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Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany

Renew Economy

Electricity from large ground-mounted solar PV systems combined with batteries has become cheaper than that generated from fossil power sources in Germany, researchers say. The post Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Helping Families Have a Cyber Safe School Year

3BL Media

Norton has completed another year of working with the National PTA on The Smart Talk, a free resource that helps families have open conversations about Cyber Safety.

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Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use

Renew Economy

The SEC's head of stewardship explains why solar recycling is not a waste management story, but a story of reuse and recovery that will be critical to the shift to renewables. The post Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IWBI Announces Inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

3BL Media

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

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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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Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals

Renew Economy

Global wind energy capacity expected to more than double by 2030, but is not on track for COP28 targets. Australia amongst a host of countries falling short. The post Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road on Localization

3BL Media

In January 2023, we published a blog on What Changes Local Partners Are Asking For, which highlighted a number of operational areas where local partners wanted CARE to shift our approaches to build better, more equal, partnerships.

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Truist Foundation Increases Support for Southeastern Communities Impacted by Storm Debby

3BL Media

As storm Debby moves up the Southeastern coastline, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate an additional $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in impacted communities in South Carolina and North Carolina in anticipation of catastrophic flooding.

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Plibersek gives green tick to Australia’s first renewable energy zone, with conditions

Renew Economy

Transmission infrastructure for Australia's first renewable energy zone has been given the all clear by the federal environment minister. The post Plibersek gives green tick to Australia’s first renewable energy zone, with conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Leading with Humility: Meet Adam Warner

3BL Media

I am the Director of Field Marketing here at GoDaddy, focused primarily on our WordPress and web designer and developer solutions. Our team manages our Global WordPress event sponsorship and engagement and contributions to the WordPress opensource project and community.

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Networks make pitch to soak up solar, share PV, plug in more EVs and lower cost of renewable shift

Renew Economy

Distributed networks call for regulatory and tariff changes to allow them to plug in more EVs, share solar and play bigger role in renewable transition. The post Networks make pitch to soak up solar, share PV, plug in more EVs and lower cost of renewable shift 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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Sofidel: Enterprises and Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

Public resources are not enough in the path toward the green transition and, therefore, private business investment becomes crucial to achieve some important goals such as countering the climate crisis and reducing inequality.

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Tesla teams up with Sunrun to create first virtual power plant in Texas

Renew Economy

American clean technology giants Sunrun and Tesla announced this week that they will partner to create a virtual power plant with over 150 Sunrun customers in Texas. The post Tesla teams up with Sunrun to create first virtual power plant in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

3BL Media

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.

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Hydro share hits record low below 10 per cent in Tasmania, which hopes to be Battery of the Nation

Renew Economy

Share of hydro generation in Tasmania falls to a record low of 9.9 per cent, a combination of preserving the depleted hydro resources and because of maintenance at some key facilities. The post Hydro share hits record low below 10 per cent in Tasmania, which hopes to be Battery of the Nation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Managing Industrial Hygiene Risks in the Growing Data Center Construction Market

3BL Media

With the boom in data center construction, it is important to be aware of the industrial hygiene risks that come with building new data centers. This blog provides a list of potential IH risks and hazards and best practices for managing them.

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Grid congestion and the perennial problem of marginal loss factors  

Renew Economy

Marginal loss factors remain a major issue for renewable energy developers in Australia, and changes need to be made. The post Grid congestion and the perennial problem of marginal loss factors appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Addressing the Global Burden of NCDs

3BL Media

In 2023, NCDs continued to dominate as the leading causes of death globally according to WHO, accounting for about 74% of all deaths. Of those approximately 41 million deaths, 77% occur in LMICs, adding to the dual burden of NCD and infectious disease.

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Reuse, reclaim or recycle?

Renew Economy

Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Reuse, reclaim or recycle? 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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American Airlines’ Commitment to a Low-Carbon Future: Ambitious Climate Goals and Collaborative Efforts

3BL Media

American has set what we believe are ambitious climate goals, and in 2022 we became the first airline globally to set externally validated, science-based 2035 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

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New report on Great Barrier Reef shows coral cover increases before onset of serious bleaching, cyclones

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Coral cover has increased in all three regions on the Great Barrier Reef and is at regional highs in two of the three regions, according to a new report. But the results come with a note of caution.

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Aflac Voices — Tom Morey: Your Wellness Matters

3BL Media

One day on the basketball court, a young man felt a little off. Something wasn’t right. But at 23 years old, fresh out of college, looking forward to grad school — the prime of his life, he thought, what could be wrong?

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The loneliest job? How top CEOs manage dilemmas and vulnerability

McKinsey Sustainabilty

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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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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Elevating Manufacturer Voices at the Forefront of Sustainable Transformation

3BL Media

In this latest blog written by Lee Green, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, at Cascale, he highlights the importance of manufacturer voices in addressing the complex issues facing our industry for a sustainable future.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD, EU and Japan support energy-saving investments in North Macedonia

Global Renewable News

By Jelena PajicHighlights EBRD lends up to 3.5 million for onward lending to households in North Macedonia Loan seeks to improve green standards, reduce CO2 emissions and impro.

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GameChanger Launches New Program To Keep Kids Active in Youth Sports

3BL Media

According to the Aspen Institute, the average child today spends less than three years playing a sport, quitting by age 11. For some marginalized groups, it’s even earlier. This alarming trend underscores the need for initiatives encouraging children to continue participating.

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Pesticide contamination is more than apple skin deep

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Pesticides and herbicides are critical to ensuring food security worldwide, but these substances can present a safety risk to people who unwittingly ingest them. Protecting human health, therefore, demands sensitive analytical methods to identify even trace levels of potentially harmful substances. Now, researchers have developed a high-tech imaging method to detect pesticide contamination at low levels, and its application on fruits reveals that current food safety practices may be insufficient

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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.

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What Happens When Communities Unite To Fight Diabetes?

3BL Media

No one person, one group or one approach stands a chance against diabetes, a disease that threatens to sap the "quality" out of "quality of life" for hundreds of millions of people around the world.

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UK Marine Energy Council - The MEC welcomes the Government's decision to increase the tidal stream ringfence in its renewable auction

Global Renewable News

The UK's annual renewable auctions have secured an unrivalled pipeline of tidal stream capacity. This was enabled by the introduction of a ringfence for the technology in 2022. Over 40MW of tidal.

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Gracenote Highlights Inclusive-Focused Media Investment Opportunities for Ad Buyers

3BL Media

Gracenote released a new report quantifying the visibility of different racial, ethnic, gender and disability groups among primary cast in new 2024 TV programming on major streaming platforms and linear channels.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pacific Northwest Launches Clean Hydrogen Energy HubPNNL research team to support technology analysis of hydrogen's role in the Pacific Northwest energy landscape

Global Renewable News

The Pacific Northwest is set to begin work building out a clean hydrogen economy with today's announcement of a Phase 1 funding award from the Department of Energy. The $27.5 million award to the.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.