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The four accounting tricks behind Peter Dutton’s nuclear cost claims

Renew Economy

Claiming nuclear will deliver you 44% lower bills is a bit like claiming a wrinkle cream will make you look 44% younger. The post The four accounting tricks behind Peter Dutton’s nuclear cost claims appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Yum! Named One of TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders — Two Years Running!

3BL Media

Yum! Brands Were proud that TIME has named Yum! one the Best Companies for Future Leaders for the second consecutive year! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to developing tomorrows talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

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Big battery starts sending power to the grid near Victoria’s “rhombus of regret”

Renew Economy

New big battery starts exporting energy to the grid in north-west Victoria, where it will help stabilise the grid and accommodate new renewables. The post Big battery starts sending power to the grid near Victoria’s “rhombus of regret” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have found over a series of studies.

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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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Remarkable photos expose folly of the location of Snowy’s Hunter gas power plant 

Renew Economy

Photos underline folly of Snowy Hydro's Kurri Kurri gas plant - a facility so badly conceived it needs its own massive storage facilities, and cannot provide 24/7 power. The post Remarkable photos expose folly of the location of Snowy’s Hunter gas power plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Dissection—from Packets to Performance

Cisco CSR

Wi-Fi 7s STR MLO mode allows devices to transmit and receive data across multiple bands simultaneously. Learn how this improves throughput to make Wi-Fi 7 ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications.

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Animals as architects of Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible from space to hippos carving drainage systems and beavers creating entire wetlands.

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Saudi Arabia signs world’s biggest battery storage deal with China’s BYD

Renew Economy

BYD will deliver five giant five-hour battery storage projects to Saudi Arabia, as the oil giant tries to hit its renewable energy goals. The post Saudi Arabia signs world’s biggest battery storage deal with China’s BYD appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Near-complete skull discovery reveals 'top apex', leopard-sized 'fearsome' carnivore

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A rare discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert has led scientists to the 'dream' revelation of a new 30-million-year-old species of the ancient apex predatory carnivore, Hyaenodonta.

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Researchers recycle perovskite solar cells using water-based “green solvent”

Renew Economy

Scientists in Sweden have found a way to recycle 99% of a perovskite cell using water, salts, and an acid. The post Researchers recycle perovskite solar cells using water-based “green solvent” 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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Tenaris - Tenaris Partners with Enel Green Power to supply tubulars and services for Italy's largest geothermal site

Global Renewable News

Did you know the world's first geothermal energy field is in Larderello, Tuscany where sustainable energy has been harnessed for over a century?For more than 30 years, Tenaris has partnered wi.

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Meet the Cybersecurity Defender of 2025 for EMEA

Cisco CSR

Cisco's 2025 EMEA Cybersecurity Defender of the Year award goes to the team at SAP Enterprise Cloud Services, who raised the bar for overall security posture.

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STRYDE - S³ deliver CarbonCuts onshore CO₂ storage seismic survey using STRYDE

Global Renewable News

STRYDE, the global leader in nodal seismic acquisition technology, has secured a major contract to supply 42,000 cutting-edge autonomous nodes to Smart Seismic Solutions (S).The nodes will b.

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How German companies can use AI’s potential to augment the workforce

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Germany faces hampered economic growth and a shrinking workforce. German companies could unlock sustainable growth by investing simultaneously in technology and workforce development.

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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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CorPower Ocean - CorPower Ocean awarded up to 17.5 million in EIC Accelerator funding to scale-up wave energy

Global Renewable News

CorPower Ocean, a leading developer of turnkey wave energy technology, is proud to announce it hasbeen selected as a winner of the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program.

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Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate emergency

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tons of CO2 annually, according to a new study.

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Proteus Marine Renewables - Proteus Marine Renewables Installs Japan's First 1.1MW Tidal Turbine

Global Renewable News

Proteus Marine Renewables has successfully deployed the AR1100 tidal turbine in Japan, becoming the first tidal energy company to operate megawatt-scale devices in two countries. Now.

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Breaking Free from Grid Saturation: How Hydrogen Can Unlock a Sustainable Energy Future

Energy Central

Introduction The world is at a critical juncture in its transition to a low-carbon economy. The current grid-centric approach to energy solutions is facing significant challenges, particularly with regards to integrating renewable energy sources and supporting the growth of new clean energy-driven technologies, such as the AI revolution. The grid is already at saturation point, unable to.

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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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Morlais Tidal Energy - Next chapter for Anglesey tidal energy with launch of Cydnerth

Global Renewable News

Work will soon begin on site in Holyhead to strengthen the grid connection for the Menter Mn Morlais tidal energy scheme. This is another important milestone for the project, which will see clean lo.

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Scaling up e-mobility in India hinges on private investment and policy reforms, say experts

Energy Central

India’s push toward an electric mobility revolution will require substantial private investment, robust policy backing, and integrated infrastructure solutions, industry leaders stressed at a high-profile discussion on e-mobility in emerging economies. Speaking at a panel on "Establishing Transformative, Integrated E-Mobility Ecosystems in Emerging Economies,” in the.

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Northwest Territories Power Corporation - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open in Behchoko and Fort Smith

Global Renewable News

NT Energy has opened public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in both Behchoko and Fort Smith. Along with the previously announced charging station in Hay River, these new stations are part of.

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Driving impact through infrastructure

Environmental Finance

Philippe Valahu and Callum Thomas explain the role of PIDG's Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund

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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 - France: BNP Paribas signs an agreement with the EIB to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments

Global Renewable News

Highlights Co-signed initiative to spur funding for wind energy sector in the European Union, supporting transition to net zero and boosting innovation of Europe's renewable energy manufactu.

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Advancements in CCS Technologies and Costs

Energy Central

Advancements in CCS Technologies and Costs CCS will play a crucial role in achieving net zero targets by enabling CO2 capture from hard- to-abate industries such as cement, steel, and chemicals, alongside the decarbonisation of power generation. As the CCS industry grows, technological innovations and economies of scale have started to reduce the costs of capturing.

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BC Hydro - BC Hydro secures Electricity Purchase Agreements with new renewable energy projects at a lower cost than previous calls

Global Renewable News

BC Hydro has filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission detailing Electricity Purchase Agreements signed with ten new renewable energy projects from its recent call for power. The suc.

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Fast fires

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Reuters. Fires are growing faster in the western United States. The fastest of them termed fast fires often erupt near towns and account for most structural wildfire damage according to researchers who analyzed over 60,000 fires from 2001 to 2020.

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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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New York Public Service Commission - PSC Lowers Costs for Distributed Solar Industry

Global Renewable News

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today (Feb 13) made changes tothe New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements to allow alternatives to cash deposits fo.

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Asset manager support for ESG resolutions slumps, says ShareAction

Environmental Finance

Responsible investment charity ShareAction has found asset manager support for environmental & social-focused resolutions has dwindled over the past year.

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New York Public Service Commission - PSC Greenlights Offshore Wind Transmission Line Work

Global Renewable News

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today (Feb 13) granted final approval regarding Empire Offshore Wind LLC's petition to construct and operate the New York offshore.

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How Green Finance Is Quietly Reshaping Africa’s Economy—And What’s Holding It Back

Energy Central

A recent study covering 41 African countries highlights how green finance is shaping the continent’s industries. Over the past two decades, investments in environmentally friendly projects have helped boost economic growth while reducing harm to the environment. The report shows both progress and challenges in using green finance for long-term development.

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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.