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Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar helps push minimum operational demand to record low levels in the middle of winter, in a challenge to "baseload" coal and the Coalition's nuclear fantasies. The post Rooftop solar meets 80 pct of state’s electricity demand – in middle of winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization.

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One of Australia’s oldest wind farms could nearly double capacity by “repowering” with bigger turbines

Renew Economy

Plans to "repower" an ageing wind are seeking the all-clear from the federal environment minister, in what would be a significant first for Australia's wind industry. The post One of Australia’s oldest wind farms could nearly double capacity by “repowering” with bigger turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Following record breaking heat, a survey reveals that most Americans do not know where their local cooling centers are in cases of extreme heat.

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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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Huge methane plume from Queensland coal mine explosion underlines case for rapid closure

Renew Economy

Just over a month ago, the Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland exploded, causing a massive methane plume and doing more damage in an hour that 10,000 tree saplings could offset in 10 years. The post Huge methane plume from Queensland coal mine explosion underlines case for rapid closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canadian wildfires are affecting US air quality and raising health concerns

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the New Jersey and New York City areas, according to recent research.

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New mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The movement of radiant heat -- felt when a hot surface warms our bodies and homes -- between buildings and their surroundings at ground level makes buildings with less skyward-facing surfaces harder to cool. A research team has demonstrated a new passive cooling technology that coats walls and windows with materials that can better manage heat movement between buildings and their surroundings at ground level.

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Huge solar farm and big battery seeks federal green tick

Renew Economy

Plans to build a 600MW solar farm and two-hour big battery have joined the queue for assessment under the federal EPBC Act. The post Huge solar farm and big battery seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Man can't believe his eyes when old landlord sends him $2,500 check as a ‘share’ after selling home

Good.is: Planet

The landlord's letter to the tenant has inspired many people to be kind and generous.

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Australian battery maker opens first facility in Victoria, lands federal funds for expansion

Renew Economy

Li-S Energy is making a powerful, lightweight battery for aviation and eVtol craft and plans to make as many parts in Australia as possible. The post Australian battery maker opens first facility in Victoria, lands federal funds for expansion 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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First Gen - First Gen vying for 797-MW Laguna hydropower complex

Global Renewable News

First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group is betting on another hydropower asset, this time the 796.64-megawatt (MW) Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna. In an intervi.

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Australia is doubling down on fossil fuel exports, and helping to blow global carbon budgets

Renew Economy

Australia’s global fossil fuel carbon footprint is three times larger than its domestic footprint. Around 80% of the damage is done overseas. The post Australia is doubling down on fossil fuel exports, and helping to blow global carbon budgets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First Gen - ThermaPrime buys 3 rigs for EDC

Global Renewable News

Lopez-led ThermaPrime Drilling Corp. (ThermaPrime) is acquiring three more geothermal drilling rigs to support the geothermal expansion program of another Lopez-led firm, Energy Development Corp. (EDC.

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It’s in companies’ own interests to adopt global sustainability standards

Financial Times: Moral Money

Adoption of a new reporting baseline will benefit boards and investors alike

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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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Geothermal Technologies Office - Cracking the Code: Microseismicity Findings Point to Improved Geothermal Extraction

Global Renewable News

New research around microearthquakes is shaking things up for the geothermal community. Using machine learning, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) researchers have uncovered a connection betwe.

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Stunning clip of Charlie Puth making song using just a spoon and mug on live TV never fails to amaze us

Good.is: Planet

The singer is bent on proving that there's music all around, one only needs to listen and did the same with his baffling skills, a mug and spoon

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British International Investment - UK backing enables new Africa-focused climate fund to achieve $200 million first close

Global Renewable News

Highlights The Helios Climate, Energy Access, and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund has achieved its first close. CLEAR Fund has secured approximately $200 million in anchor investment from eight le.

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Vintage video shows clever journalist tricking Nazi officer in disguise to reveal his true identity

Good.is: Planet

Thanks to the courageous journalist, the barbarous officer was caught and arrested for hundreds of inhumane crimes he committed against humanity.

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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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Canadian Energy Centre - New carbon capture projects to proceed in Alberta as investment in emissions reduction grows

Global Renewable News

By Deborah Jaremko and Cody CionaThe recent announcements that two new carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Alberta will proceed sends the signal that the province is a prime location for.

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Couple's Dream House Is Tiny And Perfect. Oh, And Only $22,000.

Good.is: Planet

Makes you realize how much space we're wasting.

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European Investment Bank - InvestEU: EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain

Global Renewable News

Highlights The loan will support the design, construction, and operation of 5 new solar photovoltaic plants with an installed capacity of 240 MW in the regions of Castilla León and Extremadura.

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Boral developing lower carbon concrete for infrastructure

Sustainability Matters

Construction materials company Boral Limited (Boral), in partnership with industry players and researchers, is developing a lower carbon concrete product using Australian calcined clay as an alternative supplementary cementitious material (SCM). Boral has partnered with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Transport for NSW and environmental technology company Calix as part of a project supported by SmartCrete CRC, an independent cooperative research centre (CRC) that brings together colla

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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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European Investment Bank - Spain: EIB and Haizea sign €35 million green loan boosting European wind energy sector component manufacturing

Global Renewable News

Highlights The investment will promote innovation, digitalisation and the roll-out of advanced manufacturing technology for the development of renewable energy technologies in the wind sector.

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Joby Rolls Third Aircraft Off Production Line

Energy Central

Joby announced it has rolled its third production prototype aircraft off the company’s pilot production line in Marina, CA, with four aircraft expected to be in active flight test during the next quarter. Two of Joby’s battery-electric production prototype aircraft in Marina, California, with the company’s hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator in flight.

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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - Robotics and software funding to drive down solar costs

Global Renewable News

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (July 31) committed over $3.2 million in funding to two solar projects that will help achieve ARENA's vision of ultra low-cost solar. .

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He left for a space mission. When he returned, his whole country was gone.

Good.is: Planet

Russian astronaut Sergei Krikalev had to spend 312 days extra in space. What he saw after returning to Earth left him stunned.

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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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Hydro-Québec - Polara, a Québec company specializing in transportation electrification, to ensure Cléo's growth

Global Renewable News

Hydro-Québec announced today (Aug 5) the sale of its subsidiary Cléo to Polara, a Québec company specialized in comprehensive infrastructure solutions for vehicle fleet electrification.Foun.

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Green Hydrogen & Ammonia | Daures, Namibia

Energy Central

Green Hydrogen & Ammonia | Daures, Namibia News from the Namibian Economist that Green Ammonia is anticipated this month (below) prompts a visit to the archive and an article published in December 2022 Engagements with Namibia, including her government and key investors at Paris and more recently Johannesburg has been met with.

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National Association of State Energy Officials - Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Announce the Launch of PowerUpRI

Global Renewable News

On August 1, 2024, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) announced the launch of PowerUpRI, an electri.

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Pathways to commercial Lift Off, Clean Hydrogen | D o E

Energy Central

Pathways to commercial Lift Off, Clean Hydrogen | D o E Key messages of the Clean Hydrogen Liftoff report: PTC reduces production costs to kick-start the transition from high carbon intensity (CI) to low CI hydrogen for existing uses In addition to industrial/chemicals use cases, transportation use cases will be critical for market lift-off DOE H2Hubs and open.

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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.