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Global Coal Production Hits Record High in 2023: Key Trends and Insights

Energy Central

In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I do a series of articles covering the Review’s findings. In three previous articles, I discussed: Overall highlights Trends in global carbon.

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How Gen Is Committed to Bridging the Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap

3BL Media

The cybersecurity skills gap poses a significant challenge, but it is a challenge that we can continue to overcome through collaborative efforts. By working closely with organizations and strategies, we can create a future where everyone can succeed in the cybersecurity industry.

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Batteries step in as coal plant trips amid heatwave and near record demand in Texas

Renew Economy

Big batteries step in as coal unit trips in Texas at peak time in midst of heatwave. "Always on" baseload needs back-up just as much as renewables. The post Batteries step in as coal plant trips amid heatwave and near record demand in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Scientists created a black hole in lab to test a theory, then it started glowing extremely bright

Good.is: Planet

This simulation created by researchers in the Netherlands might help us know more about mysterious black holes.

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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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Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland's ice sheet melted in the recent past, the first direct evidence that the center -- not just the edges -- of the two-mile-deep ice melted away in the recent geological past. The new research indicates that the giant ice sheet is more fragile than scientists had realized until the last few years -- and reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe in a warmer future.

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Helping Families Have a Cyber Safe School Year

3BL Media

Norton has completed another year of working with the National PTA on The Smart Talk, a free resource that helps families have open conversations about Cyber Safety.

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Dogs can recognize a bad person and there's science to prove it

Good.is: Planet

Science confirms that dogs can recognize a bad person.

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Record-breaking recovery of rocks that originated in Earth's mantle could reveal secrets of planet's history

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have recovered the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth's mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet's largest component. The rocks will help unravel the mantle's role in the origins of life on Earth, the volcanic activity generated when it melts, and how it drives the global cycles of important elements such as carbon and hydrogen.

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Green Jobs More Important Than Ever As Natural Resources Dwindle

3BL Media

While August marks the peak of summer vacation for many, this year, the start of the month also represents something more alarming: the planet’s dwindling supply of natural resources.

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Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use

Renew Economy

The SEC's head of stewardship explains why solar recycling is not a waste management story, but a story of reuse and recovery that will be critical to the shift to renewables. The post Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use 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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The key to accelerating AI development? Pragmatism plus imagination

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or engaged in advocacy and protest, with even more being willing to do so in future. This is evident from a large-scale survey of scientists from all over the world.

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Learn How Motorola Solutions Interns Give Back

3BL Media

Motorola Solutions’ award-winning North America internship program is driven by the belief that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time.

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Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany

Renew Economy

Electricity from large ground-mounted solar PV systems combined with batteries has become cheaper than that generated from fossil power sources in Germany, researchers say. The post Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The loneliest job? How top CEOs manage dilemmas and vulnerability

McKinsey Sustainabilty

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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Incredible clip showing octopus communicating with scientist is just 'magical'

Good.is: Planet

'They’re as curious about you as you are about them,' said a scientist about octopus.

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IWBI Announces Inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

3BL Media

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its inaugural Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

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Work begins on world-first megawatt-scale wave energy project

Renew Economy

Swedish-Israeli wave energy developer launches construction of a a 1MW generator in waters off the city of Porto in Portugal. The post Work begins on world-first megawatt-scale wave energy project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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LLM to ROI: How to scale gen AI in retail

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

To protect the Amazon and support the wellbeing of its people, its economy needs to shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests.

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Strength in Numbers: Paramount’s 6th Annual Intern Community Day

3BL Media

On July 24th 178 Paramount interns and team captains took part in Paramount's 6th annual Intern Community Day – a day focused on interns participating in Paramount’s tradition of giving back to the community and immersing themselves in the company culture. The Paramount Social Impact team, in collaboration with Paramount Emerging Talent team, supported 10 in-office, virtual and in-field volunteer events which interns could participate in.

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“Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery

Renew Economy

CS Energy's 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery has commenced commercial operations at its site next to the largest remaining coal plant in Australia. The post “Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Building an engineering culture and resilient technology

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

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Archaeologists stunned after finding secret rooms under 1,500-year-old church in Istanbul

Good.is: Planet

A network of tunnels and chambers adorned with mosaics and marble was discovered during excavation work at a church in Istanbul.

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Sofidel: “Visionary” Entrepreneurs and Managers

3BL Media

Sofidel There are many entrepreneurs and managers whose sensibilities or insights have contributed significantly to guiding the evolution of corporate culture. The name of Italian entrepreneur Adriano Olivetti (1901 – 1960) is one. His well-known quote summarizes well the richness (and future content) of his way of thinking: “The factory cannot look only at the profit index.

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I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind

Renew Economy

Yes, there are uncertainties about offshore wind. But uncertainty is not an excuse to delay climate action or to derail productive discussions with myths and unsupported claims. The post I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Delivering on construction productivity is no longer optional

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Why the construction industry must climb out of its productivity rut—and why it hasn’t yet.

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New report on Great Barrier Reef shows coral cover increases before onset of serious bleaching, cyclones

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Coral cover has increased in all three regions on the Great Barrier Reef and is at regional highs in two of the three regions, according to a new report. But the results come with a note of caution.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Brings Esports to Classrooms for Back to School

3BL Media

Verizon What you need to know: Verizon goes back to school with new immersive learning content across its award-winning education initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning, which has now provided nearly 8 million students nationwide with digital skills training. This fall, Verizon Innovative Learning will welcome 34 new Title I middle and high schools and open 18 new Labs over the 2024/2025 school year.

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“Disgraceful:” Bowen demands answers as social media giants remove EV and nuclear articles

Renew Economy

Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen demands response from Meta as social media giants continue to remove articles favourable to EVs and critical of Coalition nuclear policies. The post “Disgraceful:” Bowen demands answers as social media giants remove EV and nuclear articles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.