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Sun Cable: Cannon-Brookes wins battle for world’s biggest solar and battery project
Renew Economy
MAY 25, 2023
Battle of billionaires ends with a Grok-Quinbrook consortium taking ownership of the massive Sun Cable project, keeping alive plans to export solar power to Singapore. The post Sun Cable: Cannon-Brookes wins battle for world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How Indigenous Nations are leading the conservation-based economy
Corporate Knights
MAY 1, 2023
Sharing Indigenous Elders’ lived experiences through oral Nêhiyaw (Cree) history is at the top of Kevin Lewis’s daily to-do list. Lewis is the founder of the non-profit kâniyâsihk Culture Camps, where land-based teachings on foraging, birch-bark-canoe building and other bushcraft in northeast Saskatchewan’s boreal forest are passed down. Lewis’s kokum (grandmother) used to tell him that the water was once so pure their ancestors could simply fill their pots and make tea.
Most of US faces elevated risk of blackouts in extreme heat this summer, NERC warns
Utiliity Dive
MAY 17, 2023
All areas are expected to have adequate resources for normal summer peak load, but extreme weather could create widespread challenges, the North Americal Electric Reliability Corp. said Wednesday.
Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?
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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.
ABB Partners to Build an Offshore Wind Farm to Create Green Hydrogen
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 18, 2023
The ABB Energy Industries is driving the move toward renewable hydrogen with an offshore wind project: SoutH2Port – a project that has two key hurdles, which include the cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar and building offshore wind farms.
AI-powered marketing and sales reach new heights with generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 11, 2023
AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.
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Investing in early childhood is a down payment on all our futures
Financial Times: Moral Money
MARCH 24, 2023
Toilet paper is an unexpected source of PFAS in wastewater, study says
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 6, 2023
Researchers have reported an unexpected source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater systems — toilet paper. The study in question appeared in a recent edition of ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letter s PFAS have been detected in many personal care products, such as cosmetics and cleansers, that people use every day and then wash down the drain.
Why all dogs are good dogs | Alexandra Horowitz
TEDxInnovations
MARCH 24, 2023
Canine cognition expert Alexandra Horowitz offers a peek inside the mind of your dog, sharing solutions to common "misbehaviors" that are often simply the result of a pup's attempt to communicate in a world that's very different from their own. Hear about the evolution and psychology behind your dog's actions -- and how to give them a happier, healthier life.
New York To Build 13 Fast Charging Hubs
CleanTechnica
MAY 28, 2023
From where I’m sitting in New Mexico, it sure looks a lot like large cities like New York already have enough. After all, it already has a lot more charging than our whole state has! However, expanding the electric vehicle fast charging infrastructure in cities that already have such facilities is important for several reasons.
What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business
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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.
Agroforestry is the regenerative technique getting overlooked in the US
GreenBiz
APRIL 27, 2023
Propagate is one of the only startups in the U.S. working to combine agriculture and forestry to create productive and sustainable land use practices.
Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours
Renew Economy
MAY 22, 2023
Renewables generate enough power to cover all demand in Spain for the longest period yet. The post Spanish renewable production exceeds 100 pct of demand for 9 hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs
Corporate Knights
MARCH 20, 2023
Climate change and affordability are closely intertwined. The impacts of the climate crisis already cost Canadians an average of $720 per year for things like repairs after flooding or wildfires – and that price tag is expected to double or triple by 2050. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can help mitigate these impacts and their costs. The Canadian Climate Institute has explored in detail Canada’s options for getting to net-zero emissions.
FERC commissioners tell senators of major grid reliability challenges, with some blaming markets
Utiliity Dive
MAY 5, 2023
Power plants are retiring faster than they’re being replaced, according to FERC Commissioner Mark Christie. “The arithmetic doesn’t work,” he said at a Senate hearing Thursday.
Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?
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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!
Expect $264B of Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging by 2030
Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 1, 2023
Global technology company Siemens predicts that the market for wireless EV charging in Europe and North America will reach $2 billion by 2028. The post Expect $264B of Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging by 2030 appeared first on Environment+Energy Leader.
What every CEO should know about generative AI
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MAY 11, 2023
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.
Nike Launches First-Ever Hydrogen-Powered Inland Container Ship
ESG Today
MAY 25, 2023
Nike announced the launch of the H₂ Barge 1, the first-ever hydrogen-powered inland container ship, that will transport the company’s products for Europe between Rotterdam and Nike’s European Logistics Campus (ELC) in Belgium, while producing zero operational CO2 emissions. Originally a diesel barge, Nike said that it retrofitted the vessel with hydrogen technology to replace its combustion engine, with the barge now emitting only humid air and clean water.
First big battery in world’s biggest isolated grid charges up for first time
Renew Economy
MAY 23, 2023
The Kwinana battery - the first in the world's most isolated gigawatt scale grid in Western Australia - has charged up for the first time. The post First big battery in world’s biggest isolated grid charges up for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.
7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023
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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.
Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
AGL says big batteries are eating its own gas generator profits, but they are also being saddled with unnecessary and expensive kit by AEMO and transmission companies. The post Big batteries “cannibalising” gas plants, says AGL, as Torrens BESS charges up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps
Renew Economy
MAY 8, 2023
Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year. The post Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change
Renew Economy
MAY 11, 2023
To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year. Assuming solar does the heavy lifting, is it possible? The post Four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar – our best hope against climate change appeared first on RenewEconomy.
WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan
Renew Economy
MAY 10, 2023
WA to fund country's biggest battery - a 2,000MWh facility at the coal town of Collie - as part of a multi-billion budget package supporting renewables and storage. The post WA to fund Australia’s biggest battery as part of $2.8bn renewable and storage plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NSW gets stunning low price for wind and solar in biggest renewables auction
Renew Economy
APRIL 30, 2023
NSW announced results of first renewable auction, with solar prices below $35/MWh and wind below $50/MWh. The post NSW gets stunning low price for wind and solar in biggest renewables auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A year after “climate election”, Australian fossil fuel subsidies hit record $57 billion
Renew Economy
MAY 3, 2023
New report says fossil fuel subsidies to hit record $57 billion, just a year after so-called "climate election". The post A year after “climate election”, Australian fossil fuel subsidies hit record $57 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again
Renew Economy
MAY 2, 2023
Snowy Hydro reveals more big delays and cost blow outs in troubled Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project, now not likely to begin full production until late 2029. The post Snowy 2.0 project pushed back to late 2029, costs to blow out again appeared first on RenewEconomy.
“World is changing:” AGL to replace Liddell with battery, hydrogen, wind and solar
Renew Economy
APRIL 27, 2023
AGL says "world is changing" but even after closure of Liddell on Friday it will remain Australia's biggest carbon polluter despite pledge on batteries and green hydrogen. The post “World is changing:” AGL to replace Liddell with battery, hydrogen, wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
World’s biggest wind turbine – 15MW – delivers what it says on the label
Renew Economy
APRIL 16, 2023
New video shows Vestas' massive 15MW offshore wind turbine prototype in action in Denmark after it achieved its nominal power rating earlier this month. The post World’s biggest wind turbine – 15MW – delivers what it says on the label appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Gas can’t compete with wind, solar and storage, even in world’s biggest market
Renew Economy
APRIL 13, 2023
Latest cost assessment from Lazard shows that wind, solar and storage win against gas in every metric - including firming - in world's biggest market. The post Gas can’t compete with wind, solar and storage, even in world’s biggest market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2023
New study adds to growing body of evidence that the economic benefits of climate action outweigh the costs. The post Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia’s hydrogen “superpower” dream could be massive waste of money, says Griffith
Renew Economy
APRIL 5, 2023
Rewiring Australia's Saul Griffith tells government putting hydrogen at the centre of Australia's energy future makes no economic or thermodynamic sense. The post Australia’s hydrogen “superpower” dream could be massive waste of money, says Griffith appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward
Renew Economy
APRIL 23, 2023
The current growth rates of solar alone will see the global energy sector decarbonised by mid-century. The post Solar is a runaway global success, and Australia is showing the way forward appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Hazelwood battery charges up for first time at site of former coal generator
Renew Economy
APRIL 27, 2023
Hazelwood battery charges up for first time at site of former brown coal generator in the Latrobe Valley. The post Hazelwood battery charges up for first time at site of former coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.
After coal-keeper and solar-stopper, energy ministers disband Energy Security Board
Renew Economy
MAY 18, 2023
Energy ministers agree to disband ESB and replace it with an "advisory panel" as they seek to fast track the connection process for wind, solar and storage. The post After coal-keeper and solar-stopper, energy ministers disband Energy Security Board appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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