LEED Platinum certifications declined in 2025, yet several states matched or exceeded 2024 totals, revealing concentrated regional growth across key markets.
FDA has withdrawn its proposed talc asbestos testing rule after reviewing 49 comments, citing technical, legal, and definitional concerns. A new MoCRA rule is planned.
A global review of 1.5 million adults finds exercise remains protective, but long-term exposure to polluted air sharply reduces its impact on mortality.
Georgia’s municipalities are showing how global sustainability goals can be translated into local results.
Veolia’s acquisition of Clean Earth doubles its U.S. hazardous-waste footprint and expands PFAS and advanced treatment technologies across a nationwide network.
Shell and Natrx are scaling modular, nature-based systems to protect coastlines. The collaboration blends ecological design with real-world deployment.
Arkansas approves $153.9M for water and wastewater upgrades, supporting 52 systems and advancing long-term planning under the Arkansas Water Plan update.
DOE’s overhaul removes key clean-energy offices, shifts funding away from renewables, and elevates fossil fuels, nuclear, and critical minerals.
Sixteen U.S. universities ranked in the global top 100 of the QS Sustainability 2026 list, driven by strong research, ESG governance, and environmental education.
A new aviation alliance is making emissions data more accurate and transparent. Airlines and travelers will soon see verified carbon info for every flight.
Atlas launches its first Colombian solar plant, Shangri-La, in Tolima. The 201 MWp project boosts clean power supply and supports regional workforce growth.
New research shows that shifts in Southern Hemisphere westerly winds can rapidly alter storm patterns, rainfall, and climate risk across mid-latitude regions.
Final call: Entries for the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards close Dec. 31. Recognition spans product, project, spotlight, and startup categories.
GridBeyond has launched a PJM demand response program offering a 10-year guaranteed floor of $73,000 per MW-year with a 100% revenue share. The model provides predictable income, shields participants from market volatility, and strengthens long-term grid reliability.
California applies 2.5M pounds of PFAS pesticides each year, raising concerns about soil, water, and ecosystem contamination as regulators lag behind emerging science.
A new collaboration between Emirates Rawabi PSC and ReFarm Global aims to scale circular agriculture in the UAE, integrating soil, water, and waste systems to reduce costs, improve yields, and support urban infrastructure.
The EU’s DSA review shows large digital platforms must manage societal and environmental risks, expanding obligations for traceability and algorithmic transparency.
A new Penn State study finds higher melanoma rates in counties with more cropland and herbicide use, raising concerns about agriculture and cancer risk.
Project Beacon marks Southeast Asia’s first commercial SAF plant using waste gas. The move signals a shift from oil-based feedstocks to scalable carbon reuse.
EPA has finalized Texas’ Class VI primacy, giving the Railroad Commission authority to issue CCS injection permits and potentially accelerating carbon storage projects.