Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs. The post Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Originally published on Illumina News Center As you read this, a white box the size of a refrigerator is hurtling through space at 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kph), shooting four lasers at the Earth 242 times a second. It’s called the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation sensor, or GEDI. GEDI laser beams travel 250 miles (400 km) down to a forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and strike a precisely targeted square of trees just 98 feet (30 m) across.
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Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. "When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said. The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
HOUSTON, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is reducing its environmental footprint and saving money with a new rooftop solar array, funded by Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The $178,000 Sun Club grant is launching the nonprofit organization’s new sustainability initiative that aims to improve environmental stewardship.
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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Work has begun on a 364 metre "high altitude" wind turbine, using a four-legged lattice structure to tap into higher wind speeds. The post Construction begins on world’s tallest wind turbine in German lignite region appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
SWORDS, Ireland, September 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Thermo King® by Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, unveiled a new lineup of electric refrigeration solutions designed to accelerate the industry’s shift towards electrification. The company introduced these new products at this year’s IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, demonstrating its leadership in electric, hybrid and sustainable cold-chain technology, while also addressing the traditional transport needs of its cust
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
NEW YORK, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) is bringing advanced climate accounting metrics to the table to help companies and other decision makers identify mitigation strategies that can most rapidly and responsibly reduce excess trapped heat in the atmosphere. This was the message Executive Director Kiff Gallagher delivered on stage at the “Climate X Data” Knowledge Series event on Wednesday during Climate Week in New York, hosted at the global business law
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A decision on a dispute billion-dollar wind project off north-west Tasmania has been delayed again, for the third time amid ongoing legal battles. The post Plibersek delays federal decision on disputed billion-dollar wind project in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Every couple of weeks, a child arrives in a diabetic coma at Haiti’s Hôpital Sacré Coeur. Some are experiencing the initial onset of Type 1 diabetes, while others have run out of the injectable insulin their bodies need to keep them alive. “Their family cannot afford to buy their insulin, and very often we have witnessed them come to the hospital in a coma,” said Dr.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Rapidly falling costs of solar and batteries have underpinned record investment in renewables, but the pace of investment is still short of the COP28 target of tripling global capacity by 2030. The post Falling solar and battery costs drive record renewable investment, but pace still short of COP28 target 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
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
CAMDEN, N.J., September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up for the largest single corporate investment in community tree distribution in the non-profit’s history. The partnership, announced during Climate Week NYC, is aligned with the automotive company’s long-standing Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, and will result in hundreds of thousands of mature and native trees being distributed in local communities nationwide thanks to Subaru’s strong
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Leading electricity network is looking at a sun tax and "solar soak" tariffs as it prepares for a surge in the uptake of EVs, electrification of homes and roller-coaster demand. The post “Not business-as-usual:” Network mulls sun tax and “solar soaks” to cope with EVs and electric homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Appearing on Bloomberg TV's "The Close," Tracey Campbell spoke with hosts Alix Steel and Vonnie Quinn about the LYB strategy to create solutions for a better tomorrow and the importance of value creation. As EVP of sustainability and corporate affairs, Campbell outlined the importance of focusing on the company's core assets and businesses to fund incremental circular and low carbon solutions to address the demand gap for these products.
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The IFRS Foundation announced today the publication of a new guide aimed at helping companies to voluntarily apply the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) recently issued climate and sustainability-related disclosure standards and communicate their progress to investors. The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board was launched in November 2021 , with the goal to develop IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards to provide investors with information about
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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Originally published by the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council. In September 2024, we launched R-TRADE (Refrigeration Technician Recruitment, Advancement, Development, and Education), a nationwide workforce development program that aims to combat the critical refrigeration technician shortage. The generous support of R-TRADE’s founding partners—Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, and Albertsons—made funding available for the program.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain s white matter, and some of these effects persist throughout adolescence.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Qualcomm, through its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Aramco, and Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) are planning to launch Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA). DISA is envisaged to be an incubator program for Saudi Arabia that aims to support startups that are adopting AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies for industrial use cases.
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has successfully completed hydrodynamic testing of the revolutionary Passive Pitch Unit for its patented HydroWing technology. HydroWing was recently awarded the largest ti.
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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Originally published on Habit Burger & Grill At Habit Burger & Grill , our commitment goes beyond serving delicious food – we’re dedicated to nourishing both our communities and the environment. This September, in honor of Environmental Awareness Month, we’re proud to spotlight pressing environmental issues and take action. That’s why we’re excited to partner once again with the Surfrider Foundation for our 4th annual beach cleanup, working together to protect and preserve our coastlines
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board will meet on Tuesday, October 1, at 3 p.m. at the visitors center of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Niagara Power Project at 5777 Lewiston Roa.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Yum! Brands Kudos to Jardine Restaurant Group of Vietnam (JRGVN) for launching their eco-friendly hexagonal pizza box design, using sustainably sourced packaging made from FSC-certified paper. One pizza box at a time, they're helping to protect the forests. Read their post below: Each of our pizza boxes also carries out the mission of sustainable forest development.
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Iowa Energy Fund (IEF), a non-profit organization created to help fund building efficiency and renewable energy projects across Iowa, launched this week as part of U.S. Green Bank 50 (GB 50).
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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This article is co-authored by Paul Camuti, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies and Kinnar Ghiya, Vice President, Procurement, Trane Technologies. According to the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in order to limit global warming to 1.5C or less in line with the Paris Agreement, it is essential to decarbonize our economy by 2050.
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
2024 program year has received over 50,000 applications to date; 2023 program year resulted in $3.5 billion in clean energy investments from more than 49,000 solar facilities in low-income communiti.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Our approach: Circularity at International Paper Circularity is a key strategy for International Paper. It means that we prioritize the use of resources that are renewable, sustainably managed, recycled and reused through design, production and recovery across our value chain. For International Paper, circularity begins in the forest, where we encourage sustainable forest management and continual improvement in growing, har
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 34 recipients to receive nearly $18 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of rene.
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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Originally published in Mary Kay's 2024 Sustainability Report Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives as well as its approach to sustainability and corporate social responsibility exemplify what positive impact means for women and their families, local and global communities, and the next generation of STEM women leaders. “I’ve often said that we are doing something far more important than just selling cosmetics; we are changing lives.
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) celebrates the prospect of important new opportunities for wind generation in Manitoba, as announced today (Sept 20) by Premier Wab Kinew, Finance Mi.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
BELLEVUE, Wash., September 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more than 6 million young learners across the U.S., but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise. Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework.
Global Renewable News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Last week, National Grid Renewables hosted an event to celebrate construction of its Unbridled Solar Project (Unbridled) located in Henderson and Webster Counties, Kentucky. At 160 megawat.
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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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