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Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids

Renew Economy

Europe's newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it's finally up and running. The post Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Corporate Knights

Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are debating whether to abandon existing net-zero targets at the party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer this week – a move that would further signal the province’s departure from global and national priorities for mitigating emissions. Drawing on longstanding pro-CO2 rhetoric in climate denialism, Policy Resolution #12 asks the government to scrap its decarbonization goals, remove the designation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and r

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NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

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SEC Fines Invesco $17.5 Million for Misleading ESG Investing Claims

ESG Today

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has charged global asset manager Invesco for making misleading claims regarding its ESG-related investments, including overstating the proportion of assets under management that integrated ESG considerations. Invesco has agreed to pay a $17.5 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges, while not admitting or denying the Commission’s allegations.

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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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Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Creating effective teams depends on multiple factors, including high levels of trust and communication, and understanding team context. A new approach helps elevate performance and create value.

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Archaeologists discover the sunken temple of Aphrodite brimming with glittering jewels

Good.is: Planet

This expedition illuminated new details about the ancient Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion which got submerged underwater due to earthquakes.

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More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate

CleanTechnica

I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal. [continued] The post More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solar leads as China adds 210GW of new renewable capacity so far in 2024

Renew Economy

China has installed 210GW worth of renewable energy through the first three quarters of 2024, with renewables now taking a 35 per cent share of total grid output. The post Solar leads as China adds 210GW of new renewable capacity so far in 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years

Renew Economy

Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes. The post “Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time

Renew Economy

The world’s largest onshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth capable of powering 160,000 households with blades nearly the length of the MCG, has been powered up. The post World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time 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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Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds

Renew Economy

New report says total payments to landowners for hosting wind and solar projects will hit $1 billion a year by 2030 and at least $8 billion a year by 2050. The post Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar output has broken through the 100% grid demand barrier in South Australia again. The post Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct

Renew Economy

Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System, regarded as the biggest isolated grid in the world, hit a new penetration record for wind and solar power over the weekend, a new peak of 85.7 per cent. The milestone was noted on LinkedIn by the state’s co-ordinator of energy, Jai Thomas, referring to data displayed on the […] The post Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days

Renew Economy

The federal government has pushed through EPBC approval for a Victoria solar and big battery project in Victoria in just 20 days. The post Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days 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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Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds

Renew Economy

Australia's likely first offshore wind project has cut its turbine numbers as the machines get bigger, but has also raised the blade gap to the ocean floor to protect birds. The post Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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China floats its first gigawatt scale offshore solar park, and completes 3GW PV project at old coal mine

Renew Economy

Chinese company completes world’s second-largest solar facility, a 3 GW PV farm built on an old cold mine, and starts first generation from the world's first gigawatt scale floating solar project. The post China floats its first gigawatt scale offshore solar park, and completes 3GW PV project at old coal mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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We need to get the cost of wind energy down in Australia – Chinese turbines are the likely answer

Renew Economy

Australia can access all the cheap wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and EVs we want from a willing seller. Let’s not waste the opportunity. The post We need to get the cost of wind energy down in Australia – Chinese turbines are the likely answer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rooftop solar delivers 80 pct share of generation in landmark moment in world’s biggest isolated grid

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar meets more than 80 per cent of generation in landmark moment in W.A., which hosts the world's largest isolated grid. The post Rooftop solar delivers 80 pct share of generation in landmark moment in world’s biggest isolated grid 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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Batteries come of age, and are now doing the heavy lifting around the solar duck

Renew Economy

Falling costs and rapidly increasing scale means that big batteries are doing the heavy lifting at crucial points for the grid, particularly around the solar duck curve. The post Batteries come of age, and are now doing the heavy lifting around the solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Victoria's SEC emerges as buyer of Victoria solar and battery project that was named a winner of its VRET tender but never got built. The post Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian wind and solar project sized at remarkable 70 gigawatts – as big as the country’s main grid

Renew Economy

A proposed wind and solar green hydrogen hub in Western Australia will match the country's entire main grid in terms of capacity. Will it get environmental approvals? The post Australian wind and solar project sized at remarkable 70 gigawatts – as big as the country’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It took 68 years for the world to reach 1 terawatt of solar PV capacity. It took just two years to double it

Renew Economy

Global solar PV capacity has reached 2 terawatts, and is forecast to quadruple by 2030. The post It took 68 years for the world to reach 1 terawatt of solar PV capacity. It took just two years to double it 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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Annual global fossil fuel subsidies jump to $1.7 trillion – just in the G20

Renew Economy

Latest data shows that G20 countries alone provided $A1.7 trillion of fossil fuel subsidies in 2022, and Australia gets a mixed review. The post Annual global fossil fuel subsidies jump to $1.7 trillion – just in the G20 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s biggest ever battery storage tender to open this week

Renew Economy

The biggest battery storage tender to be held in Australia will open this week, with more than 4 GW and 16 GWh sought. The post Australia’s biggest ever battery storage tender to open this week appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australian coal mine emissions accounting trick could be hiding more than 10 million tonnes a year

Renew Economy

New study assesses the impact of an emissions reporting rule change that enables open cut mines to select how they would like to report their methane pollution. The post Australian coal mine emissions accounting trick could be hiding more than 10 million tonnes a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Huge solar farm farm and big battery project gets IPC approval in New England, despite food concerns

Renew Economy

A huge solar and battery project near Tamworth gets IPC approval despite Barnaby Joyce putting out a call for objections. The post Huge solar farm farm and big battery project gets IPC approval in New England, despite food concerns 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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Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition

Renew Economy

Decentralised energy means small is cheaper, more efficient, more reliable and far more resilient. But incumbent utilities don’t want to change their ways, and regulators appear unwilling to change the rules. The post Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big win for wind industry as planning changes tighten rules on “phantom dwellings”

Renew Economy

NSW has closed a controversial planning loophole that allowed "vexatious neighbours" to block new wind farms, in welcome updates to the state's Renewable Energy Planning Framework. The post Big win for wind industry as planning changes tighten rules on “phantom dwellings” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Graph of the Day: Australia’s biggest battery projects by connection and storage capacity

Renew Economy

Australia's big battery projects are getting very big, with none of the operating batteries making the list of the top 10 by size. The post Graph of the Day: Australia’s biggest battery projects by connection and storage capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs?

Renew Economy

New study will gather real life data on how rooftop solar and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid – what's working and what isn't. The post Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs? 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.