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Victoria starts momentous shift from dirty and expensive gas, but is it quick enough?

Renew Economy

Victoria begins momentous shift from gas in a landmark roadmap to embrace electrification and energy efficiency. The post Victoria starts momentous shift from dirty and expensive gas, but is it quick enough? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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US Pledges $14M to Support NuScale in Romania

Energy Central

US Pledges $14 Million For Romania’s SMR Project with NuScale SaskPower Selects the GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR Sweden’s Vattenfall to Study SMRs for Ringhals EDF Ramps Up to Win Dukovany New Reactor Contract CEZ Signs Nuclear Fuel Contracts With Westinghouse And Framatome Rosatom Gets Green Light From Egypt To Build Dabaa Nuclear Plant NNSA Issues RFP to Purchase.

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One Health: The International Community Takes A New Step Forward

Impakter

Impakter. One Health: The International Community Takes A New Step Forward. On June 30, 2022, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the establishment of a Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to focus on critical investments in low and middle-income countries, regions, and beyond, in order to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPR).

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Mitsubishi Corporation Study production and use of hydrogen at New Chitose Airport

Energy Central

Aviation is considered a mid-term option in most hydrogen decarbonisation studies. Here news from Japan.

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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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Oil and Gas Commission Upholds Restart Order in AWMS Appeal

Vorys Energy

On May 21, 2021, the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management issued Chief’s Order 2021-97 (the “Restart Order”), authorizing AWMS Water Solutions, LLC, to resume injection operations at one of its Class II injection wells. Those operations had been suspended by a prior Division order issued in 2014 due to detected seismic activity. The Restart Order contained two operating conditions that would (i) require the immediate suspension of operations if a M 2.1 seismic event were to occur within

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How Fast-Growing Colorado Is Tackling Its Transportation Emissions

CleanTechnica

From Denver smog to jammed mountain highways, Colorado is focusing on transportation to solve congestion, pollution, and climate problems. The first in a series of stories based on RMI analysis of how key US states are deploying real climate solutions. See more at State Climate Scorecards. From innovative transportation solutions to slashing emissions in the electricity […].

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Beyond Renewable Energy: Giant Thermoses & Wastewater On Tap

CleanTechnica

Berlin gets creative with renewable energy and energy storage in race against Russian gas cutoff this winter.

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Volvo Cars Building Climate-Neutral Electric Car Factory in Slovakia

CleanTechnica

Volvo Cars was the first legacy automaker to come out and set a target for when it would produce only 100% electric cars, and it has long had a focus on safety, including safety of the planet/environment. This week, it’s taking that leadership forward again by announcing a third factory in Europe, one that will […].

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California Approves Tax On Lithium Extraction

CleanTechnica

California has decided to tax lithium produced from the Salton Sea area, which may have a negative impact on industry.

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The Green Car Manifesto No One Asked For

CleanTechnica

I want to talk about green cars that don't suck.

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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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When Will Tesla Produce A Functional Humanoid Robot?

CleanTechnica

After postponing Tesla’s upcoming AI Day from August 19 to September 30, CEO Elon Musk chimed in saying the company could have a working humanoid sooner than planned. Dubbed “Optimus,” the upcoming humanoid robot was revealed at last year’s AI Day, and the first prototype could enter the world stage in a matter of months. […].

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The Profound Climate Implications of Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA Decision

CleanTechnica

This term, alongside a number of cases with the potential for seismic implications, the Supreme Court also took up West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. Though the case caught fewer headlines, it, too, threatened Earth-shifting implications all its own by thrusting into question a critical EPA lever for addressing climate change. Now we have that decision in […].

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U.S. Solar Trade Association Expands Board of Directors at Pivotal Moment for Solar Industry

CleanTechnica

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four companies, CEP Renewables, Kiewit Energy Group, Monarch Private Capital, and Moss & Associates, are joining the board of directors of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Additionally, the association named Laura Stern, co-CEO of Nautilus Solar Energy, vice-chair of its executive committee. SEIA’s board of directors now consists of more than […].

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Norway Grows EV Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller

CleanTechnica

Norway’s electric vehicle transition continued to progress in June, with plugin electric vehicle share of 89.9%, up from 84.9% year-on-year. Overall auto volumes were down 27% YoY, to 14,901 units. The Tesla Model Y was the overall bestselling auto, at 2,531 units. Market Share Trends May’s combined plugin result of 89.9% comprised 78.7% full battery […].

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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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Rhode Island Passes Soonest 100% Renewable Electricity Commitment in USA

CleanTechnica

Rhode Island is the latest state that has committed to 100% renewable electricity. Earlier this week, Governor Daniel McKee made it official by signing the bill into law that commits Rhode Island to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources no later than 2033. In fact, that commitment means Rhode Island has the […].

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New Scorecards Show Climate Progress of 6 Front-Runner States

CleanTechnica

RMI releases climate scorecards that track progress of six key US states based on climate commitments and greenhouse gas emissions.

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BMW i3 Production Ending

CleanTechnica

The BMW i3 is a truly unique electric car — or unique car of any kind, for that matter. The i3 is likely to be on the streets of Europe and the US for many years to come. But production of new i3 cars has come to an end. I bought a used BMW i3 […].

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