GreenBiz

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.

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TEDxInnovations

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication. Guiding us through the art of "mindful walking," she shares three essential questions to ask yourself to awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace. Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you, says Zen Buddhist nun Sister True Dedication.

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Stanford Social Innovation

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By Randall Amster & Linda Bell Grdina. In the context of market economies and the fragmented societies they often yield, well-being can seem like an individual pursuit. Yet as the articles in this series, “ Centered Self: The Connection Between Inner Well-being and Social Change ” have articulated, we are coming to understand this is not the case.

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 10, 2021

By Odette Mucha, Vote Solar and Luis Nasvytis Torres, Earthjustice. Local energy resources have the potential to equitably distribute the benefits of clean energy in a way that provides jobs, resilience and savings to communities left out of our century-old electricity grid. These resources – like rooftop and community solar, and battery storage – have demonstrated this potential and are the most affordable solution in the transition to a clean energy future.

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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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Solar and wind energy now deliver nearly 9 percent of global electricity.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. Recycling and resource management firm Viridor has unveiled its “Vision for Zero” – a plan to reduce (to zero) the amount of plastic waste exported from the UK.

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 9, 2021

India added 2,835 MW of solar in the third quarter of 2021, up 14% compared to 2,488 MW installed in the second quarter. Year-over-year installations rose 547%, according to a new report by Mercom India Research. In the first nine months of 2021, India added more than 7.4 GW of solar, a 335% increase compared to the 1.73 GW installed in the same period in 2020.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There is almost universal agreement globally that society should respond to climate change with the same urgency as it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 10, 2021

On Dec. 9, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm toured several U of I sustainable energy projects, including PRI’s carbon capture efforts at Abbott Power Plant. During the visit she also heard about PRI’s extensive work in carbon sequestration. Read more about PRI’s carbon management and sustainable energy research.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 9, 2021

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 9 – These times “require moral policies aimed at fully addressing the interlocking injustices of systemic racism, poverty, the denial of health. The post Investing in The Reconstruction to bridge the racial wealth gap and rebuild America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A collaboration between Fermata Energy, The Alliance Center, and Colorado CarShare has resulted in over $950 in savings on its electricity bills in just four months using one Fermata Energy 15-kW bidirectional charger and one Nissan LEAF, according to news released this week. This savings was generated by reducing the Center’s demand charges by nearly eight percent.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Insights for building owners, developers, facilities managers and commercial renters.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 8, 2021

by Daniel Craig McCool, University of Utah The Colorado River is a vital lifeline for the arid U.S. Southwest. It supplies water to seven states, Mexico, 29 Indian reservations and millions of acres of irrigated farmland.

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Stanford Social Innovation

DECEMBER 9, 2021

By Benjamin Abtan. “We keep talking over and over again about how important it is to fight against racism,” a 40-something board member of a California-based family foundation told me a few weeks ago. “But nothing is really changing. I’m so frustrated!” In August, Home Depot was accused by the National Labor Relations Board of punishing an employee for wearing a Black Lives Matter logo on his apron, a year after its CEO proudly proclaimed , “We must stand with

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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.

Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Two years after opening the gates for small-scale renewable development in Maine, officials now have to figure out how to situate new projects in prime spots on the grid. A group of industry members, advocates, utility stakeholders and state officials is preparing to issue the first of two reports that will help lawmakers in Maine craft new renewable incentive policies and plan grid upgrades for the coming years.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 8, 2021

by Christina Ergas, University of Tennessee Big farming is both a victim of climate change and a contributor. Droughts, floods and soil degradation threaten crop yields. But agriculture produces nearly one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. A potential antidote to harmful monocultures is a form of community farming invented back in the 1970s: permaculture.

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TEDxInnovations

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation. In this inspiring talk, Makhtoum Abdalla, displaced as a child in Sudan and now living with his family in the Otash camp in Darfur, shares his biggest dream: to ensure all children are educated and taught the skills needed to become "captains of their destiny.". For children growing up in refugee camps, education is a powerful tool of liberation.

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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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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Operations at the 185 MW Glacier Sands wind project are under way, Cordelio Power announced Tuesday. The wind farm, located in Mason County, Illinois, includes 43 Vestas V150-4.3 wind turbines. Microsoft Corporation will purchase 100% of the renewable energy generated from the project over a 15-year contract. Cordelio announced it had completed financing for the project in July.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Cities, with growing populations and demands on resources, exacerbate the waste crisis, and may be a key focus area to help change course away.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 7, 2021

by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences It was hard to miss the news about Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 3. Like the vast majority of people currently catching – and dying from – the coronavirus, he was unvaccinated.

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Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It only feels like five minutes since we published our 2021 technology trends post. The past year has flown by. I hope it’s been a positive one for all of you, and though we’re still experiencing an uncertain environment, you’ve remained healthy and safe. As ever, I tend to start thinking about next year’s technology trends in the context of those which we predicted for this year.

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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

TEDxInnovations

DECEMBER 10, 2021

"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A new study predicts that the nature-based carbon market could present a $1.3 billion opportunity for the insurance industry.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Zheng, W., Guo, M. “Soil–Plant Transfer of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products.” Current Pollution Reports (2021). [link] Abstract Purpose of Review Land application of organic wastes such as sewage effluent, biosolids, and animal wastes can introduce pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) into soils.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Over 100 million people in America live in economic insecurity, which includes half of all people of color. As we become a more. The post Shifting power, redefining risk, and advancing justice: A model for investors to advance racial equity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

TEDxInnovations

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We will get out of this pandemic, says Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 Technical Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO). The question is how fast -- and if we'll take what we've learned from the past two years and apply it to the next emerging pathogen. In conversation with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Van Kerkhove provides insights on the Omicron variant, details a pandemic preparedness protocol under development at WHO and shares what we all can do to bring the

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A few thoughts as 2021 roars to a close.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Read the full story at Beside. As the last ancient forests of British Columbia disappear, species like the northern spotted owl are going extinct. With only one breeding pair left in the Canadian wild, activists say the choice is between profit and preservation.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 7, 2021

ImpactAlpha, December 7 – Amid a frenzy of big-ticket climate deals and energy-transition funds, oil and gas investor Lime Rock raised less than. The post Oil and gas investor Lime Rock Partners raises $375 million for clean energy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.