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Parkinson Report: Australia’s decision makers are ignoring climate, hailing coal and impersonating Elvis

Renew Economy

Australia's decision makers are letting off carbon bombs, dressing up as Elvis and are not even bothered to ratify a crucial high seas treaty. What hope do we have? The post Parkinson Report: Australia’s decision makers are ignoring climate, hailing coal and impersonating Elvis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stop Blaming Carbon. The Real Threat Is Ecological Collapse.

Green Project Management

It might sound strange coming from someone named Carboni, but let’s be clear: carbon isn’t the enemy. Not really. Carbon is essential. It’s the backbone of life. It powers photosynthesis, fuels ecosystems, and helps regulate the climate—when it’s in balance. The crisis we face today isn’t about carbon itself, but about the collapse of the […] The post Stop Blaming Carbon.

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Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC to add more solar

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest conglomerate says its Bunnings hardware chain has already reached 100 pct renewables. It is getting cheap government finance to add more. The post Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC to add more solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns reduce wildfire damage and pollution

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wildfires are becoming more intense and dangerous, but a new Stanford-led study offers hope: prescribed burns—intentionally set, controlled fires—can significantly lessen their impact. By analyzing satellite data and smoke emissions, researchers found that areas treated with prescribed burns saw wildfire severity drop by 16% and smoke pollution fall by 14%.

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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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Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years

Renew Economy

Two of Denmark's oldest offshore wind farms get life extensions - one for another 25 years, taking its total operating life to half a century. The post Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Black Hills Corporation - Black Hills Corp. Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate Goals and Innovation

Global Renewable News

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today (June 27) announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's continued commitment to a resilient energy future through.

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Minesto AB - Minesto-led consortium awarded 25 MSEK grant to build a tidal energy power plant for baseload electricity production to microgrids

Global Renewable News

Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, is heading a consortium of four that has been awarded a total of 25 MSEK grant funding from Swedish Energy Agency to build a complete microgrid installation in.

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Work begins on South Australia’s biggest battery, next to proposed gas plant

Renew Economy

Alinta goes ahead with what would be the biggest battery in Australia's most advanced renewable state, getting priority over a gas project next door that is still gathering dust. The post Work begins on South Australia’s biggest battery, next to proposed gas plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Globeleq Inc. - Africa's Largest Standalone Battery Energy Storage Project Powers Ahead as Globeleq's Red Sands Bess Reaches Commercial Close

Global Renewable News

Globeleq, a leading independent power company in Africa, together with its project partner, African Rainbow Energy, announced that they have reached commercial close on the 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sand.

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Samsung eyes another big battery storage project, this time with Tesla battery packs

Renew Economy

Samsung C&T has sent a new battery project into the EPBC queue and revealed it's considering Tesla tech rather than its own for the battery packs. The post Samsung eyes another big battery storage project, this time with Tesla battery packs 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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Indiana Municipal Power Agency - IMPA Pursues Battery Storage Project

Global Renewable News

While renewable energy adds valuable resources to any utility's energy mix, sources such as wind and solar still run into the problem of intermittency. Wind turbines and solar parks.

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Australia’s steel future is green, but it won’t be delivered by hydrogen

Renew Economy

Australia does have a credible zero-carbon steel opportunity, and rests on three different processes. But it does not revolve around hydrogen. The post Australia’s steel future is green, but it won’t be delivered by hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gridmatic - Edge Data Center Provider EdgeConneX

Global Renewable News

Gridmatic, a leading AI-enabled power marketer, announced today (June 26) a 10-megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in Texas with Mars Solar, a project managed and co-owned by Sol.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: UK releases new sustainability, climate reporting standards; GRI releases climate, energy reporting standards; Microsoft signs two multi-million ton carbon removal deals; EU states target bigger cuts in sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements; IFRS publishes transition plan disclosure guidance; EU’s new rules to help fund cleantech, industrial decarbonization; JPMorgan signs carbon removal agreement with Oxy; first-ever European sovereign sustainability-lin

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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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MET Group - MET Group inaugurates Hungary's largest battery energy storage facility

Global Renewable News

Hungary's largest operating standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) has been inaugurated on June 19, 2025: MET Group put into operation a battery electricity storage plant with total nomin.

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Hylec Controls V-Meter MK IV ultrasonic testing system

Sustainability Matters

The Hylec Controls V-Meter MK IV ultrasonic testing system is now being used in a new application for wood density testing. Hylec recently received an enquiry from a user needing to test submerged wooden pylons. By equipping the V-Meter MK IV with underwater transmitter and receiver ultrasonic transducers, the team successfully conducted in situ ultrasonic testing beneath the waterline.

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European Investment Bank - Burundi: Inauguration of Jiji hydroelectric power plant - a huge step towards energy self-sufficiency

Global Renewable News

The President of the Republic of Burundi today (June 25) officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, in the presence of a large delegation of national authorities and representatives o.

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Aust companies unprepared for mandatory climate disclosure

Sustainability Matters

It’s sustainability crunch time for Australia’s largest companies, which must reveal their emissions performance, sustainability plans and targets from 1 July under new mandatory disclosure laws — and many are finding it difficult to comply. Many businesses are only now beginning to grasp the scale of what’s required and realising their processes, systems, data and declared emissions reduction targets are not fit for purpose to comply with the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards.

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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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Equinor - Governor of Louisiana to Join Equinor, Edison Chouest Offshore for Christening of U.S.-Built Service Operations Vessel ECO Liberty

Global Renewable News

Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind 1, will join Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, First Lady Sharon Landry, and host Edison Chouest Offshore for a christening ceremony for the ECO Liberty on Sa.

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Fire smoke exposure leaves toxic metals and lasting immune changes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Smoke from wildfires and structural fires doesn t just irritate lungs it actually changes your immune system. Harvard scientists found that even healthy people exposed to smoke showed signs of immune system activation, genetic changes tied to allergies, and even toxic metals inside their immune cells.

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Eavor - Achieving a critical technical milestone in Eavor's drilling operation

Global Renewable News

Eavor's Chief Technology Officer, Matt Toews, was happy to chat with Alexander C. Kaufman for this story about one of the company's latest technology developments, our Eavo.

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Smarterlite battery-free LED hybrid signage

Sustainability Matters

Smarterlite photoluminescent, battery-free LED hybrid signage is suitable for safety and emergency use, providing energy and cost savings over its extended lifetime. Photoluminescence technology absorbs and stores light. When the light source is removed, like during a power outage, the stored light is released as a bright, highly visible glow which can be used to guide people to safety.

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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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The Awakening of Intelligence: How AI Tools Like ChatGPT Are Breaking Through The Paywalls of Knowledge

Russ George

Is there a difference between Human Intelligence HI and Artificial Intelligence AI? Who benefits from the fomentation of the idea that AI is something to be feared? For much of human history, intelligence has been treated like a rare and precious substance—found only in “genius” individuals, hoarded by elite institutions, and measured by narrow metrics like academic degrees, publication records, and exclusive “societies.” But what if that view is deeply wrong?

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Dimetix D-Series Laser Distance Sensors

Sustainability Matters

The Dimetix D-Series Laser Distance Sensors are designed to measure long distances with precision and speed, even in difficult situations. The series can measure on dark surfaces — even in exterior applications with solar irradiation. Designed for industrial applications, the series provides a measurement rate up to 250 Hz; 1 kHz update rate for real-time data acquisition; extended temperature range up to 60°C; and industrial Ethernet compatibility, supporting PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.

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Pre-COP talks concretise just transition framework text

Eco-Business

Observers called it a "glimmer of hope" after countries could not agree on the agenda for the meeting in Bonn.

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ESS Tech, Inc. - ESS Moves Closer to Delivering Green Baseload Power

Global Renewable News

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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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Indonesia's nickel mining for EV boom threatens environment

Eco-Business

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Envision Energy - Envision Energy Wins Segment Champions Award by GWEC, Leading Global Wind Innovation and Market Growth

Global Renewable News

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Singapore’s Rooftop Solar Ambitions Are Expanding

CleanTechnica

Singapore keeps the sun shining on solar projects, despite the lack of land, by creatively managing where to “solarize.” In 2014, Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) launched their national blueprint for integrating solar energy on a massive scale. But not on much needed. [continued] The post Singapore’s Rooftop Solar Ambitions Are Expanding appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Department Withdraws from Biden-Era Columbia River System Memorandum of Understanding

Global Renewable News

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today (June 27) announced that the Department of Energy in coordination with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), the Departments of Commerce.

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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.