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Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations

Renew Economy

Offshore wind project proposed for off the coast of Victoria gets regulatory approval to conduct a range of studies, marking a "huge milestone" in its development. The post Huge 3GW offshore wind project gets all clear to make a start on site investigations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cyclones, Salinity, and the Fight to Save Farming in Bangladesh

3BL Media

Published by Action Against Hunger. July 3, 2025 New York, NY Please contact media@actionagainsthunger.org for inquiries. Bangladesh has been repeatedly battered by cyclones, droughts, tidal surges, and floods, with each disaster leaving a deeper mark than the last on both the landscape and the people who live there. Since May 2024, Bangladesh has been severely impacted by four devastating climate-related disasters, including Cyclone Remal, flash floods in the Haor Region, riverine floods in the

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Low Carbon Building Materials Provider Terra CO2 Raises $124 Million

ESG Today

Sustainable building materials provider Terra CO2 announced that it has raised $124.5 million a Series B financing round, with proceeds to be used by the company to build out its commercial facilities to produce low-cost materials for low-carbon cement. Founded in 2016, Colorado-based Terra provides high performance and environmentally sustainable solutions for the global construction materials market.

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Anaergia - Anaergia S.r.l. Signs Contract to Supply Equipment for Upgrading Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Bizkaia, Spain

Global Renewable News

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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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Malaysia Shuts the Door on U.S. Plastic Waste

Impakter

Impakter Malaysia Shuts the Door on U.S. Plastic Waste Today’s ESG Updates Malaysia Bans U.S. Plastic Waste Imports: Growing resistance to plastic waste exports signals demand for stronger circular policies. Spain and the World Bank Launch Global Hub for Debt Swaps: With development aid shrinking, the initiative hopes to unlock investment in climate adaptation and education.

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Banned in Europe, sprayed in America: The fungicide threatening our pollinators

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically found on food. The unexpectedly sharp drop in fruit-fly egg production suggests cascading damage to pollinator populations vital for crops and ecosystems. Although the fungicide is outlawed in the EU, Australian growers often apply it preventively, underscoring regulatory blind spots.

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Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating California’s Climate Accountability Package (CCAP)

3BL Media

Passed in 2023, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261) were viewed as groundbreaking legislation in the United States and around the world. Despite challenges to the legislation, changes in geopolitical pressures, and the latest from the European Union’s Omnibus I package, California has remained steadfast in their commitment to ensuring companies consider and disclose climate-related matters starting in 2026.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: European Commission proposes cutting emissions 90% by 2040, includes role for carbon credits in target; Microsoft signs new 1 million ton+ carbon removal deal; companies, investors campaign to keep EU sustainable reporting rules intact; JPMorgan tokenizes carbon credits; Nestlé scales program to boost cocoa supply chain sustainability; EU Commission confirms anti-greenwashing law has not been withdrawn; ISSB launches update of sector-focused sustainability reporting standa

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Canadian Solar Inc. - Recurrent Energy Energizes 1,200 MWh Storage Facility in Arizona Ahead of Peak Summer Demand

Global Renewable News

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A firework ladder to the sky — and the magic of explosive art | Cai Guo-Qiang (re-release)

TEDxInnovations

From a boy setting off small explosions in his living room to the creator of world-famous pyrotechnic events, multidisciplinary artist Cai Guo-Qiang has always been drawn to gunpowder. He gives a stunning tour of his work — including his fireworks spectacle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his "sky ladder" of fire reaching to the clouds and new work created with AI — and shows how his art probes the line between destruction and construction, control and freedom, violence and beauty.

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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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Even low levels of air pollution may quietly scar your heart, MRI study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of scarring in their heart muscle, which can lead to heart failure over time. This damage showed up in both healthy individuals and people with heart conditions, and was especially noticeable in women, smokers, and those with high blood pressure.

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“Watershed moment:” Big battery storage prices hit record low in huge China auction

Renew Economy

Huge China auction delivers another stunning fall in battery storage prices. It is being hailed as a potential tipping point for "round the clock" renewables. The post “Watershed moment:” Big battery storage prices hit record low in huge China auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases V2.0 of SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services

3BL Media

EMERYVILLE, Calif.,  July 1, 2025 /3BL/ - SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services. Initially developed in 2022, the Standard establishes certification requirements for entities, buildings, products, and services to achieve carbon neutral status.

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JPMorgan Launches Blockchain Tokenization for Carbon Credits

ESG Today

JPMorgan announced that its blockchain business unit, Kinexys, is currently developing and testing a new blockchain application to tokenize global carbon credits, in a bid to resolve key standardization and transparency challenges holding back the voluntary carbon market (VCM). The company said that it is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry and the International Carbon Registry (ICR) to test the carbon credit tokenization on their own registries.

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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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Ecopetrol S.A. - Ecopetrol S.A. acquires Wind Autogeneración S.A.S., owner of the Windpeshi renewable energy wind project, located in La Guajira

Global Renewable News

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Senate passes megabill that curbs IRA tax credits, drops wind and solar tax

Utiliity Dive

The amended bill also offers an exception to the onerous “placed in service” deadline of 2027 for projects that begin construction within a year of its passage.

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Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size of Greenland. This change has reversed a decades-long trend and is letting hidden heat rise to the surface, melting the ice from below. One of the most dramatic signs is the return of a giant hole in the ice that hadn’t been seen in 50 years.

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Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project

Renew Economy

Neoen proposes 3,200 MWh of battery storage next to a planned gigawatt scale wind project in a NSW state forest. The post Neoen proposes Australia’s biggest battery next to gigawatt-scale forest wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Sustainable and Circular Design: Repurposing Single-Use Plastics

3BL Media

Circularity isn’t a side project at Trane Technologies - it’s embedded in every product decision we make. By designing for disassembly, choosing materials that can be reused or remanufactured and prioritizing recycled materials, we extend product life, cut waste and find potential opportunities to lower costs. Sustainable and circular design is a cornerstone of this approach.

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European Commission Proposes Target to Reduce Emissions 90% by 2040

ESG Today

The European Commission announced today a new proposed climate target, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the EU by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The new target introduces several key proposed changes from the EU’s current goals, including the ability to utilize international carbon credits to achieve a portion of the 2040 target, and for carbon-intensive industries in the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to use domestic carbon removals for allowa

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - ARENA backs Hunter Valley renewable hydrogen project with $432 million

Global Renewable News

Orica's Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub is set to receive up to $432 million in grant funding as the second recipient of ARENA's Hydrogen Headstart Program.Orica's Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hu.

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Taking a business-critical approach to supplier nth-party IT risk management

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Supply chain cybersecurity vulnerabilities frequently make headlines, so being prepared must be a priority. Here’s a new approach to protecting business-critical processes from nth-party risks.

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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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Multisensory VR forest reboots your brain and lifts mood—study confirms

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Immersing stressed volunteers in a 360° virtual Douglas-fir forest complete with sights, sounds and scents boosted their mood, sharpened short-term memory and deepened their feeling of nature-connectedness—especially when all three senses were engaged. Researchers suggest such multisensory VR “forest baths” could brighten clinics, waiting rooms and dense city spaces, offering a potent mental refresh where real greenery is scarce.

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Robotics firm lands funding to help slash costs of delivering large scale solar projects in Australia

Renew Economy

US-based robotics company gets Australian funding to test outs its ability to slash costs installing thousands of PV panels at large scale solar farms. The post Robotics firm lands funding to help slash costs of delivering large scale solar projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Innovating for Impact: Covia’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Highlights and Accomplishments

3BL Media

Covia’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the past year, which was shaped by purpose, innovation, and a deep commitment to creating lasting value for our customers, communities, and the environment. Guided by our belief that corporate responsibility is a catalyst for progress, we strengthened our foundation and made meaningful progress across our sustainability strategy.

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ISSB Kicks Off Update of Sector-Focused SASB Sustainability Reporting Standards

ESG Today

The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced today the publication of new exposure drafts, focused on proposed amendments to its sector-focused SASB sustainability reporting standards. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) was founded in 2011 with a mission to establish industry-specific ESG disclosure standards for companies, designed to enable investors to assess the materiality of reported sustainability information, and to compare compani

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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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Anaergia - Anaergia S.r.l. to Supply Capital Equipment for Co-Digestion to Biomethane System in Livorno, Italy

Global Renewable News

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Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report

Cisco CSR

Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Security / Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report July 7, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report 6 min read Aamer Akhter While Cisco often focuses on business growth and market leadership, our most rewarding work happens when we set those metrics aside. These projects aren’t about driving profits — they’re about using our expertise to tackle challenges that benefit everyone.

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Climate is changing fast—and forests are 200 years behind

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Forests aren’t keeping up with today’s climate chaos. While temperatures soar within decades, tree populations take 100 to 200 years to shift in response. A sweeping new analysis of ancient pollen and modern data reveals this dramatic lag—and its consequences. As ecosystems fall out of sync with their environments, scientists warn that without help, many forests could wither or collapse.

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“Not an easy project to build:” Australian developer switches on the biggest solar farm in the UK

Renew Economy

New solar farm in Kent is four times bigger than the next biggest solar farm in the UK, and was built despite strong objections from local councils. The post “Not an easy project to build:” Australian developer switches on the biggest solar farm in the UK 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.