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Among the limited accomplishments of COP29 last week was the approval of a long-awaited and controversial global framework for carbon offsets. Some climate campaigners welcomed the announcement with cautious optimism. Others warned that the agreement doesn't fix big mistakes that carbon trading has made in the past. The voluntary market for carbon credits – separate from cap-and-trade markets regulated by governments – has grown slowly over the last few years, hobbled by loose definitions and la
The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.
Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
This story was originally published on TriplePundit. By Javier Quiñones Collective action on climate change is powerful. We know more than half of the world's largest companies have set net-zero targets and are exploring new technologies, implementing better processes and re-designing their business models in support of a brighter future. At IKEA, we believe we can do far more together on climate change than any of us can do as individuals.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW. The post South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Originally published on PSEG NesRoom MORRISTOWN, N.J., November 26, 2024 /3BL/ - PSE&G is focused on maintaining a safe gas distribution system. As part of our efforts, we partnered with first responders from Morristown, New Jersey in a safety exercise that simulated a gas emergency. The three-hour exercise allowed PSE&G and other safety professionals to practice keeping the public safe in the event of an incident at PSE&G natural gas facilities.
Chinese solar giant Jinko seeks planning approvals for a large solar and battery project near Goondiwindi in Queensland. The post China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Chinese solar giant Jinko seeks planning approvals for a large solar and battery project near Goondiwindi in Queensland. The post China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL, announced that it will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Infinium, a producer of eSAF, a synthetic drop-in fuel substitute derived from natural sources. The deal will see Infinium provide commercial volumes to any of IAG’s five airlines over ten years.
NSW government gives planning approval for another giant battery to be built at the site of a coal fired power generator likely to close within the next decade. The post NSW gives planning approval for giant 2 GWh battery at site of state’s likely last coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Elanco’s Global Day of Purpose (GDOP) is our annual capstone employee volunteerism event, which has evolved from a single day to become a popular year-round initiative including dozens of individual and group volunteer events around the world. Our team has taken this year’s annual month of giving and volunteerism to new heights with more than 150 volunteer events scheduled. 150.
Spanish owned FRV starts generating power to its biggest solar farm to date, which has a supply contract to data centres operated by Microsoft. The post FRV starts generating power from its biggest Australian solar farm, which will supply Microsoft data centres appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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German climate startup HyperHeat announced that it has raised €3.5 million (USD$3.7 million) in a new funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the building and testing of its solutions to use renewable energy to produce zero-carbon industrial heat. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Lars Amsbeck and Frederick Lessmann, HyperHeat is developing a system that will use renewable sources for the high-temperature heating required by heavy industry.
NSW asks consumers to dial back electricity use in heatwave as major coal units go missing, including at the Eraring facility it has agreed to underwrite to stay open for longer. The post NSW consumers asked to dial back electricity use as coal and gas plants go missing in heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The world’s largest companies are increasingly integrating ESG performance in executive and board compensation, and are appointing dedicated sustainability leaders, as they continue to set climate goals and prepare for regulatory sustainability-related disclosure requirements, according to a new report released by global professional services firm KPMG.
Bowen says renewables and EV policies are bringing Australia close to its 2030 target, but is being urged for a dramatic boost in ambition for 2035. The post Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
By: Marta Krupinska, CEO of CUR8 For way too long, the question on every climate-conscious CFO’s mind was: “Do we truly need carbon removals?” While the science on carbon emissions and their effect on global warming was undisputed, seeing the strategic value of carbon removal remained elusive for corporate leaders. As businesses ramped up their climate action plans, questions lingered: Would carbon removal be effective, or was it merely a distraction?
Community forums for proposed wind farm in central Victoria cancelled by the developer over "safety concerns". The post Community meetings for proposed Victoria wind farm cancelled due to “safety concerns” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with key role in keeping lights in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.
By Jonathan F.P. Rose A few years ago, I spent a few nights in a home in Chebisa, Bhutan, a beautiful high-mountain Himalayan Village near the Tibetan border. Four generations lived together. As dinner was being prepared, the great-grandparents were visiting with a famous elderly postman, who, in his youth, had won recognition as the fastest postman in the nation.
The Parker Family Health Center (PFHC), which provides free medical care for uninsured or underinsured residents of Monmouth County, NJ, recently celebrated its newly expanded and renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony, with members of Quest’s team in attendance to show support. Based in Red Bank, NJ, PFHC receives no-cost lab testing from Quest Diagnostics as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative.
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
Cisco's new SD-WAN Configuration Catalog simplifies industrial deployments - reducing setup time, errors, and enhancing security for Industrial IoT networks
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