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How big utilities manipulate the energy market, even with a high share of wind and solar

Renew Economy

Regulator says big energy players are manipulating prices to their benefit. It's not illegal, but it's putting a sour note on the energy transition and may require changes to market design. The post How big utilities manipulate the energy market, even with a high share of wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

3BL Media

Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) Californias Senate Bill 253 ( SB 253 ), approved in 2023 and amended by SB 219 , aims to increase transparency and accountability surrounding corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, criteria pollutants, and toxic air contaminants. The bill requires companies that meet certain revenue criteria to publicly report and verify their direct and indirect GHG emissions data.

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“Precipitous:” Builder of Australia’s biggest battery sees big cost falls, compares grid to “pearl necklace”

Renew Economy

The builder of Australia's biggest battery project describes the country's long stringy grid as like a peal necklace, and notes the "precipitous" fall in battery cell costs. The post “Precipitous:” Builder of Australia’s biggest battery sees big cost falls, compares grid to “pearl necklace” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Bill Gates-Backed Climate Solutions Fund Invests $40 Million in Canadian Carbon Removal Startup Deep Sky

ESG Today

Carbon removal project developer Deep Sky announced that it has secured a USD $40 million grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, a climate solutions-focused initiative founded by Bill Gates, with proceeds aimed at supporting the construction of the companys first Direct Air Capture Facility, Deep Sky Alpha. Founded in 2022, Montreal-based Deep Sky was established as a technology-agnostic carbon removal project developer, with projects underway in Canada utilizing methodologies from

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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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Kostajasa Cooperative Achieves Fourth Cycle Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Forest Management Certification From SCS Global Services

3BL Media

BALI, Indonesia, December 19, 2024 /3BL/ - KSU Taman Wijaya Rasa (otherwise known as Kostajasa) a cooperative based in Kebumen, Central Java province, Indonesia has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable forestry by achieving its fourth cycle of FSC Forest Management certification. This milestone marks more than 15 years of continuous certification, underscoring Kostajasas dedication to responsible forest management and contributions to the local community.

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From breakfast to bedtime: How first big solar battery is cashing in on evening demand peaks

Renew Economy

The first big solar battery hybrid is cashing in on demand peaks, providing power until late in the evening and displaying flexibility not possible for coal or nuclear plant. The post From breakfast to bedtime: How first big solar battery is cashing in on evening demand peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It getting hot down under: Hot rock geothermal energy is making a comeback in Australia

Renew Economy

A new wave of geothermal energy companies are emerging, and they're using shale gas tech to make it cheaper, faster and simpler than a decade earlier. The post It getting hot down under: Hot rock geothermal energy is making a comeback in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Nonprofit Provides Homes and Hope in Mexico

3BL Media

Key Points Marathon Petroleum Corporations Mexico City office has helped provide new homes for local families in need with TECHO, a Latin American nonprofit focused on housing poverty. Funding and employee volunteers from Marathon allowed for constructing homes for three families who had been living in makeshift dwellings in the southern part of the city.

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Canada’s CSSB Releases IFRS-Based Sustainability and Climate Reporting Standards

ESG Today

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) announcedthe publication of its finalized Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs), largely aligned with the global standards released by the IFRS Foundations International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), but adding more time for companies to prepare for some key elements of reporting, such as on value chain GHG emissions, compared to the ISSB standards.

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Albanese’s four new coal mine extension approvals could crash the Safeguard Mechanism 

Renew Economy

The Albanese government approved a batch of four coal mines on Thursday, including a super-emitting mine that could almost crash the Safeguard Mechanism. The post Albanese’s four new coal mine extension approvals could crash the Safeguard Mechanism 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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IOSCO Launches Network to Support Adoption of ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards in Emerging Markets

ESG Today

IOSCO, the leading international policy forum and standards setter for securities regulators, announced the launch of the GEMC Network for Adoption or Other Use of ISSB Standards, a new network aimed at supporting the adoption and use of the IFRS Foundations sustainability reporting standards in emerging markets. The launch of the new network follows the release last year by the IFRS Foundations International Sustainability Standards Boards (ISSB) inaugural general sustainability (IFRS S1) and c

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Chart of life extended by nearly 1.5 billion years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but a new analysis extends the chart of life to nearly 2 billion years ago. The chart shows the relative ups and downs in species counts, telling scientists about the origin, diversification, and extinction of ancient life. With this new study, the chart of life now includes life forms from the Proterozoic Eon, 2,500 million to 539 million years ago.

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Sands China Collaborates With the Macao Government To Revitalize Iconic Landmarks

3BL Media

Published by Las Vegas Sands on December 12, 2024 In collaboration with the Macao SAR government, Sands China launched its Community Revitalization Program in 2023 to support local efforts to restore the vitality of cherished Macao historical areas. Over the past year, Sands China has implemented a series of projects to revitalize iconic landmarks under the theme Reshape.

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Diversity of novel hydrothermal vent styles on the Arctic ocean floor

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study about Earth's northernmost seafloor hydrothermal system shows even more variety in vent styles than previously thought. The study has important implications for understanding the origin of these vents and assessing their global-scale impact on the Earth-Ocean system. The study also has implications for understanding and searching for habitable environments, and potentially even life on other ocean worlds in our outer solar system, according to the study's authors.

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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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CEFC creates buzz with record investment in poles and wires, as Marinus bill blows out again

Renew Economy

CEFC winds up 2024 with record investment in two huge transmission projects, as Marinus reveals the cost for undersea cable has jumped again. The post CEFC creates buzz with record investment in poles and wires, as Marinus bill blows out again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TNFD, CSRD to Nurture Demand for Nature Data in 2025

Chris Hall

Investors expected to rely on technology to handle increasing information flows, as IPBES underlines nature dependencies and urgent need for transformational change. Demand for nature data and related solutions will accelerate in 2025, driven by industry initiatives and mandatory reporting requirements, set against a backdrop of increasing pressure on policymakers to accelerate nature-positive policy action.

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New wind output record arrives in time for evening peak

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest coal grid witnesses record output of wind energy - in the evening peak. The post New wind output record arrives in time for evening peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Team at Global Renewable News Wishes You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Global Renewable News

Our news service will be interrupted from December23rd to January 3rd 2025. We will resume our weekly enewsletter on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.We would like to take this opportunity to wi.

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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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Happy holidays: We will be back soon

Renew Economy

In 2024, Renew Economy's traffic jumped 50 per cent to more than 24 million page views. Now it's time for a break. The post Happy holidays: We will be back soon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saint-Gobain Achieves Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions at Roofing Facility in Oxford, North Carolina

3BL Media

Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed, has reduced natural gas consumption and saved nearly 1,000 metric tons of CO2 in the last year at its roofing facility in Oxford, North Carolina. These reductions represent the equivalent of CO2 emissions from nearly 112,000 gallons of gasoline consumed. 1 The project, which was honored as a top sustainability initiative for Saint-Gobain North America in 2023, is part of the companys continued efforts to implement

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Solar Insiders Podcast: A roller coaster year in review – and the keys to a smoother 2025

Renew Economy

In our final episode for the year, SunWiz's Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: A roller coaster year in review and the keys to a smoother 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Taking Action and Powering Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

3BL Media

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices Each year, organizations all over the globe dedicate the month of October to the promotion of breast cancer screening and prevention. At NRG, our people believe in the power of hope, and were deeply committed to amplifying that hope through action. Our Wear Pink, Power Hope campaign was born out of a desire to contribute to healing not just through words, but through real, tangible support for those impacted by breast cancer.

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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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Toward security in sustainable battery raw material supply

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

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‘Doing the Baja Thing’: Off-Road Racer Rallies Adventurers in Support of a Good Cause

3BL Media

By Gary E. Frank Originally published on triplepundit.com The Baja Beach Bash may sound like a rowdy seaside party, but its something much more. Held each summer, the Beach Bash is an annual opportunity for motocross enthusiasts to indulge their passion in the rugged, picturesque landscape of the Baja California peninsula of northwest Mexico while raising money for a good cause.

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Six environmental sustainability trends for 2025 and beyond

Cisco CSR

At Cisco, we are steadfast in our goals to both reduce environmental impact and foster resilienceensuring that communities, ecosystems, and industries can adapt, thrive, and sustain themselves in the face of uncertainty. Learn about six sustainability trends expected to emerge in 2025.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro: From Our Garden to Tables Across Our Community

3BL Media

We recently marked the end of another great growing season in the Associate Garden on the Marysville campus. Thanks to our incredible group of captains, the facilities team and weekly volunteers, we harvested a total of 7,041 pounds of fresh produce that helped our local communities and even our onsite Scotts Cafe. Associates working together Content Manager Melissa Bond and Sr.

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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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More people living without running water in U.S. cities since the global financial crisis, study reveals

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

More American cities -- even those seen as affluent -- are home to people living without running water as people are being 'squeezed' by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds.

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DP World Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 19, 2024 /3BL/ - Integrating sustainability into supply chain operations is more than an ethical imperativeits a smart business move. A study by DP World , conducted in partnership with Supply Chain Dives studioID, reveals that 82% of supply chain professionals believe organizations that embrace sustainability achieve improved financial performance over time.

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Origins of lunar water and its connection to Earth's early history

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar system. The pioneering study explores the isotopic signatures of lunar water, revealing a mix of indigenous and cometary sources.

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Why Alignment, Harmonization Key at Brand & Retail Forum in Brussels

3BL Media

In this latest blog Cascales Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin, shares reflections from Cascale's Brand & Retail Forum in Brussels, where brands, manufacturers, and policymakers tackled the challenges of compliance, transparency, and harmonized action. With a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, Martin highlights the importance of alignment across the supply chain, the evolving role of tools like the Higg Index, and how EU policies such as CS3D and CSRD are shaping a more sustainable

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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.