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Delay and pay: Climate tipping point costs quadruple after waiting

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave

Renew Economy

Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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To Go Further on Climate Action, We Need To Go Together

3BL Media

This story was originally published on TriplePundit. By Javier Quiñones Collective action on climate change is powerful. We know more than half of the world's largest companies have set net-zero targets and are exploring new technologies, implementing better processes and re-designing their business models in support of a brighter future. At IKEA, we believe we can do far more together on climate change than any of us can do as individuals.

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South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options

Renew Economy

South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW. The post South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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PSE&G, Morristown First Responders Conduct Gas Emergency Response Exercise

3BL Media

Originally published on PSEG NesRoom MORRISTOWN, N.J., November 26, 2024 /3BL/ - PSE&G is focused on maintaining a safe gas distribution system. As part of our efforts, we partnered with first responders from Morristown, New Jersey in a safety exercise that simulated a gas emergency. The three-hour exercise allowed PSE&G and other safety professionals to practice keeping the public safe in the event of an incident at PSE&G natural gas facilities.

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NSW gives planning approval for giant 2 GWh battery at site of state’s likely last coal generator

Renew Economy

NSW government gives planning approval for another giant battery to be built at the site of a coal fired power generator likely to close within the next decade. The post NSW gives planning approval for giant 2 GWh battery at site of state’s likely last coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland

Renew Economy

Chinese solar giant Jinko seeks planning approvals for a large solar and battery project near Goondiwindi in Queensland. The post China solar giant Jinko seeks federal approval for massive PV and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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British Airways Parent IAG Signs 10-Year Purchase Deal for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL, announced that it will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Infinium, a producer of eSAF, a synthetic drop-in fuel substitute derived from natural sources. The deal will see Infinium provide commercial volumes to any of IAG’s five airlines over ten years.

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FRV starts generating power from its biggest Australian solar farm, which will supply Microsoft data centres

Renew Economy

Spanish owned FRV starts generating power to its biggest solar farm to date, which has a supply contract to data centres operated by Microsoft. The post FRV starts generating power from its biggest Australian solar farm, which will supply Microsoft data centres appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cleantech Startup HyperHeat Raises €3.5 Million for Solution to Decarbonize Industrial Heat

ESG Today

German climate startup HyperHeat announced that it has raised €3.5 million (USD$3.7 million) in a new funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the building and testing of its solutions to use renewable energy to produce zero-carbon industrial heat. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Lars Amsbeck and Frederick Lessmann, HyperHeat is developing a system that will use renewable sources for the high-temperature heating required by heavy industry.

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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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Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track

Renew Economy

Bowen says renewables and EV policies are bringing Australia close to its 2030 target, but is being urged for a dramatic boost in ambition for 2035. The post Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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More than 40% of Largest Global Companies Integrating ESG Performance in Executive Pay: KPMG Study

ESG Today

The world’s largest companies are increasingly integrating ESG performance in executive and board compensation, and are appointing dedicated sustainability leaders, as they continue to set climate goals and prepare for regulatory sustainability-related disclosure requirements, according to a new report released by global professional services firm KPMG.

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NSW consumers asked to dial back electricity use as coal and gas plants go missing in heatwave

Renew Economy

NSW asks consumers to dial back electricity use in heatwave as major coal units go missing, including at the Eraring facility it has agreed to underwrite to stay open for longer. The post NSW consumers asked to dial back electricity use as coal and gas plants go missing in heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Guest Post: Why Carbon Removals Are Here to Stay

ESG Today

By: Marta Krupinska, CEO of CUR8 For way too long, the question on every climate-conscious CFO’s mind was: “Do we truly need carbon removals?” While the science on carbon emissions and their effect on global warming was undisputed, seeing the strategic value of carbon removal remained elusive for corporate leaders. As businesses ramped up their climate action plans, questions lingered: Would carbon removal be effective, or was it merely a distraction?

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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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Community meetings for proposed Victoria wind farm cancelled due to “safety concerns”

Renew Economy

Community forums for proposed wind farm in central Victoria cancelled by the developer over "safety concerns". The post Community meetings for proposed Victoria wind farm cancelled due to “safety concerns” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LeapFrog Raises Over $1 Billion for Social Impact Fund Aimed at Reaching 100 Million Low-income People

ESG Today

Impact-focused investment firm LeapFrog Investments has announced that it has raised over $1.15 billion for its flagship social impact strategy, including reaching commitments of $1.02 billion for its fourth and largest fund (Fund IV), which aims to reach 100 million lower-income people in growth markets with healthcare or financial tools, ahead of the fund’s $1 billion target.

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Tamworth council backs Greens move to continue fight against contested wind project

Renew Economy

Tamworth Regional Council to join legal proceedings to block the Hills of Gold wind farm. The post Tamworth council backs Greens move to continue fight against contested wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Parker Family Health Center Celebrates Expansion

3BL Media

The Parker Family Health Center (PFHC), which provides free medical care for uninsured or underinsured residents of Monmouth County, NJ, recently celebrated its newly expanded and renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony, with members of Quest’s team in attendance to show support. Based in Red Bank, NJ, PFHC receives no-cost lab testing from Quest Diagnostics as part of the Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative.

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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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Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with key role in keeping lights in NSW heatwave

Renew Economy

Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with key role in keeping lights in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm and Honeywell Work To Revolutionize the Energy Sector With 5G, Low Power Wireless and Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Solutions

3BL Media

Highlights: Qualcomm to provide connectivity products and AI-enabled chipsets to Honeywell for various industrial applications to enhance operational efficiency and real-time feedback in the energy sector. Enabling customers in the energy sector to use intelligent handheld devices and, battery-powered low power wireless access (LPWA) sensors to monitor critical systems and use connected hub/gateways for aggregating essential sensor data.

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Cisco unveils SD-WAN Configuration Catalog to streamline industrial deployments

Cisco CSR

Cisco's new SD-WAN Configuration Catalog simplifies industrial deployments - reducing setup time, errors, and enhancing security for Industrial IoT networks

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Building AI trust: The key role of explainability

McKinsey Sustainabilty

AI systems are powerful but often operate like “black boxes,” shrouded in mystery. Here’s how companies can shed some light and drive adoption of AI solutions that users trust and understand.

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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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Ace Power hits go on brave new proposal for a New England wind farm, along with solar and battery

Renew Economy

Ace Power launches brave proposal for the New England Hillview wind farm - along with a solar and battery proposal - into the NSW planning process. The post Ace Power hits go on brave new proposal for a New England wind farm, along with solar and battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How the best CEOs build lasting stakeholder relationships

McKinsey Sustainabilty

By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.

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Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.

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Advances in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detection and removal techniques from drinking water, their limitations, and future outlooks

Environmental News Bits

Zahra, Z., Song, M., Habib, Z., & Ikram, S. (2025). Advances in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detection and removal techniques from drinking water, their limitations, and future outlooks. Emerging Contaminants, 11(1), 100434.

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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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MPS Applies For SSCI Benchmarking

3BL Media

PARIS, November 26, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from MPS for its MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) standard. This marks MPS’s first step towards earning SSCI Recognition for meeting industry expectations for third-party social compliance programmes under the SSCI’s Primary Production scope.

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The diamond industry is at an inflection point

McKinsey Sustainabilty

After surging during the pandemic, diamond prices have reversed to multiyear lows. Proactive moves by players across the value chain can help ensure stability and longevity in the years to come.

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Griffith Foods: Creating a Culture of Safety

3BL Media

At Griffith Foods, we are committed to advancing our workplace health and safety standards. Our Health and Safety Management Program (WHS) is aligned with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard, ensuring that we adhere to all applicable health and safety laws and regulations. Currently, five of our 20 sites are ISO 45001 certified, and we are actively working toward certifying additional locations.

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A bookselling titan, a computer pioneer, and a pathbreaking neurosurgeon

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Our November obituaries also include a visionary architect, a digital-arts innovator, and a Holocaust survivor whose story of tragedy and triumph became a New York Times bestseller.

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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.