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Wind energy delivers one third of electricity of Australia’s main grid for first time

Renew Economy

Wind energy reaches one third of total output in Australia's main grid for first time, up from a maximum 12 per cent just four years ago. The post Wind energy delivers one third of electricity of Australia’s main grid for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ceres Calls on Federal Banking Regulators To Strengthen Racial and Climate Equity in the Community Reinvestment Act

3BL Media

SOURCE: Ceres. DESCRIPTION: August 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Ceres submitted comments today to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the three agencies to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by explicitly incorporating racial equity and strengthening crucial environmental and climate provisions.

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First CATL batteries installed in WA’s biggest utility scale storage project

Renew Economy

The first batteries in WA's biggest storage installation to date installed, using CATL technology. The post First CATL batteries installed in WA’s biggest utility scale storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hip Hip Hooray for Hand-Me-Down Clothing

Impakter

Impakter. Hip Hip Hooray for Hand-Me-Down Clothing. No child wants to feel ostracized by their peers, but unfortunately embedded materialism in our society leads to other kids shaming yours for wearing jeans that aren’t straight off the rack. While it never feels good to be an outcast, it helps if your child understands just how sustainable and ecological their hand-me-down clothing is. […].

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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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How the Model Contract Clauses Can Help B Corps Implement Responsible Sourcing Practices

B the Change

A New Resource to Help Ensure Human Rights Due Diligence in Business Contracting Supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing pandemic have brought a renewed focus on how most products are manufactured through a web of international suppliers. This complicated international value chain brings with it the risk of serious human rights abuses. The promise of multi-bottom-line business is incorporating social impact into your business model.

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Public Health: Good News From India and for Development Assistance

Impakter

Impakter. Public Health: Good News From India and for Development Assistance. Worldwide, the views of many about India, the world’s largest democracy, are largely focused on its weaknesses, corruption, governance, and poverty. This perspective is often accompanied with doubts about whether foreign assistance over an extended period of time makes a difference.

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A Chevron Refinery Fire in California Created a Generation of Activists

CleanTechnica

Ten years after a disastrous refinery explosion in Richmond, California, a group of organizers envisions a just transition from fossil fuels.

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Argonne Researchers: New Way to Calculate Environmental Impact of Ammonia Production

CleanTechnica

Scientists evaluate how to make ammonia production more sustainable. Ever wondered about the carbon impact of growing your dinner? Scientists have just come up with a new way to calculate part of it. A major ingredient in the production of fertilizers for the world’s food production, ammonia also contributes significantly to the world’s greenhouse gas […].

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Rivian Truck Raffle Nears Finish Line With Stunning Odds. Get The Keys In September. Support A Nonprofit Fighting Climate Change.

CleanTechnica

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All-new Electric Jeep Caught Undisguised in Europe

CleanTechnica

There’s a lot we don’t know about Stellantis’ upcoming, all-electric Jeep that’s set to debut in 2023. We don’t know the specs, for example. We don’t know the price – heck, we don’t even know what they’re going to call it! But now, at least, we know exactly what it’s going to look like! We […].

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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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BMW Retires The i3 With A Golden Parachute (Kinda)

CleanTechnica

We hardly deserved ye.

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Plugin Vehicles At 10.3% In June As Italy’s EV Sales Gain Traction

CleanTechnica

There are signs of recovery in Italy’s car market, and plugin vehicle registrations went up at the end of the first half of the year as part of that. With a new incentive scheme becoming fully operational, sales of electrified powertrains were widely expected to pick up, and so it was. Originally published on opportunity:energy. […].

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