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What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them?

Renew Economy

New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around. The post What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Yemen: A Decade of Humanitarian Crisis

3BL Media

Originally posted by Action Against Hunger. Yemen remains one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises and the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula. While battling economic decline and rising prices, the majority of the Yemeni population lacks access to food, water, and adequate health services. Since 2012, Action Against Hunger programs have been supporting the most vulnerable communities in Yemen.

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5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather. In the Caribbean, an international research team has now examined such sediments using a 30 m long core from a 'blue hole' offshore Belize.

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Supporting Local Wetlands in Partnership With the Nature Conservancy

3BL Media

As a Central Ohio company, its part of Bath & Body Works long-standing culture to give back to the communities where their associates live and work. Thats why Bath & Body Works is proud to partner with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to reduce the pollution of lakes and restore streams in the region. Central Ohio has been home to Bath & Body Works for more than 34 years, and were honored to join The Nature Conservancy and other likeminded companies that are working to protect and preser

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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-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar

Renew Economy

Energy demand rebounded in 2024, led by renewable energy generation, but that wasn't enough to halt emissions, the IEA says. The post Climate-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Eaton Announces Breakthrough, AI-powered Innovation to Help Utilities Strengthen Wildfire Prevention Efforts

3BL Media

Lab simulations and testing demonstrate highly accurate, fast fault detection technology designed for grid-edge implementation on utility distribution lines Collaboration among Eaton, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research Development Center (ERDC), National Renewable Energy Laboratory and North American utilities drives novel solution Eaton to present on wildfire mitigation technologies at the 2025 DistribuTECH and TechAdvantage industry conferences PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2025 /3

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AEG Celebrates Women’s History Month With Employee Led Initiatives That Inspired and Elevated Women

3BL Media

AEG , the worlds largest sports and live entertainment company, celebrated Womens History Month with a series of events led by its Women@AEG employee network group (ENG), that were designed to inspire, mentor, and uplift women across the organization. Throughout the month, employees in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, New York and Pittsburgh participated in assembling EmpowerHer Kit for women in underserved communities.

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Snowy’s delayed gas plant finally enters grid system, as Forrest closes in on gas import terminal

Renew Economy

Snowy Hydro's delayed, costly and not very hydrogen gas generators have finally entered the grid management system. The post Snowy’s delayed gas plant finally enters grid system, as Forrest closes in on gas import terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Purple Power: Petaluma’s Reusable Cup Project Proves a Sustainable Success!

3BL Media

LinkedIn In December, we told you about howrestaurants in Petaluma, California, swapped our single-use cups for reusable purple ones. It was all part of our partnership with Closed Loop Partners ' Center for the Circular Economy in the Petaluma Reusable Cup Project. Its the first initiative to make reuse the default option in a U.S. city! Recently, Closed Loop Partners released its findings from the Petaluma project.

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Murdoch media reports of green hydrogen’s latest failure have been greatly exaggerated, SA govt says

Renew Economy

Reports in a Murdoch newspaper that another renewable hydrogen project has been scrapped are several years late, the South Australia government says. The post Murdoch media reports of green hydrogen’s latest failure have been greatly exaggerated, SA govt says 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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KeyBank’s Commitment to Building Relationships With Small and Middle Market Businesses Wins 12 National and Regional Best Bank Awards From Coalition Greenwich

3BL Media

CLEVELAND , March 24, 2025 /3BL/ - KeyBank is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with twelve 2025 Best Bank Awards in middle market banking and small business. These awards reflect Keys sophisticated platform and depth of expertise for growth companies as well as its commitment to helping small businesses grow and run better.

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Australian long-duration battery hopeful secures US patent for “game-changing” storage chemistry

Renew Economy

NSW-based battery technology startup secures a US patent for its water-based electrolyte which it says is cheaper and safer than competing technologies. The post Australian long-duration battery hopeful secures US patent for “game-changing” storage chemistry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JLL Acquires Clean Energy-Focused Investment Bank Javelin Capital

ESG Today

Real estate and investment management-focused services provider JLL announced today the acquisition of renewable energy-focused investment banking firm Javelin Capital, in a move described by the company as aimed at expanding its U.S. energy & infrastructure capital markets capabilities, and driven by rapid growth in the clean energy sector. Founded in 2017, New York and Chicago-based Javelin is a boutique investment banking firm focused on companies in the renewable energy, energy storage a

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Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy presents another big wind and battery project for federal approval

Renew Economy

Squadron Energy has presented a new big wind and battery project in NSW for EPBC approval, just weeks after receiving green tick for another project. The post Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy presents another big wind and battery project for federal approval 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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Do-it-yourself box filter clears the air of indoor pollutants

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself air filtration system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke -- or possibly limit the impact of airborne disease spread.

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Poles and wires: If networks want to own batteries and control EVs, a little public disclosure would help

Renew Economy

The owners of our poles and wires are keen to own batteries and control EVs. If they agree to more disclosure, they might generate more trust. The post Poles and wires: If networks want to own batteries and control EVs, a little public disclosure would help appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation

By George Tsiatis In 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus began exploring the prospect of merging our organizations. The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs.

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Deep ocean wave energy hopeful inches closer to trials in WA waters

Renew Economy

Perth-based wave energy hopeful edges closer to showcasing its ocean power generation technology after signing deals to test out new system designs. The post Deep ocean wave energy hopeful inches closer to trials in WA waters 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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Don’t Underestimate Gen Z: How Youth-Led Solutions are Shaping the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

James Militzer

Generation Z is often unfairly labeled as distracted , anxious , lonely or underskilled. But our experience has been the complete opposite. As CEO of Resolution Project and Enactus Global , I’ve witnessed first-hand that this generation is innovative, digitally-native, socially-conscious and values-driven. Where others see limitations, we see a generation whose unique perspective and determination enable them to tackle complex social challenges with unprecedented ingenuity and purpose.

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Iberdrola Issues Green Bond Linked to its Share Price

ESG Today

Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced that it has raised 400 million in a new green bond offering, with the bonds linked to the companys share price, enabling investors to benefit from the performance of its shares. The new 5-year bonds are indexed to Iberdrolas share price through the incorporation of a call option, with investors able to exercise in the three months prior to maturity.

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How chromosomes shape up for cell division

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops that repel each other, which then stack to create a rod-like structure.

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SBTi Limits Carbon Credit Use in Latest Guidance

Chris Hall

The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has avoided endorsing the use of carbon credits to offset Scope 3 emissions in the second version of its Corporate Net Zero Standard (CNZS) , following backlash last year. The SBTi previously faced both internal and external scrutiny over its proposed extend use of carbon credits to tackle companies Scope 3 emissions in it

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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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Quarrying’s role in nature recovery celebrated at awards ceremony

Envirotec Magazine

Langford Quarry near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire was the winner of the Cooper-Heyman Cup for outstanding achievement in quarry restoration. The partnership between Tarmac and RSPB “has transformed an area of 122 hectares of the former sand and gravel quarry into a mosaic of wetlands, lowland meadows, wet woodland and agriculture” The role that quarrying can play in nature recovery and biodiversity gain was celebrated at the Quarries&Nature2025 awards ceremony during March, h

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The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review

Environmental News Bits

Miller, T., Durlik, I., Kostecka, E., Kozlovska, P., Staude, M., & Sokoowska, S. (2025). The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review. Energies, 18(5).

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Cisco Co-Authors Update to the NIST Adversarial Machine Learning Taxonomy

Cisco CSR

Cisco and the UK AI Security Institute partnered with NIST to release the latest update to the Adversarial Machine Learning Taxonomy.

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Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE

Environmental News Bits

Fritz, B., & Schmidt, M. (2025). Climate Change vs. Circular Economy: Challenges of the Most Common Route for Recycling Gold from WEEE. Sustainability, 17(5). [link] [open access] Abstract Gold production poses significant environmental challenges, including resource depletion, CO2 emissions, and toxic chemical usage. Similarly, improper WEEE management harms the environment.

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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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Chimpanzees act as 'engineers', choosing materials to make tools based on structural and mechanical properties

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have discovered that chimpanzees living in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania employ a degree of engineering when making their tools, deliberately choosing plants that provide materials that produce more flexible tools for termite fishing.

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Webinar: University of Illinois Rainwater Management Program

Environmental News Bits

April 2, 2025, 3 pm CTRegister The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaigns Rainwater Management Program (RMP) showcases a future vision for the campus that transitions from the traditional viewpoint of stormwater runoff as a maintenance issue to one that envisions rainwater as a commodity to retain and celebrate, that is essential to supporting natural aspects of … Continue reading Webinar: University of Illinois Rainwater Management Program

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3D nanotech blankets offer new path to clean drinking water

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants.

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Eco‐Friendly Adsorbent: Insights Into the Performance and Adsorption Mechanisms of Banana Fruit Shaft Biochar for the Removal of Mn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II)

Environmental News Bits

Zhao, D., Zhang, S., Deng, H., Hu, L., & Li, A. (2025). EcoFriendly Adsorbent: Insights Into the Performance and Adsorption Mechanisms of Banana Fruit Shaft Biochar for the Removal of Mn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Cu(II). Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 39(3), e70036.

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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.