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Fortescue looks to build 9.2GW wind and solar green hydrogen project in Egypt

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest strikes another MoU for a massive green hydrogen project, this time with Egypt in the lead up to the UN climate talks. The post Fortescue looks to build 9.2GW wind and solar green hydrogen project in Egypt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Masterclass In (Women’s) Leadership From Queen Elizabeth II

Joan Michelson

In 1952, when Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen Elizabeth II, women’s roles were overwhelmingly domestic, and they were discouraged from working outside the home. Queen Elizabeth II evolved into a model of leadership, for men and women.

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Should King Charles speak his mind on climate action, or just ugly buildings?

Renew Economy

Should King Charles speak out on climate change, as he has done as prince? Of course he should, says Albanese. The post Should King Charles speak his mind on climate action, or just ugly buildings? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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In Defense of Human Rights: Is Volker Türk the Right Man for the Job? 

Impakter

Impakter. In Defense of Human Rights: Is Volker Türk the Right Man for the Job? . The top UN job in defense of human rights did not remain empty for long. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was quick to replace Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile who retired from her position as High Commissioner for Human Rights on August 31 with his trusted political adviser and long-time colleague, the Austrian Volker Türk. […].

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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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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: BlackRock hits back at anti-ESG politics; J.P. Morgan launches new digital ESG investing platform embracing “double materiality”; Australia’s climate targets become law; EY acquires Canadian sustainability consulting firm; Mizuho’s €800 million green bond; Iberdrola commits to invest $3 billion in Australia’s energy transition; S&P launches ‘carbon budget’ index series; Kearney announces science-based emissions goals; CIP raises €3 billion for industrial decarbonizatio

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Danger Looms Where Toxic Algae Blooms

Impakter

Impakter. Danger Looms Where Toxic Algae Blooms. This story on toxic algae blooms originally appeared in Circle of Blue and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Just as Great Lakes scientists anticipated, the first blue-green swirls of a mammoth toxic algae bloom surfaced in mid-July in the nearshore waters of Lake Erie, between Monroe, Michigan, […].

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Beyond Plastics: Shifting the Waste Reduction Burden from Consumers to Producers

B the Change

Organization Supports Legislation That Encourages Businesses to Adopt Earth-Friendly Packaging Since moving to England a few months ago, I’ve noticed the use of more stringent policies for the disposal of waste?—?be it cardboard, plastic, or other materials. Europe has been a pioneer in requiring companies to pay for recycling programs, which first took shape around 1990 in Sweden.

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California’s Electricity Rates Should Be Unbundled — Op-Ed

CleanTechnica

The discussion about California’s grid, rooftop solar energy, and net metering goes on. Following up on the comments under this article and then this article as well as years of debate, research reports, lobbying, solar industry pushback, and a net metering update that seems to be in complete limbo, below is a comment from CleanTechnica […].

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Why Rooftop Solar Power Investments Are Worth It, & Why California Solar Net Metering Might Not Be Fair — Competing Op-Eds

CleanTechnica

We have some of the most informed readers in the world, but that doesn’t mean they agree on everything. In fact, sometimes they have feverish yet well informed debates that genuinely use logic (rather than ad hominem attacks and other logical fallacies) to discuss different technology or policy approaches. I was just reading through the […].

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People Want EVs In Popular Vehicle Segments & SAIC Is One Of The Companies Answering The Call In A Big Way

CleanTechnica

Despite some big players in the auto industry saying there is no demand for electric vehicles, a lot of people actually want electric cars and want them as soon as practically possible. One company that is answering the call for EVs in a big way is SAIC. SAIC Motor, China’s largest automaker, is bringing EVs […].

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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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Sunshine State Accelerates the Drive to Electric!

CleanTechnica

Queenslanders are being surveyed about what incentives they need to move to an electric vehicle. When I bought my Tesla Model 3 three years ago (with no government incentives), my major reason was to help reduce the impacts of climate change. Since driving an EV, I have discovered that it is a lot of fun […].

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Domestic Halloysite To Help Automakers With US Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

CleanTechnica

Electric vehicle makers in the US may struggle to qualify their customers for a federal tax credit under new rules set by the Inflation Reduction Act. Topping the list is a supply chain makeover focusing on domestic sources. That could mean a new market for halloysite, and if you don’t know what that is, we’re […].

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BMW Getting Cylindrical Batteries From CATL

CleanTechnica

It’s all about the batteries. Succeeding in the electric vehicle market in which there’s far more consumer demand for electric cars than there is supply often comes down to having enough batteries. The more batteries, the more sales, the better one looks. BMW got the memo (perhaps) and just confirmed a battery supply agreement with […].

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Low-Income Households In Belgium To Get Financial Benefit From 400,000 Solar Panels

CleanTechnica

Helping two birds with one hand, a new program in Belgium is looking to help cut emissions and provide a little financial boost to lower-income households. Thousands of social housing units will be receiving 400,000 solar panels via a €150 million investment. Actually, we should say that this helps three birds — given the conflict […].

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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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Electrify America Has A Plan To Simplify EV Charging (With Video)

CleanTechnica

Electrify America is applying the lessons learned from its first years of operation to improve the charging experience for its customers.

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Scientists Grow Lead-Free Solar Material With Built-In Switch

CleanTechnica

Breakthrough offers industry sustainable alternative without compromising performance.

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How to Cut Steel Industry’s CO2 Emissions & Climate Threat

CleanTechnica

RMI reveals product-level carbon accounting guidance, giving corporations and steel companies the power to accelerate decarbonization of a sector contributing ~7 percent of global greenhouse gases. RMI’s Climate Intelligence has released guidance for steel companies to report and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions impact of their products, giving them a competitive advantage as the preferred suppliers to corporations with […].

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Identifying Undocumented Orphaned Oil & Gas Wells

CleanTechnica

Multiagency effort aims to identify and characterize lost wells, including methane emissions and other environmental impacts.

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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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Sunrun & Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California

CleanTechnica

The heatwave that’s been hitting California and other states in the West has been a beast of a problem. It’s crippling grids, which even has utilities and governments asking people to not charge their electric cars, turn down their AC, and wear dirty clothes rather than do the laundry*. What’s really needed, though, is more […].

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