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Latest battery storage tender swamped by offers and six times over subscribed

Renew Economy

First CIS auction for battery storage in Western Australia more than six times over-subscribed. The post Latest battery storage tender swamped by offers and six times over subscribed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A 98-year-old WWII veteran with no family ate at Arby's every day, so they gave him free food for life

Good.is: Planet

They've even given Doug their phone numbers, so if there's ever day he can't make it over, they deliver his order to the retirement home where he lives.

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World-first 20MW offshore wind turbine installed in China

Renew Economy

Mingyang Smart Energy completes installation of a 20MW offshore wind turbine, the world's largest. The post World-first 20MW offshore wind turbine installed in China appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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John Cena's response on why he doesn't want kids is resonating with the younger generation

Good.is: Planet

The wrestler-turned-actor points out two striking reasons why he is not ready to be a parent and it is echoing youngsters' mindset.

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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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New offshore wind zone cut in half and pushed further off coast

Renew Economy

Bowen says changes to W.A. offshore wind zone means that local will not be able to see the turbines from shore, even on a clear day. The post New offshore wind zone cut in half and pushed further off coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PSA showing true story of teen finally getting adopted and becoming part of new family has people in tears

Good.is: Planet

The poignant story of this teenage boy depicted in the ad is an inspiration for parents looking for adoption to choose teens.

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Europe’s ESG funds more than double defence holdings amid Ukraine war

Financial Times: Moral Money

Sector’s shares have soared and asset managers in debate on whether investing in it can be seen as sustainable

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The NEM in Spring – average spot prices negative over the week in Victoria and South Australia

Renew Economy

One spring does not make a year, let alone a decade, but spring clearly shows that more low variable cost supply will lower prices. The post The NEM in Spring – average spot prices negative over the week in Victoria and South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Caux Round Table Book Club for 2024: Books and Dates

Caux Round Table

I have been discussing with our staff and some fellows and interested participants the value to our network of starting a book discussion club in 2024. Since the formidable works of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, our understanding of capitalism and its alternatives – and of economics, sociology, psychology, politics – has been formed by books. Those who don’t (can’t) read are at a great loss for not having many contextualizing frames of meaning and narratives with which to think about and rationally

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SwitchedOn podcast: How community batteries can help the energy transition

Renew Economy

Zero Emissions Noosa is the only non-industry group in Queensland to receive a federal grant for a community battery. Co-convenor Vivien Griffin discusses why they are so important. The post SwitchedOn podcast: How community batteries can help the energy transition 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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GECA releases position statement on making recycled content claims

Sustainability Matters

Whether you’re a business, specifier or individual consumer, buying products made with recycled content can help keep materials out of landfills and groundwater, grow new markets, and encourage more manufacturers to use recycled materials and rethink product design. Minimising the consumption of virgin resources can save water and energy and reduce pollution.

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Chemours Unveils Revolutionary Facility for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Green Tech Gazette

Get ready to shift your thinking into high gear! Chemours, a leading global chemical company, has officially opened its state-of-the-art facility for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This cutting-edge hub is poised to revolutionize the industry, driving innovation and sustainability for a cleaner, greener tomorrow. The EV Revolution: Why Now is the Time As the world accelerates towards a more environmentally friendly future, electric vehicles are becoming the new norm.

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Crunch | British company Reaction Engines had promised world’s first space plane

Energy Central

Space engine start-up in talks for new capital after funding crunch British company Reaction Engines had promised to build the world’s first space plane

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A teenager got the perfect shot of 16 posed dachshunds because a friend bet he couldn’t

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"Challenge accepted.

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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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USA, Innovation Funding Opportunities | Clean Hydrogen

Energy Central

USA Funding Opportunities | Clean Hydrogen [link] Stay informed at the moderated focus-group, Hydrogen America.

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A woman got asked out by the guy who bullied her as a kid, so she stood him up with this awesome note.

Good.is: Planet

She waited ten years to enact the perfect revenge.

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Australian tech could solve Sydney's PFAS problem

Sustainability Matters

An Australian manufacturer of PFAS remediation technology has said it can solve Sydney’s PFAS water contamination problem — and the solution is being made right on the spot in Western Sydney. Manufactured at Emu Plains, EPOC Enviro ’s SAFF (surface active foam fractionation) technology has now successfully remediated more than 1 billion litres of PFAS-impacted waters at over 30 sites globally, according to the company.

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Man's seemingly obvious “dishwasher hack" is blowing everyone's minds.

Good.is: Planet

One man’s observation about his dishwasher may change the way you do dishes forever.

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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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Waste not, want not: exploring the 2024 Waste Expo Conference

Sustainability Matters

The 2024 Waste Expo Australia event is around the corner, with over 100 industry leaders and speakers set to share insights and encourage discussion around waste and sustainability topics. The two-day event runs from 23–24 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expo brings together leaders in waste, recycling, resource recovery and sustainability, providing a platform for discussion and collaboration.

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The way a teacher corrected a kid's answer on a quiz has enraged math nerds everywhere.

Good.is: Planet

The teacher was totally being pedantic.

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Q&A: The global ‘trade war’ over China’s booming EV industry

Eco-Business

China’s “new energy vehicles” (NEVs) have been the centre of media and geopolitical attention in recent months.

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Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report

CleanTechnica

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 887,000 sales (in a 1.73-million-unit overall market). That’s up 33% year over year (YoY), and the second best month ever, while the overall market is down 3% YoY. And expect August to be a record month… [continued] The post Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins!

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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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Why the conversation about eco-anxiety needs some heat

Eco-Business

Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.

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To Build or Not to Build Workplace EV Charging Stations? Why There’s No Simple Answer

CleanTechnica

While it’s true that the majority of electric vehicle (EV) charging is done at a combination of homes, shopping sites, and other Level 2 charging stations, many employees also depend on being able to add electrons while they’re at their place of employment. As reported here at CleanTechnica and elsewhere, [continued] The post To Build or Not to Build Workplace EV Charging Stations?

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

Eco-Business

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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Green Hydrogen To Chase Diesel From Waste Hauling Business

CleanTechnica

Green hydrogen will decarbonize heavy duty trucks in the US, as demonstrated by a first-of-its-kind fuel cell electric garbage truck trial in the US and Canada. The post Green Hydrogen To Chase Diesel From Waste Hauling Business appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism

Eco-Business

Ladakh is seeing a form of tourism which relies on climate grief and a desire to escape toxic cities.

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Europe EV Sales Report — After a Small Sales Rush in June, a Small Sales Hangover in July

CleanTechnica

Some 220,000 plugin vehicles were registered in Europe in July, which means it is another month in the red year over year (-6% YoY). That’s contrasted with the overall market experience (+2% YoY). Taking a more focused examination of the market, BEVs behaved slightly better (-6% YoY) than PHEVs, which. [continued] The post Europe EV Sales Report — After a Small Sales Rush in June, a Small Sales Hangover in July appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Battery Makers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time

CleanTechnica

Researchers discover one weird trick at the end of the EV battery manufacturing process that saves time and money while extending battery life by an average of 50%. The post EV Battery Makers Have Been Doing It Wrong This Whole Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too?

CleanTechnica

BYD is adding autonomous driving technology to some of its latest offerings as it purses the self driving dream. The post BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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.