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How unchecked consumerism helps drive climate change

Corporate Knights

As extreme weather events in Canada and around the world are linked to human-made climate change , there is one story that continues to be left out: the connection between climate change and the products we purchase. Recent research shows that across a product’s life cycle — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use and disposal — the total embedded carbon emissions are 6.3 times the product’s weight.

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How forests near and far benefit people in cities

GreenBiz

Forests at three scales — inner, nearby and faraway — offer dozens of benefits to cities.

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Hershey Helped Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Students Support Kids at Their Local Children's Hospital

3BL Media

SOURCE: The Hershey Company. DESCRIPTION: As 2021 Heartwarming Project Action Grant recipients, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School students supported kids at their local children’s hospital. How would a teen in your life use an Action Grant to spark connection in their community? Learn more and encourage them to apply before the December 31, 2022 deadline.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Slacktivism | No. 108

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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Energy Efficiency of Buildings - The Pressure Is On!

3BL Media

By Jens Erler and Viktor Vitell. SOURCE: Ericsson. SUMMARY: The value of properties is largely impacted by the energy efficiency of the buildings. With the help of IoT, energy optimization is becoming one of the most efficient ways to reduce energy use, and as a result, increase property value and cut CO2 emissions. DESCRIPTION: The world around us is getting smarter and smarter.

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The Importance of Moral Government for a Moral Capitalism

Caux Round Table

Much dissatisfaction with capitalism, as a system, focuses on economic inequity – some have more wealth than others. But is it capitalism that has failed or the state in which capitalism is attempted, which has serious shortcomings? The Caux Round Table has, for 20 years, pointed to the interaction of the state and the economy as driving social outcomes.

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Slime for the climate, delivered by brown algae

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Brown algae take up large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and release parts of the carbon contained therein back into the environment in mucous form. This mucus is hard to break down for other ocean inhabitants, thus the carbon is removed from the atmosphere for a long time, as researchers now show. They reveal that the algal mucus called fucoidan is particularly responsible for this carbon removal and estimate that brown algae could thus remove up to 550 million tons of carbon dioxide fr

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Avatar Inspires Activism: An Environmental Message From the World of Pandora

Impakter

Impakter. Avatar Inspires Activism: An Environmental Message From the World of Pandora. Humans are a destructive force on the world, whose unsustainable greed exploits its rich natural resources, damages its environment, destroys the precious biodiversity that exists there, and displaces the innocent indigenous communities that otherwise live in harmony with nature.

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Holiday Lists No. 1: A dozen Agents of Impact who broke through in 2022

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 26 – Let’s give all of you Agents of Impact a round of applause. In dozens of profiles this year, we. The post Holiday Lists No. 1: A dozen Agents of Impact who broke through in 2022 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Major Shifts Create New C-Suite Opportunities For Women In 2023

Joan Michelson

There’s a paradox in the women’s professional paths as we cross from 2022 to 2023. Even as a record number of women walked out of their jobs, more women are finding their way to the C-Suite than ever – paving a new path to that coveted corner office.

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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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Plants between light and darkness

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

How plants optimize photosynthesis under changing light conditions.

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Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power substations damaged in Christmas Day attacks

Utiliity Dive

Three substations were damaged, leaving more than 14,000 customers without power.

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Best of FT Money 2022

Financial Times: Moral Money

Personal finance coverage in a year dominated by inflation and geopolitical risks

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Energy Dome awarded €17.5M by the European Innovation Council to support deployment of its CO2 Battery

Alternative Energy Mag

The European Commission selects Energy Dome, in the most competitive European funding scheme, as a game changer in the energy transition

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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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Bering Land Bridge formed surprisingly late during last ice age

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study that reconstructs the history of sea level at the Bering Strait shows that the Bering Land Bridge connecting Asia to North America did not emerge until around 35,700 years ago, less than 10,000 years before the height of the last ice age (known as the Last Glacial Maximum). The findings indicate that the growth of the ice sheets -- and the resulting drop in sea level -- occurred surprisingly quickly and much later in the glacial cycle than previous studies had suggested.

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Origis Energy and Mitsubishi Power to Bring Battery Energy Storage Projects to the Southeast United States

Alternative Energy Mag

Projects Will Add 600 Megawatt-Hours of Storage Capacity to Origis Solar Sites

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6 trends that will shape sustainability in 2023

Eco-Business

From Asia becoming a key fossil fuel provider to hi-tech agriculture, these are the trends that could reshape society and business as the world navigates global uncertainty borne out of the Russian-led conflict in Ukraine.

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10 things that will be big next year in the IoT

Stacey Higginbotham

This news was first published on Dec. 23 in my weekly Stacey on IoT newsletter. . Hopefully you’re reading this newsletter on your last day at the office or while curled up at home with a warm and festive beverage. Instead of taxing your brain with some deeply technical explainer, I figured I’d share some big trends that I’ll be writing about in the coming year along with some of the big trends that I’ve written about in the last few years that are finally reaching fruiti

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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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India-wide subscription to research journals paves path for Global South

Eco-Business

With rising fees for research journals, India is pressing ahead with a nation-wide subscription to allow more people to access science.

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Secure Solar Futures Installs Solar Array Atop Virginia Homeless Shelter

CleanTechnica

This month, CARITAS, located in Richmond, Virginia, started using solar energy to run its unique recovery and homeless services facilities. The solar energy system, which will be operated by Secure Solar, is anticipated to generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 39 ordinary households and to offset 310 tons of carbon dioxide pollution, […].

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Carbon Tracker Reports on a “Slipped Gear”

CleanTechnica

Carbon Tracker’s recent report Slipped Gear analysed 20 passenger vehicle manufacturers’ alignment to the Paris Agreement and their position relative to the automotive energy transition. To start off, these 20 OEMs produce about 85% of global auto production: European (5) — Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Stellantis, Renault US (2) — Ford, GM Japanese (7) — Toyota, […].

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49 Habitat For Humanity Homes In Wisconsin To Be Solar Powered

CleanTechnica

Thanks to sustainable solar systems on their homes, 49 Habitat for Humanity homes in Wisconsin will notice a significant decrease in their energy costs this winter and beyond. The Grow Solar for Humanity initiative, which aims to bring solar to homes that will significantly benefit from lower utility bills, has been developed in collaboration with […].

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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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How to Knit an Electric Car

CleanTechnica

In a true sign that battery electric cars have now gone mainstream in Australia, The Australian Women’s Weekly has just featured an article about the MG ZS EV. The copy was supplied by MG and was (as you would expect) overwhelmingly positive. MG (owned by SAIC) has a well established and trusted dealership network throughout […].

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Sandy Munro: Tesla Is “Engineering At The Speed Of Thought”

CleanTechnica

Sandy Munro recently gave an extended Q&A at TeslaCon Florida 2022. I was there as well, to give a presentation on the state of the EV market and market trends. I recorded Sandy’s Q&A and was happy I did, as it was full of gems and other minerals. Below are a few video snippets of […].

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Riga Soon Getting Its First Solaris E-Buses

CleanTechnica

Rīgas Satiksme, a Latvian carrier, has made another advancement toward e-mobility. Soon, Riga’s bus fleet will welcome its first Solaris electric buses. The contract is for the delivery of 35 “Urbino 12” electric buses, with an option to add an additional 17 buses. The basic contract has a total value of more than €19 million […].

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Cities Begin To Question Minimum Parking Regulations

CleanTechnica

Many cities are questioning the wisdom of minimum parking regulations that deprive them of valuable land for development.

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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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4,000 Tembo e-LV EV Conversion Kits For Kenyan Utility Vehicles

CleanTechnica

One of the best ways to accelerate the transition to electric mobility is to convert the current fleet of ICE vehicles around the world to electric. Streamlining conversion kits to zone in on a particular model is one way of ensuring that significant volumes of ICE vehicles can be converted by targeting fleet operators and […].

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Australian Road Infrastructure Services Company, Evolution Group, To Convert Its ICE Vehicles To Electric In Partnership With Tembo

CleanTechnica

The Toyota Hilux pickup is one of the preferred workhorse in many sectors. It is used extensively by companies in the construction sector. Over 19 million Toyota Hiluxes have been sold worldwide since it was launched some decades ago. The Toyota Hilux could finally be getting an electric version. Recently, Toyota unveiled the Toyota Hilux […].

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Now We All Have to Be Wind, Solar, & Transmission Builders

CleanTechnica

Part of NRDC’s Year-End Series Reviewing 2022 Climate & Clean Energy Developments With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically cut our greenhouse gas emissions. To deliver on the promise of the IRA, by 2030, we need to increase renewable energy deployment four-fold over today’s […].

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Food For The Planet: 5 Takeaways From 2022

CleanTechnica

What kinds of global food systems transformations took place this year that will help to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

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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.