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What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops?

Renew Economy

New report from the IEA reveals that Australia's methane emissions are wildly underreported. The bubble's going to pop - so why not shift to honest reporting. The post What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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2025 Global 100 list: World's most sustainable companies are still betting on a greener world

Corporate Knights

Skip to ranking If theres one thing the private sector craves most from government, its clear, stable policies. But in the coming year, many businesses will have no such luck as they navigate major changes to the global tax and regulatory environment that has been encouraging investment in more sustainable technologies and practices. While the new U.S. president will be taking aim at legislation that resulted in nearly US$300 billion in private-sector investments in clean energy, battery manufac

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LA Galaxy Plant New Gardens at Annalee Elementary School in Carson, CA In Support of Earth Month and MLS WORKS' Greener Goals Initiative

3BL Media

In celebration of Earth Month, AEG s LA Galaxy Foundation joined forces with Freeway Insurance and Garden School Foundation to replant and expand the gardens at Annalee Avenue Elementary School in Carson, CA, as part of the MLS (Major League Soccer) WORKS Greener Goals Week of Service, which ran from April 14 22, 2025. On April 22, 2025, LA Galaxys players JT Marcinkowski and Tucker Lepley, along with the clubs mascot Cozmo, employee volunteers from its front office, employees from AEG, and LA

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How to Recognize Project Greenwashing: A Case Study

Green Project Management

We need to talk about Greenwashing in projects. In the GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, we provide prescriptive guidance on 49 sustainability topics. Among them is one thats critical in todays world: green claims and greenwashing. This issue has become increasingly prevalent as organizations rush to signal sustainability without committing to the […] The post How to Recognize Project Greenwashing: A Case Study appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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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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South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery

Renew Economy

South Australia - regarded as the world's most advanced renewable grid - has added a seventh big battery, with seven more to join soon as they finish construction. The post South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages

Renew Economy

Report shows ageing Victoria coal plant was hit by unplanned outages for one-third of 2024, underscoring urgent need for shift to firmed renewables. The post Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment?

Renew Economy

Australia has said no to Trumpism, no to nuclear and no to a vision of a country in perpetual fear. A triumphant Labor government must now rise to the occasion. The post Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups

Renew Economy

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say. The post Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Can fossil fuel lobbyists be barred from global climate talks?

Corporate Knights

As the opening date of this years COP29 climate meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, approached, the guest list continued to thin. Heads of state from France, Germany, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Russia and the United States, among others, bowed out. King Charles excused himself. Greta Thunberg boycotted. Their reasons varied, from head injuries to domestic troubles to principled stands against the host countrys human rights record, but taken together, the regrets struck an ominous tone.

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New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions

Renew Economy

Plans to build a nearly 500MW project in a region renowned for its wind resource have been waved through federal environmental approvals process, clearing the way for development. The post New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions 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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Wind, solar and batteries push fossil fuels to record lows, but costly coal and hydro keep prices high

Renew Economy

Australia’s main electricity grids have experienced another quarter of dynamic change, with a combination of record highs and lows and demand, record wind, solar and battery generation, and a sharp fall in emissions in the first quarter. The good news, however, was moderated by the lack of any meaningful movement in wholesale electricity prices, which […] The post Wind, solar and batteries push fossil fuels to record lows, but costly coal and hydro keep prices high appeared first on

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Neoen gets federal all-clear to build its first wind farm in Western Australia

Renew Economy

Neoen's plan to build its first wind farm in Western Australia get waved through both state and federal environmental assessment processes, paving the way for development. The post Neoen gets federal all-clear to build its first wind farm in Western Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Turnbull sells two pumped hydro storage projects to help AGL switch from coal to renewables

Renew Economy

A company owned by Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull has sold nearly 1.4 GW of 10-hour pumped hydro energy storage projects to major Auustralian gentailer AGL. The post Turnbull sells two pumped hydro storage projects to help AGL switch from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada‘s largest battery storage farm just opened – and it’s Indigenous-led

Corporate Knights

This is not your average plot of southwestern Ontario farmland. In May, a 10-acre tract of land in Haldimand County officially turned into Canadas largest grid-scale battery storage facility, and one of the largest in the world. Now, 278 lithium-ion battery units are drawing and storing surplus power from Ontarios electricity grid, doubling the provinces energy storage capacity to 475 megawatts and providing a bolstered electrical backbone to surging demand.

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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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Littleproud’s first comments as re-elected Nationals leader: Blackout disinformation

Renew Economy

The re-elected Nationals leader uses his first moments to spread blackout disinformation. And he has form, too. The post Littleproud’s first comments as re-elected Nationals leader: Blackout disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More than 3,000 wind turbines are due to be decommissioned by 2045. Is Australia prepared?

Renew Economy

An upcoming report says 85 wind farms will come to the end of their operating lives by 2045, but Australia is not yet prepared for what happens next. The post More than 3,000 wind turbines are due to be decommissioned by 2045. Is Australia prepared? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development

Renew Economy

A new report highlights the high chances data centre growth incentivises fossil fuels - how do we fix it? The post Green energy transition at risk from unrestricted data centre development appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What needs to happen to prove the LNP wrong, and the high renewables target right

Renew Economy

This election result has given the renewable energy industry a three-year window to prove it can provide a viable replacement for coal in our electricity mix. It wont be easy. The post What needs to happen to prove the LNP wrong, and the high renewables target right 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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S.A. Liberals who first pushed 100 pct renewables – then went nuclear – reverse course after poll wipeout

Renew Economy

South Australia Liberal Party, who set the state's first target of 100 pct "net" renewables, and then backflipped to nuclear, has changed its mind again. The post S.A. Liberals who first pushed 100 pct renewables – then went nuclear – reverse course after poll wipeout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California

Renew Economy

Remember when the first “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale was connected to the grid in South Australia in 2017? It was the first of its kind in the world, but few would have predicted the astonishing growth of the technology across the world in the years since. Australia led the world in the uptake of […] The post Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract

Renew Economy

The remote pearling and tourism town of Broome to get a big solar farm and a 6-hour battery to replace its soon to expire gas and diesel contract. A wind option was rejected. The post Broome to get big solar farm and six hour battery to replace gas and diesel contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton declared the 2025 federal election a referendum on energy. But in his own electorate, solar households had already cast their vote. The post If nuclear lost the election for the LNP, home solar and batteries won it for Labor. It’s time to double down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Palisades Fire is the first big test for California's new home insurance scheme

Corporate Knights

This article by Grist is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. It has been edited to conform with Corporate Knights style. On Tuesday, after a ferocious Santa Ana windstorm blew through Southern California, a severe brush fire broke out in the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, burning 1,000 structures and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as of Wednesday afternoon.

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It’s time to build a party that will electrify the nation in more ways than one

Renew Economy

It's time to consider a party of independents, free from dogma, and committed to fairness, integrity and evidenced-base policy. The post Its time to build a party that will electrify the nation in more ways than one appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Germany adds another one million PV arrays to take solar total to 104 gigawatts

Renew Economy

Following a rapid rise in household solar panel installations, Germanys total number of PV arrays has passed the five million milestone, according to industry association BSW-Solar. The lobby group said that number was now registered with the countrys grid agency BNetzA. Solar systems already cover almost 15 percent of Germanys electricity demand,BSW-Solar said.

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“Launchpad to the world:” SunDrive inks deal to get Aussie solar innovation to global market

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator signs up China manufacturing heavyweights to help launch its potentially game-changing copper-based PV technology onto the global market. The post “Launchpad to the world:” SunDrive inks deal to get Aussie solar innovation to global market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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AEMO highlights raw potential of better wind and solar integration – and a change of mindset

Renew Economy

Australia's renewable building mojo is back - but lots of new capacity is lost to physical and financial constraints. AEMO sheds light on the shift in thinking needed to reduce this trend. The post AEMO highlights raw potential of better wind and solar integration – and a change of mindset appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability

Renew Economy

New report says number of coal breakdowns over summer was far worse than expected, underlining case for intermittent coal to be replaced by variable renewables and storage. The post “Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Oversize turbine tower part gets jammed under bridge en route to wind project

Renew Economy

A wind turbine tower part being trucked to a Queensland wind farm has become wedged under a bridge after the oversized cargo proved too big to pass under it. The post Oversize turbine tower part gets jammed under bridge en route to wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s election result echoes that of Canada. Should its policies as well?

Renew Economy

Carneys first and perhaps most critical political maneuver after being elected leader was tackling climate action without provoking voter backlash. The post Australias election result echoes that of Canada. Should its policies as well? 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.