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Solar charts record growth to overtake coal in EU power mix, send fossil fuels to 40-year low

Renew Economy

Solar power output in the EU has more than tripled over the past decade and in 2024 combined with wind to push fossil fuel generation to its lowest level in 40 years. The post Solar charts record growth to overtake coal in EU power mix, send fossil fuels to 40-year low appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Need guidance for CSRD compliance?

CSR Hub

CSRHub partners with Enhesa to offer guidance for CSRD compliance via a new whitepaper: Staying Ahead of Sustainability Demands - How to navigate the complexities of a shifting compliance landscape.

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Halting new wind farms while coal plants buckle: Is this the LNP’s plan for Queensland?

Renew Economy

With three coal units unexpectedly down in the middle of a heatwave, it's an interesting time for the Queensland government to halt assessments of new wind farms. The post Halting new wind farms while coal plants buckle: Is this the LNP’s plan for Queensland? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Finding better photovoltaic materials faster with AI

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Perovskite solar cells are a flexible and sustainable alternative to conventional silicon-based solar cells. Researchers were able to find -- within only a few weeks -- new organic molecules that increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells. The team used a clever combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated high-throughput synthesis.

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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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Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick

Renew Economy

The worlds biggest wind, solar and green ammonia project joins queue seeking federal environmental approval to install up to 60 million PV panels and 3,000 turbines. The post Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New twist in mystery of dinosaurs' origin

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The remains of the earliest dinosaurs may lie undiscovered in the Amazon and other equatorial regions of South America and Africa, suggests a new study.

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Rockwell Helps Dairy Processor Miraka Streamline Operations and Live Their Values

3BL Media

New Zealand-based Miraka , the worlds first dairy processor to get its power from renewable geothermal energy, has chosen Plex, by Rockwell Automation, to become even more efficient and sustainable. The company will use Plex to integrate its enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a software system that helps organizations streamline and automate their core business processesincluding financial management, human resources, supply chain, sales, and customer relationsacross the entire e

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Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals -- and even some of their toxic byproducts

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A team has identified a strain of bacteria that can break down and transform at least three types of PFAS, and, perhaps even more crucially, some of the toxic byproducts of the bond-breaking process.

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WHC Awarded $750,000 Grant From GreenLatinos to Enhance Urban Canopies in Northwestern Indiana

3BL Media

BETHESDA, Md., January 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of USD 750,000 from GreenLatinos , a national non-profit of Latino leaders confronting national and local environmental issues in the Latino community. This grant is aimed at implementing urban forestry efforts focused on tree planting and maintenance, and community engagement.

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'Buzz me in:' Bees wearing itty bitty QR codes reveal hive secrets

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Several hundred bees in rural Pennsylvania and rural New York are sporting tiny QR codes on their backs to track when they go in and out of their hives. The work, a collaboration among entomologists and electrical engineers, is the first step in solving a long-standing mystery of how far bees travel from their hives to collect pollen and nectar.

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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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Uncover the latest upgrades in the NSO Sandboxes

Cisco CSR

After many months of work, Im happy to share that our NSO reservable sandbox and NSO Always-On sandbox have received a well-deserved upgrade. The NSO sandboxes are a great companion as you go on your automation journey, and when you need a quick environment to test your ideas.

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New Holland To Offer Insights Into Its Automation Projects at WORLD FIRA 2025

3BL Media

CNH brand, New Holland , a global leader in agricultural machinery and solutions, will again participate in World FIRA. It is the premier event for agricultural robotics and automation and meeting place for farmers, OEMs, start-ups, scientists, and investors to design the future of agriculture. The brand has been present at the event since its first edition in 2016 and recently signed a multi-year agreement with the show - demonstrating its fundamental role in the agriculture of tomorrow.

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Navigating E-rate for FY2025: Key Deadlines and New Opportunities

Cisco CSR

Stay ahead in FY2025 with crucial E-rate deadlines and Cisco's cybersecurity solutions to enhance your educational technology infrastructure.

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all® free clear Detergent Becomes the First-Ever Laundry Brand in the US to Introduce NaviLens Technology on Its Packaging

3BL Media

Stamford, CT, January 23, 2025 /3BL/ - all free clearthe #1 doctor recommended laundry detergent brand for sensitive skintoday announced the brand will be the first laundry detergent in the U.S. to incorporate NaviLens technology on its packaging and will be featured on the all free clear MIGHTY PACS Original laundry detergent tubs and pouches. Dedicated to creating more accessible environments, NaviLens is a navigation and scanning app for those with low vision and blindness.

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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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Coastal waters: An underestimated source of methane

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Shallow coastal waters are hotspots for methane emissions, releasing significant amounts of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. This new research highlights how tides, seasons, and ocean currents strongly influence methane emissions and how tiny microorganisms, called methanotrophs, help reduce their impact.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Foundation Supports Grassroots Grants

3BL Media

Originally published in ScottsMiracle-Gro's 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report We continued our partnership with KidsGardening , a national nonprofit that supports educators and caregivers who bring the lifechanging benefits of gardening to kids, by providing GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants to 160 programs in 2023. The grants funded various types of community-driven garden and greenspace projects that directly engage youth, including school and community gardens, urban farms, pollinator gardens

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British Hydropower Association - BHA CEO appointed to Great British Energy start-up board

Global Renewable News

In a significant achievement for the British Hydropower Association (BHA), BHA CEO Kate Gilmartin has been appointed to the start-up board of Great British Energy. Announced last week alongside the in.

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Whole Foods Market Foundation Promotes Daniel Zoltani to Executive Director

3BL Media

AUSTIN, Texas, January 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Whole Foods Market Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities, announced today that it has appointed Daniel Zoltani to Executive Director. Zoltani previously served as Senior Director of Programs, playing an integral part in the consolidation of Whole Cities, Whole Kids and Whole Planet under the umbrella of Whole Foods Market Fo

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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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CorPower Ocean - CorPower Ocean named Global Cleantech leader for second year

Global Renewable News

CorPower Ocean has been recognized in the Cleantech Group's Global Cleantech 100 list' for the second year running.The annual shortlist showcases the most promising private cle.

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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Partners With KidsGardening.org - Welcoming Applications for the 2025 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant

3BL Media

"Gardening offers kids more than just the chance to get their hands dirtyits an opportunity to connect with nature, build a sense of community, and develop self-confidence, all while experiencing the joy of watching something grow," said Em Shipman, executive director of KidsGardening. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation along with KidsGardening.org are now welcoming applications for the 2025 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant.

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British International Investment - British International Investment commits $95 million to accelerate energy transition in South-East Asia

Global Renewable News

Highlights Commits $70 million to support SUSI Partners' Asia Energy Transition strategy and $25m to Navis Asia Credit Fund for dedicated credit in South-East Asia. Launch of a new co-inve.

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Lenovo and Shanghai Natural History Museum Bring Earth’s Majestic Creatures to Life With AI

3BL Media

On November 9, Lenovo, in collaboration with the Shanghai Natural History Museum, launched the Awakening Earths Majestic Creatures with AI digital exhibition. This groundbreaking project uses Lenovos proprietary spatial computing with AI-generated content (AIGC) technology to digitally resurrect three iconic specimens from the museum: the Yangtze River Baiji dolphin, the fin whale, and the mammoth.

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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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Aker Horizons - Aker Carbon Capture ASA announces that SLB Capturi has completed its first modular carbon capture plant

Global Renewable News

Aker Carbon Capture ASA (ACC ASA), an Aker Horizons portfolio company, announced that SLB Capturi has completed commissioning and is handing over its first modular carbon capture plant at Tw.

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Scientists predict what will be top of the crops in UK by 2080 due to climate change

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

While climate change is likely to present significant challenges to agriculture in coming decades, it could also mean that crops such as chickpeas, soyabeans and oranges are widely grown across the UK, and home-produced hummus, tofu and marmalade are a common sight on our supermarket shelves by 2080. A new study predicts that future warmer temperatures in this country would be suitable for a variety of produce such as oranges, chickpeas and okra that are traditionally grown in warmer parts of th

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European Investment Bank - Sweden: City of Malmö to build thousands of energy-efficient homes with EIB financing of €225 million

Global Renewable News

Highlights EIB lends City of Malm in southwestern Sweden SEK 2.6 billion to construct 13 residential buildings. Project to add over 1,500 energy-efficient apartments in Sweden's No. 3 ci.

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Robert Hormats on how today’s geopolitics affects companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The former Under Secretary of State discusses the risk of a trade war, the rise of China, and the importance of geopolitical context in corporate decision making.

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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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Stardust Power Inc. - Stardust Power Breaks Ground on One of The Largest U.S. Battery-Grade Lithium Refineries

Global Renewable News

Stardust Power Inc. (the "Company" or.

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Boosting auto sales productivity: A playbook for excellence

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Despite investing significantly in technology, US auto retailers face productivity roadblocks and rising costs. A new playbook can help create value.

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Vietnam - EVM, Solarvest and PECC2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption in Vietnam through the new Direct Power Purchase Agreement Mechanism (DPPA) via National Grid

Global Renewable News

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed.

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AGL acquires EV software platform

Sustainability Matters

AGL has recently acquired Everty , an Australian-owned EV software platform that delivers comprehensive charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicles. The Everty platform connects to EV charging stations and will be available to commercial customers such as large property groups, fleet owners, public parking and landlords. It allows customers to monitor EV charging usage and maintenance, as well as to identify optimal load and lead times, so they can better manage and monetise t

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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.