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Small Business Renewable Energy Access and Protection Act Could Boost Commercial Solar Amid Policy Uncertainty
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Using data from the Department of Energy and Tax Foundation, Stacker ranked states from the least to most hospitable for electric vehicle ownership.  
Environment
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 to strengthen coastal resilience, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change impacts.
Research
Canada ranks 8th for air quality among OECD nations, with standout PM2.5 results. The report shows room to improve on ozone and NOx levels.
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Seeing is Believing: Digital Technology's Critical Role in Ocean Protection

A new report shows offshore oil operations continue to pollute the world's oceans, with satellite monitoring exposing oil slicks, methane flaring, and carbon emissions at alarming levels. …

Unlocking Freshwater’s Potential to Change the Course of the Fight Against Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases

Global decarbonization efforts have overwhelmingly focused on the energy and oil and gas sectors - and rightfully so, as electricity and heating are the top-emitting sectors. As such, developing …

How Circularity Can Help Businesses “Use Again, Use Better, Use Longer”

Recent research reveals that 75% of companies now acknowledge the pivotal role circularity plays in driving revenue growth, enhancing resilience, reducing costs, and advancing sustainability.

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Colt Group’s use of 3D scanning slashes leak repair times and risks. Faster fixes help clients stay productive and meet emissions goals.

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Driven by eco-conscious consumers and accelerated innovation in clean technologies, the global sustainable manufacturing market is set to more than double by 2032, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region.

Agriculture
The Thar Desert is turning greener as rainfall increases and farming expands. But groundwater stress threatens this unexpected growth.
Infrastructure
SUNY Oneonta is the first university to participate in NYSERDA’s Voluntary Tier 1 REC Presale Program, securing 1,000 MWh of locally sourced clean energy to power campus residence halls.

Technology
Honeywell will provide modular pretreatment systems to Argent LNG’s Port Fourchon export terminal, supporting U.S. LNG growth amid rising global energy demand.
Resources
Transportation and logistics are generally the most challenging pieces of any company’s waste management puzzle. Learn why you need a waste logistics strategy and how you can overcome all of the challenges.
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Supply Chain
Visual depiction of 1 MWe / 4 MWt SOLO™ units-totaling 3 MWe / 12 MWt-seamlessly integrated into an urban environment.
Terra Innovatum is merging with GSR III to go public. The deal supports commercialization of its SOLO micro-reactor by 2028.
Why America’s hydrogen ambitions must be grounded in science, sector prioritization, and lifecycle emissions data to deliver climate and economic returns.
Global sustainability and energy management software market to reach $2.82B by 2029 as companies embrace cloud-based platforms, IoT integration, and ESG compliance solutions amid shifting Trump's shifting climate agenda.
Utilities
Washington’s HB 1615 updates public water system classifications, eliminating assumptions that burden small providers. Here’s why that change is critical for fair and accurate regulation.
NTT DATA's Berlin data center will supply waste heat to a new urban area. The system supports 10,000 residents with low-carbon heating.
Indiana’s new law bans foreign adversary-linked data centers from using regional grid power, requiring full energy independence to operate in the state.
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A new workflow enables soil-based testing of biodegradable plastics, supporting agriculture, packaging, waste, and materials industries with real-world data.
This image, taken inside a Georgia Tech laboratory, displays a set of clearly labeled recycling bins used for pipette tip disposal. The bins are part of the university’s Tip-Cycle program, an innovative lab sustainability initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste. The containers are color-coded and labeled by pipette tip size: a yellow bin for "Waste Medium Tips (P200 – Yellow)," a blue bin for "Waste Large Tips (P1000 – Blue)," and an additional translucent container also designated for large pipette tips. The background reveals a modern lab environment, reinforcing Georgia Tech’s commitment to integrating sustainability into cutting-edge research spaces.
Georgia Tech is transforming its labs with the My Green Lab certification, cutting energy and waste while boosting sustainability in academic research.
Hawaii Legislature passes resolution urging alignment with the UN Plastics Treaty and Rapa Nui Declaration to combat plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
Manufacturing
U.S. clean energy faces a major blow as $8B in Q1 2025 investments are canceled, signaling industry uncertainty tied to federal policy shifts.
EVLO and EPS commission solar-plus-storage systems to boost grid resilience in American Samoa, supporting ASPA’s 2040 goal of 100% renewable energy.
Amazon shareholders will vote on a proposal to cut plastic packaging following an SEC decision supporting investor transparency.
Packaging
New research suggests common starch-based bioplastics may cause insulin resistance and liver damage—raising urgent questions about their safety in food packaging.
Producers have until April 30, 2025, to align with Oregon’s EPR program or face potentially steep consequences.
By integrating its proprietary Circular Design Metrics, DS Smith is enabling customers to quantify improvements, benchmarking material reduction, recyclability, and overall environmental performance.
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