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Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in

Renew Economy

Updated: Former ALP maverick and fossil fuel supporter Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to the board of a company invested in coal mining. The post Joel Fitzgibbon appointed to board of coal mine investor as profits flood in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Chemours and BOHN Collaborate to Innovate the Cold Food Chain, Launching the First Low GWP Solution in the Americas Based on A2L Technology

3BL Media

Bohn de Mexico adopts new Opteon™ XL40, Opteon™ XL20, and Opteon™ XL10 refrigerants for its BOHN Ecoflex commercial refrigeration equipment. SOURCE: The Chemours Company. DESCRIPTION: November 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Chemours Company ("Chemours"), a global chemical company, recently announced an alliance with Bohn de Mexico, a leading commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment technology and manufacturing company with a presence in the Latin American region.

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Wind and solar delivered one third of grid demand in last month, but fossil fuels set the price

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar overtakes both hydro and gas, but despite record levels of renewables the market price is still being set by fossil fuels. The post Wind and solar delivered one third of grid demand in last month, but fossil fuels set the price appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Future Economy Forum Highlights Solutions at COP27 To Scale a New Economic Mainstream – Beyond Sustainability – Toward Regenerative Models for Business & Economy

3BL Media

SOURCE: Future Economy Forum. DESCRIPTION: November 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt November 2022: The Future Economy Forum and Sekem convened the COP27 Solutions Dialogues with top global and local leaders committed to advancing action on topics such as Regenerative Value Creation, Regenerative Agriculture, ESG Finance & Investing, Regenerative Business & B Corps, and more.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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The good, the bad, and a leave pass for fossil fuels at compromised Egypt COP27

Renew Economy

COP27 made important advances on loss and damage, but the refusal to call out fossil fuels and backtracking on 1.5° target has left a bitter taste. The post The good, the bad, and a leave pass for fossil fuels at compromised Egypt COP27 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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On deadline, COP27 wrangles with loss, damages and fossil fuels

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 21 – Exhausted negotiators from nearly 200 countries clinched a climate agreement in the wee hours Sunday as the two-week global. The post On deadline, COP27 wrangles with loss, damages and fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Career Lessons From Watching Speaker Nancy Pelosi – Part II

Joan Michelson

“I think she (Speaker Nancy Pelosi) will be remembered as the most powerful and consequential Speaker in many decades.” And, she's moved mountains of hugely important legislation since that 2015 statement. Her accomplishments give us great career advice too — especially for women. Here are 10 more.

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Explainer: What was decided at Cop27 climate talks in Egypt?

Renew Economy

The biggest breakthrough came on support for climate victims, but there was little to stop polluters causing more damage. The post Explainer: What was decided at Cop27 climate talks in Egypt? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Clean Air Task Force - Superhot rock energy is growing, but needs more support to reach its full potential

Global Renewable News

Superhot rock energy is a visionary geothermal.

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Wilkie calls out Australia “clean coal scam” that puts country’s reputation at stake

Renew Economy

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie alleges "fraud" and "scam" over quality reports that suggested Australian coal was cleaner than it was. The post Wilkie calls out Australia “clean coal scam” that puts country’s reputation at stake appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces Topics for Upcoming Funding Opportunity to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Global Renewable News

On November 7, the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Wind farm rejected over threat to koalas gets green light for new design

Renew Economy

The central Queensland wind farm sent back to the drawing board for posing a “clearly unacceptable” threat to koalas has been approved for construction. The post Wind farm rejected over threat to koalas gets green light for new design appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New York Public Service Commission - PSC Moves 4 Major Wind Projects ForwardCommission Approves Compliance Filings for Renewable Energy Projects

Global Renewable News

The New York State Public Service Commission.

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DOE Rejects Funding for Holtec to Restart Palisades

Energy Central

DOE Rejects Funding for Holtec to Restart Palisades UK Govt Gives Green Light to Build Sizewell C Twin 1600 MW Reactors Nuclear Hydrogen ‘Can Help Build Economy of the Future’ Westinghouse to Study UK Production of TRISO Nuclear Fuel DOE Rejects Funding for Holtec to Restart Palisades A first of a kind effort to reopen a nuclear power plant that had been closed by.

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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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Federation of Canadian Municipalities - COP27: Canada's municipalities lead the way on climate adaptation and emissions reduction efforts

Global Renewable News

The President of the Federation of Canadian.

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We Mean Business Coalition statement on the outcomes of COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

COP27 has closed with vital progress towards channeling financial support to vulnerable communities that are suffering devastating impacts from climate change. This demonstrates that international cooperation is possible, even on the most challenging issues. . However, while countries again agreed that the impacts of climate change will be worse if temperature rise is greater than 1.5°C, this is the very least we should expect from leaders who claim to recognize the scale of the climate crisis.

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Alberta - City of Leduc launches new downtown solar carport and electric vehicle charging stations

Global Renewable News

The City of Leduc announced its new solar.

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Upcycling Innovations and Use of Food Waste Fuel Growth of Barnana

B the Change

B Corp Prioritizes Relationships with Sustainable Suppliers Brazilian-born Cauê Suplicy has a mission of introducing Americans to healthy and better-for-the-planet snacks. The former professional triathlete is the founder of Barnana, the top-selling organic plantain chip brand in the United States. In a recent discussion with Suplicy, I learned that during the pandemic, Barnana doubled its sales, continued to introduce new products, acquired its longstanding Latin American supply and manufacturi

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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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Leduc - City launches new downtown solar carport and electric vehicle charging stations

Global Renewable News

The City of Leduc announced its new solar.

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Prompts and Ideas for Sharing Gratitude with Your Work Team

B the Change

Remember the Platinum Rule: Appreciate People in the Way They Like to Be Appreciated Continue reading on B The Change ».

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Government of Canada - MP Hanley Announces $164,000 in Clean Energy Support for Indigenous Communities

Global Renewable News

The Government of Canada is committed.

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SA testing drone technology for power grid maintenance

Sustainability Matters

Australian drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix has partnered with SA Power Networks and Nokia to advance the use of long-range uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in aerial inspection work and flood monitoring on remote electricity distribution network assets. A Carbonix Volanti UAV was used to prove the beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capability using a Nokia private wireless solution and Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) for industrial-grade long-range wireless network connec

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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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New York State - Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Major Offshore Wind Transmission Line

Global Renewable News

Highlights Approved Transmission Line.

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Guest Post: COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis

John Englart

Photo by IISD/ENB Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped up over the weekend, they finally succeeded. While it’s a historic moment, the agreement of loss and damage financing left many.

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Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image

Energy Central

Guardian on Cop27

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COP27: Amid compromises, world finds solace in loss and damage breakthrough

Eco-Business

Developing countries now dare to hope that they have enough money to tide through rising climate risks, though many details need to be ironed out in the coming year. Efforts to slash emissions, meanwhile, appear to have taken a back seat.

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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.

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Career Lessons From Watching Speaker Nancy Pelosi Operate – Part I

Joan Michelson

When Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi announced that she is stepping down as a leader of the Democratic Party, lots of stories were written about her tenure. Here are valuable career lessons from watching her too.

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What can we learn from Indonesian Muslim environmentalism?

Eco-Business

Critics say that the Religion of Twenty conference, recently held in Bali, is problematic as it excluded Indonesian Muslim environmentalists. Activist groups inspired by pro-environment ideas have the potential to do more.

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Trump Back on Twitter: For Real?

Impakter

Impakter. Trump Back on Twitter: For Real? As I write, Musk’s tweet announcing Trump’s “reinstatement” to Twitter is not yet a day old and it has garnered nearly 780,000 likes and over 125,000 comments : The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei. [link] — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2022 And he immediately followed through, reinstating Trump’s […].

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Waymo: New Robotaxi Platform, + New Service In Phoenix

CleanTechnica

Who knows which companies will be able to provide scaled-up, high-volume robotaxi service profitably? It feels like we’ve come a long way in recent years with Waymo and Cruise now providing limited robotaxi service in certain markets. Of course, they are far from profitability, but each step forward feels momentous. On that note, Waymo has […].

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.