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Where old-growth forests are clear-cut, there's fire

Corporate Knights

WET’SUWET’EN, Canada — The pilot flew over squares of clear-cuts and tree plantations, then rolled the helicopter around Hudson Bay Mountain in north-central British Columbia. We were following directions from David de Wit, the acting director of the Office of Wet’suwet’en, who was navigating from a map of traditional trails in their territory. On the ground, the trails are marked by culturally modified trees, circles carved into bark, proof of the Wet’suwet’en Nation’s history in this area.

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Coal extension and public power retailer set battle lines for Queensland’s energy election

Renew Economy

Early campaign moves suggest energy will be a key policy battleground in the Queensland election – and that Labor and the Coalition will divide the state down party lines over climate and renewables. The post Coal extension and public power retailer set battle lines for Queensland’s energy election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Can We Change Chemistry Education to Enable Industry Innovation?

3BL Media

Authored by: Karen Madden , Chief Technology Officer, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Dr. Amy Cannon , Co-Founder and Executive Director, Beyond Benign Chemistry is integral to life as we know it. It has been formally studied and taught for hundreds of years. Against this timeline, green chemistry is a relatively new concept.

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Battery hopeful licks its wounds after missing out on capacity credits as grid shortfall erased

Renew Economy

Aspiring renewables and storage company to be chaired by former WA premier says it "shocked and surprised" to miss out on a lucrative state capacity contract, but intends to have another go with federal scheme. The post Battery hopeful licks its wounds after missing out on capacity credits as grid shortfall erased 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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Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Joins Forces With Stroud Water Research Center in the Brandywine Valley

3BL Media

AVONDALE, Pa., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Stroud Water Research Center, a nonprofit founded in 1967 dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration, today announced a $141,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club for a new 55-kilowatt rooftop solar array system.

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Offshore hydrogen “energy islands” could save Germany €4 billion per year – report

Renew Economy

Germany can achieve annual savings of up to €4.3 billion ($A6.4 billion) by establishing offshore hydrogen production on two energy islands, a report says. The post Offshore hydrogen “energy islands” could save Germany €4 billion per year – report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do not pass go: South-west NSW wind project sent to get federal green tick

Renew Economy

A wind and battery project is going straight into the EPBC process for federal approval. The post Do not pass go: South-west NSW wind project sent to get federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Women in AI Day: Creating More Opportunities for Women in AI

3BL Media

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), diversity is not just a value—it's an imperative. International Women in AI Day , celebrated on October 1, shines a spotlight on the contributions and challenges faced by women in this expanding field. This day aims to recognize and amplify the voices of women in AI while encouraging women to pursue more opportunities in the area.

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Australia can ride the waves of China’s “green capital tsunami” – but a change in attitude is needed

Renew Economy

A new report warns current investment policy towards China is blocking access to a "green capital tsunami" vital to Australia's plans for solar and battery manufacturing. The post Australia can ride the waves of China’s “green capital tsunami” – but a change in attitude is needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rayonier Launches New Website To Inspire the Next Generation of Forestry Professionals

3BL Media

WILDLIGHT, Fla., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Rayonier today announced the launch of ForestryCareers.com, a new website designed to educate students and career seekers about the diverse and rewarding opportunities available in the forestry industry. ForestryCareers.com provides a wealth of educational resources specifically tailored to the forestry sector.

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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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Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products.

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DE&I Perspectives: Celebrating the National Hispanic Heritage Month

3BL Media

¡MÁXIMO ERG members share their stories and experiences ERGs Unplugged is our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the power of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). In our fifth episode, ¡MÁXIMO (our Hispanic/Latinx ERG) members Luz Castillo, Jesse Rodriguez, and Gisella Lamkin share their experiences and discuss how the group has influenced them both personally and professionally.

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Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences include volumes of white matter, which is associated with cognitive function, connections throughout the brain and even early markers for Alzheimer's.

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Leidos Awarded CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network Modernization Contract

3BL Media

RESTON, Va., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, was recently awarded the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Development, Maintenance, Support, and Modernization contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Leidos will leverage its data management and mission software expertise to continue delivering a secure NHSN platform, including the necessary support appli

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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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U.S. Department of Energy - Department of Energy Announces up to $500 Million for Basic Research to Advance the Frontiers of ScienceAnnual funding announcement covers Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion Energy Sciences, Nuclear Physics, and more

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $500 million in funding for basic research in support of DOE's clean energy, economic, and national security goals.The funding will a.

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Strengthening Community Ties: International Paper’s Commitment to Local Stakeholders and Forest Conservation

3BL Media

Originally published in International Paper's 2023 Sustainability Report Working with community stakeholders The future of forests and the future of local communities are closely intertwined. Forests don’t just play a critical role in the local socio-economic fabric; they also directly impact the quality of life of people living nearby. Bearing this in mind, we have made it a priority to engage in meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders.

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Vale and Green Energy Park - Vale and Green Energy Park Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen Supply Chain in Brazil for Future Mega Hub

Global Renewable News

Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP), an integrated European hydrogen company, have joined forces to deliver decarbonization solutions for the global steel sector. Through this partnership the companies.

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3BL’s Platinum Solves Sustainability Communicators’ Biggest Problems With Data and Insights

3BL Media

Changing the world is hard work, and talking about it can be even harder. Platinum empowers companies to turn complex sustainability initiatives into clear, engaging narratives that drive business impact. Targeted distribution, advanced analytics and expert support combine to elevate sustainability storytelling and drive measurable impact. NORTHAMPTON, Mass., October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - 3BL, a leader in sustainability and impact communications, today announced the launch of Platinum , a premier solu

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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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ComEd - ComEd Urges Customers to Take Advantage of Millions of Dollars in LIHEAP, ComEd Bill-Assistance Programs

Global Renewable News

Following the state of Illinois' launch of the new application period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal energy-assistance program, ComEd reminds customers tha.

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The United Family Donates $500,000 Through 33rd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic, Helps 25 Non-profit Organizations

3BL Media

The United Family of Albertsons Companies and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 25 non-profit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place on August 25 and 26. Since its inception in the early nineties, the JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $6,500,000 for non-profit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.

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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank's First Solar Project Under Development for Fiera Real Estate Nears Completion

Global Renewable News

Highlights $7.4 billion USD in commercial real estate managed by Fiera Real Estate, SolarBank anticipates future projects 1.4-Megawatt rooftop project is being built as pilot project Constru.

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Summer Intern Spotlight: Hear What Our Interns Learned!

3BL Media

The Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) team led a summer internship program by partnering with business leaders across Quest Diagnostics to provide hands-on work experience for students from the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Scholars programs. These programs provided participants with professional experience and research development opportunities to support their growth as future leaders in STEM and heal

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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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Standard Solar, Inc. - Standard Solar and Trinasolar Partner to Transform Landfill into 5.7 MW Community Solar Farm in Pennsville, New JerseyThe project will revitalize brownfield to power municipal facilities and homes

Global Renewable News

Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, today announced the acquisition of a 5.7 megawatt (MW) solar project on a landfill in Pennsville, New Jersey, in p.

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World Environment Center Y Sus Socios Buscan Organizaciones Que Apoyen a MiPYMEs Lideradas Por Mujeres Que Estén Trabajando Para Combatir El Cambio Climático

3BL Media

English version click here El Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC), es un concurso abierto para toda la región centroamericana que entrega fondos no reembolsables a 10 organizaciones con soluciones innovadoras de apoyo a MiPyMEs lideradas por mujeres y que se orienten a ampliar sus negocios sostenibles con la incorporación de proyectos de mitigación de gases de efecto invernadero y/o adaptación al cambio climático.

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Leyline Renewable Capital - Leyline Renewable Capital Provides $28 Million in Financing to Golden State Clean EnergyInvestment Supports the Development of Over 1900 MW of Solar and Energy Storage Projects Across California

Global Renewable News

Leyline Renewable Capital (Leyline), a leading provider of debt capital solutions for renewable energy developers, today (Oct 1) announced a $28 million financing package for Golden State Clean Energy.

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Pink Changing Lives®: Mary Kay’s Global Commitment to Improve the Lives of Women and Their Families

3BL Media

Originally published in Mary Kay's 2024 Sustainability Report Mary Kay markets are making a lasting impact worldwide by providing lifesaving surgeries, helping end hunger, protecting survivors from domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams. CZECH REPUBLIC / SLOVAKIA In the Czech Republic, Mary Kay partnered with Be Charity to support the rehabilitation of children whose families could not afford treatment.

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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.

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Advantage Capital - Sabanci Renewables Completes Financing for Oriana Solar Project with $137M Tax Equity Commitment from Advantage Capital

Global Renewable News

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced that it has committed to provide a $137 million investment to Sabanci Renewables, a North American subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, to co.

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Washington, DC’s Secret Weapon for RSV Surveillance

3BL Media

Originally published on Illumina News Center The Next-Generation Sequencing Core in the Washington, DC, Public Health Laboratory (PHL) has a critical job: pathogen surveillance for the nation’s capital. A team of scientists is trying to understand the molecular underpinnings that drive foodborne illnesses, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other diseases threatening more than one million combined residents and commuters in the District of Columbia (which also welcomed a record 25.

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PFISTERER - PFISTERER provides connection technology for offshore wind farm off the coast of New York

Global Renewable News

As a leading technology company for insulating and connecting electrical conductors, PFISTERER is providing connection technology for Empire Wind, the offshore wind farm being developed by Equinor,

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ICON’s Initiative 99 Global Architecture Competition Phase Two Winners Revealed

3BL Media

October 1, 2024 /3BL/ - ICON announced today the winners of the second (and final) phase of Initiative 99 , the global architecture competition to reimagine affordable housing that can be built for $99,000 or less. In addition to the total prize purse of $1M for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, ICON, the Initiative 99 jury and Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) have selected two award-winning designs in the Professional category for ICON to 3D print within MLF’s Community First!

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.