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Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO

Renew Economy

Wind and solar are still clearly cheapest form of new energy, even with storage and transmission, latest CSIRO report says. Cutting emissions goes hand in hand with lower costs. The post Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kingfisher Accelerates Action To Tackle Climate Change

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3BL Alerts. DESCRIPTION: Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer, has announced it is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60% Sustainable Home Products sales 2025 target. The details are published in Kingfisher’s annual Responsible Business Report, ‘Better Homes, Better World 2021/22’ , which shows that the business has made significant progress with its responsible business priorities during the financial year.

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RenewEconomy is hiring: Get on board for the green energy transition

Renew Economy

We are looking for experienced journalists for short term contracts and permanent positions as we look to grow our business amid the most important transition the world has seen. The post RenewEconomy is hiring: Get on board for the green energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Workers’ Unions Win in the US and UK: Upsurge or Blip?

Impakter

Impakter. Workers’ Unions Win in the US and UK: Upsurge or Blip? Forty years ago, workers’ movements began to sink in the United States, under the pressure of neoliberal politics that privileged the entrepreneur over the worker as the personification of the “American dream”. Big business regularly won and the trade unions that had helped create the American middle class after World War II became a faint […].

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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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Slow, expensive and no good for 1.5° target: CSIRO crushes Coalition nuclear fantasy

Renew Economy

CSIRO says nuclear is too slow, too expensive, and its best prospects for a significant share of global generation are in weak climate targets. The post Slow, expensive and no good for 1.5° target: CSIRO crushes Coalition nuclear fantasy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vision Setting: A Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism Sector: Part One

WWF Sustainability

With more than 1.4B international travelers travelling the world before the pandemic, the potential for tourism as a powerful and transformative force for sustainable development is significant.

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Vision Setting: A Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism Sector in 2030 and 2050

WWF Sustainability

With more than 1.4B international travelers travelling the world before the pandemic, the potential for tourism as a powerful and transformative force for sustainable development is significant.

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Edify lands ARENA and NSW funds for advanced battery inverter project in NSW

Renew Economy

Edify lands ARENA and NSW government funds for part of the big 150MW/300MWh Darlington Point advanced battery project in south west NSW. The post Edify lands ARENA and NSW funds for advanced battery inverter project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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South Korea Removes Shackles of Nuclear Phase Out Policy

Energy Central

South Korea Removes Shackles of Nuclear Phase Out Policy A Record Heat Wave in Japan May Speed Up Nuclear Reactor Restarts UK Delays Sizewell C Decision; Political Turmoil Causes Caution Flags PG&E to Submit Request to DOE for Funding to Keep Diablo Canyon Open France to Complete Nationalization of EDF Fermi-Energia Says SMR in Estonia Could be Online by 2032 South Korea.

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Why Australia does not need so much storage in a wind and solar grid

Renew Economy

CSIRO says a grid dominated by wind and solar will only require one fifth or one third of the storage needs commonly suggested. The post Why Australia does not need so much storage in a wind and solar grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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First Gen - Iloilo City's More sources 20-MW renewables from First Gen's EDC

Global Renewable News

Razon-led More Electric and Power Corp. will.

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“Forget nuclear and simplify electrification:” The message from energy experts

Renew Economy

'Forget nuclear and simplify electrification' is the message form Australian energy experts for next steps in decarbonisation push. The post “Forget nuclear and simplify electrification:” The message from energy experts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RenewableUK - Holistic Network Design is first step to enable offshore wind projects to connect faster

Global Renewable News

Commenting on the publication today (July 7).

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ARENA selects 12 finalists for $100m battery funding round

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that it has invited 12 projects to submit applications to the Large Scale Battery Storage (LSBS) Funding Round. The LSBS is a funding scheme that is part of the Advanced Renewables Program , and will see $100m doled out to selected projects that are able to store energy and release it back into the grid using advanced inverted technology.

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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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Constellation - National Aquarium, Constellation Announce Installation of Solar Tree to Pier 4

Global Renewable News

The National Aquarium and Constellation are.

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Pressure grows on regulators to scrutinise ESG data providers

Financial Times: Moral Money

Influential member of European Commission advisory board calls for action amid rising criticism of greenwashing

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International Renewable Energy Agency - A Quarter of Global Hydrogen Set for Trading by 2050Green hydrogen trade can provide a low-cost alternative that diversifies energy imports and improves energy security, says new IRENA report

Global Renewable News

To make hydrogen trade cost-effective, the.

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Meat, Monopolies, Mega Farms: How the US Food System Fuels Climate Crisis

Impakter

Impakter. Meat, Monopolies, Mega Farms: How the US Food System Fuels Climate Crisis. This story was originally published by the Guardian, and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate crisis. Food and the climate crisis are locked in a tangled web of cause and effect.

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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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Canadian Renewable Energy Association - Statement: Canada's solar industry empowered as U.S. tariffs fall CanREA applauds the Government of Canada for lifting American tariffs on Canadian solar products

Global Renewable News

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

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Lessons learned from the NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index 2022

CIM

Differentiating a building portfolio’s success in achieving sustainability goals compared to the rest of the market can be challenging. The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index 2022?(SPI) supports these efforts, showcasing the environmental performance of 53 top building portfolios and funds across Australia. This is Australia’s only publicly available index that provides a whole-of-portfolio view of energy emission, water usage, waste and indoor environment quality performance for the built envi

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Broad Reach Power - Broad Reach Power and Lancium Partner to Support Grid Stability Through Flexible Data Centers

Global Renewable News

Broad Reach Power Energy Services LLC, a.

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Behind the Scenes with Annika Terrana, Director, Forests

WWF Sustainability

Annika Terrana, Director, Forests, WWF.

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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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District of West Vancouver - New LED street lights coming to West Vancouver as part of the BC Hydro Street Light Replacement Project

Global Renewable News

BC Hydro is in the process of replacing.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Climate stress test finds EU banks overexposed, underprepared for climate risk; Blackstone invests $400 million in carbon & environmental markets platform; Pfizer commits to net zero; HSBC responsible investing head resigns after downplaying climate risk; capital raises for green transition, climate solutions funds; FCA delays ESG disclosures for fund managers; ECB to transition €350 billion bond portfolio to better climate performers; MSCI launches tool to measure por

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LEAP-RE - Two missions carried out by the Geothermal Village Project (LEAP-RE Pillar 2)

Global Renewable News

The "Geothermal Village" (GV) aims to.

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European Electric Vehicles Need More Aluminium

CleanTechnica

By Massimiliano Saltori, European Science Communication Institute There are ambitious plans for the future of sustainable mobility in the European Union. On June 8th, the European Parliament voted to stop producing CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035. The 27 member states will now vote on the agreement — in true European fashion. Once implemented, the ban will […].

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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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Pacific Gas and Electric Company - 25,000 PG&E and Tesla Customers Invited to Form World's Largest Distributed Battery to Support Electric Grid Reliability

Global Renewable News

Highlights More than 1,500 Customers.

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Energy Development Corporation - Regenerative Partnerships: EDC Unions plant BINHI native trees to celebrate successful CBA negotiations

Global Renewable News

First Gen-owned Energy Development.

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UK Government - Projects developing innovative carbon removal tech benefit from over £54 million government funding

Global Renewable News

Highlights Development of new.

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Energy Development Corporation - ERC approves EDC application to link geothermal plant to Mindanao grid

Global Renewable News

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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.