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On Minnesota's Iron Range, producers explore hydrogen fuel to reduce emissions

GreenBiz

The high-temperature processes needed to make steel can be powered by electricity, and hydrogen produced using renewable energy would cut emissions significantly.

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How AMD Is Advancing the 30x25 Energy Efficiency Goal in High-Performance Computing and AI

3BL Media

In today’s modern world, we have an insatiable appetite for data. As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates and compute-intensive industries seek higher performance, energy demands continue to grow. New data centers are emerging and expanding to support the increasing demand for cloud infrastructures, high performance AI applications, supercomputing and more.

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Cotton has a waste problem: This startup says it can solve it

GreenBiz

Most cotton garments end up as landfill. Seattle’s Evrnu says it can recycle those items.

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EPRI and Southern Company Announce Speakers for Electrification 2024

3BL Media

Southern Company EPRI and Southern Company recently announced the plenary speakers for the Electrification International Conference & Exposition, scheduled for March 12-14, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Kicking off the event will be EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor, and Southern Company President and CEO Chris Womack. EPRI’s Electrification conference is the only event that brings together the entire ecosystem of electric technologies and stakeholders to collaborate around e-mobility (consumer

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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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Domestic Lithium

Energy Central

Currently Electric Vehicles (EVs) are ramping up production very rapidly. Ditto Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), mostly used in conjunction with renewable energy production from Wind and Solar-Power. The primary chemistries used in conjunction with the batteries in both of the products is Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries. Although other non-lithium chemistries have been proposed, Li-Ion is.

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Serving Veteran Business Owners Through Care and Connection

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog U.S. Bank and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas are coming together to support veteran business owners, most recently through their first first U.S. Bank-sponsored event in Fargo, North Dakota. “Many active duty military dentists, optometrists and medical doctors want to pursue their dream of owning their own practice,” said event participant Jeramie Eimers, who is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is a business developm

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Nasdaq Governance Solutions and Clients Well-Represented at Corporate Governance Awards

3BL Media

Nasdaq On November 8, Nasdaq attended the Corporate Governance Awards by Governance Intelligence, formerly known as Corporate Secretary Magazine. The panel of expert judges was comprised of corporate governance professionals and Governance Intelligence editorial team members, including Joan Conley, Senior Advisor on Corporate Governance & ESG Programs at Nasdaq.

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Monetizing the Climate Gamble

Energy Central

In his article, IPCC: a gamble on earth system failure, David Spratt, Research Coordinator, Breakthrough National Center for Climate Restoration (Melbourne), says, “The fact that the IPCC incorporates in its core business risks of failure to the Earth system and to human civilization that we would not accept in our own lives raises fundamental questions about the efficacy.

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Disaster Preparedness Exercises Bring Big Wins to Small Communities

3BL Media

Originally published by Team Rubicon New no-cost trainings are bolstering disaster management capabilities within at-risk communities and providing them the ability to plan for future crises on their own. For a community to effectively respond to and recover from disaster, that community must first understand its capabilities before the disaster happens.

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1st Kuwait International Hydrogen Technology Symposium and Exhibition

Energy Central

It is our greatest pleasure and honor to chair the 1st Kuwait Int'l Hydrogen Technology Symposium and Exhibition, themed "The Kuwait Hydrogen Outlook from Vision to Action" 5-6 March 2024, at Hilton Resort Hotel, Kuwait City. Now more than ever the World calls for energy evolution, affordability, and security, where Hydrogen could play a pivotal role in the transition towards.

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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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Behind the Apron: How Customer Order Specialist Maureen Leaves a Lasting Impact

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch Maureen Caine was looking for a fresh start after losing her husband. Now, more than 10 years later, she’s found a sense of belonging helping customers with her fellow associates at The Home Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. "They showed me care and compassion that was unbelievable,” says Maureen. “It wasn’t long before I realized that I had not only found a job, but I had found a home.

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Papers Directory, Fourth-Quarter 2023 Update

Energy Central

This document contains links to all of the major / educational papers I have written and posted to Energy Central. I originally posted this document at the end of 2018. This quarterly update is at the end of the fourth quarter (December) of 2023.

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KeyBank Foundation Invests $1,000,000 to Support Several Non-Profit Organizations in Central New York

3BL Media

SYRACUSE, N.Y., December 28, 2023 /3BL/ – The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $1 million in several non-profit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves and support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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Western Cascades landscapes in Oregon historically burned more often than previously thought

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Forests on the west slope of Oregon's Cascade Range experienced fire much more often between 1500 and 1895 than had been previously thought.

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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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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Unveils the Launch of Its 2024 Corporate Inclusion Index™ (CII) Survey

3BL Media

December 28, 2023 /3BL/ - The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is thrilled to announce the commencement of its annual Corporate Inclusion Index™ (CII) survey for 2024. Beginning January 8, 2024, the survey window extends until March 29, 2024. HACR's Corporate Inclusion Index™ is a pivotal tool for corporate leaders seeking to gauge Hispanic inclusion across employment, procurement, governance, and philanthropy.

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Energy: how to improve?

Energy Central

Energy: how to improve? It involves addressing technical, financial and management issues linked to energy contracting and its use. Essentially simple, BUT there is the human factor involved. It is so much easier to keep everything as it is, privileging the comfort zone of employees and even leaders. But.in this situation there is no PROGRESS and this fact is not.

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Dai-ichi Life invests in Japanese residential portfolio

Environmental Finance

Deal completed with Alyssa Partners

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Trends that will shape sustainability in 2024

Eco-Business

In the coming year, we should expect to see a growing movement to protect workers amid the AI boom, an EV surge in developing Asia, and a focus on companies reporting indirect emissions.

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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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Pattern Energy Closes $11 Billion Financing for Massive U.S. Clean Energy Project

ESG Today

Renewable energy infrastructure developer and operator Pattern Energy announced today that it has secured $11 billion in financing, consisting of a $8.8 billion in green loans and a $2.25 billion tax equity term loan facility, and that it has initiated construction on the SunZia Wind and Transmission projects, which the company described as “the largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history.

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Your airconditioner could make 2024 the hottest on record

Eco-Business

As the world reels from the hottest year on record, the weather outlook for the future looks grim, with extreme heat set to be unavoidable unless we act now.

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My Top EV Charging Stories For 2023

CleanTechnica

2023 was an exciting year for EV charging. In some ways, the stories of 2023 were a continuation of trends. [continued] The post My Top EV Charging Stories For 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The problem with potash: Thailand’s salt-encrusted fields

Eco-Business

Communities are resisting plans for more potash mines, which have allegedly polluted the surrounding water and soil.

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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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My Top EV Stories Of 2023

CleanTechnica

After writing about the stories I thought were the most impactful for EV charging in 2023, I realized that there. [continued] The post My Top EV Stories Of 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Calls grow for stricter law on wildlife trafficking in Indonesia

Eco-Business

With protected animals widely available to buy online, some lawmakers want the wildlife conservation law urgently revised.

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My Top EV Charging Stories For 2023

CleanTechnica

2023 was an exciting year for EV charging. In some ways, the stories of 2023 were a continuation of trends. [continued] The post My Top EV Charging Stories For 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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NIO ET9 — Sleek, Slick, & Smart

CleanTechnica

NIO held its NIO Day 2023 a few days ago. The first thing that stood out to me about the. [continued] The post NIO ET9 — Sleek, Slick, & Smart appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Solar-Friendly Rooftop Wind Turbine Aims To Beat The Odds

CleanTechnica

A new cost-cutting business model could help propel rooftop wind turbines off the sidelines and into the decarbonization game. The post Solar-Friendly Rooftop Wind Turbine Aims To Beat The Odds appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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In Memphis, Community Action Helps Solar Plus Storage Triumph Over New Thermal Generation

CleanTechnica

Clean energy advocates in Memphis have won a major victory by forcing their local utility to opt for renewables over thermal generation. The post In Memphis, Community Action Helps Solar Plus Storage Triumph Over New Thermal Generation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Climate Change Killed A Swiftie — How Will Taylor Swift Respond?

CleanTechnica

Yesterday, we learned that Ana Clara Benevides died as a result of extreme heat while attending a Taylor Swift concert. [continued] The post Climate Change Killed A Swiftie — How Will Taylor Swift Respond? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ballard Averaging $55 Million Annual Losses While Pushing Hydrogen Rock Uphill With Grants

CleanTechnica

There are three long running supporting cast members in stagings of the sad farce that is trials of hydrogen for. [continued] The post Ballard Averaging $55 Million Annual Losses While Pushing Hydrogen Rock Uphill With Grants appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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.