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Stockholm Exergi Awarded $1.8 Billion by Sweden for Biomass-Based Carbon Removal and Storage

ESG Today

Swedish energy company Stockholm Exergi announced today that it has been awarded support for bio-CCS, a technology that captures biogenic carbon dioxide before it reaches the atmosphere, through a reverse auction by the Swedish Energy Agency, with granted support of SEK 20 billion (USD$1.8 billion), to be paid out over up to 15 years. According to Stockholm Exergi, the new support forms an important part of the financing for its bio-CCS project, anticipated to capture 800,000 tonnes of carbon di

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From Bullet Trains to Green Buildings: Innovators Take Cue From Nature Through Biomimicry

3BL Media

Originally published on Reuters When Japanese engineer Eiji Nakatsu was designing the new 500-series Shinkansen bullet train in the 1990s, he was looking for ways to reduce the explosive boom made by the train when it rocketed out of tunnels travelling at 320km an hour. As well as being an engineer, Nakatsu was a bird lover. And after observing how kingfisher birds slice through the air and dive into the water while hardly making a splash, his team re-designed the trains nose, shaping it to mimi

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Moody’s Predicts $1 Trillion Sustainable Bond Market in 2025 Despite Political Headwinds

ESG Today

Global issuance of labelled sustainable bonds including green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked, and transition bonds is anticipated to again reach around $1 trillion in 2025, according to a new forecast released by Moodys Ratings, as headwinds including political changes from the new U.S. administration are expected to be offset by a continued focus on sustainable development across many regions, including increased clean energy investments, and growth in climate adaptation and n

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New weapon against harmful algal blooms

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Effective management of phosphorus is needed to curb the rise of harmful algal blooms. Few studies have explored how algal biomass, especially blue-green algae, can be used to create materials that remove phosphate from water. Researchers have filled that gap by transforming cyanobacterial biomass into materials that can pull harmful phosphorus out of water.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Amex GBT Launches Solution Enabling Businesses to Apply Carbon Price for Travel and Fund Decarbonization Solutions

ESG Today

B2B travel platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced the launch of a new integrated emissions-based carbon pricing tool, enabling users to track the carbon emissions specific to their flights, and direct investment towards decarbonization initiatives. According to Amex GBT, the new tool enables companies to pick a carbon calculation methodology, with methodologies offered including those provided by the IATA, ICAO, Frances ADEME, UKs BEIS, and the U.S.

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Piezoelectric promise: Study explores hydraulic energy harvesting during water treatment

Envirotec Magazine

Under hydraulic pressure, piezoelectric current pulses and the interface electric field generate ROS and dielectrophoretic forces (Fdep), contributing to the degradation and repulsion of diverse pollutants. Dielectrophoretic forces, Fdep, describe the motion force of particles due to the action of a nonuniform electric field on the particles induced dipole (image credit: Qiancheng Xia et al).

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Design as Nature: A Call for Regenerative Leadership

Green Project Management

We Build Against Nature. Its Costing Us. Our cities flood, our buildings consume vast amounts of energy, and our supply chains accelerate biodiversity loss. These crises arent inevitablethey are the result of design choices that ignore natures intelligence. The past few years have made it painfully clear that the way we build, produce, and consume […] The post Design as Nature: A Call for Regenerative Leadership appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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BlackRock Launches First Fund Using FCA’s “Sustainability Improvers” Label Targeting Brown-to-Green Materials Opportunities

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced the launch of the BlackRock BFM Brown to Green Materials Fund for UK investors, a new fund aimed at targeting overlooked opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy in the materials sector. The launch marks the first UK domiciled mutual fund to use the new Sustainability Improvers label introduced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

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Analysts warn of capacity concerns as EVs set to total 5% of UK power demand by 2030

Envirotec Magazine

The UKs ambitious target to increase electric vehicle (EV) sales to 80% of all new car purchases by 2030 could result in them accounting for up to 5% of total power demand, according to energy analysts at Montel, though there are concerns whether capacity buildout will be adequate. As the UK government works towards a carbon-free grid by the end of the decade, the expected rise in EV adoption presents both opportunities and challenges for the nations energy infrastructure.

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Are Women Donors the Key to Unlocking More Giving?

Stanford Social Innovation

By Heather McLeod Grant & Jessica Robinson Love By now youve likely heard about the impending wealth transfer , and that close to $35 trillion will soon end up in the hands of women, complementing income theyve earned from work. What will women choose to do with this windfall? How much will they invest, spend, share with their heirs, or give back to society?

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Balancing sustainability and noise in air source heat pumps

Envirotec Magazine

Acoustic enclosures help to trap the sound produced by the external unit, and are typically made from sound-absorbing materials such as timber. Hope Denton, Acoustic Solutions Specialist at Jacksons Fencing, writes The UK has set ambitious targets to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and one key technology in achieving this goal is air source heat pumps (ASHP).

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Team makes sustainable aviation fuel additive from recycled polystyrene

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels.

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Deep learning, real-time monitoring and more: The recycling trends for 2025 according to TOMRA

Envirotec Magazine

Terry Keyworth is Country Manager UK and Ireland and Segment Director Metal at TOMRA Recycling, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions. As we embark on a new year, a pressing question arises: What are the defining trends that will shape the future of our industry? Terry Keyworth of TOMRA Recycling provides valuable insights into the key trends in sorting and recycling.

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Researchers discover new way to store hydrogen using lignin jet fuel

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new study scientists demonstrated that a type of lignin-based jet fuel they developed can chemically bind hydrogen in a stable liquid form. The research has many potential applications in fuels and transportation and could ultimately make it easier to harness hydrogen's potential as a high energy and zero

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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The Joy of Missing Out: How People Connect Through Loud Budgeting

3BL Media

We all want to start off the new year with shiny new things like, perhaps, a new device! But does it align with your 2025 budget? This Financial Wellness Month, we asked money experts if the loud budgeting trend could be a pivotal tool to your success Even if your new year started with a bang, you may now be quietly fretting the financial goals you set for yourself and how to achieve them.

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Tapping the Potential of Catalytic Carbon Finance: Could This Collaborative Approach Unlock Scale in Africa’s Off-Grid Solar Sector?

James Militzer

Across Africa, over 600 million people live without access to electricity. Meanwhile, energy demand is expanding alongside the rapid growth of African economies. Yet increasing access is not the only energy challenge facing the continent: For many rural Africans that already have access to electricity, reliability is not guaranteed. In 2022, just 43% of Africans had a supply that worked most or all of the time.

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U.S. Bank Among FireAid Benefit Concert Sponsors, Assisting Relief Efforts

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog U.S. Bank is supporting the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, Jan. 30 to be held at both Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The event features some of the top names in music and entertainment to raise donations for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

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Clean Energy Cluster to support Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain

Envirotec Magazine

A new Clean Energy Cluster organisation was launched on 22 January by Scottish Renewables at its Offshore Wind Conference in Glasgow, which the group said was “set to supercharge the growth of Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain” The trade group said the cluster “will promote growth in the thriving supply chain of Scotlands offshore wind sector, with membership to include organisations based in or working across Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands

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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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Trees ‘remember’ wetter times − never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change

Environmental News Bits

by Alana Chin, Cal Poly Humboldt ; Janneke Hille Ris Lambers, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, and Marcus Schaub, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) What does the future hold for forests in a warmer, drier world?

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25% of New Car Sales in China Were 100% Electric in 2024!

CleanTechnica

Plugin vehicles in China once again ended the year with a record month, growing by 46% year over year (YoY) in the last month of the year to a record 1,379,000 units. Full electrics (BEVs) were responsible for 55% of the plugin market in December, 8% below the result of. [continued] The post 25% of New Car Sales in China Were 100% Electric in 2024! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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LA Kings Players Deliver Smiles and Support to Patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

3BL Media

As part of the Los Angeles Kings' commitment to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the entire team, including Drew Doughty, Philip Danault, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kemp, visited nearly every wing at the hospital to deliver smiles and support to patients and staff. The players took time to play card games, color with the kids, and distribute fun items like stress balls, bobbleheads, stickers, sunglasses, and pompoms.

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Environmental lawyers are stepping up to the challenge of Trump's second term

Corporate Knights

The day after Donald Trumps election win, when Democratic leaders went silent, one progressive voice challenged the Republican trumpets. On November 6, the New York Citybased Environmental Defense Fund tweeted, We will *never* stop fighting for a safer climate, cleaner air, safer drinking water and a healthier, more prosperous future. An hour later, the Washington, D.C.based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) chimed in: We sued Donald Trump 163 times during his first term, and were ready t

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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5 Free Courses To Master High-Paying AI Skills and Future-Proof Your Career

3BL Media

Originally published on Forbes By 2030, at least 729 million people in the six foremost countries for AI developmentthe U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, Japan, and Francewill be using AI tools. Thats more than twice the current figure of 314 million globally, according to recent data released from a fresh IBM study. "AI will impact every job role, and upskilling is needed for every single person, regardless of their age or profession, or whether they're in college, a postgraduate student, or well int

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Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map

Environmental News Bits

by Innisfree McKinnon, University of Wisconsin-Stout President Donald Trumps executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaskas Denali, the tallest peak in the country, has resulted in lots of discussion. While for some, such renaming might seem less important than the big problems the country faces, there is a formal process in the … Continue reading Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico?

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5 Things You Need To Be Automating in 2025

3BL Media

Improving productivity in healthcare brings many well-understood benefits, not least financial. Conservative estimates suggest that if the healthcare delivery industry targeted labor productivity gains rather than workforce expansion to meet demand growth, healthcare spending in 2028 could be $280 billion to $550 billion less than projected. But what do we mean by productivity?

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USDA announces grants and technical assistance funding for urban agriculture and innovative production

Environmental News Bits

Update: As of January 27, 2025, this grant opportunity no longer appears on Grants.gov or on the USDA website. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production.

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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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HARMAN Named as a Leader by ISG in Both 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services Provider Lens™ Report and the 2024 Generative AI Services Provider Lens™ Report

3BL Media

STAMFORD, Ct., January 27, 2025 /3BL/ HARMAN , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is honored that its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit has been globally recognized by Information Services Group (ISG), a top global technology research and advisory firm.

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The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from NPR. A yearslong U.S. Justice Department investigation of a global hacking campaign that targeted prominent American climate activists took a turn in a London court this week amidan allegationthat the hacking was ordered by a lobbying firm working for ExxonMobil. Both the lobbying firm and ExxonMobil have denied any awareness … Continue reading The U.S.

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SLB Capturi and Aker Solutions Win Contract To Deliver Carbon Capture Solution for Hafslund Celsio

3BL Media

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that SLB Capturi, in collaboration with Aker Solutions, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract from Hafslund Celsio AS to deliver a carbon capture solution at its waste-to-energy facility in Klemetsrud, Oslo. Hafslund Celsio is Norways largest district heating supplier and the owner and operator of Norways largest waste-to-energy plant.

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Amid series of rapid-fire policy reversals, Trump quietly withdraws proposed limits on PFAS

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The New Lede. Amid a flurry of actions curtailing Bidens environmental policies, the administration of newly inaugurated President Donald Trump this week withdrew a plan to set limits on toxic PFAS chemicals in industrial wastewater.

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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