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Data centers are using more power than ever as AI expands fast. The Northwest must balance digital growth with climate commitments.

Pennsylvania’s General Assembly advances Governor Shapiro’s Lightning Plan, passing key clean energy incentives. The EDGE Tax Credit and Community Energy Act aim to drive billions in investment and create energy jobs.

Texas bay sediments hold surprisingly few microplastics. But that means more are drifting into the Gulf, where long-term risks stack up.

The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to small businesses and nonprofits in Colorado and other drought-affected states. Learn how these loans can support economic recovery.

Climate extremes—including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires—are fueling mass displacement across the Americas. Governments must act swiftly to implement long-term solutions for resilience and recovery.

Synthetic chemicals in food are linked to serious health risks. Businesses that don’t adapt may face consumer backlash and new regulations.

A mile underground, scientists are testing geothermal tech built to last. The goal: reliable, scalable power for energy-hungry industries.

dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health and Allix partner to integrate Sustell with feed formulation software, enabling automated sustainability analysis and advancing transparency in feed production.

Faerch introduces an rPET hot drinking lid designed to enhance sustainability in the coffee industry, supporting circular packaging and evolving regulations.

Delaware’s Senate Bill 72 requires public drinking water systems to report PFAS levels and mandates consumer notifications when contamination exceeds legal thresholds—advancing water safety protections ahead of federal timelines.

National Grid has launched a public consultation on Eastern Green Link 3, 4, and 5—key projects that will strengthen the UK’s energy security and integrate offshore wind power.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs SB 901 into law, making Maryland the sixth U.S. state to adopt Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The law aims to modernize recycling systems and support a circular economy.

Low-grade copper ores could finally pay off. A biotech twist on extraction is speeding up recovery—and cutting the need for harsh chemicals.

Floating solar cuts land use and boosts clean energy. But new research shows we need to understand its impact on waterbirds first.

Ireland’s green light for Kilvinane upgrades points to a shift in wind strategy. Aging assets are getting a second life—without new builds.

A new battery-free implant system offers continuous patient monitoring while eliminating toxic waste, advancing sustainability and healthcare innovation.

New research reveals how climate change alters persistent organic pollutant dynamics in global oceans, threatening marine ecosystems and food webs.

As of May 2025, Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, and California have altered or paused their EV sales mandates. State officials cite market readiness, infrastructure gaps, and federal uncertainty.

Green Recycle USA will invest $4.3 million to open a plastics recycling facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, creating 28 jobs and supporting circular economy goals in Southside Virginia.

New York Senate Bill S07899 guides renewable energy projects to parking lots, brownfields, and agrivoltaic farms, balancing infrastructure with land conservation.

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