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I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind

Renew Economy

Yes, there are uncertainties about offshore wind. But uncertainty is not an excuse to delay climate action or to derail productive discussions with myths and unsupported claims. The post I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Green Jobs More Important Than Ever As Natural Resources Dwindle

3BL Media

While August marks the peak of summer vacation for many, this year, the start of the month also represents something more alarming: the planet’s dwindling supply of natural resources.

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Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO, but still focused on copper tech

Renew Economy

Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO as it gears up for next level of commercialisation. The post Australian low cost solar hope SunDrive cuts staff and changes CEO, but still focused on copper tech appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sands Releases Its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

3BL Media

as Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, outlining the company’s 2023 progress on the corporate responsibility priorities established for its 2021-2025 reporting period.

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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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High wholesale electricity prices help EnergyAustralia bounce back into the black

Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia has reported a return to profits in the first half, courtesy of the jump in wholesale electricity prices it helped engineer in its key markets. The post High wholesale electricity prices help EnergyAustralia bounce back into the black appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Discovery Education Sends Teachers and Students Nationwide Back to School With a Host of Free New Resources

3BL Media

Global edtech leader Discovery Education and a selection of partners are sending students across the country back to school with a host of new, free dynamic digital resources that nurture student curiosity and support student achievement.

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T-Mobile Gears Up for Hurricane Debby, Focused on Maintaining Connectivity and Providing for First Responders and Communities

3BL Media

T-Mobile’s network is performing strong through the storm, with previous hardening through permanent backup power solutions at sites along the storm’s anticipated path helping to keep customers connected through commercial power outages.

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NSW confirms Eraring closure delay driven by fear of pre-election price shocks

Renew Economy

NSW government confirms pre-election price spike fears behind decision to extend Eraring. But the modelling it relied upon has already been mugged by reality. The post NSW confirms Eraring closure delay driven by fear of pre-election price shocks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BIER Member Spotlight: Miguel Santana

3BL Media

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting BIER projects. As part of our Member and Stakeholder spotlight series, which features the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations, our project spotlight series highlights BIER member companies.

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New wind farm tops charts for best performance in July, Queensland slam-dunks solar

Renew Economy

One of Australia's newest wind farms has topped the ranks for best performing wind assets in July, with a capacity factor of 55.2 per cent. The post New wind farm tops charts for best performance in July, Queensland slam-dunks solar 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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National Security AI Leaders Discuss Guiding Principles, Commitment to Ethical AI

3BL Media

In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the landscape of national security, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the intelligence community (IC) are spearheading efforts to harness the power of trusted mission artificial intelligence (AI).

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SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade

Renew Economy

Electrifying and decarbonising our homes can be a minefield, and many people end up thinking, why bother. A new website is now trying to take some of the pain out of the process. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Taking the pain out of an energy upgrade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Telemundo Assembles Largest Talent Roster in Network History for Paris 2024

3BL Media

Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language U.S. broadcaster of the Olympic Games, announces its largest-ever talent roster, featuring more than 40 hosts, commentators, and in-country reporters.

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Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland's ice sheet melted in the recent past, the first direct evidence that the center -- not just the edges -- of the two-mile-deep ice melted away in the recent geological past. The new research indicates that the giant ice sheet is more fragile than scientists had realized until the last few years -- and reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe in a warmer future.

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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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Truist Foundation Supports Southeastern Communities Impacted by Hurricane Debby With $100,000 Grant

3BL Media

As Tropical Storm Debby approached the Florida coast, Truist Foundation announced Sunday evening it will donate $100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in impacted communities across the Southeast.

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LLM to ROI: How to scale gen AI in retail

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) Receives $300,000 Grant from KeyBank to Launch New Health Equity Advocate Program

3BL Media

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to help fund a Healthcare Equity Advocate Program, which will play a crucial role in addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.

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Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or engaged in advocacy and protest, with even more being willing to do so in future. This is evident from a large-scale survey of scientists from all over the world.

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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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T-Mobile Supporting First Responders During Colorado and California Wildfires

3BL Media

In response to the escalating wildfires in Colorado and California, T-Mobile has mobilized resources to provide first responders and other public safety agencies with critical support.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD lends 100 million to Enefit Green to accelerate Estonia's renewable energy generation

Global Renewable News

By Nigina Mirbabaeva EBRD lends 100 million for the Sopi-Tootsi wind park in Estonia, with a capacity of 255 MW Project will increase Estonia's electricity generation capacity.

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – Scope 3 Emissions

3BL Media

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we highlight our work to reduce Scope 3 emissions those indirectly associated with our company, though not produced by the company.

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Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study conducted in Canada's two largest cities has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada's federal and provincial governments have not set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine particles known as PM2.5.

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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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FedEx Cares Event Supports and Connects Female Athletes

3BL Media

On May 2, over 30 FedEx Cares volunteers partnered with University of Memphis student athletes to deliver 350 sports bras to the Lady Warriors at Booker T. Washington (BTW) Jr/Sr High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Connecticut Green Bank - Connecticut Green Bank and OCOsink empower commercial building owners to make energy efficiency improvements

Global Renewable News

The Connecticut Green Bank announces a new partnership with OCOsink, a West Hartford-based energy consultant, designed to help commercial building owners develop and manage projects that will increase.

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Medtronic: Technology Bias Is Real. Here’s What We’re Doing To Fix It

3BL Media

Doctors have used pulse oximeters for more than 40 years, but the pandemic put the devices in the spotlight after studies found they may not be accurate across all skin tones.

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Entergy Corporation - Southern University at New Orleans to receive over $300,000 from Energy Smart for energy efficiency

Global Renewable News

Southern University at New Orleans is expected to receive approximately $380,000 in cash incentives from Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans' energy efficiency program, for implementing a series of.

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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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Schneider Electric Foundation Announces Winners of “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future” Call for Projects

3BL Media

The Schneider Electric Foundation has announced the first 10 winners of its global "Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future" Call for Projects, launched in celebration of the Foundation's 25th anniversary.

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Renewable America LLC - Renewable America Accelerates Solar Development Progress in Two Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities

Global Renewable News

Renewable America (RNA), a leading provider of distributed energy resources, local small utility-scale solar plus storage, and multi-customer community microgrids projects in California, an.

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Innovating for Impact: A Sustainable Water Upgrade at an Abu Dhabi Hospital

3BL Media

Trane® helped a leading women’s hospital in Abu Dhabi find a sustainable and economical solution to supply hot and cold sanitary water for its 180-bed maternity and neo-natal care facility.

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Electric Power Research Institute - Collaboration Essential for Future EV Growth, EPRI Testifies to Congress

Global Renewable News

The electrification of the U.S. transportation sector is an unprecedented challenge and collaboration will be critical to meet future electric vehicle (EV) needs, EPRI Director of Transporta.

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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.