Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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
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.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As global supply chains continue to grapple with unprecedented challenges, the industry is being tested like never before. DP World and Supply Chain Dive’s studioID survey-driven report “ Supply Chains Prepping for a Greener, More Agile Future ” underlined the nature of these concerns. The report indicated that market variability, limited capacities for rapid adaptation and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) all top the list of concerns for logistics leaders.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
While cost-saving measures are often necessary in property management, certain shortcuts can lead to significant mold-related issues. It's crucial to understand and avoid these common pitfalls: 1. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Management Avoid completely shutting off HVAC systems during unoccupied hours. This practice can lead to humidity build-up and create ideal conditions for mold growth.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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?
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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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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OCTOBER 29, 2024
BETHESDA, Md., October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) have released a suite of resources focused on the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) to prevent pollution in the automotive industry. These resources were made possible through funding from the EPA Region 4 Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program, which supports pollution prevention across the southeastern region of the U.S.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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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OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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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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OCTOBER 29, 2024
Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report Principal® Foundation philanthropic philosophy The road to financial security is not a universal path. It is a unique, personal journey. Our approach Principal Foundation is committed to removing barriers, creating opportunities, and empowering more people to build financially secure futures.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This year, the Cadence Giving Foundation (CGF) launched Fem.AI to achieve a more inclusive tech sector, and the inaugural Fem.AI Summit that took place on October 1 was a luminary in a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The summit not only excelled in its mission to enlighten, empower, and mobilize stakeholders across various industries on the issue of gender disparity in high tech and AI, but was a celebration of innovation, diversity, and empowerment.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
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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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OCTOBER 29, 2024
October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger , a nonprofit leader that works to create a future where everyone is well nourished, today announced the appointment of three new members of its U.S. Board of Directors. The appointees share a passion for Action Against Hunger’s vision of ending hunger in our lifetimes and further enhance the board’s expertise in food systems, public health, and health policy to help the organization address a growing global hunger crisis.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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
3BL Media
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Engineering News Record (ENR) has named Veolia the top environmental firm in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row – a recognition of Veolia’s global leadership in sustainability and ecological transformation. Veolia was recognized as the top company in three specific market segments: Hazardous Waste, Water Treatment/Supply and Wastewater Treatment BOSTON, October 29, 2024 /3BL/ - Veolia, the world leader in delivering environmental services in water, waste and energy, has received the top ranki
ESG Today
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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
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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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