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Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states

Renew Economy

Electric homes are far more efficient than those that rely on fossil gas, and cleaner and healthier too. But they will require storage to avoid surges in peak demand. The post Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Earth Week Spring Cleaning

3BL Media

By Candace Higginbotham Its been a busy spring for Regions volunteers, with Share the Good , Financial Literacy Month and Autism Awareness Month. Some teams decided to take it outside and celebrate another April event, Earth Week, by sprucing up parks, rivers, neighborhoods and other public spaces. The Birmingham-based Regions Finance division took Earth Week literally by getting their hands in the dirt.

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Carbon offsets to be dumped as energy giant concedes they don’t “undo harms” from fossil fuels

Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia to dump use of carbon offsets after acknowledging they "do not prevent or undo harms" caused by burning fossil fuels. The post Carbon offsets to be dumped as energy giant concedes they don’t “undo harms” from fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change the indoor air chemistry around them within their own personal space. Now, in a follow-up study again in cooperation with an international research team, they found that commonly applied personal care products substantially suppress a human's production of OH radicals.

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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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Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative

Green Project Management

Theyre the projects no one wants to talk about. They drag on quietly in the backgroundover budget, out of step with strategy, and somehow still alive in the system. No ones championing them anymore, but no ones pulled the plug either. They take up time, resources, and headspace, yet deliver little in return. These are […] The post Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Financial sector changes tack on climate goals as tide turns

Financial Times: Moral Money

Banks caught between sustainable investing backlash and EU clean energy push

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Native turtles return to Yosemite after removal of invasive bullfrogs

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

After invasive American bullfrogs 'croak,' native turtles return to Yosemite, finds a new study.

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Big Aid Is Over

Stanford Social Innovation

By Kevin Starr We didnt look for it, and we sure as hell dont condone how it happened, but the era of Big Aid is over. The callous glee with which our own administration choked off aid is something I will never forgive or forget, but sadly were not alone. Other rich countries have tacked to the right, decided to spend the money on defense, or simply lost sight of generosity.

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Microsoft Launches Solutions Enabling Users to Manage, Reduce Carbon Impact of Cloud Computing

ESG Today

Microsoft announced the launch of new solutions and capabilities aimed at enabling users of its Azure cloud computing platform to take sustainability considerations into account in their cloud migration plans, and to manage and reduce the carbon footprint of their cloud usage. The new product announcements include the incorporation of sustainability considerations into Azure Migrate, the companys service aimed at helping IT infrastructure teams, cloud architects, and project managers to analyze

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Queensland LNP approves huge, giga-scale wind farm after putting it on ice at start of year

Renew Economy

A massive Queensland wind farm proposal that was put on ice by the newly elected Liberal National Party government at the start of the year has been given all-clear. The post Queensland LNP approves huge, giga-scale wind farm after putting it on ice at start of year 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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Third Time’s the Charm: Magenta Giving Month Breaks Records With $3.3M in Donations, 27K+ Volunteer Hours

3BL Media

Step into the lobby of T-Mobiles Bellevue, Washington, headquarters on a spring day in April, and you might assume the buzz in the air was all business until the barking began. The source? A pack of irresistibly adoptable pups wagging tails and melting hearts. Thanks to T-Mobiles work with P.A.W.S. Progressive Animal Awareness Society , employees on campus had the chance to take home new furry family members, with all 11 puppies adopted.

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Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they're in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don't know the full extent of their impacts on our health, but new research suggests certain nanoplastics may make foodborne pathogens more virulent.

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Hydro-Québec - Hydro-Québec Deploys the Most Ambitious Energy Efficiency Pathway in Its History

Global Renewable News

In these times of economic turbulence, we must work together and invest in our greatest strengths. That is why Hydro-Qubec is deploying an ambitious energy efficiency pathway with $10 billion in.

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Google Signs 600 MW Solar Agreement in U.S. to Help Power Data Centers

ESG Today

Renewable energy project developer energyRe announced a new agreement with Google, enabling the tech giant to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from a portfolio of more than 600 MW of new solar and solar with storage projects being developed by energyRe in South Carolina. The announcement marks the second agreement between the Google and energyRe, bringing the new U.S. clean energy capacity enabled by the collaboration to over 1 GW, following a 12-year PPA signed by the companies in Octob

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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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Solar farm with four-hour battery wins state development approval, awaits federal decision

Renew Economy

A 90 megawatt solar farm and four-hour big battery proposed for construction on cattle grazing land in NSW has won state development approval. The post Solar farm with four-hour battery wins state development approval, awaits federal decision appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Future of AI Is Personal and It Starts With Trust

3BL Media

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving fast. It can now pass the bar exam, write code and diagnose diseases. Yet it still struggles with something far simpler: proving it's acting in your best interest. Were entering a new era of AI one where systems move from conversation to action. Imagine personal AI agents that not only answer your questions, but also book your travel, manage your finances and coordinate your schedule.

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Ancient DNA used to map evolution of fever-causing bacteria

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have analyzed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria that causes relapsing fever, pinpointing when it evolved to spread through lice rather than ticks, and how it gained and lost genes in the process.

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - CIP's and Vestforbrænding's joint Carbon Capture Project Pre-Qualified for Carbon Capture Subsidy

Global Renewable News

The joint venture company known as Gaia, with the purpose of developing the carbon capture facility at Vestforbrnding, has been officially pre-qualified for participation in the Danish Energy Agency.

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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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Stop Server Message Block (SMB) Exploits and Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity

Cisco CSR

Knowing how to detect and defend against SMB exploits isnt just smart cybersecurityits essential for anyone serious about a career in the field.

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New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants

Renew Economy

Analysis finds emissions from Woodsides Burrup Hub gas expansion would be greater than the combined emissions from all of Australias coal power stations. The post New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

3BL Media

Logitech Blog A New Way to Game Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game. And so began a collaboration with Big Life Fix , a Raidi Teilifs ireann (RTE) program that brought together a team of specialized Irish designers seeking to improve the lives of those in need.

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Glaciers will take centuries to recover even if global warming is reversed, scientists warn

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research reveals mountain glaciers across the globe will not recover for centuries -- even if human intervention cools the planet back to the 1.5 C limit, having exceeded it.

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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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Climate Action Africa - Canada and Tanzania Partner to Advance Geothermal Energy Development

Global Renewable News

As CAA recently confirmed the implementation of a new technical assistance in Tanzania, the partnership was formally launched through this announcement below. The initiative, Undertaking Det.

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EU, UK to Work on Linking Carbon Markets

ESG Today

The European Commission and the government of the UK announced today an agreement to work towards linking their carbon markets through establishing a link between their emissions trading systems (ETS), which have been developing separately since Brexit. Under the envisioned linkage agreement, carbon allowances issued by the EU or UK could be recognized as complying with the greenhouse gas emissions trading system of the other jurisdiction.

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Australia’s biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid to push PV output into evening peaks

Renew Economy

The biggest DC-coupled solar hybrid project in Australia has received grid approval - a landmark that will help push solar output into evening peaks, where it is needed most. The post Australia’s biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid to push PV output into evening peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kay Goke: Using Her Many Talents to Serve Others

3BL Media

By Candace Higginbotham Being there for people is extremely important to me, said Kay Goke, Regions associate who was recently named winner of this years Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award. And Goke is more than just there for her Shreveport, Louisiana-area community. She puts her life on the line every day to protect and serve her neighbors and works tirelessly to support military families.

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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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New study reveals how competition between algae is transforming the Gulf of Maine

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research shows how rapidly proliferating turf algae are waging 'chemical warfare' to inhibit the recovery of kelp forests along Maine's warming coast.

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola Italia inaugurates a new photovoltaic plant

Global Renewable News

Iberdrola Italia, Iberdrola's international business company in Italy, inaugurates its third photovoltaic plant in Tarquinia (Italy) with the aim of boosting the production of clean energy to pr.

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Developing With Cisco XDR at Cisco Live San Diego ‘25

Cisco CSR

Join us at Cisco Live San Diego to explore Cisco XDRs latest innovations, including custom integrations, AI automation, and community features. Dont miss out!

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China smashes rooftop solar installation record, as emissions fall despite demand growth

Renew Economy

China installed an astonishing 36GW of rooftop PV in first quarter, and is expected to install even more this quarter, as a new study points to a fall in overall emissions. The post China smashes rooftop solar installation record, as emissions fall despite demand growth 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.