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Lumo’s Smurfs-branded electric train highlights sustainable rail travel, emitting 25 times less CO2 than flying between London and Edinburgh.
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Maryland’s Lime Kiln solar farm now powers 500 homes, cuts bills by 10%, and boosts biodiversity. This community solar model makes clean energy truly accessible.
Aclima’s CEO shares how AI-driven air quality data helps cities cut pollution, improve public health, and secure funding for community climate action.
Environment
Zebra mussels found in Ethel Lake raise ecological and economic concerns for Minnesota, with risks to native species, infrastructure, and lake recreation.
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With greenwashing on the rise, companies turn to third-party certifications from NSF to build trust and credibility in their ESG and sustainability claims.

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M.A.S.R. Saadi, a doctoral student at Rice University, and Muhammad Maksud Rahman, a professor at the University of Houston and Saadi's adviser, have led a team of researchers who have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineering bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials.
A dynamic, single-step biosynthesis process aligns bacterial cellulose nanofibers in real time, creating ultra-strong, flexible biopolymer sheets that could replace plastics in electronics, packaging, and energy systems.
Automotive
Emerson and Tata Technologies collaborate to produce advanced testing solutions for next-gen mobility solutions for automotive, aerospace and commercial vehicles worldwide.
Emerson and Tata Technologies launch a global partnership to deliver advanced testing solutions for EVs, autonomous, and connected vehicles.

Agriculture
EU registers citizens’ initiative demanding just, sustainable food systems, paving way for reforms on GMOs, food waste, labeling, and agroecology.
Infrastructure
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FIFA World Cup 2026 projects in Mexico risk harming biodiversity, water systems, and local communities. Experts call for conservation-focused planning.

Technology
ARC completes Phase 2 of CNSC’s SMR design review, clearing a major milestone for ARC-100 deployment in New Brunswick and strengthening Canada’s nuclear leadership.
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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Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1B, expanding its electrification portfolio in EV and hybrid control systems and accelerating growth in sustainable mobility markets.
PFAS chemicals detected in 98% of tested sites across 19 states. New study raises red flags for wastewater operators, farmers, and regulators.
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.
Utilities
HB 658-FN raises cleanup reimbursements and oil import fees, boosting New Hampshire’s fund stability and supporting homeowners facing aging tank risks.
Water utilities across the U.S. are finally receiving nearly $1B from PFAS settlements with 3M and DuPont, shifting cleanup costs off local communities.
Brown and Caldwell buys SPI to level up in membrane tech. The move helps tackle rising demand for smarter, sustainable water treatment.
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Recycling
Coulée Coffee’s new SWIRL System automates pour-over brewing for offices. Compostable filters and zero-plastic design make it a bold move against pods.
Veolia invests $89M (£70M ) in UK’s first closed-loop PET tray recycling facility, processing 80,000 tonnes annually to support circular economy and reduce CO₂.
Colleges are ditching plastic reuse as costs soar and health risks grow. USEFULL’s buyback program offers a smarter, student-friendly switch.
Manufacturing
Constellation Energy, owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, above, near Harrisburg, Pa., plans to restart it to serve Microsoft’s growing fleet of data centers. Rising electricity demands are fueling the push for more nuclear energy in multiple states.
In the past two years, half the states have taken action to promote nuclear power, from creating nuclear task forces to integrating nuclear into long-term energy plans.
EPA adds J.H. Baxter site in Oregon to the Superfund list, setting in motion a multi-year cleanup effort.
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.
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.
Despite the growing body of scientific evidence, the report reveals significant voids in our understanding.
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