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Dozens of big industries want to plug in to Australia’s first 100 pct net renewable (wind and solar) grid

Renew Economy

Will wind and solar will kill industry? Not in South Australia, where dozens of industries are queueing to plug into the country's most advanced renewable grid. The post Dozens of big industries want to plug in to Australia’s first 100 pct net renewable (wind and solar) grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Floating Away PFAS: How Foam Fractionation Works

3BL Media

When it comes to removing PFAS from water, sometimes the solution lies in the science of bubbles. While many treatment methods focus on filtering or absorbing these compounds, a proven technology called foam fractionation is gaining renewed attention in PFAS treatment by literally lifting these contaminants out of water. Understanding the Bubble Effect Before diving into how foam fractionation works, it's worth understanding why this approach is so effective.

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Bowen awards Bunbury offshore wind licences, and new deadline for sole project in Hunter zone

Renew Economy

Bowen awards feasibility licences for the Bunbury offshore wind zone in WA, and sets a new deadline for the sole offshore wind project in the Hunter zone in NSW. The post Bowen awards Bunbury offshore wind licences, and new deadline for sole project in Hunter zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy Tests Next-Gen Energy Storage at Historic Suwannee Site

3BL Media

By Gina DiPietro In 1956, TVs had rabbit ears, phones were attached to the wall, and the Suwannee River Steam Plant near Live Oak, Fla., was a state-of-the-art facility and the largest on Duke Energys Florida system. Today, we have flat-screen TVs, cellphones in our pockets and cleaner energy at Suwannee. Over the years, the site has added natural gas and solar generation, and after 63 years in operation retired the original steam plant, all to better serve Florida customers.

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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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Greens call on state to end fossil fuel subsidies amid green hydrogen uncertainty

Renew Economy

Greens call on the government of Australia's most renewable state to get back to basics on the energy transition, focus on consumers and ditch fossil fuel subsidies. The post Greens call on state to end fossil fuel subsidies amid green hydrogen uncertainty appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Leading Elevator Companies Respond When the Power Goes Out

3BL Media

When the power went out around noon on April 28, Otis mechanic Julio Csar was conducting an inspection in a Madrid office building. The generator turned on, and he continued working. He thought it was a local issue. Then the building's maintenance manager informed him of the magnitude of the event: All power, and nearly all cellphone service, was out across Spain and Portugal.

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Eaton and Siemens Energy Join Forces To Provide Power and Technology To Accelerate the Delivery of New Data Center Capacity

3BL Media

Integrated modular data center construction will bring capacity online at speed to meet growing global demand for AI and cloud computing Standardized on-site power generation is key to accelerate the development of new data centers DUBLIN and BERLIN, June 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Intelligent power management company Eaton, and Siemens Energy, one of the worlds leading energy technology companies, have announced a fast-track approach to building data centers with integrated onsite power.

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Renewables focused retailer Amber raises $45m in bid to accelerate global expansion and V2G

Renew Economy

Australian retailer Amber raises $45 million to boost global expansion and V2G tech as it promises a "better way to do energy" for customers. The post Renewables focused retailer Amber raises $45m in bid to accelerate global expansion and V2G appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Next Generation of Talent: Investing in the Future Through Internship

3BL Media

In today's competitive mineral and materials industry, developing talented professionals is essential for long-term success. Covias internship program stands as a testament to this commitment, offering a pathway for students to gain hands-on experience while contributing meaningful work to the organization. A Collaborative Approach to Developing Talent Leading this strategic initiative are Adrianna Ateh, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Coleman Rojahn, Talent Acquisition Associate, whose collabor

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The new Parliament can secure a sustainable future for Australian homes. Here’s how. 

Renew Economy

Electrification and improved energy efficiency save households money, reduce government spending on healthcare, and make communities more resilient. The post The new Parliament can secure a sustainable future for Australian homes. Heres how. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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How Sustainable Forestry Fuels the Future of Construction: A Rayonier Perspective on Mass Timber

3BL Media

Originally published on Rayonier.com Mass timber, a renewable, durable, environmentally friendly building material, is changing the building industry for the better. In this article, we take a deeper look at the environmental, economic and human benefits of mass timber and highlight some mass timber success stories. For decades, most city skylines have been composed of skyscrapers and tall buildings made of concrete, steel and glass.

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SwitchedOn podcast: Energy efficiency – why is doing more with less so difficult?

Renew Economy

Despite the majority of Australians thinking energy efficiency matters, complexity, confusion and cost concerns continue to stall the clean energy revolution in the home. The post SwitchedOn podcast: Energy efficiency why is doing more with less so difficult? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Customers & Communities | Inclusive Entrepreneurship

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Inclusive Entrepreneurship GoDaddy empowers and champions entrepreneurs everywhere. We recognize that the entrepreneurial journey is as diverse and unique as the individuals who embark on it. Were on a mission to inspire inclusive entrepreneurship, transforming the way people work and live for the better.

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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them coped better with their lower back pain. They found that people able to spend time in their own gardens saw some health and wellbeing benefits. However, those able to immerse themselves in larger green spaces such as forests felt even more positive, as they were able to lose themselves in the environment and focus more on that than their pain levels.

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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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RBA Launches Chemical Platform To Support Risk-Based Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains

3BL Media

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3, 2025 /3BL/ - The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the launch of its Chemical Platform, which helps companies identify, assess, and manage chemical management risks within their global supply chains. The RBA Chemical Platform is a chemical data collection, assessment, and reporting platform to identify chemicals of concern within supply chains, evaluate compliance with restricted substance requirements, analyze chemical management risks at facilities, a

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Looking upstream: A path to unlocking low-carbon, circular materials

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Many value chains need to collaborate to create low-carbon, circular materials for complex products. This overview offers a guide on where to start for materials producers and downstream customers.

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Case IH Present Launches at AgroBrasília 2025

3BL Media

Case IH , a CNH brand, presented its latest machines at AgroBraslia, at the Ivaldo Censi Technological Park. Among the highlights, Case IH presented a complete spray solution. The new generation of Patriot Series 50 sprayers arrived on the market completely reformulated, bringing maximum performance, high precision and modern design. With four models (from 2,500 to 4,000 liters), one of which is specific for sugarcane, it gained new suspension and advanced application technology, with the AIM Co

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TotalEnergies Acquires 435 MW UK Renewables Portfolio from Low Carbon

ESG Today

Renewable energy company Low Carbon announced that it has completed the sale of a ready-to-build portfolio of eight solar projects with a combined capacity of 350 MW and two co-located battery storage assets with a capacity of 85 MW to France-based energy giant TotalEnergies. All projects are at an advanced stage of development, forming part of Low Carbons 16 GW pipeline, which includes solar, onshore wind and battery projects.

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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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LA28 Event Programme Marks Strong Commitment Towards Innovation and Gender Equality

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news The event programme and athlete quotas for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) have been approved by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). With a total of 351 medal events, 22 more than at Paris 2024 (329), the LA28 programme maintains the core athlete quota of 10,500, with an extra 698 quota places allocated for the five sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee (baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacross

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Educating Tomorrow’s Tech Workforce: A New Map for AI-Era Skills

Cisco CSR

What happens when AI doesn't replace jobs, but fundamentally transforms how they're performed?

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Making Compliance Sexy and Real: Three Tips From a Direct Selling Industry Pro

3BL Media

This year, the Direct Selling Channel Summit powered by Social Selling News, in collaboration with the Direct Selling Association, brought together the industrys most brilliant minds featuring leaders who shared actionable strategies and inspiring lessons. Dayna Boozer , Manager, Salesforce Compliance at Mary Kay Inc., the #1 Direct Selling brand of skin care & color cosmetics in the world by Euromonitor International 1 , participated on a panel titled A Day In The Life: Life Hacks For a Hap

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More Short Videos on Relevant and Timely Topics

Caux Round Table

We recently posted a couple more short videos on relevant and timely topics. They include: – Tariffs and the Wealth of Nations – Who Determines Price? – Are Things All Good or All Bad? The first one is a little longer than usual, but well worth your time. All our videos can be found on our YouTube page here. We recently put them into 9 playlists, whichyou can find here.

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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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Registration Now Open! UN Global Compact Network UK 2025 Annual Summit 14 Oct, 2025

3BL Media

Sustainability is no longer a trade-off its a catalyst for growth, resilience, and profitability. Companies with strong ESG performance are unlocking enhanced brand reputation, recruiting better talent, and attracting long-term investors who are seeking credible, future-fit business models. As the market evolves, its increasingly clear: sustainability is not only ensuring commercial resilience, its also strengthening the bottom line.

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Chasing the lost copper: Global scrap and its role in decarbonization

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Increasing circularity in copper could significantly lower emissionsbut first, the industry will need to capture uncollected copper scrap.

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"The Adventure Jar” - A Children’s Book Supporting Families Impacted by Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Receives Two 2025 Bronze Anvil Awards

3BL Media

Were proud to share that The Adventure Jar, a childrens book supporting families impacted by metastatic breast cancer (MBC), has received two 2025 Bronze Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Cancer steals possibility, but at Gilead, were committed to providing resources for families with the emotional burden of MBC. Download or order a free hard copy of the book: [link] Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers

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Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish.

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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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BlackRock removed from Texas blacklist after climate policy rollback

Financial Times: Moral Money

Decision allows state funds to buy shares in the asset manager and invest in its funds following three-year boycott

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Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.

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FERC skimps on winter storm details as staffing cuts threaten future reporting

Utiliity Dive

While FERC’s recent report includes data on generator failures, there’s essentially no discussion or data regarding which types of resources failed — a crucial question in need of answers.

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Aligning the value chain to decarbonize plastics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Decarbonizing and building circularity into plastics will require alignment across the entire plastics value chain.

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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.