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UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear

Renew Economy

New pathways to clean power outlined by UK grid operator including three fold increase in wind and solar, and a reduction in nuclear. The post UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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HARMAN Launches Generative AI Solutions in AWS Marketplace

3BL Media

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom STAMFORD, Ct., November 6, 2024 /3BL/ – HARMAN Digital Transformations Solutions , a strategic business dedicated to blending the physical and digital to make business technology more dynamic, announced that ForecastGPT, a sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-driven forecasting solution that uses advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) fine-tuned on domain-specific multivariate time series datasets, is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalo

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Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove 125 billion tons of carbon dioxide -- exceeding the total number of global fossil fuel emissions over the past three years -- from the atmosphere.

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Key considerations for CEOs in the oil and gas sector

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.

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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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Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery

Renew Economy

The first batch of Tesla Megapacks has arrived at the site of one of Queensland’s biggest batteries yet, that is being built at a former coal generation hub south of Brisbane to store excess solar energy and help balance the local grid. The 250 MW, two-hour (500 MWh) Swanbank Battery is being developed by Queensland […] The post Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Driving Impact: Truist Foundation Invests in Scaling, Piloting Nonprofit Initiatives

3BL Media

Nonprofits are tackling a variety of critical issues like female empowerment, mental health, and wealth building for underserved groups. But scaling impactful programs remains a challenge. In 2024, 71% of nonprofits have seen an increase in demand for their programs and services, while 42% report a lack of adequate finances or resources. To address these challenges, Truist Foundation recently donated $4 million in grants to 11 nonprofits across the country that are using innovative programs to c

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California Climate Disclosure Regulation Passes Major Legal Hurdle

ESG Today

A new California law that will effectively require most large U.S. companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks survived a major legal challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with a California judge refusing a request to immediately disallow the law on constitutional grounds. While ruling that the court did not have sufficient information to allow the request, however, U.S.

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Wind and solar take record 93.7 per cent share of Australia’s biggest coal grid

Renew Economy

Wind and solar set a new instantaneous record share of 93.7 per cent of the state grid with the biggest coal fleet. The post Wind and solar take record 93.7 per cent share of Australia’s biggest coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Progress and possibilities at SOCAP24

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Overheard at SOCAP24 Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity. Fear, uncertainty and. The post The Brief: Progress and possibilities at SOCAP24 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours. The benefits from that single day were undeniable and still visible 40 years later.

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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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Los Angeles County Sues Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Over Plastic Pollution, Recyclability Claims

ESG Today

Los Angeles County announced that it has filed a lawsuit against beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, claiming that the companies play a significant role in plastic pollution’s negative impacts on the environment and public health; have misrepresented the recyclability of plastic beverage containers to the public; and have failed to disclose significant environmental and health harms associated with the use of plastic beverage containers.

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Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs

Renew Economy

Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia's future energy bills, an inquiry has heard. The post Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brief: Selection of SOCAP slides showcasing systemic solutions

Impact Alpha

Greetings Agents of Impact! In San Jose, Costa Rica, for FLII Central America and the Caribbean? Catch up with ImpactAlpha’s Zuleyma Bebell, who. The post The Brief: Selection of SOCAP slides showcasing systemic solutions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Elephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Tool use isn't unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use abilities, too. Now a report highlights elephants' remarkable skill in using a hose as a flexible shower head. As an unexpected bonus, researchers say they also have evidence that a fellow elephant knows how to turn the water off, perhaps as a kind of 'prank.

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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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Meta Signs 260 MW Solar Energy Purchase Deal with Engie to Support Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Engie North America, a part of the France-based Engie Group, announced that it has signed a deal with social media giant Meta to supply it with 260 MW of renewable energy from its Sypert Branch solar project in Milam County Texas, 100% of the project’s output. The Sypert Branch solar project, expected to be operational in late 2025, was developed by Engie who will also construct and operate the project located 70 miles northeast of Austin, Texas.

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Danish giant launches Australian renewables play with 6 GW of wind, solar and battery plans

Renew Economy

Danish renewables giant launches new all-Australian subsidiary with plans to develop 6 GW of onshore wind and solar and "a network" of big batteries. The post Danish giant launches Australian renewables play with 6 GW of wind, solar and battery plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mutual aid network in Asheville helps overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Impact Alpha

A month or so after Hurricane Helene roared through Asheville, many are still without water or power, and almost no one has clean. The post Mutual aid network in Asheville helps overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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DNA evidence rewrites story of people buried in Pompeii eruption

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected variations in gender and kinship, revising the story as written since 1748. The genetic data also underlined the cosmopolitan nature of the Roman Empire, showing that Pompeians were mainly descended from immigrants from the eastern Mediterranean.

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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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Developing Vaccine Infrastructure in the Age of COVID Fatigue: How Strengthening Influenza Vaccination Systems Can Prepare Us for the Next Pandemic

James Militzer

In the global health community, we know that it’s a question of when, not if, there will be another pandemic. We get frequent reminders of this potential threat, most recently with the spread of avian H5N1 influenza viruses in the U.S., and the mpox outbreak that began in Africa and has now been reported in 123 countries. It is clear that we must prepare, we must invest and we must be ready.

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Solar pushes renewables to record share of grid, coal hits new low despite highest spring demand

Renew Economy

Renewables hit new record high of 75.9 per cent, sending coal to a record low despite usually strong spring electricity demand. The post Solar pushes renewables to record share of grid, coal hits new low despite highest spring demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Overheard at SOCAP: Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity

Impact Alpha

Fear and uncertainty and anxiety is giving way to determination, affirmation and new possibilities. A year ago, investors and founders were on the. The post Overheard at SOCAP: Progress and possibilities for climate action and inclusive prosperity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change turned an ordinary drought into an exceptional one that parched the American West from 2020--22. A study has found that evaporation accounted for 61% of the drought's severity, while reduced precipitation accounted for 39%. The research found that since 2000, evaporative demand has played a bigger role than reduced precipitation in droughts, which may become more severe as the climate warms.

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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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OECD Warns of Climate-alignment “Blind Spot”

Chris Hall

Ahead of COP29, report calls for systemic risks of climate change to be viewed through both real economy and financial sector lens. Climate-related systemic risk will not be properly reflected by financial markets until governments ensure both real economy and financial sector policies support climate alignment, recent research suggests. Speaking at a webinar discussing research conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Thomas Tayler, Head of Climate Fi

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Ausgrid pitches its first big batteries for Newcastle and Sydney

Renew Economy

Ausgrid want to put two large batteries in Sydney and Newcastle, as part of the company's first foray into big installations. The post Ausgrid pitches its first big batteries for Newcastle and Sydney appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Plugged In: The future of sustainable luxury is being sewn by BIPOC designers (video)

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha’s “Plugged In” series explored the intersection of sustainable fashion and luxury, highlighting the role of BIPOC designers in driving innovation and ethical. The post Plugged In: The future of sustainable luxury is being sewn by BIPOC designers (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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How plants grow thicker, not just taller

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind this growth, they hope to advance forestry practices and carbon dioxide storage in trees.

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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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How leaders can tap the power of vulnerability

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Showing vulnerability can build connections and trust. One place to start: create a ‘to be’ list rather than a ‘to do’ list.

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Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables

Renew Economy

Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an "ongoing challenge" that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries. The post Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Week in impact investing: New realities

Impact Alpha

TGIF, Agents of Impact! We’ll be taking a Brief break for the Veterans Day holiday in the US. We’ll be back in your. The post The Week in impact investing: New realities appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old ice age puzzle revealed in new study

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages. The research provides fresh insights into the ocean's role in climate during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, an enigmatic interval of change in climate cycles that began about one million years ago.

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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.