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Labor will announce home battery rebate in “coming days,” says federal treasurer

Renew Economy

Jim Chalmers says Labor will unveil its plan to support the uptake of home battery storage "in coming days." The post Labor will announce home battery rebate in “coming days,” says federal treasurer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plant doctor: An AI system that watches over urban trees without touching a leaf

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Monitoring urban plant health traditionally requires extensive manual labor and botanical expertise, creating challenges for cities facing expanding green spaces, higher population densities, and increasing threats to plants. Now, researchers have developed 'Plant Doctor,' an artificial intelligence-based tool that could revolutionize plant health monitoring.

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Helsinki shutters its last coal plant, as turns to heat batteries and pumps

Renew Economy

Finnish energy company shutters its last coal-fired power plant, ending coal use in the capital Helsinki and putting Finland on the brink of eliminating coal entirely. The post Helsinki shutters its last coal plant, as turns to heat batteries and pumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Southern Ocean warming will mean a wetter West Coast, US

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean -- between Antarctica and other continents -- will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in precipitation over East Asia and the Western U.S., regardless of climate mitigation efforts.

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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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Another big battery joins the grid as charging and discharging records fall across the country

Renew Economy

Another battery joins the grid at the site of an existing coal fired power station, as new charging and discharge records are set across the NEM. The post Another big battery joins the grid as charging and discharging records fall across the country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deutsche Bank’s asset manager fined €25mn over greenwashing scandal

Financial Times: Moral Money

Penalty against DWS imposed by German prosecutors follows 19mn settlement with US authorities in 2023

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Electrochemical process separates valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and environmental sustainability.

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Victoria needs at least another 2 GW of committed capacity before next coal closure, says state energy chief

Renew Economy

SEC chair says Victoria needs at least another two gigawatts of committed capacity to cover the 2028 closure of one of its last remaining coal plants. The post Victoria needs at least another 2 GW of committed capacity before next coal closure, says state energy chief appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Yeager Energy - Yeager Energy announces second acquisition: Wayland Energy

Global Renewable News

Dutch geothermal energy company Yeager Energy.

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Council says it can’t approve road upgrades in latest attempt to stop contested New England wind project

Renew Economy

Local council is taking the fight against contested wind projects to the roads, saying it has no jurisdiction to approve upgrades necessary to transport turbines. The post Council says it can’t approve road upgrades in latest attempt to stop contested New England wind project 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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Dandelion Energy - Dandelion Energy and Lennar Announce One of the Largest Residential Geothermal Deployments in US History

Global Renewable News

Dandelion Energy, the nation's leading home geothermal heating and cooling company, today announced they are partnering with Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN. B), one of the nation's.

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From Video Ezy to Netflix: Report offers three easy reforms to get NEM back to the future

Renew Economy

New report underlines why Australia's National Electricity Market is not fit for purpose, and sets out "easily-implemented" reforms to get it up to speed quickly. The post From Video Ezy to Netflix: Report offers three easy reforms to get NEM back to the future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enersys - EnerSys Announces Strategic Manufacturing Restructuring: Monterrey, Mexico Facility Closure and U.S. Production Expansion

Global Renewable News

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions, today (April 1) announced a strategic manufacturing realignment to enhance operational efficiency and align with the acceleratin.

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The Driven Podcast: Kia takes on the Chinese EV giants

Renew Economy

As Kia launches its new EV3, head of product Roland Rivero discussed the companies grand plan. Plus: The Driven team discuss the latest EV news. The post The Driven Podcast: Kia takes on the Chinese EV giants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Green Oceans - Federal Judge Allows Green Oceans' Suit Opposing Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project to Advance

Global Renewable News

U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth has authorized the lawsuit seeking to stop the construction of giant, environmentally destructive wind turbines off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachuse.

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Behind the Research – Q&A on G&A’s Latest Report: California’s Supply Chain: Current Practices & Trends in Climate Disclosure

Sustainability Update

G&A just released a new report analyzing climate disclosure trends among top suppliers to California, a first-of-its-kind examination of major suppliers to a state government. Download it here. To explain the results, we asked Gabriella Leuthner, G&A Climate Analyst and one of the reports authors, to discuss the motivation for conducting this research and what it means for key stakeholders, including state suppliers, state procurement teams, and policymakers.

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Ameresco, Inc. - Ameresco and Killeen Regional Airport Celebrate Solar Project Completion in Central Texas Region

Global Renewable News

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today (April 2) announced the successful completion of Killeen Re.

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From waste to wonders: My sustainability journey with Cisco’s Green Team

Cisco CSR

Aaditya, a Cisco employee and Green Team Network Bengaluru leader, shares more about his sustainability journey.

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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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Energy Vault - Energy Vault Signs 10-year, 30+ GWh Licensee and Royalty Agreement with India's SPML Infra to Manufacture and Deploy the B-Vault Battery Energy Storage Technology Platform for the Indian Market

Global Renewable News

Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy.

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Canadian Solar and Flow Power to install anti-hail solar

Sustainability Matters

Canadian Solar and Flow Power have teamed up to deliver the first Flow Power solar project featuring Canadian Solars anti-hail modules. This project will also mark the first deployment of Canadian Solar s anti-hail technology in Australia. Set to be delivered in 2025, the South Australian solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in Coonawarra will provideincreased protection for solar panels in extreme weather conditions.

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TotalEnergies - Integrated Power: TotalEnergies Closes Three International Acquisitions of Renewable Portfolios

Global Renewable News

Highlights Europe: 500 MW installed or under construction and a pipeline of more than 15 GW of solar and wind projects Africa: 255 MW installed in Uganda and 560 MW of hydropower projects.

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Author Talks: Face your fear of public speaking

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Are you tired of public speaking stumbles? From tech troubles to memory blanks, common pitfalls can derail even the best speech. Learn how to deliver confident, top-notch presentationswithout the ums and ahs.

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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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TotalEnergies - Integrated Power: TotalEnergies Closes Three International Acquisitions of Renewable Portfolios

Global Renewable News

Highlights Europe: 500 MW installed or under construction and a pipeline of more than 15 GW of solar and wind projects Africa: 255 MW installed in Uganda and 560 MW of hydropower projects.

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Sensing sickness: New method for boosting bee health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Honey bees are dying at alarming rates across the United States. Beekeepers in the United States lost more than 55 percent of managed colonies last year. A new study supports a novel method for testing hygienic behavior that could breed more disease resistant colonies in the future.

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EDF Renewables and ONYX Insight - EDF Renewables Centralises Condition Monitoring of 5GW+ Wind Turbines with ONYX Insight

Global Renewable News

EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy, has selected ONYX Insight to centralise condition monitoring across its wind turbine fleet using the hardware-agnostic fleetMONITOR platform. T.

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Migrating flies vital for people and nature

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests -- but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

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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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BC Hydro - Site C reaches new milestone with fourth generating unit online

Global Renewable News

The Site C project has reached another key milestone, with the fourth generating unit now online. This means two-thirds of the project's generating capacity is now operational, significantly.

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Future demand for green hydrogen-based steel

Energy Central

The adoption of hydrogen in iron and steelmaking processes holds significant potential to address the carbon footprint of the steel industry. Hydrogen use in iron and steelmaking could help the industry achieving near zero emissions in the long term if produced through renewable energy sources. Hydrogen based steel making could change production processes in.

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Indiana Michigan Power - I&M is Future Ready with Plans to Enhance Diverse Energy Mix

Global Renewable News

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, recently submitted its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). I&M.

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Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborn's metabolism, study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers.

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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.