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Is advanced recycling the answer to plastic waste?

GreenBiz

Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work?

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“Momentous:” Labor begins process to declare Australia’s first offshore wind zone

Renew Economy

A huge day for renewables as Albanese government starts process to declare Gippsland, in Victoria, as Australia’s first zone for offshore wind development. The post “Momentous:” Labor begins process to declare Australia’s first offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Despite what auto industry says, consumers aren’t to blame for poor EV sales

Corporate Knights

Nate Wallace is a clean transportation program manger at Environmental Defence. . In the 1960s, a scientist named Ruth Reck working at General Motors found in her research that emissions from car tailpipes were causing global heating and would result in dire consequences for the planet. Reck presented her findings on climate change to three top executives at GM’s corporate headquarters, two of whom would later become CEO. .

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T-Mobile Offers Support to Those Impacted by California Wildfires

3BL Media

McKinney Fire. SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: We are saddened to see the devastation caused by the McKinney Fire in northern California near the Oregon border. As the fire causes overwhelming damage, T-Mobile is closely monitoring the situation, working with relief agencies and taking steps to provide support to customers and communities. T-Mobile teams have deployed to two emergency shelters: Weed Community Center in Weed, CA and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashland, OR.

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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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Big names including Amazon, Honeywell, Mitsubishi line up behind green hydrogen

GreenBiz

Investments in technologies that could enable green hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy industry and other big emitters continue to add up.

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How Australia created its own gas price mess

Renew Economy

The problems we face today with gas prices and supply are a result of decisions made almost 30 years ago that have been systematically ignored by governments. The post How Australia created its own gas price mess appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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T-Mobile Responds to Devastating Flooding Across Eastern Kentucky

3BL Media

SOURCE: T-Mobile. DESCRIPTION: People and communities across eastern Kentucky are facing difficult challenges due to ongoing destructive flooding. T-Mobile teams deployed to the area and are working closely with the American Red Cross to offer evacuees and personnel assistance with relief supplies, charging stations and other support. T-Mobile teams and equipment — including community support vehicles equipped with activated devices, chargers, charging cables, free Wi-Fi and charging stations —

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Takeaways from IKEA’s electrification of last-mile deliveries

GreenBiz

Making EVs appealing for corporations starts with laying out details such as evaluating efficient routes, use cases and what a company needs from a charging infrastructure standpoint.

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France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas

Renew Economy

More than half of France's nuclear fleet are offline, its power prices are through the roof, and it faces a long-term supply problem. The post France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ottawa mulls new carbon tax system for oil and gas sector

Corporate Knights

The federal government is pursuing two avenues that would increase the cost to oil and gas producers of their carbon emissions. . In July, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released a discussion paper that proposes an industry-specific pricing regime to be layered on top of the output-based pricing system. The Liberal government argues that an additional price signal is needed to achieve its emissions cap for the sector. .

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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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ESG Is Having Growing Pains. Here's What Comes Next.

3BL Media

SOURCE: VMware. DESCRIPTION: By Nicola Acutt. You’ve probably read some less-than-flattering headlines about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent months. ESG has been called everything from a “scam” and a “loser” to another example of “woke capitalism.” One thing is for sure: the heat of the spotlight has landed on ESG.

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How climate tech startups can survive and thrive in the downturn

GreenBiz

A bubble-bursting means climate tech entrepreneurs will need to adjust their game plan. They’ll need to adapt, conserve cash, negotiate flat or down fundraising rounds, adjust to rising costs of capital and look at forms of financing outside of venture capital.

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ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business

Renew Economy

ACT joins Victoria with a commitment to phase out the use of gas in homes and businesses by 2045, and shift to electrification backed by solar and storage. The post ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Russia's upending of fossil fuels markets shouldn't change energy transition for Canada

Corporate Knights

With Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine hijacking the climate-and-energy-transition agenda that countries thought they would be pursuing this year, it’s become fashionable to ask whether Canada can afford to make a break from fossil fuels. . The simple answer is that we can’t afford not to. . The months since the invasion have upended international markets for oil and gas, as the European Union scrambles to break its dependence on Russian supplies.

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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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Qualcomm Technologies Are Enabling a More Reliable, Resilient, Sustainable, and Affordable Grid [Video]

3BL Media

SOURCE: Qualcomm. DESCRIPTION: The utility industry is in the midst of a transition that is driven by decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization, and the need to harden grid infrastructure to make it more resilient to natural disasters. Last year, customers across the US saw a sharp increase in the price of electricity — 8 percent on average, but as high as 15 percent in California, Hawaii, New York, and Illinois. 1 Making energy more affordable is a timely and considerable challenge.

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California lawmakers want to decarbonize shipping, but is the technology ready?

GreenBiz

Experts say getting to net-zero will require more research and government support.

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There is no shortage of gas, or fossil fuel cartels, in Australia

Renew Economy

Sudden price falls in gas and electricity markets have caught out Australia's fossil fuel cartels - like a trillion dollar toddler - with their hands in the cookie jar. The post There is no shortage of gas, or fossil fuel cartels, in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The world needs more James Lovelocks

Corporate Knights

I remember well meeting James Lovelock for the first time, nearly 14 years ago in Toronto. I had invited Jim (as we called him) and his wife, Sandy, to Canada to speak about his latest book, The Vanishing Face of Gaia. By the way, Jim wanted to title the book Enjoy It While You Can , which his editor nixed as being too negative. . On that first meeting, we had dinner in downtown Toronto: me, my wife, Toby Heaps , Karen Kun (then with Corporate Knights), and Jim and Sandy.

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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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Paychex Recognized by Nasdaq in Times Square for 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies Listing

3BL Media

SOURCE: Paychex, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Thank you to the team at Nasdaq for recognizing Paychex and our 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition this week in the center of NYC’s Times Square! About Paychex : Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services.

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The case for bidirectional EV charging is growing stronger

GreenBiz

Bidirectional charging through vehicle-to-grid technology could help boost resiliency for the grid as well as EV fleet owners.

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Huge 1,000MWh battery at site of closed coal plant gets NSW planning approval

Renew Economy

A huge 1000MWh battery proposed for site of former coal fired power station near Lithgow gets NSW planning approval. The post Huge 1,000MWh battery at site of closed coal plant gets NSW planning approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco DNA Center Release 2.3.3 – What’s New?

Cisco CSR

Ever have one of those days where you’ve almost reached the office and you realize you left your laptop at home? Doubling back and refighting traffic is awful, frustrating, and completely inefficient. By the time you finally get to the office, it feels as if you’ve already put in a full day. We’ve all had days like that, and Cisco wants to make sure that managing your network isn’t a grind.

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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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KeyBank Announces $300,000 Grant to Africatown Community Land Trust

3BL Media

Funds will support expansion of small business development program focused on Black entrepreneurs. SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) has announced a $300,000 donation from KeyBank to expand its small business development program that helps entrepreneurs incubate and grow their companies. Currently ACLT is revitalizing one of Seattle's historic landmarks, FireStation 6, by converting it into the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation (WGC), a hub for entre

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The Sustainability Scorecard, reviewed

GreenBiz

Paul Anastas and Urvashi Bhatnagar's new book provides a simple and straightforward method for identifying where a company currently is on their sustainability journey and a method to track progress.

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“Held to ransom:” Damning report shows gas cartel throwing away social licence

Renew Economy

The federal government warns the Australian gas industry it is losing its social license after the release of a damning report from Australia’s competition watchdog. The post “Held to ransom:” Damning report shows gas cartel throwing away social licence appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Using CI/CD Pipelines for Infrastructure Configuration and Management – Part 2

Cisco CSR

Welcome back everyone to the second part of the “Using CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure configuration and management” blog series. As you might remember from the previous blog , the pipeline we are building is using GitLab CE, pyATS , Ansible, and Cisco CML. In this blog, we will install GitLab CE and get it ready for the next steps. Installing GitLab CE.

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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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Here's How HP Recycles Its Ink Cartridges - And Works on Climate Pledges

3BL Media

By Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban. SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION: The reconciliation package moving through Congress includes $369 billion to fight climate change, and Senate Democrats’ summary of the deal says it would put the United States on a path to cut around 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Much of corporate America has made climate pledges over the past few years as well.

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How can composting become a viable waste management solution?

GreenBiz

How Quito’s garden waste can unlock a circular future.

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Plans emerge for new 150MW wind farm in WA wheatbelt

Renew Economy

Plans have emerged for 150MW wind farm in Western Australia's wheatbelt region. The post Plans emerge for new 150MW wind farm in WA wheatbelt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stop DDoS at the 5G Network Edge

Cisco CSR

The increase in bandwidth demand and access to engaging online content has led to a rapid expansion of 5G technology deployments. This combination of increased demand from a multitude of user equipment devices (laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and rapid technology deployment has created a diverse threat surface potentially affecting the availability and sustainability of desired low latency outcomes (virtual reality, IoT, online gaming, etc.).

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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.