Google reports 13% emissions increase fueled by AI
GreenBiz
JULY 2, 2024
The company is struggling to add carbon-free energy fast enough, CSO Kate Brandt told GreenBiz.
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Nuclear plant trips due to fire, and battery storage steps in to stabilises the grid
Renew Economy
JULY 31, 2024
Big nuclear unit in Texas trips after a fire, and the state's growing battery fleet reacts to keep the grid stable. Who knew nuclear needs backup? The post Nuclear plant trips due to fire, and battery storage steps in to stabilises the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Here's how the meat and dairy lobby is watering down climate policy in Europe
Corporate Knights
JULY 9, 2024
North American meat and dairy companies have been hard at work in recent years, attempting to clean up their eco-image. While environmental groups zero in on animal agriculture as a top driver of climate change, deforestation , biodiversity loss and ocean degradation , a growing number of consumers and governments have been demanding more from the sector to cut its carbon footprint.
Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition, study finds
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 26, 2024
Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.
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.
McKinsey technology trends outlook 2024
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 16, 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.
How oil barons and right-wing billionaires are manipulating the free market to extend fossil fuels
Impact Alpha
JULY 15, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee has delivered a clear message to the free market: shut up about climate change or pay the price. The. The post How oil barons and right-wing billionaires are manipulating the free market to extend fossil fuels appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Germany achieves stunning increase in solar installations and output
Renew Economy
JULY 29, 2024
The expansion of solar photovoltaic systems in Germany continues to grow as more companies and private households opt for solar energy. The post Germany achieves stunning increase in solar installations and output appeared first on RenewEconomy.
74% of Public Companies Plan to Invest in Sustainability Reporting Technology and Tools Over Next Year: Deloitte Survey
ESG Today
JULY 18, 2024
Approximately three quarters of public companies report that they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities over the next year, as nearly all companies are preparing to meet increased reporting requirements, yet data quality remains the top ESG challenge, according to a new survey released by global professional services company Deloitte.
A breakthrough in inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 3, 2024
Scientists have created an anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This brings the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ever.
The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Electrification and renewables
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 31, 2024
Cooperation from all stakeholders can drive Iberian decarbonization through electrification and renewables deployment. Here we discuss the ambition, challenges, and potential unlocks for Spain.
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
Electric vehicles a boon for Nevada’s economy, workers and environment, say groups
Energy Central
JULY 1, 2024
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Nevada, with new cheaper models and federal incentives enticing drivers away from gasoline-dependent transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to soon issue updated pollution limits for new passenger cars and trucks that could slash billions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide pollution.
Scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by extracting it from listeners' brainwaves and it sounds eerie
Good.is: Planet
JULY 16, 2024
The research could prove to be a wonderful thing for people who have difficulty in speech, like those suffering from a stroke or muscle paralysis.
Australians blame wind, solar for high power bills as media campaigns take hold
Renew Economy
JULY 28, 2024
Misinformation campaigns are taking their toll as more Australians struggle to sort energy fact from fiction. The post Australians blame wind, solar for high power bills as media campaigns take hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Amazon Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal
ESG Today
JULY 10, 2024
Amazon announced today that it has achieved its goal to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy, hitting the milestone in 2023, 7 years ahead of its initial target. Amazon first announced its clean energy goal in 2019, pledging to match all of the electricity consumed across its global operations, including data centers, corporate buildings, stores and fulfillment centers, with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise, study suggests
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 9, 2024
The United States has lost its only stand of the massive Key Largo tree cactus in what researchers believe is the first local extinction of a species caused by sea level rise in the country.
Offshore wind: Strategies for uncertain times
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 12, 2024
The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.
Returns of $7.2 Trillion Green Sector Outpaced Only by Tech Stocks
Alaistair Marsh
JULY 8, 2024
The so-called green economy has delivered total returns of 198% over the past 10 years, LSEG says
Gigantic ocean discovered 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface challenges what we know about the planet's water
Good.is: Planet
JULY 25, 2024
The ocean was discovered 430 miles deep into the Earth's mantle, which was usually thought to be a hot rocky layer devoid of water.
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
“The gig is up:” Joyce celebrates as wind project shelved and new route to New England zone unveiled
Renew Economy
JULY 30, 2024
Barnaby Joyce reckons the "gig is up" for "intermittents" as he hoorays a cancelled project and EnergyCo rolls out scoping report for New England REZ. The post “The gig is up:” Joyce celebrates as wind project shelved and new route to New England zone unveiled appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Ethiopia Says ICE Vehicle Import Ban Continues As Part of New Economic Reforms, Only EV Imports Allowed!
CleanTechnica
JULY 31, 2024
In an unprecedented move some months ago, Ethiopia became effectively the first country in the world to ban the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia’s motivation? A. [continued] The post Ethiopia Says ICE Vehicle Import Ban Continues As Part of New Economic Reforms, Only EV Imports Allowed!
A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 25, 2024
Engineers discovered that when the aluminum in soda cans is purified and mixed with seawater, the solution produces hydrogen -- which can power an engine or fuel cell without generating carbon emissions. The reaction can be sped up by adding caffeine.
In the long run: What leaders can learn from an Olympic gold medalist
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JULY 10, 2024
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
“I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs
Renew Economy
JULY 24, 2024
Dutton dismissed report on nuclear SMR by the highly respected Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, saying he is not interested in the views of "fanatics." The post “I’m not interested in the fanatics:” Dutton responds to science academy’s report on nuclear SMRs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it
Renew Economy
JULY 22, 2024
On Sunday, we published an analysis on the soaring cost of nuclear power by leading economist John Quiggin. On Monday we attempted to post it in our feed on social media. Facebook removed it. The post We published an analysis from a leading economist on soaring nuclear costs. Facebook removed it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Czech nuclear deal shows CSIRO GenCost is too optimistic, and new nukes are hopelessly uneconomic
Renew Economy
JULY 20, 2024
Newly announced deal in Czechia shows GenCost nuclear estimates are too optimistic. Even in established nuclear countries, new nuclear power is hopelessly uneconomic. The post Czech nuclear deal shows CSIRO GenCost is too optimistic, and new nukes are hopelessly uneconomic appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Costly gas, coal outages and generator bidding lead to big jump in electricity prices in June quarter
Renew Economy
JULY 23, 2024
Surge in wholesale electricity prices in June quarter highlights the problem of digging in with ageing coal plants and fossil gas generation. The post Costly gas, coal outages and generator bidding lead to big jump in electricity prices in June quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Nuclear too slow to replace coal, and baseload “simply can’t compete” with wind and solar, AEMO boss says
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
AEMO boss says nuclear too slow to replace coal, and confirms that "notion of baseload" will not compete with grid powered by cheaper renewables. The post Nuclear too slow to replace coal, and baseload “simply can’t compete” with wind and solar, AEMO boss says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Generators fill their pockets again, pushing grid prices to new highs and leaving renewables to cop the blame
Renew Economy
JULY 30, 2024
Wholesale electricity prices hit a new landmark on Tuesday night when all five state grids had prices pushed above $15,000 a megawatt hour (MWh) at the time. Greed is the new black. The post Generators fill their pockets again, pushing grid prices to new highs and leaving renewables to cop the blame appeared first on RenewEconomy.
First stage of Australia’s biggest battery project energised to start flattening solar duck
Renew Economy
JULY 15, 2024
The first stage of what will be the biggest battery project in Australia has been energised little more than a year after it was first announced. The post First stage of Australia’s biggest battery project energised to start flattening solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Too slow and too risky, and waste won’t fit in a coke can – engineers debunk Coalition nuclear plan
Renew Economy
JULY 23, 2024
The Australian Academy for Technological Sciences and Engineering has joined other scientific, engineering and energy experts in describing the federal Coalition's nuclear power plan as too slow and too risky. The post Too slow and too risky, and waste won’t fit in a coke can – engineers debunk Coalition nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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