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This talk of nuclear is a waste of time: Wind, solar and firming can clearly do the job

Renew Economy

Australias economic future would be at risk if we stop wind and solar to build nuclear: Big industries would have to close and the risk of blackouts would be significant. The post This talk of nuclear is a waste of time: Wind, solar and firming can clearly do the job appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New York to Charge Oil Companies $75 Billion to Pay for Infrastructure to Cope with Climate Change

ESG Today

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the signing of the Climate Change Superfund Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for a share, proportionate to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, of the investments in infrastructure needed to adapt to climate change. The text of the legislation estimates that the new act is anticipated to require fossil fuel companies to pay approximately $75 billion through 2050, or about $3 billion per year.

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December Pegasus Now Available!

Caux Round Table

Here’s the December issue of Pegasus. This edition is all about social capital. First, Steve Young writes about capitalism and slavery. Secondly, Michael Hartoonian includes his piece on social capital and the moral infrastructure. As always, I would be most interested in your thoughts and feedback. Best wishes for the new year.

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Innovating for a Healthy Context

Stanford Social Innovation

By Christian Seelos , Tanya Accone & Stuart Campo At the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Council of the World Economic Forum , speakers expressed concerns that most people worldwide are not optimistic about the future. The hope that our children would enjoy a better life than ours seems shattered. There is widespread apprehension about the accumulation of complex societal and environmental issues.

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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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Green Hydrogen Atlas

Energy Central

Green Hydrogen Atlas Hydrogen Networks

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Why moving away from plastic packaging is more complicated than it seems

Environmental Finance

The failure of the Global Plastic Treaty represents a missed opportunity to accelerate co-operation, argues PGIM's James Malone

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US Electric Car Sales Up 474% Since Q3 2019, Fossil Car Sales Down 15%

CleanTechnica

I just published our big quarterly report on US auto sales trends in the past 5 years, including brand-specific trends. However, I’ve done something else this quarter for the first time. I’ve crunched the numbers to determine changes in electric car sales and changes in fossil fuel car sales across. [continued] The post US Electric Car Sales Up 474% Since Q3 2019, Fossil Car Sales Down 15% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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How Science Beat Climate Change Denial

Energy Central

“It's a very strange experience to watch a play in which you are a character- and to shake hands with the person who plays you. I did both this past July while attending a performance of Kyoto at the Swan Theater in Stratford upon Avon in England. The moment meant more, of course, than just a glimpse of oneself on history's stage. The play shows how science won out over climate.

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Indonesia risks carbon ‘backfire’ with vast deforestation for sugarcane

Eco-Business

A plan to clear rainforests half the size of Switzerland for sugarcane plantations, which commenced recently, would nearly double the country's total greenhouse gas emissions and impact Indigenous communities in Papua, a new report warns.

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US Gas Car Sales Down 1% While Electric Car Sales Up 16%

CleanTechnica

It’s time again to look back on quarterly US auto sales, comparing Q3 2024 to Q3 2023, Q3 2022, Q3 2021, Q3 2020, and Q3 2019. In other words, we’re going way back to try to get a good picture of auto sales trends in the country. Of course, a. [continued] The post US Gas Car Sales Down 1% While Electric Car Sales Up 16% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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MAGA Battle Blows Up 2025 Electric Vehicle Outlook, Or Not

CleanTechnica

Regardless of uncertainty over Trump's electric vehicle policy, Ford is leaning on commercial fleet electrification to boost sales in 2025 and beyond. The post MAGA Battle Blows Up 2025 Electric Vehicle Outlook, Or Not appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Musk And Trump — The Road Ahead Is Strewn With Ethical Challenges

CleanTechnica

Elon Musk wants to be a major force in the next administration but is that partly for selfish reasons that could lead to ethics violations? The post Musk And Trump The Road Ahead Is Strewn With Ethical Challenges appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Is Secretly Recalling Cybertruck Batteries

CleanTechnica

Something interesting has been going on with Tesla Cybertrucks. Tesla has been quietly replacing their battery packs, seemingly a lot of them. At least since September, Tesla has been swapping out Cybertruck battery packs for new ones when they are brought in for other maintenance issues. The first report we’re. [continued] The post Tesla Is Secretly Recalling Cybertruck Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Xiaomi Wants To Become A Top 5 Automaker Globally

CleanTechnica

Xiaomi sales have been absolutely stunning in 2024, but the company’s CEO, chairman, and founder wants to go far beyond this and make Xiaomi the 5th largest automaker in the world! In its first 9 months, the company sold a stunning 130,000 electric vehicles. Can it increase that many times. [continued] The post Xiaomi Wants To Become A Top 5 Automaker Globally appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Why Isn’t Hyundai Motor Group Circling the Drain?

CleanTechnica

Paul Wildman and I have collaborated on articles charting the difficulties of the top three car makers: Toyota, Volkswagen, and Stellantis; and the effect of these difficulties on their respective national economies: Japan, Germany, France, and Italy. Recently, I suggested to Paul that we look at Hyundai/Kia, as they do. [continued] The post Why Isn’t Hyundai Motor Group Circling the Drain?

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Good News From China — CATL EV Chassis, Radar King Kong Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica

CATL has developed a new EV platform it says will reduce development time for new models from years to months. The post Good News From China CATL EV Chassis, Radar King Kong Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Space Solar Race Heats Up, Now With Flying Data Centers

CleanTechnica

Space solar technology has created the conditions for launching data centers into orbit, taking advantage of ultra-low energy costs and opportunities for expansion. The post Space Solar Race Heats Up, Now With Flying Data Centers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EV

CleanTechnica

To our electric vehicle (EV) owners: If you found yourself with the choice to buy another EV or return to an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV), which would you do? Well, if you are like most participants in a recent study, you’d replace it with another EV. Those are the. [continued] The post The Media Has It Wrong: 92% Of Electric Vehicle Owners Worldwide Would Definitely Buy Another EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad

CleanTechnica

Volkswagen is moving forward with plans to begin manufacturing a whole new class of vehicles under the Scout Motors brand. Scout was originally a sub-brand of International Harvester, with all the technological sophistication that name implies. The company started as a manufacturer of farming equipment and machinery, which means its. [continued] The post Plan To Sell Scout Vehicles Directly To The Public Has California Volkswagen Dealers Hopping Mad appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Battery Material Shortages by 2030? Which Ones?

CleanTechnica

Electric vehicle sales keep growing, and quite fast. Year over year, gas car sales have been going down and electric car sales have been going up. The transition is underway. But there are periods of faster growth and periods of slower growth. When growth is slower than expected, that can. [continued] The post EV Battery Material Shortages by 2030? Which Ones?

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