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New study probes impact of blackened wind turbine blades

Renew Economy

Swedish wind giant launches new three-year study testing whether painting one turbine blade black prevents bird collisions, as well as its impact on humans. The post New study probes impact of blackened wind turbine blades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JUST Capital Receives $1 Million Gift From LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman

Just Capital

(Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images). JUST Capital is pleased to announce that Reid Hoffman , Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock Partners , is making a $1 million gift to the organization. Hoffman’s contribution will help to further our mission to build a more just form of capitalism, one that works for all Americans, by helping companies improve how they serve each of their stakeholders.

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Greens to seek moratorium on new fossil fuel projects in any post-election negotiations

Renew Economy

The Greens will use a potential 'balance of power' position after the next election to seek a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects. The post Greens to seek moratorium on new fossil fuel projects in any post-election negotiations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Underwater 'breathing' plants could be key to stress-resistant crops

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wetland plants have a high tolerance against flooding due to the formation of 'lysigenous aerenchyma,' air channels that help transfer gases to the submerged roots. These channels also help the plant withstand drought and nutrient deficiency. Now, scientists investigate the underlying mechanism of aerenchyma formation to understand the phenomenon better, opening doors to the development of crops that are resilient against extreme weather changes.

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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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Big batteries score early gains in switch to five-minute settlement

Renew Economy

Battery storage emerges, as expected, as an early winner from the switch to five minute settlements. The post Big batteries score early gains in switch to five-minute settlement appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What will be in Asia’s news headlines in 2022?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

What will lead the headlines in the year ahead? To find out, we asked some of Asia’s most influential journalists for their views on the stories that will shape our region. From COVID-19 to cryptocurrency and from climate risk to China’s economy, their perspectives shed light on the themes we will be seeing in the news.

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DTE Energy - DTE Energy to add new MIGreenPower renewable energy projects to meet continued program growthOpening competitive bidding process for new Michigan wind and solar projects

Global Renewable News

DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced that it.

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RES doubles Australian renewables asset base with Blueshore purchase

Renew Economy

UK renewables giant doubles its renewables asset management portfolio in Australia with acquisition of Sydney-based Blueshore. The post RES doubles Australian renewables asset base with Blueshore purchase appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Orsted - Partnership behind 'Green Fuels for Denmark' accelerates project and investigates production of green jet fuel by 2025

Global Renewable News

As a result of the increased Danish ambitions.

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Gransolar to “supercharge” Australian solar and battery plans with new investor

Renew Economy

Spanish developer secures major investment from international financier to boost its solar and battery storage plans in "key market" of Australia. The post Gransolar to “supercharge” Australian solar and battery plans with new investor 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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El Paso Electric - El Paso Electric Looks to Expand Popular Texas Community Solar Program by Issuing a Request for Proposal

Global Renewable News

El Paso Electric (EPE) releases a request for.

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Watch JUST’s Ashley Marchand Orme Break Down the State of Workforce Diversity Data Disclosure

Just Capital

This week, JUST Director of Corporate Equity Ashley Marchand Orme, joined Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss our latest analysis of workforce diversity data disclosure among the Russell 1000. There are some encouraging signs from the analysis, which found that as of September 2021 55% of Russell 1000 companies disclose some form of racial and ethnic workforce data, Ashley said.

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Marine Power Systems - MPS lands ÂŁ3.5m of funding from UK Government

Global Renewable News

Marine Power Systems have been awarded ÂŁ3.5m.

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Green power tech backed

Green Career News

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has provided funding for technology to increase distributed energy in low voltage networks.

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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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Naturgy Energy Group - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners announces partnership with Enagás, Naturgy, Fertiberia and Vestas to build a project for the large-scale production of green hydrogen and ammonia in Spain

Global Renewable News

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners develops.

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Carbon hit concentrated

Green Career News

A new study has found two Queensland councils will be particularly badly impacted by carbon failure.

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Apex Clean Energy Inc. - Apex's Great Pathfinder Wind Project Expands Meta's Economic Investment in IowaTransaction Marks Meta's Largest Renewable PPA in Iowa to Date

Global Renewable News

Apex Clean Energy today (Jan 24) announced.

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Peabody figures unpacked

Green Career News

The Clean Energy Regulator says Peabody Energy has been filing inaccurate emissions reports.

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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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United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP, partners to train rural women on clean energy livelihoods

Global Renewable News

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), ReNew.

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Power price dip plotted

Green Career News

Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.

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Government of Canada - New EV Chargers Coming to Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario

Global Renewable News

Reducing emissions from the transportation.

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Big funds for graphite plan

Green Career News

Federal investment in a new graphite project should benefit electric car development.

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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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WellPerform - WellPerform announces the establishment of a Dutch business unit

Global Renewable News

WellPerform, the Danish well management,

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Ranger costs increase

Green Career News

The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces $20 Million to Lower Costs of Geothermal DrillingDrilling Efficiency Demonstrations Will Set the Stage for Transferring Lab Technology to the Marketplace

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today.

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Airbus Could Produce Hydrogen Engines For Its Planes!

Energy Central

Hydrogen engines for Airbus?

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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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TransAlta Corporation - TransAlta Announces Early-Stage Hydrogen Investment in Ekona Power Inc.

Global Renewable News

TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta" or the.

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Young people in developing nations are more green conscious than their rich-world peers

Eco-Business

Young consumers in emerging economies are also more sceptical of company sustainability claims, and are more likely to switch to green products, a survey by Credit Suisse finds.

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Iberdrola - Green hydrogen train will become a reality thanks to Iberdrola and CAF

Global Renewable News

Iberdrola and the CAF (Construcciones y.

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Low cost curbs of methane leaks from 'ultra-emitters' could save billions: report

Eco-Business

Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas “ultra-emitters” could provide a cost-effective strategy to mitigate their contribution to climate change, according to a new report.

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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.