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Peter Dutton is about to talk nuclear at CEDA. Will he be fact checked by Chris Uhlmann?

Renew Economy

Peter Dutton is due to explain his nuclear power policy at a CEDA event next week. Will he finally be fact-checked? The post Peter Dutton is about to talk nuclear at CEDA. Will he be fact checked by Chris Uhlmann? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Verogy - Verogy Announces Completion of REIT Rooftop Solar Systems at New England Tradeport in Windsor, CTNew England Tradeport solar projects to advance clean energy while fighting climate change

Global Renewable News

Verogy, a West Hartford, CT-based solar energy developer dedicated to delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services, today announced the completion of two rooftop solar energy pr.

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Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout

Renew Economy

Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing. The post Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Living Future Tapped for EPA Grant To Expand Materials Program

3BL Media

September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The International Living Future Institute (Living Future) is honored to have been selected to support the Inflation Reduction Act’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment. As announced by the U.S. EPA in July, Living Future was one of the 38 grant recipients selected to receive part of the federal government’s $160 million investment to “report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.

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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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China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia

Renew Economy

Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects. The post China solar giant Trina seeks approval for biggest battery project in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Investing in an Era of Extreme Weather

3BL Media

by Marian Macindoe, Robert Klaber and Lori Keith, Parnassus Investments Weather events and the impacts from natural disasters pose risks to individuals, businesses and financial markets. Strong company management teams anticipate such events as potential business risks and have established robust plans to address them and mitigate their impacts. There will be both leaders and laggards in how companies withstand, respond to and adapt to a changing and more volatile climate.

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Leidos Announces 2024 Supplier Innovation & Technology Award Winners

3BL Media

Each year, Leidos celebrates the power of partnership at the Leidos Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium. The annual event includes an awards section to honor suppliers for their excellence in technology, collaboration, partnership, and innovation. “The supplier awards are a way to acknowledge the critical role our partners play in mission success,” said Stephanie Foster, chief supply chain officer at Leidos.

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“Extraordinary find:” Offshore wind seabed survey solves century old maritime mystery

Renew Economy

Seafloor surveys for a floating offshore wind farm in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland have helped solve a 107 year-old maritime mystery. The post “Extraordinary find:” Offshore wind seabed survey solves century old maritime mystery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Empowering Teen Mothers World Wide

3BL Media

How do adolescent mothers triple their confidence to seek health services in less than 18 months? With programs that girls themselves design, that focus on her needs, and getting the support from the health system. To address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of pregnant adolescents and first-time mothers in crisis-hit countries, the Adolescent Mothers Against All Odds (AMAL) initiative was designed to promote access to SRH information and services while also creating conversations

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Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Its chances aren’t looking good

Renew Economy

We know what needs to be done. But our government is showing worrying signs of letting industry and developers control their environmental agenda. The post Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Its chances aren’t looking good 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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Southwire Signs Contract for Solar System at North Campus Plant

3BL Media

Southwire is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Statewide Renewable, a solar project developer, to install a solar array at its North Campus Plant. The company has a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability, and in support of that commitment, is investing in renewable energy as it looks to the future.

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Charts of the day: Global generation fuel trends

Renew Economy

Charts that show electricity production, by country and fuel. The post Charts of the day: Global generation fuel trends appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Clock is Ticking for Businesses to Meet Sustainability Targets

3BL Media

The coming of September means the start of the school season in the U.S. and also the end of peak summer vacation time. Business activity picks up and many corporations start to think about business plans and budgets for the coming year because 2025 will be here before we know it! Along with setting goals for sales and profits, many companies will be reviewing their sustainability strategies and measuring the progress they’ve made toward hitting 2030 targets tied to the Paris Agreement on limiti

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A new tech-driven era of impactful marketing and sales

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.

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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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Behind the Scenes: Hidden Heroes Supporting Entergy’s Storm Restoration Efforts

3BL Media

Three days after Hurricane Francine made landfall, Felton Coleman, manager of Entergy’s Louisiana Distribution Operations Center, stood in a Baton Rouge facility that few know about but that plays a crucial role in restoring power after storms. With hands on the table, Coleman listened intently as his team discussed the latest steps being taken to help restore power to customers across Louisiana.

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How batteries will drive the zero-emission truck transition

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Battery electric vehicle technology will be key to reducing road freight emissions and achieving global climate targets.

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Oakland Jewelry Designer Navigates Bigger Deals and Opens New Pop-Up Shop With Help From Verizon

3BL Media

Verizon Dorian Webb opened her first pop-up shop in Napa, California, in July 2024. Dorian Webb had been successfully running her eponymous luxury jewelry line, Dorian Webb , for years. But after landing a collaboration with a major jewelry retailer, she wanted more support. That’s where Verizon Small Business Digital Ready , with its free resources, came in.

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BlackRock, Microsoft Partnership to Raise $30 Billion to Invest in AI Infrastructure and Energy

ESG Today

BlackRock, Microsoft, infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners and Abu Dhabi-based AI development-focused company MGX announced today the launch of the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), a new AI-focused partnership aimed at investing in new and expanded data centers and new energy infrastructure to power the facilities.

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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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QVC Supports Feeding America® Through Fourth Living for Giving Shopping Event

3BL Media

September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - QVC ® and the Housewares Charity Foundation , the philanthropic arm of the home and housewares industry, have again joined forces to present Living for Giving, a cross-platform shopping event to support Feeding America ®. The fourth Living for Giving event, which is now live on QVC.com, provides customers a meaningful opportunity to give back.

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Beth Bafford on Climate United’s $7 billion strategy to mainstream green lending (Q&A)

Impact Alpha

The Environmental Protection Agency set off a scramble last year with its call for proposals to manage the National Clean Investment Fund. The. The post Beth Bafford on Climate United’s $7 billion strategy to mainstream green lending (Q&A) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Discovery Education and LIV Golf Launch Multi-Year Partnership Reaching Half a Million Students Worldwide With STEM and Life Skills

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., and CARROLLTON, Texas, September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Discovery Education and LIV Golf today announced a new multi-year partnership, LIV to Learn , that will positively impact half a million students worldwide. This innovative collaboration offers students and educators digital resources that explore STEM, life skills, and career opportunities, while also addressing topics of teamwork and sustainability.

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Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The findings support that metals in the body are associated with the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries and potentially provide a new strategy for managing and preventing atherosclerosis.

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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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American Airlines Implements Comprehensive Strategy To Combat Wildlife Smuggling and Raise Awareness

3BL Media

Originally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability Report Expanding Our Commitment to Prevent Illegal Trafficking of Wildlife In 2022, American became the first U.S. airline to join the Transport Taskforce of United for Wildlife, and, in 2023, we continued to implement our commitments outlined in the Buckingham Palace Declaration. This organization, established by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is working to protect elephants, rhinos, monkeys, birds, insect

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Sea surface temperature record in the southwestern Pacific: Coral colony from Fiji reveals warmest temperatures in over 600 years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The sea surface temperature in the Fijian archipelago in the southwestern Pacific is now at its maximum for more than 600 years. This finding is the result of an international research team's evaluation of a new coral record providing further evidence for unprecedented warming in the western Pacific Ocean. According to this, the year 2022 was the warmest year in the region since 1370.

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Reflections on Our Annual Meeting: A Community Coming Together

3BL Media

In this latest blog written by Lee Green, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Cascale, he shares reflections from the just concluded Cascale Annual Meeting 2024 and highlights themes and key takeaways from the discussions that took place throughout the event. From the importance of addressing global challenges with localized strategies to prioritizing worker rights and the sense of community, Lee reiterates the palpable energy felt throughout the event from a diverse group of pass

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Shared accountability and adaptability: Keys to a successful CIO journey

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Costco’s chief information and digital officer details how technology leadership is expanding—as businesses increasingly rely on technology.

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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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Wells Fargo Awards $1.2 Million to Rebuilding Together to Rehab Aging Homes

3BL Media

MIAMI, September 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The Wells Fargo Foundation is donating more than $1.2 million in grants to Rebuilding Together , a leading national nonprofit dedicated to repairing homes and revitalizing communities. This year, as part of the Wells Fargo Builds program, employees are also volunteering to provide repairs and accessibility modifications to 75 homes in 46 communities nationwide for older adults, veterans, and other neighbors in need.

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Explaining dramatic planet-wide changes after world's last 'Snowball Earth' event

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are 'Snowball Earth' events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles thick. New research provides a more complete picture for how the last Snowball Earth event ended, and suggests why it preceded a dramatic expansion of life on Earth, including the emergence of the first animals.

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Working to Build Next-Generation Cancer Therapies

3BL Media

Jackson Egen learned the value of basic lab research as a graduate student at UC Berkeley in the 90s while working under the direction of renowned immunologist James Allison. “Jim emphasized that more impactful cancer immunotherapies could come from a detailed understanding of how the immune system works,” recalls Jackson, who today serves as Vice President of Research Oncology at Gilead.

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Smalt Raises €8 Million to Train Skilled Workforce for Energy Transition

ESG Today

Berlin-based Smalt, which has built a talent development and technology services platform for the green energy sector, announced that it had raised €8M in a pre-emptive seed funding round. The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in providing solutions to address the lack of manpower for the installation of renewable energy systems in commercial and residential properties, a widespread labor supply challenge in the European climate tech sector.

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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.