ESG Today

DECEMBER 22, 2024

This week in ESG news: Biden administration sets new U.S. climate goals on eve of Trump takeover; new sustainability reporting standards for Canada, Hong Kong; BlackRock removed from Indiana pension funds over ESG investing; EU passes law requiring 100% recyclable packaging by 2030; UK bans Lloyds ad for greenwashing; Walmart says it will probably miss climate targets; SAP launches new carbon accounting solution; EFRAG releases sustainability reporting standards for small companies; Frontier hel

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Two years ago, Massachusetts banned businesses that generate more than 1,000 pounds of food waste a week from tossing those scraps in the garbage. Restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and hotels all had to reconsider what it meant to dispose of scraps left over from food preparation and diners’ plates. And. [continued] The post How Has One US State Cut Food Waste When Others Continue To Struggle?

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Snowy blames bad weather for yet more delays to controversial Hunter gas project, now expected to cost more than three times its original estimate. The post Snowy Hunter gas project hit by more delays and blowouts, with total cost now more than $2 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Every time I publish anything on electric buses and I’ve published a lot on them recently hydrogen bus fans point out that in the west, diesel heaters are often included in buses for winter time use. They say that as if the waste heat from fuel cells was. [continued] The post Heat Pumps For Electric Buses Blow Another Meme Out Of Water appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Transmission remains the fundamental building block to decarbonising the grid. But the LNP is making it difficult to do on time and within costs. The post Build it and they will come: Transmission is key, but LNP make it harder and costlier appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Researchers are deploying vanadium to develop a new generation of high performing, low cost sodium-ion EV batteries and stationary energy storage systems. The post Vanadium Opens The Door To Low-Cost EV Batteries Made From Salt appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

It’s time to make a conclusion on which newly introduced vehicle deserves the title of CleanTechnica Car of the Year for the USA market. For those unfamiliar with this award, the core of the award is to try to identify the vehicle likely to have the most positive impact . [continued] The post CleanTechnica Car of the Year Nominees & Voting USA Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Good.is: Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Jimmie is an avid collector of lottery tickets and a TV announcement prompted him to check his shirt.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Auto manufacturers, especially those new to the industry, often contract with other manufacturers and suppliers to help them design their products. Tata Technologies, which is part of Tata Industries, was hired by VinFast to design the chassis and suspension components for some of its cars. Hazar Denli, a chassis design. [continued] The post Whistleblower Blacklisted By Tata Over VinFast Safety Concerns appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Good.is: Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.

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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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TEDxInnovations

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may seem joyful or anxiety-inducing, depending on your circumstances. Psychologist Guy Winch offers actionable advice on how to manage your emotions with confidence during the holidays, from setting boundaries to healing heartache — above all reminding you that emotional health is possible, as long as you're informed and willing to do the work.

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Good.is: Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2024

After the woman shared a glimpse of the sweater on social media, people got curious about the origin of the tag.

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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Plastic is now ubiquitous in the Mekong, Asias Mother of Rivers, and experts and local people are struggling to contain the risks to human health, biodiversity and livelihoods.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Volkswagen and IG Metall have reached an agreement that avoids the threat of strikes in the new year cutting 35,000 jobs by 2030. The post Volkswagen Reaches A Deal To End Labor Dispute appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Just months after talking about going public following a successful US$200 million funding round, Southeast Asias first agritech unicorn eFishery has appointed a new interim CEO and CFO, in its second leadership shake-up this year.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 22, 2024

New regulations and big regulatory changes take a long time to develop and roll out in the US government. They need to be super carefully developed and every single punctuation mark needs to be examined by the lawyers to make sure the regulations will hold up if challenged in the. [continued] The post US Government Takes Step Forward With Self-Driving Vehicle Rules Will They Last?

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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Internet outages and slow speeds lead to economic loss, but campaigners say the government is trying to muffle critics.

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