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Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved

Renew Economy

A solar and battery project proposed for the site of the country's oldest open pit coal mine has been approved, with conditions. The post Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Santiago has figured out how to electrify city buses, fast

Corporate Knights

In public debates about reducing transportation-related carbon, transit agencies typically sit on the side of the angels, and many have pressed their advantage with pledges to replace their diesel bus fleets with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Yet progress has been halting because of cost, technical issues around charging and the pervasive caution of transit managers.

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China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project

Renew Economy

China has switched on its first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station, a 200MW/400MWh facility. The post China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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6 Months After Ceasefire in Lebanon

3BL Media

Published by Action Against Hunger. Contact media@actionagainsthunger.org for inquiries. NEW YORK and BEIRUT, May 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Despite hopes for peace after a ceasefire agreement six months ago in November 2024 in Lebanon, military activity remains intense in southern parts of the country, the Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut. Around 90,000 people remain internally displaced, and nearly 1.2 million suffer from high levels of food insecurity.

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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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Nuclear cheerleader Ted O’Brien promoted to Treasury, wind critic Dan Tehan gets energy and emissions

Renew Economy

Ted O'Brien gets the economic portfolio, while vocal anti-wind critic Dan Tehan gets climate and energy in new Coalition front bench. The post Nuclear cheerleader Ted O’Brien promoted to Treasury, wind critic Dan Tehan gets energy and emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DP World Begins Field Trial of First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver

3BL Media

A recent article by Sustainable Biz Canada spotlights DP Worlds latest step toward greener port operations: the field trial of its first hydrogen-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver. Authored by business editor Tyler Choi, the article titled DP World Field Tests Its First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver explores how this innovation could help the global logistics giant significantly cut carbon emissions starting in Canada, with the potential to scale worldwid

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Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

3BL Media

Hershey By Mark Taylor Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing Key Takeaways: Hershey is focused on sourcing responsibly and smartly so that we can make our products and grow our business for another 130 years. Despite signs pointing to a cocoa surplus, prices remain volatile and disconnected from physical market realities. Our team are always exploring a variety of purchasing options that mean we can provide the products our consumers love at a price that keeps them accessible.

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Farmer owners get federal green tick for Australia’s southern-most solar farm and a big battery

Renew Economy

A Tasmania solar and battery project - described by the farmer owners as the "most southern" in the country, has received federal environmental approval. The post Farmer owners get federal green tick for Australia’s southern-most solar farm and a big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Traditional Medicinals Launches Herbs for All To Expand Access to Herbal Wellness

3BL Media

May 27, 2025 /3BL/ - In its 50th anniversary year, Traditional Medicinals and its nonprofit arm, the Traditional Medicinals Foundation, have together invested more than $275,000 to increase access to high-quality herbal wellness. This includes $75,000 in grants to community-based nonprofits and over $200,000 toward consumer-facing herbal education and awareness.

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NSW approves extension of its second most polluting coal mine, to the benefit of no-one but its owner

Renew Economy

NSW government extension approval has effectively inflated a coal mine's sale value while shifting the climate and social costs onto the public. The post NSW approves extension of its second most polluting coal mine, to the benefit of no-one but its owner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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TRI Reporting 101: What You Need To Know for 2025 Compliance

3BL Media

If your facility manufactures, processes, or uses certain toxic chemicals, you may be required to report to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI is not just a regulatory obligation its a transparency tool that informs the public and helps facilities improve their environmental performance. In a recent webinar entitled, Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A with Kara and Friends, Kara Van Blarcum, CESCO, Antea Groups Waste and Materials Management Service Line Leader, led a conversatio

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“A big deal:” Bowen says hosting Cop31 will lift Australia’s standing and help accelerate renewable shift

Renew Economy

Federal energy minister says he wants Australia's co-hosting of COP31 to knock it out of the park, but his government's approval of a gas carbon bomb could knock it out of contention. The post “A big deal:” Bowensays hosting Cop31 will lift Australia’s standing and help accelerate renewable shift appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deeper Bank Relationships Can Elevate Small Businesses

3BL Media

Most small business owners are chief everything officers. Even when outsourcing or hiring to fill needs, their hands run deep in operations, finance, marketing, technology, and sales. Consequently, some meaningful relationships go underdevelopedincluding the important relationship between small business owner and bank. Its not that small business owners dont value their bank.

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Australia’s electricity market has always been weather dependent. What it needs is visibility

Renew Economy

Tim Nelson says the weather is not the electricity market's biggest problem. It needs visibility, long term investment signals, and room for consumers and other small players. The post Australia’s electricity market has always been weather dependent. What it needs is visibility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Whirlpool Foundation and the Washing Machine Project Celebrate Impactful First Year of Collaboration To Address the Global Washing Divide

3BL Media

More Than 11,000 Lives Transformed Through the Donation of Manual Washing Machines in Low-Income and Displaced Communities In March 2024, Whirlpool Foundation President Pam Klyn traveled from Benton Harbor, Mich., to Puducherry, India, with a small Whirlpool Corporation team. They were there to take an important step in addressing the challenge that 60 percent of the world faces washing clothes by hand, largely due to unreliable access to electricity and water.

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The Global Goals Are Everywhere—So Why Are We Silent on Biodiversity?

Green Project Management

Everyoneand I mean everyoneloves to talk about the SDGs. Youll find them on coffee mugs, corporate websites, and LinkedIn banners. Theyve become the go-to badge for were doing our part. And thats not a bad thing. Theyve done wonders for global sustainability awareness. But heres whats getting swept under the rug: while the SDGs are […] The post The Global Goals Are EverywhereSo Why Are We Silent on Biodiversity?

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A $9.6 Million Campaign To Make Chattahoochee Nature Center More Inviting

3BL Media

Originally published on SaportaReport By Maria Saporta The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), a focal point to invite people to experience the natural environment and the Chattahoochee River, has launched a $9.6 million capital campaign to make the center even more welcoming. The campaign will fund several projects to make CNC more open and more inviting to both young people and adults.

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Learn with Cisco: Evolving for the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

Cisco CSR

Learn about important changes to DevNet, Cybersecurity, and Collaboration Specialist Certifications coming in February 2026.

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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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Establishing Strong Roots of Grid Security for the Sustainable Growth of AI

3BL Media

As we move into May, my garden in Austin Texas is at its best, the Japanese Maple is flourishing, and the roses and lantana are giving pops of color. The garden benefits from the mild temperatures and gentler spring conditions to allow plants to establish strong roots before the summer heat arrives. I find myself wondering if theres an AI tool that would help me keep some of my more challenging plants alive before the weather machine turns to broil.

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The effects of tariffs on the semiconductor industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Given the shifting landscape, semiconductor executives could prepare their companies by determining the potential impacts of tariffs and exploring different scenarios to mitigate them.

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Duke Energy Spotlights Work of Florida Economic Development Team in Bringing New Jobs, Capital Investment to the State During National Economic Development Week

3BL Media

National Economic Development Week, May 12-16, recognizes the contributions made by local economic development programs Since 2020, the Economic Development team has helped expand or attract 57 companies to Florida, drawing more than 6,691 jobs and over $2 billion in capital investment to the state ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 27, 2025 /3BL/ - In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 12-16, Duke Energy highlighted the importance of its economic development program and the contributions m

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Nordic studies show the significance of old-growth forests for biodiversity

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers conducted a systematic review of 99 scientific publications that compared the flora or fauna of old-growth forests, managed forests and clearcut sites in boreal Europe. The reviewed studies showed large differences in the species communities inhabiting these forest types. The species richness of full-canopy forests increases as the forest gets older.

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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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GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Customers & Communities | Customer Experience

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Customer Experience Delivering top-tier personalized support. Each entrepreneurs story is unique. Whether thats where they come from or where theyre going, we believe every idea deserves personalized solutions. We strive to provide positive customer experiences by offering user-friendly interfaces, around-the-clock support, educational resources, and continuous improvements to our offerings.

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Marinus Link is an expensive risk for Tasmanians, and it needs better scrutiny

Renew Economy

The Marinus Link is likely to cost four times more than the equally controversial football stadium in Hobart. It should be subject to deeper scrutiny and better modelling. The post Marinus Link is an expensive risk for Tasmanians, and it needs better scrutiny appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tetra Pak Wins Environmental Initiatives Award at SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2025

3BL Media

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Tetra Pak has received the Environmental Initiatives Award at the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for its Approach to Nature framework. The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership) Award recognises Tetra Paks framework as an industry-leading example of how major companies can leverage their expertise to guide and collaborate with partners throughout the value chain to realise their own sustainability goals and address re

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SwitchedOn podcast: Green claims on trial – parents take on a major greenhouse gas emitter

Renew Economy

The not-for-profit that took on Energy Australia and forced it to admit that its carbon offset product failed to eliminate the harms of burning fossil fuels. The post SwitchedOn podcast: Green claims on trial parents take on a major greenhouse gas emitter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Kentucky Humane Society Receives $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant To Support Women Warriors Program

3BL Media

LinkedIn The KFC Foundation surprised the Kentucky Humane Society with their $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant! The grant will be used for their Women Warriors program which will connect women veterans, women first responders, and female family members of veterans, with rescue horses. Star of the celebration was definitely Walter, a cutie patootie kitty who has moderate Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), which makes him just a bit wobbly.

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Pacific Islands say Australia must choose between Woodside carbon bomb or COP31

Renew Economy

Tuvalu climate minister says approval of North West Shelf Extension would threaten his country's survival and "violate the spirit of the Pacific-Australia climate partnership." The post Pacific Islands say Australia must choose between Woodside carbon bomb or COP31 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gilead Sciences and Kite Pharma To Announce Transformative Cancer Research at This Year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

3BL Media

GileadNews : Were joining with Kite Pharma to announce the presentation of transformative cancer research at this years American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meetings. Our more than 20 abstracts include late-breaking data in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, updated Phase 2 results in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and early collaborative data on the delivery of a novel investigational CAR T-cell therapy for the tre

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“At least it’s in there”: Local council sets community benefits precedent for renewable and storage projects

Renew Economy

A WA council has found a way to enshrine community benefits inside planning consents after pleading for state guidelines on renewable development for years. The post “At least it’s in there”: Local council sets community benefits precedent for renewable and storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.