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How do we overcome the biggest obstacles to a circular economy? Emerging Leaders weigh in

GreenBiz

We asked the next generation of circularity professionals to identify the largest obstacles to circular strategies and how they would attack them.

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Time to move beyond the autocratic CEO

Corporate Knights

Always one to march to the beat of his own drum, Elon Musk’s iron-fisted reign of Twitter has been one for the ages. Sweeping job cuts, heavily criticized platform changes, and a hostile relationship with the press have defined the tumultuous takeover. While some Silicon Valley bosses have cheered on his merciless style, Musk’s tactics are the antithesis of what is required in the world we live in today.

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The profound promise of AI for the power sector

GreenBiz

To transform the power sector, we need more and better data across grid and distributed devices.

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Climate costs most likely to hit world’s richest, as renewables erode fossil fuel billions

Renew Economy

New study finds the financial impact of ambitious climate action will mostly be borne by the wealthiest people in society, due to stranded fossil fuels. The post Climate costs most likely to hit world’s richest, as renewables erode fossil fuel billions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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A firsthand look at regenerative rancher education

GreenBiz

How a carbon offset project developer brings ranchers together to learn about regenerative grazing.

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Finkel: Australia can still reach its 82 pct renewables target by 2030

Renew Economy

Alan Finkel says Australia can still reach its 82 per cent renewable target. "If I was betting with dollars, I would say yes. If I was betting with my life, I'd be hesitant." The post Finkel: Australia can still reach its 82 pct renewables target by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Transmission tunnel vision: There’s a lot of space for wind, solar and batteries on local networks

Renew Economy

Amid the hand-wringing on transmission delays, more and more renewables experts argue there is huge capacity for wind, solar and storage on local networks. The post Transmission tunnel vision: There’s a lot of space for wind, solar and batteries on local networks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Viridi Energy - Viridi Partners with American Organic Energy to Develop One of the Largest Food Waste-to-RNG Projects in the United States

Global Renewable News

Landmark project demonstrates viability of large-scale food waste-to-value efforts, while offering sustainable solution for a meaningful portion of the New York City metropolitan area's annual.

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“I’m out:” Shell solar employee praised for quitting after oil giant’s climate backflip

Renew Economy

An employee of a Shell owned solar and battery group has won praise after publicly declaring his disgust at the oil giant's business strategy and quitting the business. The post “I’m out:” Shell solar employee praised for quitting after oil giant’s climate backflip appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sandia National Laboratories - Project spotlight: WEC-Sim software simulates wave energy converters to improve WEC design and overall performance

Global Renewable News

To help meet the United States goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories' Water Power Program are studying innovative ways to produce clean energy from the.

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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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Solar and wind out-power coal in the US for record five-month stretch

Renew Economy

Wind and solar generate more electricity than coal in the US for a record five-month period, as the fossil fuel declines "faster than anyone anticipated.” The post Solar and wind out-power coal in the US for record five-month stretch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Geothermal Technologies Office - GTO's Flagship EGS Site Hosts GTO, EERE to Witness Drilling Operations

Global Renewable News

In late May, GTO's Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) site in Utah hosted GTO's Acting Director Lauren Boyd, Enhanced Geothermal Systems Program Manager Kevin J.

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BHP plans 550MW of wind, solar and storage as Pilbara mines go electric

Renew Economy

BHP planning wind, solar and storage to supply its Pilbara mine sites, and the extra power needed to electrify its haulage and train fleet. The post BHP plans 550MW of wind, solar and storage as Pilbara mines go electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chevron Corporation - MOECO and Chevron to Explore Advanced Closed Loop Geothermal Pilot in Hokkaido, Japan

Global Renewable News

Chevron New Energies Japan GK (Chevron New Energies Japan), a subsidiary of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd (MOECO) today (June 21) announced execution of definitive agreement.

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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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Regulator approves payments for world’s biggest “shock absorber” battery, but keeps it secret

Renew Economy

Regulator approves new payments for Waratah Super battery, but the public won't be told. Why have battery storage deals suddenly become so secretive? The post Regulator approves payments for world’s biggest “shock absorber” battery, but keeps it secret appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ENGIE - ENGIE and POSCO Led Consortium to develop a 1.2mtp Green Ammonia Project in Oman

Global Renewable News

Highlights ENGIE and POSCO led consortium announced as winner of land block (Z1-02) offered by Hydrom Venture marks the continuation of ENGIE's and POSCO's alliance, which began th.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s rise as an electro-state

Renew Economy

Alan Finkel on Australia’s potential to emerge as an “electro-state” with its wind and solar resources, and his Powering Up book. Plus: More big battery deals. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s rise as an electro-state appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy - Duke Energy's home improvement rebates program is here to help Florida customers save energy and money this summerEligible customers may earn up to $1,700 in home improvement rebates after completing an online Home Energy Check

Global Renewable News

Summer means higher electric use and often higher energy bills. Duke Energy is encouraging customers to take advantage of the Home Energy Improvement rebates program to enhance their home's energ.

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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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JUST Capital Welcomes Two New Board Directors, Sushmita Banerjee and David Kamenetzky

Just Capital

Sushmita Banerjee (left) and David Kamenetzky (right). JUST Capital is pleased to announce that Sushmita Banerjee , Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and David Kamenetzky , Co-Founder of K4 Family Investments, have joined our Board of Directors. Banerjee and Kamenetzky are two of ten new members to have joined the JUST Capital Board over the past two years, and bring expertise in corporate strategy and growth to this group.

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San Diego Gas & Electric - SDG&E To Reward Customers With Bill Credits Again This Summer For Energy Conservation

Global Renewable News

With today (June 21) being the first official day of summer, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is sharing summer energy savings tips and encouraging its residential customers to sign up for Power Saver.

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Do hummingbirds drink alcohol? More often than you think

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Animals that eat fruit or sip nectar often ingest alcohol because naturally occurring yeasts turning sugar into ethanol. But how do animals feel about that? A new study details an experiment to determine whether hummingbirds are turned off by alcohol in sugar water. At 1% by volume, no. At 2% by volume, they consume much less. The implication is that hummingbirds have adjusted to small amounts of alcohol likely present in flowers and backyard feeders.

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FirstEnergy Corp. - FirstEnergy's Ohio Electric Companies Offer Energy Efficiency ProgramsAppliance recycling and rebate programs to offer incentives to customers

Global Renewable News

FirstEnergy Corp's (NYSE: FE) Ohio subsidiaries Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison are now offering, at no cost to customers, appliance recycling and rebate programs as well a.

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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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In a reversal, Arizona regulators approve 575-MW Salt River Project gas plant expansion

Utiliity Dive

A larger expansion of Salt River Project’s Coolidge Generating Station was denied in 2022, primarily due to its potential impact on a nearby Black community.

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Ilmatar Energy - Ilmatar Develops a Large Scale Solar Power Project in Sweden

Global Renewable News

Ilmatar is developing a solar farm with an annual electricity generation capacity of up to 350 gigawatt hours and a rated output of 350 MWp in Grums, central Sweden. The production will meet the needs.

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The Brief: Track-record alternatives for emerging managers, innovations in development finance, climate tech in India, racial equity in muni bonds

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: Emerging Managers Track record? These fund managers are proving their investment chops in creative ways. Entrepreneurial experience. Local. The post The Brief: Track-record alternatives for emerging managers, innovations in development finance, climate tech in India, racial equity in muni bonds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Noria Energy - Noria Energy launches South America's largest floating solar project at Colombia's Urrá DamThe project will demonstrate that pairing floating solar with hydroelectric operations boosts energy reliability & production

Global Renewable News

A new solar power system floating on the reservoir at Colombia's Urrá Dam will demonstrate that hydroelectric dams dealing with fluctuating water levels can pair with floating solar generati.

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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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Grassroots buy-in will be vital to transmission buildout, say clean energy experts

Utiliity Dive

Though Congress left transmission reform out of the recent debt ceiling deal, constituent pressure could impact future legislation, says DSD Renewables Head of Policy Pari Kasotia.

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Mainstream Renewable Power - Mainstream Renewable Power JV applies for offshore wind farm permit in the southern Baltic Sea

Global Renewable News

Mainstream Renewable Power and Hexicon's joint venture in Sweden, Freja Offshore, has today (June 22) submitted an application under the Swedish Economic Zone Act (SEZ) for the Cirrus offshore.

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NRC authorizes first US high-assay low-enriched uranium enrichment plant critical for advanced reactors

Utiliity Dive

The start up of HALEU operations in Ohio is a “significant step in establishing commercial production” in the U.S., said Jon Carmack, DOE’s deputy assistant secretary for nuclear fuel cycle and supply chain.

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National Grid - Niagara Falls Multi-Unit Property Adds EV Charging Stations

Global Renewable News

Niagara Falls Business Development & Tourism Coordinator Allen Booker, left, and Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the new EV charging stations. Thr.

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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.