This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2021
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3 questions to build resilience -- and change the world | Sister True Dedication
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of "mindful walking," she shares three essential questions to ask yourself to awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace. Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication.
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Energy justice and local solar go hand-in-hand
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 10, 2021
By Odette Mucha, Vote Solar and Luis Nasvytis Torres, Earthjustice. Local energy resources have the potential to equitably distribute the benefits of clean energy in a way that provides jobs, resilience and savings to communities left out of our century-old electricity grid. These resources – like rooftop and community solar, and battery storage – have demonstrated this potential and are the most affordable solution in the transition to a clean energy future.
Beyond the bale: Viridor unveils plan to eliminate waste plastic exports
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. Recycling and resource management firm Viridor has unveiled its “Vision for Zero” – a plan to reduce (to zero) the amount of plastic waste exported from the UK.
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.
5G wireless is essential for scaling climate tech
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing.
Rethink, Redress, Liberate: Reflections on two dozen conversations about being a good ancestor
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 7 – Injustice is a feature, not a bug, of our current operating system. It has haunted us for centuries. In the. The post Rethink, Redress, Liberate: Reflections on two dozen conversations about being a good ancestor appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm tours PRI carbon management projects
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 10, 2021
On Dec. 9, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm toured several U of I sustainable energy projects, including PRI’s carbon capture efforts at Abbott Power Plant. During the visit she also heard about PRI’s extensive work in carbon sequestration. Read more about PRI’s carbon management and sustainable energy research.
With climate concern at all-time high, consumers want action more than promises
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
There is almost universal agreement globally that society should respond to climate change with the same urgency as it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 9, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 9 – These times “require moral policies aimed at fully addressing the interlocking injustices of systemic racism, poverty, the denial of health. The post Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Amid a flood of solar applications, Maine seeks a more targeted approach
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Two years after opening the gates for small-scale renewable development in Maine, officials now have to figure out how to situate new projects in prime spots on the grid. A group of industry members, advocates, utility stakeholders and state officials is preparing to issue the first of two reports that will help lawmakers in Maine craft new renewable incentive policies and plan grid upgrades for the coming years.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
As climate change parches the Southwest, here’s a better way to share water from the shrinking Colorado River
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 8, 2021
by Daniel Craig McCool, University of Utah The Colorado River is a vital lifeline for the arid U.S. Southwest. It supplies water to seven states, Mexico, 29 Indian reservations and millions of acres of irrigated farmland.
How implementing reuse systems can impact cities
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Cities, with growing populations and demands on resources, exacerbate the waste crisis, and may be a key focus area to help change course away.
Integrating Individual Well-Being With Environmental Systems
Stanford Social Innovation
DECEMBER 8, 2021
By Randall Amster & Linda Bell Grdina. In the context of market economies and the fragmented societies they often yield, well-being can seem like an individual pursuit. Yet as the articles in this series, “ Centered Self: The Connection Between Inner Well-being and Social Change ” have articulated, we are coming to understand this is not the case.
Illinois wind farm opens, selling renewable energy to Microsoft
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Operations at the 185 MW Glacier Sands wind project are under way, Cordelio Power announced Tuesday. The wind farm, located in Mason County, Illinois, includes 43 Vestas V150-4.3 wind turbines. Microsoft Corporation will purchase 100% of the renewable energy generated from the project over a 15-year contract. Cordelio announced it had completed financing for the project in July.
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
An environmental sociologist explains how permaculture offers a path to climate justice
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 8, 2021
by Christina Ergas, University of Tennessee Big farming is both a victim of climate change and a contributor. Droughts, floods and soil degradation threaten crop yields. But agriculture produces nearly one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. A potential antidote to harmful monocultures is a form of community farming invented back in the 1970s: permaculture.
The UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework could be ‘Paris Agreement for nature’
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Set to be finalized in early 2022, the GBF’s draft sets out targets for protecting marine and land habitats, reducing pesticides and plastic waste, and increasing investments.
Education is a fundamental right for every child | Makhtoum Abdalla
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 10, 2021
For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the Otash camp in Darfur, shares his biggest dream: to ensure all children are educated and taught the skills needed to become "captains of their destiny.". For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation.
Overcoming Racial Equity Fatigue
Stanford Social Innovation
DECEMBER 9, 2021
By Benjamin Abtan. “We keep talking over and over again about how important it is to fight against racism,” a 40-something board member of a California-based family foundation told me a few weeks ago. “But nothing is really changing. I’m so frustrated!” In August, Home Depot was accused by the National Labor Relations Board of punishing an employee for wearing a Black Lives Matter logo on his apron, a year after its CEO proudly proclaimed , “We must stand with
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Aaron Rodgers dropped the ball on critical thinking – with a little practice you can do better
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 7, 2021
by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences It was hard to miss the news about Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 3. Like the vast majority of people currently catching – and dying from – the coronavirus, he was unvaccinated.
Could the insurance industry help trigger a new wave of nature-based solutions?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A new study predicts that the nature-based carbon market could present a $1.3 billion opportunity for the insurance industry.
The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 10, 2021
"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it.
Shifting power, redefining risk, and advancing justice: A model for investors to advance racial equity
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Over 100 million people in America live in economic insecurity, which includes half of all people of color. As we become a more. The post Shifting power, redefining risk, and advancing justice: A model for investors to advance racial equity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Soil–Plant Transfer of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Zheng, W., Guo, M. “Soil–Plant Transfer of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products.” Current Pollution Reports (2021). [link] Abstract Purpose of Review Land application of organic wastes such as sewage effluent, biosolids, and animal wastes can introduce pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) into soils.
Article 6 creates two kinds of carbon credits — what that means for business
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Hugh Salway explains what Article 6 means for the voluntary carbon market and how standards such as Verra and The Gold Standard will continue to evolve
How to end the pandemic -- and prepare for the next | Maria Van Kerkhove
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 7, 2021
We will get out of this pandemic, says Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 Technical Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO). The question is how fast -- and if we'll take what we've learned from the past two years and apply it to the next emerging pathogen. In conversation with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Van Kerkhove provides insights on the Omicron variant, details a pandemic preparedness protocol under development at WHO and shares what we all can do to bring the
Oil and gas investor Lime Rock Partners raises $375 million for clean energy
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 7, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 7 – Amid a frenzy of big-ticket climate deals and energy-transition funds, oil and gas investor Lime Rock raised less than. The post Oil and gas investor Lime Rock Partners raises $375 million for clean energy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
The last owls
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Read the full story at Beside. As the last ancient forests of British Columbia disappear, species like the northern spotted owl are going extinct. With only one breeding pair left in the Canadian wild, activists say the choice is between profit and preservation.
Interested in a circular economy job? There's a Ph.D. for that
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A new program at the University of Pittsburgh, funded by Covestro, will focus on design with an emphasis on decreasing global waste through the reuse of materials.
To fight climate change, listen to young people | Nkosilathi Nyathi
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The climate crisis has been largely caused by irresponsible adults in developed countries, but it's the children of developing nations -- like Zimbabwean environmental activist Nkosilathi Nyathi -- that suffer from the most disastrous consequences. In a world where climate catastrophe feels almost unstoppable, we must involve everyone in finding solutions -- especially young people, who have the most at stake.
Republic buys U.K. equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 6, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 6 – London-based Seedrs, one of the world’s first regulated equity crowdfunding platforms, has channeled £1.5 billion to startups since 2009. The post Republic buys U.K. equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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