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The Chesapeake Bay scored a C in 2025, down 5 points. Long-term trends show improvement, but climate extremes and equity gaps pose new challenges.
Energy
U.S. farmers are pairing solar panels with crops to stabilize income. Agrivoltaics keeps land productive while generating clean energy.
Environment
Glass makers push back after losing federal climate funds. The move sparks wider debate on equity and priorities in U.S. industrial policy.
Research
AI's rapid growth is driving energy demand—and climate risk. But smarter tech, efficient design, and global collaboration could make AI a key climate ally.
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Why New Methods are Vital to Reducing the Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Traditional Semiconductor Manufacturing

The U.S. alone is expected to triple its semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2032.

Airports Cut Emissions with EV Bus Fleets

From Paris to Amsterdam, airports are phasing out diesel in favor of electric apron buses. It’s a small change with outsized impact—and a key step toward aviation’s net-zero future.
Emil Pettersen, Head of Development at Reparell Innovation AB

Rethinking Recycling: How Localized Plastic Upcycling Can Secure Raw Materials for Industry

Global plastic recycling remains under 9%, leaving the textile industry short on sustainable inputs. EndOfWaste offers a scalable fix by upcycling plastic waste into yarn-ready polymers near production sites.

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Emissions + Pollution
Corporate risks are rising fast. Companies are turning to specialized partners to navigate complex ESG, supply chain, and compliance demands.

Fashion + Textiles
Rhode Island Senate approves landmark textile waste recycling bill to increase public awareness and enforce industry reporting.
Automotive
Europe’s biggest auto recycler is scaling up with a new dismantling center. The move supports demand for reused parts and closed-loop materials.

Agriculture
Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 174, introduced in April 2025, is ushering in widespread changes across the state’s energy landscape.
Infrastructure
Louisiana forms a new energy task force to explore industrial self-generation, microgrids, and streamlined permitting to strengthen grid resilience and growth.

Technology
2025 marks a pivotal year for SAF as global demand spikes, HEFA feedstock strains grow, and mandates demand diversified, scalable fuel pathways.
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Explore how EHS and ESG are converging in 2025. Discover expert insights on climate risk, circularity, safety tools, and compliance.
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Supply Chain
Dover Chemical’s latest sustainability report shows strong product innovation and waste reduction but reveals setbacks in emissions and workplace safety.
The critical interplay between technological advancement, sustainable production practices, and strategic regional growth
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will prohibit the sale of cookware, cosmetics, and more with intentionally added PFAS, under expanded amendments to the PFAS Reduction Act.
Utilities
New Jersey lawmakers advance a bill to automate residential solar permitting, aiming to cut costs, speed approvals, and help meet the 2035 clean energy goal.
Connecticut HB 5004 lays out multiple renewable energy initiatives designed to advance the state’s decarbonization goals.
Ontario’s Bill 40 reshapes energy policy with hydrogen innovation, rate stabilization, and streamlined municipal decisions to fuel economic growth across the province.
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Recycling
Hydrogen is rolling into California’s freight rail network. A new project will retrofit diesel locomotives with fuel cells to cut emissions.
A new battery recycling plant aims to close North America’s critical minerals gap. Local partnerships and integrated tech drive the strategy.
Liquid metal-vitrimer composites offer a groundbreaking solution for e-waste reduction, creating recyclable, self-healing electronics with high conductivity and durability.
Manufacturing
Mixed-use project in Washington state brings Passive House design, Net Zero performance, and community-focused amenities to the real estate development sector.
Brooklyn Navy Yard is opening 30 new spots for EV charging. The move supports NYC’s green goals and growing demand for clean transport.
(From left to right) Roberto Canevari, Executive Vice President, Chief Value Chain Officer, ELC, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer, ELC, Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO, ELC, Berenice Vettore, Chief Quality Officer, ELC, Quentin Roach, Chief Procurement Officer, ELC.
Estée Lauder’s 2025 Supplier Summit showcased innovation, honored top partners, and reinforced its strategic vision for growth, speed, and sustainability.
Packaging
Despite the growing body of scientific evidence, the report reveals significant voids in our understanding.
A graphene oxide coating could replace toxic PFAS in food packaging. It’s strong, safe, and ready for real-world use across industries.
Hydrogen is stepping in where diesel dominated. A new service brings clean, quiet power to job sites, ports, and EV charging hubs.
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