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Australian wind market takes off again as projects and turbines get bigger

Renew Economy

The wind energy industry is having its best year to date, and project sizes and turbines are getting bigger. The post Australian wind market takes off again as projects and turbines get bigger appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable construction: Webuild at Forrestfield-Airport Link

Sustainability Matters

It is not simply what is built that matters, but how it is built. This is the mantra becoming more prevalent on construction sites across Australia, as companies become more attentive to the impact that their building methods have on the environment. If a project is to be truly sustainable, the way it is built counts equally as much as the contribution made by the project to sustainable development.

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“World first” solar and battery grid project in Queensland changes hands

Renew Economy

Pioneering solar and battery storage project, and one of the first in world to showcase different market services, has new owner. The post “World first” solar and battery grid project in Queensland changes hands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hotline launches to 'rescue' ugly produce from farms

Sustainability Matters

A ‘rescue’ hotline has been launched for farmers with unattractive and difficult-to-sell produce that has been rejected by retailers. The service will allow farmers to make arrangements with social enterprise Good & Fugly to purchase these surplus vegetable, which are then resold to consumers. The 13-000-FUGLY phone number provides producers with a convenient way of organising for these ugly fruits and vegetables that are otherwise perfectly fit for human consumption to be saved and eaten.

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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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Energy markets on wild ride as coal and gas costs hit jaw-dropping highs

Renew Economy

Coal is dead on its feet, and if AGL can't keep coal plants running in 2022, why should anyone believe they can in 20 years time? The post Energy markets on wild ride as coal and gas costs hit jaw-dropping highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Melbourne brothers unbox sustainable shipping packaging

Sustainability Matters

Shipping produces a lot of waste, and much of it goes into the landfill, but now two brothers are working to create sustainable options for the sector through the creation of sustainable packaging. Their company, HeapsGood Packaging , was founded in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic to address the millions of tonnes of plastic waste that are produced each year in Australia.

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DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. - DEEP is taking its last steps towards a final investment decision and major financing

Global Renewable News

After several years of drilling and testing,

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“Responsible government has disappeared:” Allegra Spender on her battle for Wentworth

Renew Economy

Independent candidate Allegra Spender says Wentworth would be "best represented by the crossbench, not the backbench". The post “Responsible government has disappeared:” Allegra Spender on her battle for Wentworth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Renewable Energy Agency - Patents for Green Hydrogen Technology on the Rise

Global Renewable News

A joint study published today (May 12) by the.

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Renewables snapshot: Are we on track to decarbonise the globe?

Renew Economy

About 80TW of combined solar and wind is required to decarbonise the globe – so how are we tracking? The post Renewables snapshot: Are we on track to decarbonise the globe? 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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Toronto - City adopts climate accountability framework, will create groups to guide climate strategy implementation

Global Renewable News

Endorsed on May 11 by Toronto City Council,

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Australian carbon market splits as buyers pay more for “high integrity” units

Renew Economy

Carbon traders are undertaking a "flight to integrity", analysts say, offering a premium for offsets free of environmental integrity concerns. The post Australian carbon market splits as buyers pay more for “high integrity” units appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ANDRITZ - ANDRITZ and EGAT cooperate on joint development and modernization of hydropower business

Global Renewable News

International technology group ANDRITZ and.

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The new ESG realpolitik and the fossil fuel bonanza

Financial Times: Moral Money

Frankness over the need for oil and gas is required in the transition to a greener future

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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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TotalEnergies - TotalEnergies Wins Maritime Lease to Develop a 1 GW Offshore Wind Farm off North Carolina's Coast

Global Renewable News

TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE) has been named a.

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TVA Targets 2024 for BWRX300 SMR License Application

Energy Central

TVA Targets 2024 for BWRX300 SMR License Application Nuward / Tractebel To Work With EDF On Pilot SMR Brookfield Set to Sell Westinghouse UK Cavendish Nuclear and X-energy collaborate on HTGRs S. Korea to Re-start Construction of two 1400 MWe PWRs DOE/ARPA-E Seeks Proposals to Recycling Spent Fuel for Use in Advanced Reactors MIT Signs on for New Five-Year Collaboration with.

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CorPower - Fostering a diverse energy portfolio and spurring innovation in the USA

Global Renewable News

An interview with University of Southern.

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Facing crises, forging trust: An interview with Australia’s Major General Andrew Hocking

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Major General Andrew Hocking talks about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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C-Power - How Ocean Energy Sets the Stage for Affordable Offshore Wind Energy

Global Renewable News

At the recent Oceanology International.

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Energy Next clean energy expo in Sydney this July

Sustainability Matters

Sustainable, local energy sources and energy management are a focus for all communities and countries, and, with recent developments creating politically unstable global energy resources, this focus has become even more of a priority. The free-to-attend exhibition, Energy Next , will be showcasing the latest clean energy innovation and technologies, connecting thought leaders, businesses and organisations to explore what Australia’s clean energy future could look like.

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - NYSERDA Makes $15 Million Available for Fourth Annual Commercial and Industrial Carbon ChallengeChallenge to Reduce Statewide Emissions, Combat Climate Change, Drive Economic Growth

Global Renewable News

The New York State Energy Research and.

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Energy subsidies in Saudi Arabia

Energy Central

Extracted from the executive summary of this Open Access paper: [link] " The global debate surrounding fossil fuel subsidies has become more contentious due to climate change. Many governments offer subsidies in the form of below-market energy prices to spur industrialization and support lower-income households. While some.

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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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Vattenfall - Vattenfall commissions hydrogen gas-driven backup power for telecoms networks

Global Renewable News

Today (May 13), in collaboration with.

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The East Coast Diesel Crisis Highlights The Urgency For Widespread EV Adoption

CleanTechnica

The US East Coast, which normally has around 62 million barrels of diesel stored during the month of May, has reported under 52 million barrels according to data from the US Department of Energy. This bit of news has some trucking companies worried, according to a report from FreightWaves which looked at the data from […].

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International Hydropower Association - New partnership to boost sustainable hydropower in Commonwealth countries

Global Renewable News

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the.

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Favorite Rhetorical Tools Used To Spread Anti-EV Misinformation

CleanTechnica

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris.

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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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Kyushu Electric Power Company - Kyushu Electric Power Company to Start Preparing for Construction of Geothermal Power Station in Kirishima City, Kagoshima (Mt. Eboshi Site, Kirishima)

Global Renewable News

Kyushu Electric Power Company will.

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European Ministers Back CO2 Emission Standards For Cars & Vans

CleanTechnica

Republished from European Parliament. Support for the 2035 zero-emission road mobility objective Call for a methodology for assessing the full life-cycle of CO2 emissions Mitigate negative economic impact of the transition with targeted funding Environment Committee MEPs are in favour of a pathway towards zero-emission road mobility in 2035 for new passenger cars and light […].

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Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. - Mass Megawatts Receives an Unexpected Demand for Solar Energy with High Fossil Fuel Cost

Global Renewable News

Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc.

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Elon Musk On Tesla’s Aspiration Of Reaching 20 Million Cars Made Per Year By 2030

CleanTechnica

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some thoughts in a recent interview with Financial Times on Tesla’s aspiration to reach the goal of 20 million electric cars produced annually by 2030. Peter Campbell asked Elon Musk what the business would look like by 2030 to make 20 million EVs per year. After pointing out that this […].

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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.