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ContourGlobal acquires 1.6 GW of BESS in Italy ahead of MACSE auctions, advancing grid resilience and Italy’s 2030 energy storage goals.
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Spending bill repeals key Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, creating uncertainty for clean energy, EVs, and climate policy in the U.S.
Hydrogen power is heading to the docks. Proteus Energy’s marine fuel cell system offers zero-emission performance with industrial backing.
Environment
PFAS chemicals detected in 98% of tested sites across 19 states. New study raises red flags for wastewater operators, farmers, and regulators.
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When Heat Waves Mean Empty Plates: Pakistan's Hunger Crisis Demands Global Action

Last month, I stood in a field in Pakistan’s Sindh province, where a farmer named Ahmed showed me what remains of his wheat crop. The grains, shriveled by temperatures that reached nearly …

The Days of Unchecked Emissions in Global Travel are Numbered

The global travel industry is under pressure to decarbonize fast. New regulations, investor demands, and climate risks are reshaping aviation, cruises, and hospitality. Here’s how the sector can respond.

Nuclear’s Emerging Role in Project Finance: A Cross-Technology Perspective

As clean energy demand grows, advanced nuclear is stepping into a more central role. A new model blending nuclear, renewables, and hydrogen could offer the firm, carbon-free power needed to support data centers and climate goals.

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California launches a $27M mobile monitoring program with Aclima to deliver hyper-local air quality data in 64 underserved communities.

Fashion + Textiles
Evitex Apparels Limited has earned LEED v4.1 Gold certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable operations and excellence in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.
Automotive
Six major Japanese companies are teaming up to turn scrapped cars into new ones. Their bold "Car-to-Car" plan aims to close the loop by 2035.

Agriculture
A $22M smart agriculture partnership between Morocco and China's Jungnong Group aims to transform semi-arid farmland through water-saving technologies and high-value crops, creating over 300 jobs.
Infrastructure
Baxter invested 2.5 million labor hours to restore its North Cove plant, a key U.S. medical supply hub, after hurricane damage.

Technology
Kenvue uses its Sustainable Innovation Profiler to evaluate environmental performance across product design, aiming for 75% of new products to show sustainability improvements by 2030.
Resources
The CSRD Omnibus Proposal aims to simplify sustainability reporting without sacrificing transparency. Cority’s new factsheet offers practical insights to help business leaders navigate evolving ESG requirements with confidence.
Explore Schneider Electric’s CEO Guide: Climate adaptation, circularity, energy efficiency, and digital tools to build a more resilient business.
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Supply Chain
Gov. DeSantis vetoes HB 295, halting plans for a statewide recycling strategy and emphasizing private-sector waste innovation over state mandates.
Demolition work begins July 7 on the remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marking a major milestone in Maryland’s effort to restore one of its most critical infrastructure links.
Learn how companies can reduce energy costs, manage operational risk, and boost resilience using capital-light strategies, real-time data, and distributed energy solutions.
Utilities
Canada's top-performing sustainability leaders are powered by renewables. Four energy firms lead the Corporate Knights’ 2025 Best 50 list with 100% green metrics.
Google signs a power purchase agreement for 200 MW from Commonwealth Fusion Systems' ARC plant, marking the tech giant’s first commercial commitment to fusion energy.
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Texas moves ahead with a large-scale seawater desalination plant. The Corpus Christi facility aims to secure water amid rising drought risk.
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Recycling
Douglas Holladay takes a water sample from the Occoquan Reservoir.
PFAS contamination is a growing threat to U.S. water systems. Virginia Tech’s new watershed-wide model could offer a long-term solution.
DHL and Fortum team up to deliver sustainable logistics for EV battery recycling, strengthening Europe's circular economy and clean energy goals.
PureCycle aims to install 1B pounds of polypropylene recycling capacity by 2030, backed by new capital and global infrastructure partnerships.
Manufacturing
The Army's Detroit Arsenal is testing 3D-printed insulation to cut energy waste. A 50% boost in efficiency could change how bases upgrade.
As Michigan launches a state-level tax credit program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, U.S. producers expand output—even as federal policy under the Trump administration sends mixed signals.
As industrial decarbonization accelerates, a new wave of compact, low-energy carbon capture systems like Nuada’s is reshaping the future of emissions reduction across cement, waste-to-energy, and biomass sectors.
Packaging
Eco Love, a U.S.-based lifestyle brand, is bringing sustainable household essentials made from bamboo, glass, and stainless steel to market, offering a scalable model for toxin-free, circular design in consumer goods.
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.
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