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Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave

Renew Economy

Solar delivers record output in June, in the midst of a heatwave that took a heavy toll on thermal generators, and nuclear power plants in France and Switzerland. The post Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge

3BL Media

EL CERRITO, Calif., July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Net Impact has announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge, established in 2022 in partnership with Hillenbrand, Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company, to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

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WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables?

Renew Economy

WA premier says there will be no more money spent propping up Griffin Coal, underscoring urgent need to ramp up the state's renewables buildout. The post WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Skip to main content The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage July 10, 2025 | Article Carbon capture and storage could play a critical role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries in the Iberian Peninsula. As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, addressing carbon emissions remains a top priority. Renewable energy sources are rapidly expanding and driving the decarbonization effort, yet certain industries, particularly those with hard-to-abate (HtA) emi

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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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Experts warn against health risks of plastic pollution

Sustainability Matters

The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. A leading health expert on plastic pollution and microplastics is calling on the UN to end the use of toxic chemicals in all plastics; and cap and reduce plastic production. He also argues against a treaty focused on waste management and recycling.

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Global WELL Adoption Experiences Unprecedented Growth, With 6 Billion Square Feet of Space Now Engaged With the World’s Leading Standard for Healthy Buildings, Organizations and Communities

3BL Media

The global shift toward people-first places has fueled a twelve-fold increase in WELL since 2020—now shaping roughly $2 trillion in assets Companies using WELL as a framework for health and performance include Cisco, Citi, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), GSK, Johnson Controls, Sunrise Senior Living, Tata Realty and T-Mobile NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to m

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Cascale and Worldly Release Policy Deep Dive on EU Product-Level Environmental Disclosures

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM and HONG KONG and OAKLAND, Calif., July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance advancing collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the leading sustainability data and analytics platform for the consumer goods industry, today released a new policy deep dive: One Market, Two Systems – What PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost Mean for Apparel & Footwear.

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ISS STOXX Launches New Climate Data Solution for Sovereign Portfolios

ESG Today

ISS Sustainability Solutions, the sustainable investment business of ISS STOXX, announced today the launch of Sovereign Climate Impact Report, a new solution aimed at enabling investors to understand, measure, report, and act on climate transition-related risks and impacts of their sovereign portfolios. According to ISS, the new solution, forming part of its Climate Solutions suite, was developed in response to market demand for a sovereign focused equivalent to its corporate issuer-focused Clim

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Cascale Celebrates Official Launch of PEFCR for Apparel & Footwear in Brussels

3BL Media

On June 25, 2025, Cascale joined policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts in Brussels for the official launch of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for Apparel and Footwear — a groundbreaking step toward a unified approach to measuring environmental impact across the sector. The event, hosted at the Sofitel Brussels Hotel, marked the successful completion of a five-year, multi-stakeholder initiative.

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Data centres are coming, hungry for wind and solar, and will help avert rooftop PV shutdowns

Renew Economy

Surge in interest in data centres and new industrial loads creates opportunities for big wind, solar and battery storage, and means rooftop PV at less risk of being shut down. The post Data centres are coming, hungry for wind and solar, and will help avert rooftop PV shutdowns 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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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape

Global Renewable News

July 11, 2025 NEWS JOBS EVENTS Calendar Add or modify ARTICLES NEWSLETTER Latest newsletter Newsletter archives Receive the newsletters Unsubscribe CONTACT Contact us Our Team Press room Advertiser About us Home News News level Universities Colleges K12 Jobs View opportunities Employer Directory Subscribe to Jobs Newsletter Unsubscribe from Jobs Newsletter Add or modify Events Calendar Add Newsletter Latest newsletter Newsletter archives Receive the newsletters Latest Jobs newsletter Receive the

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UN warns Great Barrier Reef headed for “in danger” list, orders 2026 review

Renew Economy

Conservationists have warned Australia is falling short on protecting the Great Barrier Reef as the nation prepares to table another report into its management. The post UN warns Great Barrier Reef headed for “in danger” list, orders 2026 review appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Veolia to build £70 million closed-loop plastics recycling facility near Shrewsbury

Envirotec Magazine

Plastic bottles collected for recycling. Resource management company Veolia has launched its biggest UK plastics recycling project with a £70 million investment which will include the country’s first “tray to tray” closed loop PET recycling facility in Battlefield near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Construction on the facility has begun, said the group in a 9 July announcement, with plans for the site to be operational by early 2026.

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Google uses carbon credit purchase to tackle short-lived super-pollutants

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. Google has contracted for super-pollutant credits equivalent to eliminating 1 million tons of carbon dioxide. Short-lived but high-impact warming gases such as methane and hydrofluorocarbons are playing a bigger role in mitigation strategies.

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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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Publisher's Note: Canada needs to play to win

Corporate Knights

Dear Prime Minister Carney, The convergence of this moment and your leadership gives us a rare chance to break free from the status quo. We cannot let this golden opportunity to make Canada a beacon for the world slip through our fingers. Like a championship hockey team, Team Canada Inc. has all the right ingredients – talent, capital and resources – to win big on the global stage.

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Guest Post – Inside Our Fundraise: Lessons from a Climate VC

ESG Today

How operational agility and specialization helped us find aligned partners for our $430M ventures fund By: John Tough, Managing Partner, Energize Capital A few weeks ago, our team at Energize Capital announced the close of Ventures III, a fund with $430 million of capital commitments across the fund and its related vehicles, built to power the next chapter of software-enabled climate solutions.

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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape

Global Renewable News

July 11, 2025 NEWS JOBS EVENTS Calendar Add or modify ARTICLES NEWSLETTER Latest newsletter Newsletter archives Receive the newsletters Unsubscribe CONTACT Contact us Our Team Press room Advertiser About us Home News News level Universities Colleges K12 Jobs View opportunities Employer Directory Subscribe to Jobs Newsletter Unsubscribe from Jobs Newsletter Add or modify Events Calendar Add Newsletter Latest newsletter Newsletter archives Receive the newsletters Latest Jobs newsletter Receive the

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Sumitomo to Facilitate Over $10 Billion in Clean Energy Investments in UK

ESG Today

The UK government announced that it has reached a new partnership deal with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation aimed at channeling major investments in clean energy and infrastructure over the next decade. Under the new partnership, Sumitomo said that it will aim to facilitate £7.5 billion (USD$10.2 billion) of investment into key UK infrastructure and clean energy projects by 2035.

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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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City of Gosnells develops tree production nursery

Sustainability Matters

The City of Gosnells in WA is developing a new production nursery to help the area become more sustainable and provide more urban greenery. Once operational, the nursery will produce 9500 trees and more than 100,000 seedlings each year, specifically selected for the city’s streets, parks and nature reserves. Mayor Terresa Lynes said it has allocated $400,000 toward the project in its 2025/26 Budget.

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Iberdrola, Masdar to Co-Invest Over $6 Billion in UK Offshore Wind Project

ESG Today

Spanish energy and electricity provider Iberdrola and UAE-based clean energy-focused developer Masdar announced today a new agreement to co-invest €5.2 billion (USD$6.1 billion) in the 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project, marking the largest offshore wind transaction of the decade. The new agreement follows the launch by the companies of a partnership in 2023, aimed at investing up to €15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in Germany, UK and the U.S.

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Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home

Renew Economy

Solar and batteries can only go so far when our homes are inefficient, or when we’re burning gas to meet household energy needs. The post Want to slash energy bills? The solutions start at home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Google Reduces Data Center Emissions, but Supply Chain Continues to Drive Carbon Footprint Higher

ESG Today

Google announced a significant achievement in its efforts to address its climate impact, reducing carbon emissions from its data centers by 12% in 2024, despite significantly higher energy usage, according to its new 2025 Environmental Report. Despite the company’s success in addressing its data center emissions, however, the report also indicated that Google’s overall carbon footprint continued to grow in 2024, driven by a sharp increase in emissions from its supply chain, with Scope 3 emission

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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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The relative benefits of electrification, energy efficiency, and line drying clothes in the United States

Environmental News Bits

Zhu, Z., & Miller, S. A. (2025). The relative benefits of electrification, energy efficiency, and line drying clothes in the United States. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 218, 108212. [link] Abstract Clothes dryers emit 27 million tonnes CO2e annually in the US.

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EFRAG Considers 66% Reduction in European Sustainability Reporting Standards Datapoints

ESG Today

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) revealed that it is currently considering changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) underlying the EU’s CSRD regulation that would reduce datapoints reported by companies by approximately two-thirds, and include a “drastic decision” to eliminate voluntary disclosure, or “may” datapoints.

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Advancing Dow’s Ambition: 2024 Progress Report

3BL Media

Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and society. In 2024, we made meaningful progress to answer customer demands for sustainable products, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and drive circularity.

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PFAS could be replaced with safe graphene oxide solution

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Northwestern University. Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water- and oil-resistant material that could become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. Derived from graphene oxide, the material is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and affordable.

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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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AI Innovation Meets Climate Action — Where Technology Powers Grassroots Solutions

3BL Media

By Jean Ekwa, Strategic Communications and PR Lead at Tech To The Rescue This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating more than awareness—we’re showcasing transformation. Around the world, visionary changemakers are confronting the climate crisis with innovation, determination, and deep local knowledge. And they’re not doing it alone. Tech To The Rescue —a global nonprofit connecting technology companies with nonprofits to solve our world’s most pressing challenges—is spearheading the AI for Ch

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Geothermal & Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Can Reliably Heat Buildings in Extreme Cold — NREL Modeling Results

CleanTechnica

New Study Demonstrates Efficient Performance—Even on Frozen Alaska Soils New energy storage research from NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, has demonstrated a way to store and reuse heat underground to meet the heating demands of cold regions like Alaska. Published on June 17 in the journal Energy & Buildings, the. [continued] The post Geothermal & Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Can Reliably Heat Buildings in Extreme Cold — NREL Modeling Results appeared first on C

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Eaton - Eaton continues to progress on its sustainability targets, as outlined in new report

Global Renewable News

Highlights Company has reduced GHG emissions 35% since 2018 Achieved 83% of waste target and surpassed water target Reported 76% of 2024 net sales were from products and solutions that con.

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AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 winners announced

Envirotec Magazine

The winners The winners for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2025 have now been revealed at a lavish ceremony hosted by Rory Bremner at the Birmingham National Conference Centre on Wednesday night, 9 July. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector across 11 categories.

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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