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What Australia could do with $368 billion on the very real climate threat

Renew Economy

Australia is willing to spend $368 billion on submarines to protect national security. What could it do with that money to counter the very real climate threat? The post What Australia could do with $368 billion on the very real climate threat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Mystery of Egypt: A Theocratic Whodunit

Impakter

Impakter The Mystery of Egypt: A Theocratic Whodunit No country has inspired more soul searchers to its depths than esoteric Egypt. From pilgrims to mystery writers, such as Agatha Christie with her classic whodunit book and movie, Death on the Nile, the numbers of people fascinated by Egypt’s mystique only increases with time. Lilian Hayball and a boat full of soul-searching tourists have […] The post The Mystery of Egypt: A Theocratic Whodunit appeared first on Impakter.

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Independents want coal and gas projects buried in net zero clause rather than Safeguard bans

Renew Economy

Independents suggest new gas projects should meet net zero standard for the life of project, in compromise deal on Safeguards Mechanism. The post Independents want coal and gas projects buried in net zero clause rather than Safeguard bans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times

Michael Connor

by Gael O’Brien How can managers (or anyone) increase their ability to thrive amid 2023’s uncertainties and business challenges? It turns out the answer may be science-based: the result of more than eight decades of longitudinal research by the Harvard Study of Adult Development. The key is the quality of your relationships – which means connecting with people you care about who care about you.

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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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Transition state of play – Germany is emerging from the energy crisis

Renew Economy

A year after the launch of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Germany appears to be emerging from the energy crisis relatively unscathed and its clean energy targets in tact The post Transition state of play – Germany is emerging from the energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: BlackRock CEO says not for asset managers “to be the environmental police”; DeSantis launches multi-state anti-ESG coalition; EU to require all member states to cut emissions; Shell declines to set tougher emission goals, says lawsuits not helpful for energy transition; Nestlé, Starbucks, Microsoft back $1 billion circular economy platform; Microsoft signs ocean-based carbon removal agreement; UK taxonomy classifies nuclear as ‘environmentally sustainable; ING sets new oil

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AEP Appalachian Power - Appalachian Power updates its annual clean energy plan

Global Renewable News

Clean energy projects that deliver affordable,

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What can we expect from the final UN climate report? And what is the IPCC anyway?

Renew Economy

This week the world will receive the latest United Nations climate report. And it’s a big one. The post What can we expect from the final UN climate report? And what is the IPCC anyway? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RenewableUK - UK risks missing out on investment in renewable energy projects under latest Government plans

Global Renewable News

RenewableUK is warning that the plans set out.

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Hot and humid autumn sets record demand levels in Queensland grid

Renew Economy

Queensland experiences record grid demand at the tail end of another heat wave. The post Hot and humid autumn sets record demand levels in Queensland grid 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 - Joint Statement Following the Bilateral Meeting Held Between United States of America Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk and Republic of Argentina Secretary of Energy of The Ministry of Economy Flavia Gabriela Royón

Global Renewable News

Secretary Royón and Deputy Secretary Turk met.

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Boom cycle means 82 pct renewables target is doable, says regulator

Renew Economy

Clean Energy Regulator says 82 per cent renewables target is within reach, but new installations need to ramp up. The post Boom cycle means 82 pct renewables target is doable, says regulator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult - ORE Catapult enables clean maritime innovation to surge ahead in offshore wind sector

Global Renewable News

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.

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The effects of the Black Summer bushfires on the ozone layer

Sustainability Matters

Wildfire smoke promotes chemical reactions that contribute to the destruction of stratospheric ozone, a paper in Nature has suggested. These findings increase concerns that more frequent and intense wildfires could delay ozone recovery as the climate warms. The Australian wildfires of 2019–2020 sent plumes of smoke high into the atmosphere, where it was transported around the world.

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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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International Energy Agency - IEA hosts COP28 President-Designate Sultan Al-Jaber for roundtable discussion with over 50 countries on the road to COP28

Global Renewable News

The International Energy Agency hosted the.

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Origin of Covid: A Mystery Resolved?

Impakter

Impakter Origin of Covid: A Mystery Resolved? The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world like never before, with millions of deaths – close to 7 million now according to the Worldometer though global excess deaths are estimated at double or even quadruple that figure – and it has had a devastating effect on economies and societies worldwide.

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Vestas - Vestas secures 50 MW order in Finland

Global Renewable News

Vestas has received a 50 MW order to power.

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UN Commission on the Status of Women Reaffirms the Role of Technology and Innovation in Achieving Gender Equality

Impakter

Impakter UN Commission on the Status of Women Reaffirms the Role of Technology and Innovation in Achieving Gender Equality The agreed conclusions adopted by Member States provide a blueprint for all stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, civil society and youth to promote the full and equal participation and leadership of women and girls in the design, transformation and integration of digital technologies and innovation processes that fulfill the human rights and needs of [

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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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Tennessee Valley Authority - U.S. Department of Energy and TVA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Hydropower Technologies

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its.

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Trial solution for aged care waste problem

Sustainability Matters

Used incontinence products from residential aged care make up half of the landfill waste in the sector. In the search for more environmentally sustainable disposal solutions, operators hit a stumbling block with no suitable options available. Essity , which manufactures and supplies global incontinence brand TENA , launched a large-scale trial to find a better way.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Announces $590 Million To Increase Bioenergy Research

Global Renewable News

Funding to Four Bioenergy Research Centers.

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Climate change threatening global coffee supply, CSIRO finds

Sustainability Matters

Research from CSIRO and the University of Southern Queensland has found that global coffee production is facing major threats due to increasing and concurrent hazards fuelled by climate change. The researchers found that climate hazards across the top 12 coffee-producing regions globally, such as extremes in temperature and rainfall, had increased in every region between 1980 and 2020, and are occurring in multiple locations at the same time.

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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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Blue Gem Wind - Welsh Ministers provide final consent for Wales' pioneering floating wind project

Global Renewable News

Welsh Ministers have granted a Section 36.

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Urban planner forecasts the future of Aussie cities

Sustainability Matters

Major cities house 72% of the Australian population, with the number of people living in capital cities across Australia growing by 17.1% over the last 20 years. Urban planners play a crucial role in designing areas years in advance of housing construction, to ensure the early provision of housing, schools, neighbourhood centres, infrastructure and amenities.

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Corio Generation - Corio nominated for Offshore Developer of the Year

Global Renewable News

Corio Generation has been shortlisted for.

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Students to drive hydro boost

Green Career News

Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.

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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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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Opens Campgrounds and Adds EV Charging at Four Visitor Centers

Global Renewable News

Flowers blooming and warmer temperatures.

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Carbon shift boosted

Green Career News

A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.

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Tucson Electric Power - TEP Provides Solar, Shade in UArizona ‘Success District'

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A new solar canopy at the University of.

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Harvard drives bacteria design

Green Career News

Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.

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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.