy growth offset much of the impact of greater coal and oil use

Global Renewable News

Risk of runaway emissions growth from shift to.

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Senator sees safeguard issue

Green Career News

The Albanese Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s safeguard mechanism have been questioned by an independent senator.

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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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Enel - Commission welcomes Enel's donation of 3Sun solar PV panels to Ukraine

Global Renewable News

Today, by launching the project "Ray of hope".

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FYI: What does ChatGPT "think" about Climate Change and what we are doing about it?

Energy Central

It seems we all have a brand new and very interesting toy: ChatGPT. So, what does AI tell us about climate change? I am sure many Energy Central readers have learned that the answers we get from AI depend to a significant extent on the way and when we ask the question. Also, this AI web site does not provide references. So, there is no indication about where the answers come from.

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EDP Renewables - EDPR scales up global ambition with growth plan of more than 4GW/year

Global Renewable News

EDPR will invest 20 billion euros until 2026.

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China’s military spending to outpace economic growth

Financial Times: Moral Money

Huawei is lobbying to build a 5G network in south-east Asia

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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.

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Coretrax - Coretrax DAV MX delivers effective cooling solution for US geothermal project

Global Renewable News

Coretrax, a global leader in well integrity.

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Gas claims called out

Green Career News

A major gas lobby has been questioned over its claims about the electrification of Australian homes.

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WindEurope - Energy CEOs: Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals

Global Renewable News

The European Commission is preparing a Net.

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Green gap probed

Green Career News

The NSW Government has been called to explain an apparent contradiction in its pollution plans.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.

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EDP Renewables - EDP Renewables and MYTILINEOS sign a 78 MW wind PPA

Global Renewable News

EDP Renewables ("EDPR") and MYTILINEOS -.

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Amazon: lung or intestine?

Energy Central

Amazon: lung or intestine? The preferred way of referring to the Amazon area is as a lung on a world scale. The forest is designated as an emissions sink. But. with the deforestation that has been observed for many decades, Brazil will have to compensate for the associated capacity to absorb emissions. From lung to intestine! Sad reality. The scientific community has.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy Louisiana seeks approval to add nearly 225 megawatts of solar power to its generation mixTwo facilities selected to provide power pending regulatory approval

Global Renewable News

To meet customers' growing demands for.

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UN Global Compact Network names Australian board

Sustainability Matters

The UN Global Compact Network Australia ( UNGCNA ), the Australian local network of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, has named new appointees from Australia Post and from real estate and supply chain sustainability, alongside an expert in marketing and diversity, to lead actions towards a more sustainable future. Non-executive board appointments are: Susan Mizrahi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Australia Post and Chair Australian Retailers Association Sustainability Advisory Group.

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis