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California runs on 100 per cent renewables, briefly, for first time ever

Renew Economy

California grid reaches 100% renewables for a short period over weekend in major milestone for one of world's biggest economies. The post California runs on 100 per cent renewables, briefly, for first time ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New research eats through plastic waste

Sustainability Matters

Scientists in Texas are working on a variant of an enzyme that can break down plastic in mere days. The discovery of this enzyme by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin could help with environmental pollution by converting plastics waste into usable material, thus helping to clear out packed landfills and oceanic waste. The enzymatic process is a circular one and focuses on breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic to its constituent parts and then putting them back toge

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Loy Yang A coal plant outage expected to cost AGL at least $73 million

Renew Economy

AGL says it will take a big hit to profits due to latest Loy Yang A coal outage, while market grapples with failing reliability and higher costs. The post Loy Yang A coal plant outage expected to cost AGL at least $73 million appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Bureau of Land Management - Bureau of Land Management leases public lands for renewable energy developmentCompetitive sale generated $794,028 for leases of public land parcels

Global Renewable News

The Bureau of Land Management announced today.

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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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Albo finds his mojo in push for green metals and EV batteries

Renew Economy

Albanese pitches vision of a green resources sector and revitalised manufacturing to contrast Morrison's embrace of fossil fuels. The post Albo finds his mojo in push for green metals and EV batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK Government - UK Government Releases Report About Future of Geothermal EnergyLong-term Government Support Required to Develop a Route to Market and to Overcome High Upfront Capital Costs and Geological Development Risks

Global Renewable News

Geothermal energy is a source of low-carbon,

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Baseload Capital - Baseload Capital completes third Power Plant in Japan

Global Renewable News

Baseload Capital is pleased to announce that.

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Massive big battery and solar farm proposed for NSW coal country

Renew Economy

Australian renewables developer Maoneng unveils plans for a massive four-hour battery and solar farm in the New South Wales Upper Hunter region. The post Massive big battery and solar farm proposed for NSW coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Development Corporation - EDC inaugurates 3.6 MW Mindanao-3 geothermal binary plant

Global Renewable News

First Gen-led renewable energy leader Energy.

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Morrison inaction, Ukraine conflict weigh on clean energy investment

Renew Economy

Clean energy investors say ongoing frustrations with Australian policy compounded by impacts of Russia invasion of Ukraine. The post Morrison inaction, Ukraine conflict weigh on clean energy investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Oakville - Electric vehicle charging network expands

Global Renewable News

Residents and visitors to Oakville now have.

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Energy use must halve to prevent catastrophic warming

Sustainability Matters

Research from the University of New South Wales suggests that renewable energy alone won’t be enough to keep global temperatures below 2050 targets and that a reduction in global energy consumption will be necessary to keep them within the necessary range. The research modelled different energy-use scenarios for reducing energy-related CO 2 emissions to zero by 2050 and found that simply replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies would be insufficient for keeping global warming below 1.5°C.

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Government of Canada - New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario

Global Renewable News

Reducing pollution from the transportation.

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KELLER-Druck hydrogen pressure sensor

Sustainability Matters

Pressure transmitters from KELLER-Druck are designed with oil-based piezoresistive technology. This technology offers zero-point stability with high measurement sensitivity. The original stainless-steel diaphragm is modified with a gold-plated diaphragm to suit hydrogen pressure measurement applications. The modification is made to slow the hydrogen penetration rate, which may produce inaccurate measurement and potentially damage the sensors.

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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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Water Power Technologies Office - Boosting Hydropower: The Bedrock of a Clean Energy Grid

Global Renewable News

More than a century in, hydropower is only.

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Emerging Technology for Geothermal Energy

Green Tech Gazette

As one of the most important parts of our future decision making, finding alternative energy sources is a priority. Being able to power our various needs on a daily basis using energy sources which are not finite, and which are less likely to impact the environment, is an essential part of our current trajectory as a civilization. Among the many projects being looked into and tested out includes geothermal energy.

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Energy Development Corporation - How RCOA and GEOP forge the path to a decarbonized and regenerative future

Global Renewable News

In recent years, the Philippines has been.

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Business cannot brush off ESG as a mere PR challenge

Financial Times: Moral Money

Managers must engage employees and align social responsibility with what their company actually does

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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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WindEurope - EU electricity market rules must support renewables investments

Global Renewable News

Today (April 29) the EU Agency for the.

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Wall Street Climate Semantics Skew Fossil-Fuel Financing Votes

Alaistair Marsh

Sierra Club has been pressing Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to stop funding new fossil-fuel projects, including coal plants.

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Solar Energy Industries Association - Governor DeSantis Protects Energy Freedom in Florida, Vetoes Anti-Rooftop Solar Bill

Global Renewable News

In a major win for energy freedom and.

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Fortescue urges joint “Green Pilbara” vision of giga-scale wind, solar and hydrogen

Renew Economy

Fortescue Future Industries hints at joining forces with other parties to create a single vision for giga-scale renewable energy projects. The post Fortescue urges joint “Green Pilbara” vision of giga-scale wind, solar and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Sempra Energy - Sempra Announces 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

Global Renewable News

Highlights Highlighting sustainable.

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The Names of Leading Electric Cars

CleanTechnica

What’s in a name? Vehicle names have always been an important part of the mobility mystique. Fodder for songs: “Little Red Corvette” by Prince, “Roadrunner” by The Modern Lovers, and “Red Barchetta” by Rush, just to name a few. One could argue that a good name sets the stage for a good overall experience and […].

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Volta - Volta Partners With the State of Michigan and DTE Energy

Global Renewable News

Highlights Collaboration utilizes.

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River-Powered Villages to Hydropower Water Power Successes: WPTO Accomplishments Report

CleanTechnica

From River-Powered Villages to Hydropower Regulations, NREL Projects Earn Spotlight in Water Power Technologies, WPTO, Office 2020–2021 Accomplishments Report This year, several of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) recent water power successes earned spots in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office’s (WPTO) 2020–2021 Accomplishments Report.

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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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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD, CGI partner up to promote corporate climate governance

Global Renewable News

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The End of the European ICE Age

CleanTechnica

A recent report from Boldt and Avere examined the state of progress of European automakers’ attitudes to the uptake of electric vehicles. Although there was some reluctance to go first, it appears now that there is a greater aversion to be the last to introduce and promote EVs. Perhaps one of the most striking points […].

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Tesla Model 3 Owner Catches Body Shop Replacing His Car Parts After Renting It On Turo (Video)

CleanTechnica

A new video of a Tesla Model 3 has emerged on the video hosting platform TikTok that shows the owner of the car paying a surprise visit to a body shop only to find his rented out car with a replaced bumper and opened front trunk (frunk). Frank Valdez, who is a realtor, investor, and […].

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5 Ways To Cut Oil & Gas Use Through Clean Transportation (Video)

CleanTechnica

There’s never been a better time to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon in the United States in March 2022 and more than $10 a gallon in other countries. Meanwhile, the world is already experiencing […].

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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.