Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
The exact causes of the dramatic blackout in Spain and Portugal are not yet known. But the lack of battery storage left its high renewables grid badly exposed. The post Spain reached 100 pct renewables a week before blackout. Some big batteries might have kept lights on appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 28, 2025
With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build sustainably. By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility -- offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete.
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Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
The LNP says its choice of nuclear power for emissions reduction is IPCC approved. Let's unpack this claim. The post Coalition says its energy plan is climate approved. Here’s what the IPCC really says about nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 28, 2025
Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, such as long-haul tractor trailers. While platinum-alloy catalysts have historically delivered superior chemical reactions, the alloying elements leach out over time, diminishing catalytic performance.
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
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
Large scale and rooftop solar are the most popular energy choices for Australians, although climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal, and really don't like wind farms. The post Solar is favourite energy choice for Australians, while climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 28, 2025
Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world. This is due partly to specific weather conditions -- known as fire weather -- that facilitate the spread of wildfires. Researchers have found that fire weather seasons are increasingly overlapping between eastern Australia and western North America. The research team examined the causes of this shift and its implications for cross-border cooperation between fire services in Canada, the US, and Australia.
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McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 28, 2025
AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
Study finds current global policies are creating a high risk of triggering 16 climate tipping points, leading to dire and potentially irreversible consequences. The post “We are on a dangerous trajectory:” Global policy settings to trigger multiple climate tipping points appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cisco CSR
APRIL 28, 2025
Join Cisco at RSAC 2025 where well be demonstrating new capabilities in Industrial Threat Defense, including smarter OT vulnerability prioritization, adaptive zone segmentation using firewalls, and unified IT/OT threat detection to secure industrial networks with Splunk.
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
Construction kicks off on a second, 320 MW solar farm at the site of Queensland's first hybrid PV and large-scale battery project. The post Queensland’s first solar and battery project to be doubled in size appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 28, 2025
Slag deposits at Derwent Howe, in Cumbria, have formed cliffs of waste material which are being eroded by coastal waves and tides, revealing the suprising rock formations. An aluminium tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock on the Cumbrian coastline has helped provide scientists with a shocking insight into the impact of human activity on the Earths natural processes and materials.
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
Storage startup MGA Thermal is back on track and looking for capital to expand, after a hiccup in 2023 knocked it off course. The post Green steam and thermal storage startup reboots pilot plant after “tough lesson” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 28, 2025
The energy transition would be a physical transformation on a massive scale. Here are ten realities that must be confronted for it to succeed.
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
A major, unprecedented blackout has hit Spain and Portugal - and within hours, anti-renewable disinformation has spread far and wide, including to Australia The post Spain’s blackout has already triggered a firestorm of disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Cisco CSR
APRIL 28, 2025
Foundation AI's first release Llama-3.1-FoundationAI-SecurityLLM-base-8B is designed to improve response time, expand capacity, and proactively reduce risk.
Renew Economy
APRIL 28, 2025
ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way. The post SwitchedOn podcast: Will your MP help unlock Australias renewable potential? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sustainability Matters
APRIL 28, 2025
According to RMIT, a quarter of a million tonnesof food is thrown out by Australian foodservice venues each year. In addition, venues are discarding approximately 40%of the food they purchase for stock over the duration of a year. Motivated by its ambition to halve food waste by 2030, Goodman Fielder Food Service presented an interactive panel event, Saving Food in Commercial Kitchens, along with Saveful ambassador Chef Matt Moran to encourage positive change in the foodservice sector.
Stanford Social Innovation
APRIL 28, 2025
By Christine Mahoney How the Bama Works Fund mobilized private, public, and philanthropic capital to transform public housing
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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.
Joan Michelson
APRIL 28, 2025
Lives are at risk from not hearing warnings to prepare or evacuate from extreme weather in time, because the media they listen to does not believe in climate change.
Cisco CSR
APRIL 28, 2025
Clear verdict. Decisive action. AI speed. Cisco XDR turns noise into clarity and alerts into actionenabling confident, timely response at scale.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
APRIL 28, 2025
Changing demographics are triggering labor shortages. The solution may lie in automation that augments workers and makes them more productive, as well as reskilling and supportive government policies.
Global Renewable News
APRIL 28, 2025
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking sola.
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
Cisco CSR
APRIL 28, 2025
This week at RSA in San Francisco, we're launching an array of innovations aimed at helping enterprises equip their cybersecurity teams with the AI technology they need to keep their companies safe in the AI era.
Global Renewable News
APRIL 28, 2025
Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leader in carbon capture and removal technology, today (April 28) announced that its joint carbon capture and storage project with Mercer International Inc.
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 28, 2025
Defra and water regulators have failed to drive necessary investment for the sector, which now faces significant environmental, supply and infrastructure challenges, says the National Audit Office (NAO). A new report from the independent Parliamentary body audits the three water regulators (Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and the Drinking Water Inspectorate) and Defra, which sets policies for the water sector.
Global Renewable News
APRIL 28, 2025
Twenty-one community buildings in Pictou County will undergo energy upgrades that will reduce their energy bills and make their facilities resilient to climate change with provincial funding.Premi.
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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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 28, 2025
A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study.
Global Renewable News
APRIL 28, 2025
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV), has signed an agreement to divest a 50% ownership stake, upon site commissioning, to AXA IM Alts,
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2025
Seek out pollinators in native gardens, dive into the world of aquaponics, and see how cutting-edge technology is transforming garden design at upcoming statewide Golden Garden Day celebrations of the 50-year legacy of University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners.
Global Renewable News
APRIL 28, 2025
Our new report,California Floating Offshore Wind: Evaluating Workforce Analyses and Assessing Professional Labor Needs,offers new insights into the professional workforce that will be needed in or.
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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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