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For more than a century, Algoma Steel forged its namesake in coal-fuelled blast furnaces at its Sault Ste. Marie plant in Northern Ontario. Now, if all goes according to plan, Canada’s second-largest steelmaker will be forging all that metal in electric arc furnaces by year-end. The company, which supplies sheet metal to the auto industry, says the move will cut carbon emissions from production by approximately 70%, a reduction equivalent to removing more than 900,000 cars from the road each yea
With the need to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, circularity is becoming increasingly important for businesses and organisations around the world. France has set the standard when it comes to l egislation shaping the use of refurbished devices , and Lenovo is also rolling out circular solutions such as Certified Refurbished in other countries around Europe.
Neoen formally opens first stage of what will be Australia's biggest battery, soaking up rooftop solar and helping ease the last coal generators out of the grid. The post First stage of Australia’s biggest battery project switched on, well ahead of schedule appeared first on RenewEconomy.
PSEG ENERGIZE! What if the real heroes of our planet aren’t wearing capes, but lab coats and student IDs? You don’t need a magical hammer or web-slinging powers to protect the Earth. Sometimes being a hero can mean working to protect the environment and build a better future for everyone. We’re investing in the next generation of these real-life Earth heroes by supporting students from New Jersey and funding university programs dedicated to working toward a cleaner energy future.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Queensland has more than 120 gigawatts of wind, solar and storage projects in the pipeline. Will the newly elected LNP abandon them all? The post Graph of the Day: The massive wind and solar project pipeline the LNP may abandon appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Originally published on Illumina News Center The Human Genome Project described the first (almost) complete reference genome, but it didn’t say much about human variation. For that, scientists had to conduct massive population genomics (pop gen) studies, sequencing millions of people to better understand the genetic distinctions, in specific populations, that confer good health or disease.
Australia’s first commercial concentrated solar thermal heat plant will be built at the Mars Petcare facility in Wodonga, joining the recently installed "thermal battery." The post Australia’s first commercial solar thermal heat plant to slash gas use at Mars factory appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia’s first commercial concentrated solar thermal heat plant will be built at the Mars Petcare facility in Wodonga, joining the recently installed "thermal battery." The post Australia’s first commercial solar thermal heat plant to slash gas use at Mars factory appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Environmental Racism: The Toxic Legacy We Can’t Ignore It’s time to call it like it is: the intersection of hazardous waste disposal and environmental racism is a crisis that has been allowed to fester in the shadows for far too long. I’m not sugarcoating this. Let’s be clear—when marginalized communities are forced to shoulder the […] The post Hazardous Waste and Environmental Racism: A Toxic Legacy of Inequality appeared first on The GPM Blog.
AER to investigate cause of extended blackouts in Broken Hill and why the grid was not more resilient. Will it shed light on whether the regulatory and grid management processes are fit for purpose? The post Energy regulator joins probe into reasons for lengthy blackouts in storm-hit Broken Hill appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Operating a warehouse or distribution center can be daunting due to the numerous hazards and regulations involved. Environmental requirements may include stormwater permitting, Tier II reporting, chemical management, and waste management. Safety and health concerns range from material handling and storage to chemical exposure, noise, heat, powered industrial truck traffic, fire suppression, machine guarding, and electrical hazards.
Rooftop PV pushed grid demand and coal output to new record lows, as NSW prepares to join other states in introducing a household solar switch off mechanism. The post Rooftop PV pushes grid demand and coal output to new lows as NSW gets ready for solar switch-off appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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By Radha Rajkotia , Elizabeth Brown & Allison J. Anderson It’s old news, by now, that there is little investment in programs that help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow in low- and middle-income countries. Almost 10 years ago, an article in this magazine called for more SME funding, revealing that only 1 percent of overseas development aid goes toward supporting them.
Sustainability software provider IntegrityNext announced the launch of two new solutions, Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility and EUDR Compliance, aimed at enabling companies to address complex supply chain sustainability challenges and regulatory compliance requirements. Launched in 2016, Munich-based IntegrityNext provides a software platform aimed at enabling companies to build more transparent and sustainable supply chains, and helping businesses to collaborate with suppliers to improve suppl
Australian silicon anode technology that promises to reduce battery storage costs and enable longer EV driving ranges awarded Arena funding. The post Arena backs homegrown battery tech that promises to cut storage costs, boost EV range appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Image credit: Cal F / Shutterstock.com. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recommended that the UK commit to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035. Presented in a letter , the advice was offered to assist determination of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the forthcoming period, following a request for advice to this effect from Secretary of State for Energy Ed Milliband.
Australian gravity storage company wants to use mine shafts in one of the country's biggest mining regions to deploy its technology as vast new wind and solar resources are opened up. The post Gravity storage technology mooted for Mount Isa mine shafts to back up vast wind and solar projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.
My name is Amalia Adler-Waxman and I’m SVP Head of Sustainability at Teva. Here are the key trends I’m watching in this area. 1. Voluntary reporting becomes mandatory For years sustainability has been all about transparency. Reporting is the cornerstone of disclosing why, what and how companies advance their long-term goals. But consistency remains a challenge for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
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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.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - In celebration of Bat Week, International Paper (IP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are proud to highlight their ongoing efforts to restore important bat habitats through oak regeneration projects in Alabama. As part of the Forestland Stewards Partnership, a long-standing collaboration between IP and NFWF, grants are provided to support the restoration of forest ecosystems, benefiting wildlife like bats that depend on mature oak tree
As political debate over the future of Australia’s energy landscape heats up amid the race to a net zero future, Dr Andrew Barton, an expert in energy innovation, is calling for a bold, united shift that turns the energy market ‘inside out’. With renewable energy as the base, he’s advocating for an energy market flip mix where gas, nuclear and advanced storage systems could strategically complement renewables to build a resilient and diverse power grid that transcends political divides.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which ar
by Ian Thacker, The University of Texas at San Antonio Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people. It involves complicated science and data, and it can be really depressing, given the bleak picture it paints of Earth’s future.
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
Originally published by Project Syndicate Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of corporate leaders eager to implement new tech solutions in their industries. But AI could also be applied to broader and more complex problems, especially in education. This vision is on its way to becoming a reality, with the technology already helping to enhance student learning, create new pathways to rewarding careers, and align today’s education with tomorrow’s jobs.
A new study used the 2023 heat wave in Texas and Louisiana as a test case for establishing processes that tease out whether particular weather events are climate change related.
Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction has launched RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, an innovative manufacturing technology that allows construction and demolition recyclers and hot mix asphalt producers to pelletize asphalt shingle waste at the end of their original life to be reused in asphalt paving applications. Originally developed by Asphaltica and acquired by CertainTeed in 2023 , the RenuCore™ pelletizing technology allows CertainTeed to divert shingle materials fro
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CLEVELAND, October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5 th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST. Key4Women’s National Director and Head of Community Bank, Rachael Sampson, will host a conversation with Kerry Siggins, CEO and Board of Director of StoneAge, Inc., discussing how to transform the approach to leadership no matter the role had in an organization.
Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change.
Originally published by SupplyChainBrain John Rogula , managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly , provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
As more companies consider private credit as a financing option, the opportunities for investors are expanding. This episode of Deal Volume describes this asset class and its potential.
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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