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Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages

Renew Economy

Report shows ageing Victoria coal plant was hit by unplanned outages for one-third of 2024, underscoring urgent need for shift to firmed renewables. The post Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vancity Restores Profitability and Stays True to Its Co-Operative Values

3BL Media

In 2024, Vancity initiated a values-led transformation focused on improving member service and restoring profitability, while staying true to its co-operative values. The year marked a strategic reset under new CEO Wellington Holbrook, reaffirming Vancitys commitment to delivering modern, people-centered banking rooted in equity, inclusion, and climate action.

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Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development

Renew Economy

A new report highlights the high chances data centre growth incentivises fossil fuels - how do we fix it? The post Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Living Future Community Steps Up Collective Action for Regenerative Practices

3BL Media

PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Changemakers gathered last week (May 6-8) for the 19th annual Living Future conference, hosted by Living Future, a nonprofit transformation engine and member-driven organization at the forefront of the global movement toward regenerative design practices that support a living future for all. Beyond fellowship and learning, we are here for deliberate and collective movement building, said CEO Lindsay Baker, opening the event.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton declared the 2025 federal election a referendum on energy. But in his own electorate, solar households had already cast their vote. The post If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Baker Tilly’s Insights Into the Sustainable Shift of Manufacturing With Data and Technology

3BL Media

Authored by Cindy Bratel Environmental accountability is becoming as vital as profitability and the manufacturing industry stands at a crossroads. Sustainability is reshaping how products are designed, made and reused. In a recent podcast with CADTALK , Baker Tillys Cindy Bratel, Principal and leader of the firms IFS Solutions practice, discussed how the manufacturing shift towards sustainability is being driven by technology, cultural change and a deeper sense of responsibility, highlighting th

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KeyBank To Host National Webinar To Celebrate and Cultivate Small Business Excellence

3BL Media

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries. The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here. From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change.

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Climate change is turning coastal lagoons into 'salty soup'

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The impacts of human activity and climate change are coalescing to make coastal lagoons saltier, changing the microbial life they support and the function they play in their ecosystems, according to new research.

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Verizon Announces a $5B Commitment To Continue Investing in America and Supporting Small Businesses

3BL Media

What you need to know: Verizon announces a substantial $5 billion commitment over the next five years with the launch of a new Small Business Supplier Accelerator. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready launched a new grant cycle where eligible small businesses can apply for $10,000 grants (open until June 30, 2025). NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Verizon today announced a commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in US small business suppliers with the launch of its new Small Busin

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Larissa Waters elected new Greens leader, as Coalition partners meet to discuss nuclear and net zero

Renew Economy

Larissa Waters has been appointed to lead the Greens after the minor party lost three seats and its captain at the federal election. The post Larissa Waters elected new Greens leader, as Coalition partners meet to discuss nuclear and net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Mastercard: New Paths To Progress: Making Financial Success Accessible for Underbanked Consumers

3BL Media

Mastercard A staggering 36 million North American consumers 12% of the population are underbanked, navigating their financial lives with a bank account but without access to essential credit tools like credit cards. Longstanding financial inequities have limited their growth, yet they remain driven, with 66% seeking financial knowledge and 65% looking to financial institutions for solutions.

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Dexterity and climbing ability: how ancient human relatives used their hands

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have found new evidence for how our fossil human relatives in South Africa may have used their hands. Researchers investigated variation in finger bone morphology to determine that South African hominins not only may have had different levels of dexterity, but also different climbing abilities.

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Powering a Brighter Future, Together with PSEG

3BL Media

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE! Protecting the Earth isnt just about today its about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesnt take superpowers. Just super people. From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter.

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Huge wind and battery project headed to IPC after long-distance objectors force more hearings

Renew Economy

Huge wind and battery project forced into new planning hearings because of long distance critics and despite no local objections. The post Huge wind and battery project headed to IPC after long-distance objectors force more hearings appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Annual Benevity State of Corporate Purpose Report Finds Purpose Remains a Strategic Contributor to Business Success

3BL Media

CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Today, Benevity Inc. released its fifth annual State of Corporate Purpose Report during the Benevity Live! conference in Palm Springs, California. The report shows that while corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become significantly more complex and cross-functional, it continues to be a measurable, strategic contributor to business success and resilience.

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Nova Scotia - New Solar Garden Coming to Rural HRM

Global Renewable News

The future of clean energy in West Petpeswick is looking bright with a new solar garden coming to the community along Halifax Regional Municipality's eastern shore.Petpeswick Solar will be bui.

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Cascale Talks ESPR at Innovation Forum Sustainable Apparel Event in Amsterdam

3BL Media

Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, senior director of policy and public affairs at Cascale, recently took to the stage at Innovation Forums Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam to discuss Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and how brands can get ahead of implementation. Carsten Wentink, policy officer at the European Commission, joined her for a conversation moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director at Innovation Forum.

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Simplify and Scale Security With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall

Cisco CSR

Modern enterprises face challenges balancing security with the operational needs. Cisco solves this with Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall.

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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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Whirlpool Corp. Mentors Help Students Make Powerful Professional Impression

3BL Media

Whirlpool Corporation mentors recently connected with the 2024-25 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG powered by Youth Solutions, Inc. ) cohort at Benton Harbor High School for a morning dedicated to curating confidence, making powerful first impressions, and strategically developing professional style. To tailor the insights to each individual, mentors helped the students merge their personal style with making a powerful professional impression during a hands-on shopping experience.

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Engie cancels solar and battery hybrid project following community objections

Renew Economy

Engie cancels plans for a solar battery hybrid after community pushback against the rows of PV modules, and may now look at just a standalone battery. The post Engie cancels solar and battery hybrid project following community objections appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Voices: Scaling Circular Industry Strategies

3BL Media

In todays episode, well be diving into the paper published by KPMG on paving the way for a circular economy in the consumer goods and retail industry, which provides an assessment of how different consumer and retail subsectors are transitioning towards circularity and their maturity. A fitting topic given today is Earth Day.

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Sharp depletion in soil moisture drives land water to flow into oceans, contributing to sea level rise

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The increasing frequency of once-in-a-decade agricultural and ecological drought has underscored the urgency of studying hydrological changes. A research team has analyzed the estimated changes in land water storage over the past 40 years by utilizing space geodetic observation technology and global hydrological change data. This innovative method has revealed a rapid depletion in global soil moisture, resulting in a significant amount of water flowing into the oceans, leading to a rise in sea l

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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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Earth’s lungs are choking on plastic and smoke – scientists hope to unblock them

Environmental News Bits

by Jack Marley, The Conversation A graph I saw in high school appeared to show the Earth breathing. It was a graph that plotted carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over the course of the 20th century and into the 21st.

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Tiny gas bubbles reveal secrets of Hawaiian volcanoes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystal, a team of scientists has precisely mapped how magma storage evolves as Hawaiian volcanoes age.

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Updates to Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team

Cisco CSR

With the announcement of Scott Herren's retirement, Mark Patterson will step into the role as Ciscos Chief Financial Officer on day one of fiscal year 2026. Jeetu Patel has also been promoted to President and Chief Product Officer.

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The ripple effect of small earthquakes near major faults

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When we think of earthquakes, we imagine sudden, violent shaking. But deep beneath the Earth's surface, some faults move in near silence. These slow, shuffling slips and their accompanying hum -- called tremors -- don't shake buildings or make headlines. But scientists believe they can serve as useful analogs of how major earthquakes begin and behave.

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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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Starlings fall to record low in UK’s 2025 Big Garden Birdwatch

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. Fewer starlings than ever have been spotted by participants in the RSPBs Big Garden Birdwatch, raising fears for their numbers.

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Microplastics in Texas bays are being swept out to sea

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When researchers went searching for microplastics in sediments pulled from the bottom of Matagorda Bay and its surrounding inlets, they didn't find much. Most of their samples contained only tens to hundreds of microplastic particles for each kilogram of sediment. This is hundreds to thousands of times less than other bayside environments around the world.

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Physics reveals the optimal roof ratios for energy efficiency

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Duke University. There are roof shapes and ratios that maximize heat retainment and energy efficiency and, interestingly, ancient Italian architects and builders seemed to know it, too.

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What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A collaborative study tested 17 strategies in an 'intervention tournament.' Interventions targeting future thinking, such as writing a letter for a child to read in the future, are the most effective ways to motivate climate action.

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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.