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NEW ORLEANS, February 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its Worlds Most Admired Companies list for 2025. Entergy was recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness. This is the first time Entergy has been selected as a finalist for inclusion on this prestigious list.
New planning rules mean that wind farms will be subject to more strenuous assessments than coal mines, green groups say. The post LNP’s knee-jerk rule change suggests Sunshine State “closed for business” on wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The newest "US Sustainable Investing Trends Report" from the US SIF is Establishing a Baseline Universe for Sustainable Investment & Stewardship. Here are several Key Highlights: Market Size and Sustainable Investment (AUM) : US SIF analysis, based on submissions to the SEC, records the US market size as $52.5 trillion, of which $6.5 trillion (12%) were identified or marketed as Sustainable or ESG investment.
Big solar and wind sent the share of renewables on the main grid to a record 44 per cent in January, and prices often into negative territory. The post Wind in the west, solar in the east and plenty of negative prices down south in record January appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
The Quest Diagnostics technology team hosted 6 interns for a 10-week program. Each intern contributed to a key initiative for their respective workgroup while also engaging in valuable lunch-and-learn presentations, one-on-one networking opportunities with leaders, and educational lab and logistics tours. The interns were asked to share their insights around their experience at Quest, and the responses were incredibly inspiring.
Victoria wind farm shut down after incident that appeared to show the collapse of one of its turbines. The post Victoria wind farm shut down after turbine collapse appeared first on RenewEconomy.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 3, 2025 /3BL/ - PATRN Tequila is leading the way as the first tequila brand to work with its agave farmers to help them achieve certification for agave farming from GLOBALG.A.P. This industry-leading work sees PATRN supporting its agave farmers to ensure they meet rigorous international GLOBALG.A.P. Crops for Processing (CfP) standards.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 3, 2025 /3BL/ - PATRN Tequila is leading the way as the first tequila brand to work with its agave farmers to help them achieve certification for agave farming from GLOBALG.A.P. This industry-leading work sees PATRN supporting its agave farmers to ensure they meet rigorous international GLOBALG.A.P. Crops for Processing (CfP) standards.
A 70-turbine wind farm proposed for construction in coal country in Central Queensland has won federal environmental approval, clearing the way for it to be built. The post Major wind farm cleared for construction in Queensland coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Previously published by Connectivity As 2025 approaches, Keysight Technologies sustainability experts have put together some short trends for the year ahead. The insights cover how AI, renewable energy, and government incentives are set to impact sustainability efforts next year. 1. Data management will drive the sustainability sector to embrace AI AI will increasingly be deployed to streamline global sustainability regulatory reporting.
Amazon and global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced today an expanded partnership, with Amazon agreeing to purchase 476 MW of solar and wind energy in Spain and Portugal to help match the electricity used in its operations with renewable energy. The new power purchase agreements (PPAs) follow the recent announcement by Amazon that it was the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally in 2024, marking the companys fifth consecutive year in that position.
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, OAKLAND, Calif., February 4, 2025 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced the purchase of key assets of Better Buying Institute (BBI), including the widely-recognized Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) and the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI).
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
One of the first contracted solar farms in Victoria has been offline for nearly a year dealing with component issues. The post Victoria solar farm offline for nearly a year, to resume operations soon after fixing component failures appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Paris-area public transport authority le-de-France Mobilits announced that it has raised 1 billion in a new green bond offering, the first by a public entity to be issued under the European Green Bond (EuGB) Regulation. The offering marks continued early uptake of the new EuGB label, following the first 500 million corporate issuance earlier this year by Italian utility company A2A.
A power company has been fined $9 million for allowing a "catastrophic" generator explosion that caused widespread blackouts due to a lack of backup systems. The post Coal generator owner fined $9 million after explosion that caused widespread blackouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with global warming and as the human population continues to grow. Now, scientists have identified chemical compounds released by rice roots that determine how much methane the plants emit. They report that this information enabled them to breed a new strain of rice that emits up to 70% less methane.
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.
Clean energy investment hit a new high in 2024, off the back of record electric vehicle sales and record renewables growth. But BNEF says there is "still much more that needs to be done." The post Record renewables growth and EV uptake sends global clean energy investment to new high in 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Scientist have concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth's formation as previously thought, an insight that bears directly on the question of when life originated on the planet. The finding is significant because the data reported by the study support the idea that water arrived towards the final stages of Earth's development into a planet from dust and gas, what geologists refer to as late accretion.
Another three big renewable and storage projects enter EPBC planning pipeline, with two of them branding themselves as "energy hubs". The post Another three big wind and battery projects sucked into EPBC process appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A Scottish court ruling quashed approvals by the UKs Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) for major oil and gas projects in the North Sea by Shell and Equinor, over the governments failure to account for the climate impact of the use of fuels produced from the projects. While the ruling, provided by Lord Ericht, allowed work on the projects to continue, it prohibited the extraction of oil and gas from the projects until the approvals are reconsidered, with the impact of downstream emissions taken into ac
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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Nonprofit climatetech startup incubator Greentown Labs announced today the appointment of Georgina Campbell Flatter as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 2011 out of the MIT ecosystem, Greentown Labs aims to accelerate climatetech innovation and commercialization by empowering entrepreneurs and enabling collaboration, bringing together founders, corporates, investors and policymakers.
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Jurkschat, L., Gill, A. J., Milner, R., Holzinger, R., Evangeliou, N., Eckhardt, S., & Materi, D. (2025). Using a citizen science approach to assess nanoplastics pollution in remote high-altitude glaciers. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1864. [link] [open access] Abstract Nanoplastics are suspected to pollute every environment on Earth, including very remote areas reached via atmospheric transport.
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Yang, L., Lu, H., Qiao, H., Hao, Z., Yin, Y., Guo, F., Wu, J., Wang, Y., & Wang, W. (2025). Green and sustainable aerogel from chitosan and Caragana biochar for efficient, continuous and large-scale separation of complex emulsion. Separation and Purification Technology, 362, 131731.
Botelho, J. C., Kato, K., Wong, L.-Y., & Calafat, A. M. (2025). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure in the U.S. Population: NHANES 1999March 2020. Environmental Research, 120916. [link] Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals because of their persistence in the environment, have been used in many commercial applications since … Continue reading Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure in the U.S.
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