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Farmers and solar panels are finally uniting

Corporate Knights

Its a pastoral scene straight out of Middlemarch , with a steampunk twist: flocks of woolly sheep wandering a green expanse, cropping grass and resting from the noonday sun in the shade of row upon row of shimmering black photovoltaic arrays extending to the horizon. The solar panels provide clean energy; the sheep provide cheap lawnmowing services that keep the panels from overheating.

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Lenovo’s Vision To Transform AI, Energy, and Climate Challenges Into Solutions

3BL Media

By Mary Jacques, Executive Director of Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance, Lenovo As artificial intelligence revolutionizes industries, its intersection with energy consumption and climate impact has become an important conversation. At Lenovo, leaders like Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of our Infrastructure Solutions Groups Product Line, and I are at the forefront of addressing these challenges, balancing innovation with sustainability.

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“Facts, not politics:” Kean fights Coalition attempts to silence him, but will he stand alone?

Renew Economy

Matt Kean fights back against Ted O'Brien's attempts to silence him and the Coalition's threats to castrate the CCA - again. But where is his support? The post “Facts, not politics:” Kean fights Coalition attempts to silence him, but will he stand alone? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Impact Laboratories Secures $4.95M to Accelerate Sustainable Science Innovation

3BL Media

SPOKANE, Wash., February 25, 2025 /3BL/ - Impact Laboratories, verifier of the worlds most trusted green lab certification, has secured $4.95 million in Series A fundingexceeding its target. The capital will accelerate the development of enterprise-scale sustainability tools and expand global adoption of My Green Lab Certification, empowering laboratories to achieve measurable environmental and financial impact.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Too slow and too expensive: House committee says Coalition nuclear plan won’t help climate targets

Renew Economy

House committee says nuclear cannot be deployed quickly enough to help Australia's climate targets, or to assist the transition for coal communities. The post Too slow and too expensive: House committee says Coalition nuclear plan won’t help climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Elanco Enters Agreement With Medgene To Commercialize Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Vaccine in Dairy Cattle

3BL Media

GREENFIELD, Ind., February 25, 2025 /3BL/ - Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced it has entered into an agreement with South Dakota-based Medgene to leverage the companys innovative vaccine platform technology. The agreement includes commercialization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine for use in dairy cattle.

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Cisco and NVIDIA Unite to Propel AI into the Enterprise

Cisco CSR

Today Cisco and NVIDIA announced a mutual intent to expand a partnership that brings together two of the industrys most innovative data center networking and compute leaders. Our collaboration will help enterprises accelerate AI projects and make it easier for more customers than ever to standardize on Cisco as they modernize their data center networks.

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The best spots for solar and wind farms, with the least need for new poles and wires

Renew Economy

As we push toward a cleaner, greener grid, a key question is: Where should we build all these solar and wind farms? The post The best spots for solar and wind farms, with the least need for new poles and wires appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Radius Recycling’s Low-Carbon Steel Shapes High Quality Infrastructure

3BL Media

Radius is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products in North America, with facilities in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and Western Canada. At our electric arc furnace (EAF) steel manufacturing operation in McMinnville, Oregon, we source most of our ferrous metal feedstock from our own recycling operations to produce low-carbon finished steel products.

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BP to abandon renewable targets, divest assets in shift back to fossil fuels

Renew Economy

Sources say the oil and gas major is scrapping plans to ramp up renewable capacity 20-fold by 2030, returning instead to a focus on fossil fuels. The post BP to abandon renewable targets, divest assets in shift back to fossil fuels 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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NHS Supply Chain Selects Leidos for Cybersecurity

3BL Media

LONDON, February 25, 2025 /3BL/ - Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced the company has been contracted for cybersecurity work by NHS Supply Chain, which supports excellence in patient care across England and Wales by ensuring access to high-quality, cost-effective medical products, services and food. During the initial three-year contract, Leidos will work to enhance the organisations cyber security posture to help it continue to source, deliver and supply vital healthcare goods to the NHS in England a

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“Blaming everything on renewables:” Industry launches new campaign against disinformation

Renew Economy

Industry body launches new information blitz targeting Australians who are "susceptible to misinformation" from anti-renewable campaigns. The post “Blaming everything on renewables:” Industry launches new campaign against disinformation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Giant ice bulldozers: How ancient glaciers helped life evolve

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth's surface and paving the way for complex life to flourish. By chemically analyzing crystals in ancient rocks, the researchers discovered that as glaciers carved through the landscape, they scraped deep into the Earth's crust, releasing key minerals that altered ocean chemistry.

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14 Northwestern Mutual Advisors Recognized in Forbes' Latest Top Women Ranking

3BL Media

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on February 11, 2025 MILWAUKEE, February 25, 2025 /3BL/ - 14 Northwestern Mutual advisors were recognized on the prestigious Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list for 2025. Advisors who earn a spot on Forbes ' annual list stand out for delivering an exceptional experience, superior outcomes, and greater financial security for their clients.

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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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Coalition broadens attack on offshore wind with pledge to scrap second declared zone

Renew Economy

The federal Coalition confirms it will now scrap two of the six offshore wind development zones declared by federal Labor, if elected to government. The post Coalition broadens attack on offshore wind with pledge to scrap second declared zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity

Cisco CSR

How are massive paradigm shifts in the market driving innovations in networking? Take a look at how global backbone networks like Arelion, which experienced a 42% growth in Internet traffic in 2024, are working with Cisco on their journey towards AI-ready connectivity.

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Solar and battery project targeted by Barnaby Joyce gets federal green tick

Renew Economy

Major solar and battery project now has state and federal approvals in hand, after facing opposition from some high profile objectors. The post Solar and battery project targeted by Barnaby Joyce gets federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pulpex Raises $78 Million to Scale Production of Paper-Based Bottles

ESG Today

Sustainable packaging technology company Pulpex announced that it has raised 62 million (USD$78 million) $78 million in a series D funding round, with proceeds to be used to scale production of its recyclable paper-based bottles, which can replace plastic and glass bottles. Launched in 2020, UK-based Pulpex is an R&D collaboration between Pilot Lite and Diageo together with a group of leading global CPG companies including Unilever , PepsiCo, Castrol , Haleon, Este Lauder and Kraft Heinz , c

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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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Botched wind turbine blade delivery takes out tree and street signs in rural town

Renew Economy

Investigations are underway after a truck carrying a 70 metre wind turbine blade got stuck in a residential street, blocking traffic and damaging council property, including a roadside tree. The post Botched wind turbine blade delivery takes out tree and street signs in rural town appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastercard: This Entrepreneur Is Transforming His Professional Capital Into a Springboard to Financial Inclusion

3BL Media

Mastercard Most entrepreneurs dream of tapping into the kind of capital, industry connections and sophisticated software that Martin Naor has at his fingertips. The Uruguayan entrepreneur has certainly benefitted from a full career that took him from managing products and businesses for Microsoft to sitting on company boards, investing in startups and running the Montevideo-based tech firm Infocorp.

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Energy bill relief: Don’t bet the house on a federal battery rebate, offer something better

Renew Economy

If politicians want to help permanently lower household energy bills, there are plenty of options available.Many are cheaper and more accessible than home batteries. The post Energy bill relief: Don’t bet the house on a federal battery rebate, offer something better appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Tackling Labor Shortages in Logistics

3BL Media

The logistics industry is growing rapidly, but labor shortages pose a risk of disruption. Glen Clark, CEO of DP World U.S./Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, outlines bold strategies to close the skills gap and build a resilient workforce for the future. The logistics industry is expanding rapidly, with the World Economic Forum projecting that the global logistics industry will surpass $18 trillion by 2030 , underscoring its critical role in global trade.

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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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Australian Green Energy Calendar 2025

Renew Economy

Do you have an event to list? Please let us know at news@reneweconomy.com.au The post Australian Green Energy Calendar 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Jimmy Etheredge To Join Southern Company Board of Directors

3BL Media

Southern Company ATLANTA, February 25, 2025 /3BL/ - The Board of Directors of Southern Company announced the election of James O. (Jimmy) Etheredge as an independent director, effective Apr. 1, 2025. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined. "Jimmy's extensive leadership experience makes him an invaluable addition to our board," said Southern Company chairman, president, and CEO Chris Womack.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2025

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A flurry of activity and new ideas leads to a period of interpretation. In the meantime, growth expectations remain unchanged, while central banks begin to diverge in their policy rate decisions.

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9 Fastest-Growing Remote Jobs That Pay $100,000+ in 2025

3BL Media

Originally published on Forbes Justina Nixon Saintil, IBMs VP and global head of corporate social responsibility, predicted in a recent interview that AI agents will become the norm, and soon, managers will need to understand how to manage hybrid teams composed of humans and AI employees.

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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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'Smarts' count: Evolution of intelligence

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Beatles said it best: Love is all you need. And according to new research, the same may be true in the animal kingdom. Well, at least for mosquitofish -- a matchstick-sized fish endemic to Central America and now found globally. According to the scientists, male mosquitofish possess impressive problem-solving skills and can successfully navigate mazes and other tests.

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The Evolution of AI in Software Testing: From Machine Learning to Agentic AI

3BL Media

Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about AI AI this, AI that. No wonder some people roll their eyes at the mention of artificial intelligence. For some, it's all smoke and mirrors, just a glorified spreadsheet rather than a technological breakthrough capable of real cognitive reasoning. And just when you think you've caught up, something new appears.

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AI Threat Intelligence Roundup: February 2025

Cisco CSR

AI threat research is a fundamental part of Ciscos approach to AI security. Our roundups highlight new findings from both original and third-party sources.

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3M Helps Power Energy Security

3BL Media

Originally published on 3M News Center As countries prioritize energy security and enhance industrial competitiveness in an increasingly complex global landscape, investment in resilient, sustainable energy solutions has come into sharp focus. A recent 3M survey conducted by Morning Consult* across 10 countries revealed that 69% of respondents anticipate job growth in the energy sector over the next decade, and 75% believe their governments should invest more in creating jobs in the clean energy

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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.