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First turbine goes up at Australia’s largest wind farm, foundations laid for big battery

Renew Economy

TagEnergy starts work on the first of 122 turbines for the first 756MW of the massive Golden Plains wind farm, and is laying foundations for its big battery. The post First turbine goes up at Australia’s largest wind farm, foundations laid for big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ocean Energy Europe - France boosts tidal sector with €65m and revenue support for FloWatt

Global Renewable News

Ocean Energy Europe hails the French government announcement of at least 65 million of funding, plus dedicated revenue support, for the pioneering tidal energy pilot farm FloWatt. Announced today by t.

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Billionaire-backed 100-hour iron-air battery gets go ahead to help replace coal

Renew Economy

Backed by the likes of Bill Gates and Andrew Forrest, approved iron air battery is one of two set to replace retiring coal power plants. The post Billionaire-backed 100-hour iron-air battery gets go ahead to help replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Freshbay Inc. - Freshbay Announces Definitive Agreement with Novus Earth for Geothermal Controlled Environment Agriculture Project Outside of Hinton, Alberta

Global Renewable News

Freshbay, a pioneering agriculture company focused on sustainable and locally sourced food production, is excited to announce the signing of a definitive agreement with Novus Earth for their Geotherma.

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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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Wind turbine maker’s woes multiply as massive blade breaks off in Brazil

Renew Economy

Siemens woes deepen with another big blade failure. At least two Australian wind farm projects are considering models from the same series. The post Wind turbine maker’s woes multiply as massive blade breaks off in Brazil appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Natel Energy - LIHI Certifies Natel Energy's Monroe Drop Site as 200th Low Impact Hydropower Project

Global Renewable News

The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) announced today (June 8) that it has issued its 200th Low Impact certificate in the United States. The Monroe Drop hydropower project, located in Oregon and.

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European Geothermal Energy Council - EGEC response to the call for evidence on the 2040 Climate Target Impact Assessment

Global Renewable News

EGEC welcomes the call for evidence on the 2040 climate targets as it provides regulatory certainty for the geothermal sector to adjust to climate neutrality as well as ensuring the need for effective.

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Fossil gas: Labor energy ministers reject proposal to rename “natural” gas

Renew Economy

Majority of Australia's energy minister reject proposal from the ACT to use the term fossil gas rather than "natural gas" favoured by the fossil fuel industry. The post Fossil gas: Labor energy ministers reject proposal to rename “natural” gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Government of Ireland - Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy for a Circular Economy

Global Renewable News

Geothermal energy is the heat beneath the surface of solid earth. It can be stored heat from the sun, or heat from the Earth's core. In general, the temperature of the earth in Ireland (and th.

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Wind and solar eat fossil fuels in Europe and US, but it’s a slow burn in Australia

Renew Economy

The pace of change in some of the world's biggest grids is accelerating, but in Australia the transition is facing problems for governments and agencies. The post Wind and solar eat fossil fuels in Europe and US, but it’s a slow burn in Australia 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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Entergy Corporation - Entergy Texas and ENGIE partner to explore sustainable power solutions

Global Renewable News

Entergy Texas and ENGIE North America (ENGIE) recently executed a memorandum of understanding to work collaboratively toward the exploration of mutually beneficial sustainability solutions.ENG.

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Corporates make “tangible” switch to renewables, but some still play market games

Renew Economy

Regulator reports higher voluntary surrender of LGCs as proof that companies are really buying renewable electricity. But others say the numbers still don't add up. The post Corporates make “tangible” switch to renewables, but some still play market games appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BW Ideol - BW Ideol and ADEME Investissement create a joint offshore floating wind development company

Global Renewable News

BW Ideol, a global leader in offshore floating wind, and ADEME Investissement, a state-owned French financier of innovative infrastructure projects, have today (July 5) entered into a final agreement.

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Jet fuels emissions scheme proposed as part of bigger climate target for 2035

Renew Economy

Carbon trading scheme for aviation fuel proposed to help Australia meet 70 per cent emissions cuts by 2035. The post Jet fuels emissions scheme proposed as part of bigger climate target for 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Northern Powergrid - EV Does It: Northern EV Owners Take Part Driving the Transition to Net Zero

Global Renewable News

Highlights Octopus Energy and Northern Powergrid team up for demand response rollout Customers with EVs in the Northern Powergrid service area to provide flexibility service to help ma.

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Queensland slammed for bespoke demands on inverters in controversial rule change

Renew Economy

The state's draft connection rules have thrown up another gem, but this one will upend the state's inverter market. The post Queensland slammed for bespoke demands on inverters in controversial rule change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California Energy Commission - Funding to Switch to Zero-Emission School Buses Now Available

Global Renewable News

State investments are helping schools buy zero-emission school buses and needed charging infrastructure with grants of up to $495,000 per bus for vehicle and infrastructure costsApplications are.

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Positive reception for Australia-Indonesia EV partnership

Sustainability Matters

Behyad Jafari, Electric Vehicle Council CEO, commented on the recent agreement with Australia and Indonesia to advance cooperation and collaboration on electric vehicle production. During the annual Australia-Indonesia Annual Leaders’ Meeting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and His Excellency Mr Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, welcomed a number of new commercial deals between Australian and Indonesian business across the health, mining and digital economy sectors and discus

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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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Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult - Innovative technologies can accelerate development of offshore wind

Global Renewable News

A new report from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult details how the latest advancements in technology can enable faster and more accurate data collection - leading to more informed decision.

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Human-made materials in nests can bring both risks and benefit for birds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

We all discard a huge amount of plastic and other human-made materials into the environment, and these are often picked up by birds. New research has shown that 176 bird species around the world are now known to include a wide range of anthropogenic materials in their nests. This material found in birds' nests can be both beneficial and harmful say researchers.

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Federal investment of more than $83,000 - The Government of Canada invests in the transition to zero emission transit vehicles in Orangeville

Global Renewable News

On July 7, Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and Her Worship Lisa Post, Mayor of the Town of Orangeville, announced a federal investment of more than $83,000 to support pla.

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How the world is dealing with plastic pollution

Sustainability Matters

CSIRO has published a book shining a light on how communities across the globe are dealing with the plastic pollution crisis. The book, titled Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World is a collection of stories, advice and information from people in the field, and aims to serve as a source of inspiration to reduce plastic waste in the environment.

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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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National Grid - National Grid Driving Transportation Electrification in the Northeast

Global Renewable News

New York and Massachusetts are among the top five states ranked in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) 2023 State Transportation Electrification Scorecard. Th.

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Ozone layer in Recovery, Montreal Protocol reducing Greenhouse gases set to avoid global warming by about 0.5–1°C by 2050

John Englart

Photo: IISD/ENB OEWG contact group meetingThe Montreal Protocol, the little international treaty that reduces ozone depleting substances but also assists greatly with reducing greenhouse gases causing global warming.The 45th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol met in Thailand between 2 to 7 July 2023.

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U.S. Department of the Interior - Secretary Haaland Highlights Clean Energy, Collaborative Conservation During Investing in America Tour Stops in New York and Vermont

Global Renewable News

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled.

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Medical processes hide the true number of Indians dying from extreme heat

Eco-Business

Official responses to high death rates during extreme heat in Uttar Pradesh has raised questions around how mortality from heat is recorded in India – and whether this is obscuring the true impact of climate change.

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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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Simec Atlantis Energy - SAE Renewables successfully deploys upgraded turbine

Global Renewable News

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Ambitious solar project to join string of coal plants in Pakistan’s Thar district

Eco-Business

UK-based Oracle Power tells The Third Pole about a new solar project in the Thar desert, where the company is already exploring coal, as locals express scepticism about tall promises.

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Making light of the matter: Thoughts on measuring methane

Envirotec Magazine

Gas leak measurement is germane to the realisation of goals such as the Global Methane Pledge. Doug Baer of instrumentation expert ABB offers some thoughts on the problem. Originally proposed by the US and EU in September 2021, the Global Methane Pledge will see countries acting to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Together, those involved account for almost half of the world’s total methane emissions, presenting massive scope for significant reductions to be achieved.

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In-depth Q&A: How trees benefit nature, people and the climate

Eco-Business

Many countries rely on tree planting to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet future climate targets.

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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.