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“World first” solar methanol plant to feed off Port Augusta solar thermal project

Renew Economy

"World-first" solar methanol plant that will tap into Port Augusta solar thermal project one of four green fuel projects funded by Australia and Germany. The post “World first” solar methanol plant to feed off Port Augusta solar thermal project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can incoming phone calls trigger routines in your smart home?

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode , we took a call from our Voicemail hotline segment with a question about smart home routines triggered from an incoming phone call. Mike doesn’t keep his phone in the bedroom when he sleeps at night and he occasionally misses calls from his daughters because of that. He wants to know if an incoming phone call can turn on a light or make an announcement on a smart speaker.

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Australia and Germany fund first stages of two gigawatt scale green hydrogen projects

Renew Economy

Australia and Germany funding will lay the groundwork for two gigawatt scale green hydrogen projects in Australia, and a ground-breaking electrolyser technology. The post Australia and Germany fund first stages of two gigawatt scale green hydrogen projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tobacco and Lung Cancer: Increasingly Women are the Primary Victims 

Impakter

Impakter Tobacco and Lung Cancer: Increasingly Women are the Primary Victims Many people think that with the information bombardment and restrictions on who and where tobacco use is allowed, this is a case of “mission accomplished”. That the deadly practice has been finally contained. Yet this is at best only partly true: We see how public perceptions can be changed, affected by advertisements, easy access, and […] The post Tobacco and Lung Cancer: Increasingly Women are the Primary Vict

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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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PepsiCo Portugal Invests $8.15 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Environment + Energy Leader

PepsiCo Portugal announced the start of a new project at the Carregado snack factory that aligns with the company's Positive (pep+) strategy for sustainability. The post PepsiCo Portugal Invests $8.15 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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For the First Time Ever, Investments in Low-Carbon Energy Are on Par With Fossil Fuel Spending

Impakter

Impakter For the First Time Ever, Investments in Low-Carbon Energy Are on Par With Fossil Fuel Spending Global investments in low-carbon energy totalled $1.1 trillion in 2022, the same as investments in fossil fuel-powered energy, BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) new report shows. For the first time in history, “investment in low-carbon technologies appears to have reached parity with capital deployed in support of fossil fuel supply,” say BNEF, Bloomberg’s research organisation.

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We really need to talk about Pakistan

Green Project Management

Recently, many countries have experienced catastrophic flooding, but few countries have been hit as hard as Pakistan. Unfortunately, the attention this tragedy is receiving does not match its severity or scale. Many of us are too caught up in things that don’t matter, such as Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr’s marriage or Justin […] The post We really need to talk about Pakistan appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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Nonprofit Increases Solar Accessibility in Washington D.C.

Environment + Energy Leader

Nonprofit, Enterprise Community Partners, and DC Green Bank announced a $12.4 million investment to install 2.2 MW of solar panels at four affordable housing properties in the District. The post Nonprofit Increases Solar Accessibility in Washington D.C. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Project Union |  UK Hydrogen clusters and valleys

Energy Central

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Darian McBain launches sustainability advisory firm for businesses in Asia

Eco-Business

The former Monetary Authority of Singapore and Thai Union sustainability chief wants to help businesses achieve sustainability goals using less resources.

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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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BlackRock steps up spending on US lobbying in face of anti-ESG attacks

Financial Times: Moral Money

Republican politicians have sought to punish asset manager they accuse of being hostile to fossil fuel

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Electric School Buses Can Fight Inequity In The USA, Or Worsen It

CleanTechnica

More than 20 million students in the United States ride school buses every year. This equals approximately 7 billion trips per year, making school buses one of the most widely used forms of public transport in the United States. But those trips aren’t always safe ones.

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Republicans vow to probe US banks’ ‘ESG agenda’ in Congress

Financial Times: Moral Money

Lawmaker Andy Barr says the financial system has been ‘co-opted by the intolerant left’

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25% Plugin Vehicle Share In France!

CleanTechnica

Peugeot e-208 is the 2022 best seller in France!

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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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Mercedes-Benz EQS Introduction

CleanTechnica

With the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV introduction, we see the newest branch on the growing tree of fully electric EQx cars. As one can expect of an S-Class Mercedes, the EQS is big. It looks in no way anything like the sleek, elegant EQS saloon of which I wrote a 1st impression review.

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Silicate & Inplanet Join Carbonfuture’s Carbon Removal Catalyst Program

CleanTechnica

Carbon removal tracking platform Carbonfuture has announced two new participants in its Catalyst program — climate solutions company Silicate and the startup Inplanet. Initially launched in May 2022, Catalyst provides innovative carbon removal companies with expert support and guidance to help them enter the carbon removal market.

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Strong Tesla Profits & Demand Boost Tesla Bull Outlooks, But Concerns Linger

CleanTechnica

Following what many considered a rough 2022 for Tesla, investors are warming up to the idea of a big 2023 for the automaker, especially after the company’s recent quarterly earnings call.

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Aptera Throws Investment Competition To Try To Survive

CleanTechnica

In a recent announcement, Aptera kicked off an investment competition. To get in the game, you’ve gotta invest at least $10,000 in the company. The prize? If you’re among the top 2,000 investors, you get one of the first Apteras to leave the factory.

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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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EU & UK Incorporate Schemes To Lessen Energy Usage, Move To Renewables

CleanTechnica

What can be done to alleviate energy usage during fossil fuel instability and the transition to renewables? Motivating people helps. So does new legislation and applying legal sanctions for non-cooperating countries.

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For Fuel Cell Trucks, Nikola Cooks Up Hydrogen Fueling Station On-The-Go

CleanTechnica

If all goes according to plan, mobile hydrogen fueling stations will solve the chicken-and-egg conundrum for fuel cell trucks in USA.

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Federal & State Initiatives Aim To Spur Offshore Wind Development

CleanTechnica

There are some serious advantages to offshore wind. Offshore winds are much more powerful than those on land, and they reach their peak during the afternoon when people use a significant amount of electricity.

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GM Switching To Cylindrical Battery Cells

CleanTechnica

GM and LGES have broken off talks about building a fourth US battery factory together after GM decided to switch to 4680 cells in the future.

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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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Duke Energy’s Idaho Project Is Part Of A Much Bigger National Expansion Through Clean Energy

CleanTechnica

When I think of Duke Energy, I think of North Carolina. This is partly because I have family out there, and partly because the Duke name is commonly used out there.

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