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CHICAGO, October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Climate Vault, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dr. Ellen D. Williams to its Technology Experts Chamber (“Tech Chamber”). The panel of world-leading experts, led by former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, is driving the next wave of innovative carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies that will accelerate global carbon removal solutions.
Ted O’Brien and Peter Dutton don’t seem know much about electricity costs and pricing. Contrary to their claims, Australian consumers actually pay less than their Ontario counterparts. The post Ontario’s huge nuclear debt and other things Dutton doesn’t understand about cost of electricity appeared first on RenewEconomy.
October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - E+E Leader is thrilled to announce the call for entries for the 2025 E+E Leader Product & Project Awards , an esteemed annual program celebrating companies that demonstrate industry leadership and innovation in sustainability, energy efficiency, and corporate social responsibility. With a respected panel of more than two dozen industry experts serving as judges each year, the E+E Leader Awards offer unparalleled recognition for forward-thinking companies dedicated to
AEMO reports significant increase in the capacity of new wind, solar and storage projects seeking a grid connection, with the total now exceeding 45 gigawatts for the first time. The post Big batteries lead renewable charge as record 45 gigawatts of new capacity seeks grid connection appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
This CEO opinion piece was originally published by Sustainable Plastics: [link] Solving the challenge of plastic pollution requires holistic approaches focused on creating value across the environment, society and the economy. This is a critical message LYB will share in the next negotiating round toward a global agreement on plastic pollution this November.
One container ship of solar PV modules can make the same amount of electricity as 100 ships of coal, according to the IEA's latest report. The post One ship load of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 100 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What if a microbe could help curb the climate crisis? Meet UTEX-3222, aka 'Chonkus,' a cyanobacterium discovered living in the volcanic CO2 seeps off the coast of Vulcano, Sicily. Chonkus is like other photosynthetic cyanobacteria in that it consumes CO2 and incorporates it into its cells. However, what sets UTEX-3222 apart is its rapid, high-density growth, which allows it to consume CO?
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What if a microbe could help curb the climate crisis? Meet UTEX-3222, aka 'Chonkus,' a cyanobacterium discovered living in the volcanic CO2 seeps off the coast of Vulcano, Sicily. Chonkus is like other photosynthetic cyanobacteria in that it consumes CO2 and incorporates it into its cells. However, what sets UTEX-3222 apart is its rapid, high-density growth, which allows it to consume CO?
One container ship of solar PV modules can make the same amount of electricity as 100 ships of coal, according to the IEA's latest report. The post One shipment of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 10 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Southwest Airlines announced today the introduction of new items to replace single-use plastic from its flights, including a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir stick. According to the airline, the new items are anticipated to reduce its inflight single-use plastics by more than 1.5 million pounds annually. The introduction of the new items follows the launch last year by Southwest of its updated sustainability strategy , Nonstop to Net Zero, which outlines the carrier’s p
Solar cells could be printed out like newspapers after Australia's leading science organisation opened a $6.8 million facility dedicated to flexible solar technology. The post Roll out the PV: CSIRO opens flexible solar facility appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sustainable heating startup Vamo announced that it has raised €7 million in new capital, expanding its seed round to over €10 million (USD $10.8), after having raised €3 million in 2023, with proceeds aimed at advancing its solution enabling households to deploy heat pumps. Heat pumps are rapidly emerging as an energy efficient and climate-friendly alternative to furnaces and air conditioners, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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
The battery project that will be South Australia's biggest once up and running has reached mechanical completion two weeks early. The post South Australia’s biggest battery hits construction milestone two weeks ahead of schedule appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Netherlands-based cleantech startup RIFT announced that it had raised €11 million (USD $11.9 million) in Series A funding aimed at advancing its technology to decarbonize industrial heat. Industrial heating uses high amounts of energy, often from fossil fuel-based sources, in order to transform materials into products such as metals and plastics. While solutions to replace fossil-based energy sources have emerged, including renewable energy, electrification and hydrogen, many are not available a
Origin says it has begun construction on the second stage of the giant two gigawatt hour battery that will help replace Australia's biggest coal generator. The post Origin begins construction of four-hour battery addition to help replace Australia’s biggest coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Weddell seals in Erebus Bay, Antarctica, may look like couch potatoes when they are resting on ice. However, these seals, which are the southernmost population of the southernmost living mammals, are exceptional divers that can reach depths of more than 900 meters and recorded dives lasting 96 minutes, which is well beyond their aerobic threshold. Scientists have identified an optimal and novel dive foraging strategy the seals employ to capture prey in the highly seasonal Antarctic environment w
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.
ClearVue Technologies has kicked off the new financial year with a pilot that will trial a combination of its solar glazing and cladding for use in a prototype prefab net zero home. The post ClearVue trials solar glass and cladding in prefab house pilot, as it enters key global markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.
HERSHEY, Pa., October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - The Hershey Company has inaugurated three public primary schools in Côte d'Ivoire, a leading cocoa-producing country. The projects, which include the construction of one new school and renovation of two existing schools, were funded by the company as part of a tripartite agreement with Côte d'Ivoire’s National Oversight Committee for Actions to Fight Child Labor, Trafficking and Exploitation (CNS), chaired by First Lady Dominique Ouattara, and the Internati
Squadron Energy adds yet another massive wind energy and battery proposal to its project pipeline, this time west of Yass. The post Forrest’s Squadron Energy unveils massive new wind and battery project for NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
France-based testing, inspection and certification services provider Bureau Veritas announced the acquisition of AI-powered sustainability planning solutions provider Aligned Incentives, with the move aimed at enhancing its sustainability metrics capabilities in areas including Scope 3 emissions analysis and product life cycle assessment (LCA). Founded by CEO Yann Risz and COO Craig Cammarata in 2015, Massachusetts-based Aligned Incentives offers an AI-powered sustainability enterprise platform
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
Cisco, in collaboration with its partners Rhône Élevage, NXO, and Ineso, has developed an innovative solution for dairy farmers to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. This solution has the potential to benefit not only French farmers but also farmers across Europe.
Market revenue for Australia's growing fleet of big batteries near trebles, driven by price volatility and from being paid to charge when wholesale prices fall below zero. The post Big battery revenues surge in latest quarter, helped by being paid to charge as prices fall below zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New research shows that not all standing positions in airport smoking lounges are created equal. Scientists found that the thermal environment and positioning of smokers influences how particles settle in the room. Additionally, smokers seated farther from ventilation inlets experience the lowest levels of pollution in the room. The researchers created a smoking room using computational models and placed heated and unheated manikins in the room to simulate smokers.
A preferred route for the Victorian component of the controversial VNI West transmission line has been released, but not everyone is happy with the proposed path. The post VNI West: Victoria sets out preferred route for contentious new transmission line appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
One of the underwater robot undergoing trials in Heriot Watt Universitys wave tank facility. Technology could reduce the use of large maintenance vessels in wind farm repairs, reducing fuel consumption by 97%. That’s according to the National Robotarium – an innovation hub based at Heriot Watt University’s Edinburgh campus – which is supporting the development of new artificial intelligence and control systems that could allow underwater robots to operate autonomously and
When residents of rural Uganda’s Bundimulinga village wanted to walk to school, access healthcare, or provide for their family, they had to prepare for a trek through thick forests and deep valleys which isolates their small community. Every morning, Karabiyo had to cross rivers of varying depths to access and work on her own cocoa farm, all the while worrying if her granddaughters made it to school safely.
Soaring demand for AI-ready data centers offers many opportunities for companies and investors across the value chain. How quickly they grasp them could determine the pace at which AI is deployed.
Albertsons Companies is thrilled to spotlight Lincoln School in Garwood, NJ, for their outstanding participation in the Explore.Act.Tell. (E.A.T.) Program. Their innovative project focusing on addressing hunger and food insecurity in their community has earned them a well-deserved grant funded by the Nourishing Neighbors program, a charitable initiative of Albertsons Companies Foundation.
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.
Manafpour, A. A., Feyzi, F., & Rezaee, M. (2024). An environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvent for CO2 capture. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 19744. [link] Abstract A leading cause of global warming is the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to anthropogenic activities which prompts an urgent need for substantial reduction.
Originally published by CNBC Make It on CNBC.com And in September 2023, IBM announced plans to collaborate with universities to offer courses on generative AI and AI career readiness, with the goal of educating 2 million people worldwide about AI by the end of 2026. It will also expand the offerings on IBM SkillsBuild, which provides free courses across a variety of tech topics.
By Lucas Petroni & Marcos Paulo de Lucca-Silveira A look at innovations taking root in Brazil that preserve endangered ecosystems while fostering socioeconomic equity.
SYDNEY, Australia, October 29, 2024 /3BL/ – Asia Pacific’s mining industry can accelerate the adoption of more sustainable water management practices to protect freshwater resources for the local community while ensuring a more resilient and reliable water future, says Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions. For example in Australia, national science agency CSIRO estimates that mining and other industries use about 20 percent of all water consumed in Aust
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.
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