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Business
La Caisse’s 2025–2030 climate strategy signals a shift from exclusion to engagement, rethinking ESG by investing in decarbonization across all sectors.
Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has disbursed $100.5 million to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Plant restart, reinforcing federal momentum behind America's first commercial reactor comeback.
Environment
Mobile emissions dropped 8% as data surged. But to hit net zero by 2050, the industry must more than double its current pace.
Research
Sustainable freshwater aquaculture offers scalable, low-impact solutions for climate-resilient food systems, says 2025 global policy report.
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Emissions + Pollution
Heidelberg Materials’ Brevik CCS facility is the first carbon capture plant at a cement site globally, capturing 0.4M tonnes CO₂ annually and storing it 2,600 meters below the seabed.

Fashion + Textiles
Cellulose fibers made from crop byproducts could reshape sustainable fashion, using soda pulping to lower emissions and tap existing infrastructure.
Automotive
U.S. zero-emission truck deployments rose 76% in 2024, yet policy gaps, infrastructure delays, and costs remain barriers to full-scale fleet transition.

Agriculture
Pet food makers face a protein crunch. Invasive carp could be the fix—nutrient-rich, abundant, and good for ecosystems they disrupt.
Infrastructure
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Lobbyists are targeting cool roof mandates across the U.S., raising questions about energy efficiency, climate resilience, and regulatory influence.

Technology
NovaSpark’s atmospheric hydrogen technology gains momentum with venture support, targeting defense, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience.
Resources
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Supply Chain
A federal judge allows PFAS class action against Costco baby wipes to proceed, citing specific chemical evidence and deceptive marketing claims.
Zalando’s 2025 report shows over 70% of consumers want to shop sustainably, but high prices and low trust keep them from acting on their values.
5G is revolutionizing enterprise tech, powering AI and IoT adoption. Challenges demand careful navigation in 2025.
Utilities
Minnesota allocates nearly $100M for clean energy, grid upgrades, and EV incentives under a major new climate and energy finance bill passed in June 2025.
A damning UK report finds the water sector plagued by debt, pollution, and executive excess.
Silent toilet leaks are driving up hotel water bills. Smarter leak detection tech is helping operators cut waste and improve operational efficiency.
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Recycling
PureCycle aims to install 1B pounds of polypropylene recycling capacity by 2030, backed by new capital and global infrastructure partnerships.
Biogas is booming, but profitability hinges on process optimization. Operators are finding new revenue streams in heat recovery and digestate.
Europe’s biggest auto recycler is scaling up with a new dismantling center. The move supports demand for reused parts and closed-loop materials.
Manufacturing
President Trump’s executive order clears the way for Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, promising $11 billion in U.S.-based investments and more than 100,000 jobs.
A new partnership brings carbon-negative asphalt to U.S. roads. The tech cuts embodied carbon without changing existing construction methods.
Europe’s chip sector is going green. A new $63.8M initiative targets waste, emissions and supply chain risks across the entire semiconductor lifecycle.
Packaging
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.
A graphene oxide coating could replace toxic PFAS in food packaging. It’s strong, safe, and ready for real-world use across industries.
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