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VNI West: AEMO finds new route to allay opposition with good and bad news for renewables

Renew Economy

AEMO proposes new route for VNI West transmission link to avoid wetlands and irrigated crops, but there is good and bad news for renewables developers. The post VNI West: AEMO finds new route to allay opposition with good and bad news for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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QHeat - In geothermal energy, size matters

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: JPMorgan signs over $200 million in carbon removal deals; G7 leaders support development of global sustainable disclosure standards; KPMG launches circularity tracking tools; Goldman Sachs appoints new sustainable finance head; first science-based targets for nature launched by SBTN; France implements ban on short-haul flights to reduce climate impact; hydrogen megaproject secures $6 billion green loan; FedEx launches tool enabling tracking of shipping emissions; Nike begi

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Making vinegar from excess carbon dioxide could reduce emissions

Sustainability Matters

Monash University ’s chemical engineers have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere, potentially creating negative carbon emissions. Acetic acid is used in several industrial processes and is an ingredient in household vinegar, vinyl paints and some glues. There is an estimated worldwide industrial demand of 6.5 million tonnes per year.

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Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

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Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind

Renew Economy

Belgian company Parkwind teams up with Australia oil and gas company Beach in an effort to beat a powerful field of licence applicants. The post Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CeraPhi Energy - Greenvale Partners with CeraPhi Energy for Ground-breaking Geothermal Feasibility Study

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Hyundai, LG Energy Launching $4.3 Billion EV Battery Plant to Meet “Soaring” U.S. Demand

ESG Today

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced the formation of a new joint venture, with plans to build a U.S. EV battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia, capable of supporting the production of 300,000 vehicles per year, and an anticipated investment of more than $4.3 billion. The new plant will be adjacent to Hyundai’s Metaplant America, its first full-electric vehicle (EV) facility in the U.S., announced last year , and currently under construction.

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Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries

Renew Economy

Co-locating plants in sun-rich, iron-rich parts of Australia can help overcome the “first mover problem” for green hydrogen. Here's how it would work. The post Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy to help customers in Louisiana Beat the Heat this summer

Global Renewable News

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans have.

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Analyzing Menstrual Health and Hygiene Through a Market-Based Lens: A New Report Assesses the Landscape in the Global South

James Militzer

Around the world, roughly 1.8 billion people menstruate — a group that comprises over 20% of the global population. Over 300 million people are menstruating on any given day. (Since some of these individuals don’t identify as female, we’ll refer to them as menstruators in this article.) Yet despite the vast number of people who experience menstruation, and menstrual health and hygiene (MHH)’s link to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MHH has long been — and still is — an overlooked

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What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business

A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.

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Dubai’s RTA Launches Net Zero Strategy Targeting 10 Million Tonnes of CO2 Emissions Reduction

ESG Today

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of its Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050, aimed at transitioning its operations to net zero by 2050, and with plans to minimize its carbon footprint across key areas including public transportation, buildings and related facilities, and waste management. According to the RTA, the new strategy will result in 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions reductions, and financial savings of AED 3.3 billion ($USD 900

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Singapore hydrogen tech startup SunGreenH2 eyes Melbourne talent with new hub

Renew Economy

The startup is offering 30 jobs at its new site but will need to compete hard for a limited number of skilled hydrogen employees. The post Singapore hydrogen tech startup SunGreenH2 eyes Melbourne talent with new hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Form Energy, Inc - Form Energy Breaks Ground on Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV

Global Renewable News

Today (May 26), Form Energy, Inc., an American.

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Big bill for NSW green shift

Green Career News

The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new.

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want. So which emerging sustainability & ESG topics garner more audience attention? Download the guide to find out!

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Accenture Acquires Sustainability Consultancy Green Domus

ESG Today

Global professional services firm Accenture announced today the acquisition of decarbonization strategy-focused consultancy Green Domus, the latest in a string of sustainability-related transactions by the company. Founded in 2005, Brazil-based Green Domus provides a range of services including lifecycle assessments, materiality assessments, sustainability measurement and performance and sectoral analytics projects, with a focus on delivering customized decarbonization plans based on feasible re

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First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia

Renew Economy

Reverse engineering: First solar farm to be built next to a pre-existing battery project sends its first output to the grid. The post First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Ohio State University & Wilberforce University Team Claims Top Spot in Year One of the EcoCAR EV ChallengeWest Virginia University and University of Alabama round out top three

Global Renewable News

Ohio State (OSU) & Wilberforce University Team.

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Mercedes F1 team to shift to biofuel

Sustainability Matters

Mercedes-AMG Formula One team PETRONAS and its logistics partners are working to deliver a fully biofuelled European season following a successful trial in 2022 that saw an 89% reduction in CO₂ freight emissions. The sport’s regulatory bodies have approved sustainability exclusions in the Financial Regulations, allowing opportunity for innovation in sustainability.

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7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023

What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators.

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Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part one

Environmental Finance

Asset owners are placing money in Paris-aligned benchmarks at a quickening rate but questioned whether they facilitate the transition.

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Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy says an Environmental Impact Statement is underway for proposed wind farm and battery in Wiradjuri Country. The post Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Hawaiian Electric - Hawaiian Electric proposes to repower Waiau Power PlantProject would replace old units with flexible, firm renewable generation on existing site, reducing operating cost and community impact

Global Renewable News

Hawaiian Electric is proposing to replace six.

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Bid flushed with Belgian funds

Green Career News

Belgian money is being directed towards offshore wind power in Australia.

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Indonesia, Malaysia cry 'discrimination' in lobbying against EU palm oil restrictions

Eco-Business

Indonesia and Malaysia will send top officials to Brussels to voice concerns over a new regulation that bans the trading of commodities associated with deforestation, including palm oil.

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Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in

Renew Economy

Windy conditions in south-eastern Australia last week led to an interesting energy generation mix for Tasmania, including more wind than hydro. The post Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ocean Energy Europe - OceanEnergy sign up to EMEC wave energy test berth

Global Renewable News

Irish wave energy developer, OceanEnergy, has.

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Stationary Energy Storage Market – A great move towards increasing the energy capacity

Alternative Energy Mag

Stationary energy storage is an increasingly important part of the energy industry. From grid stabilization to renewable energy integration, its potential is far-reaching. In this blog post, we'll explore the world of stationary energy storage and its potential for revolutionizing the way we use energy.

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Bihar heatwave response reveals flaws in India’s heat strategy

Eco-Business

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WWF fisheries fund targeting supply chain sustainability improvements

Environmental Finance

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International Finance Corporation - IFC's Green Investment in Poland to Boost Manufacturing in the Electromobility Value Chain and Reduce GHG Emissions

Global Renewable News

To help build a robust electric vehicle (EV).

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Study: Electricity Moves Heavy Loads Cheaper Even When Diesel Prices Are Low

CleanTechnica

At the Tesla Semi unveiling in 2017, Elon Musk announced that the all-electric truck would have a range of up to 500 miles on a single charge and be able to carry up to 81,000 lb.

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India has big clean energy goals – so why is it banking on coal?

Eco-Business

Amid global calls to end coal dependency, new projections show it will remain India's biggest source of power by 2030, even as renewable energy grows.

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Peninsula Clean Energy - Peninsula Clean Energy Reaches 45MW Battery Storage Deal

Global Renewable News

Peninsula Clean Energy has reached a 15-year.

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Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA Seeks Public Comments on Scoping for Proposed Generation Projects

Global Renewable News

The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for.

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