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Europe’s EV push is no longer just about meeting emissions rules. With costs down and sales up, automakers now face tough global competition—especially from China.

Maine Invests $315M in Housing Since 2019

Governor Janet Mills highlights $315M housing investment, 2,100 new units, and economic initiatives in Bangor while warning tariffs raise costs.

Gov. Jim Pillen promoted Nebraska ethanol and biofuels in Japan as the country plans higher fuel blends, opening major opportunities for U.S. farmers and exporters.

Data centers face criticism for high energy use, but new efficiency gains, renewables, and AI cooling show they can drive sustainability, not waste.

Corroded barrels of alkaline waste off the coast of Los Angeles are transforming the seafloor. Extremophile microbes thrive—while natural ecosystems shrink.

A first-of-its-kind study shows Canada’s construction industry generates massive plastic waste. With new regulations looming, solutions are within reach.

New research shows logging sends soil carbon into streams, where it’s rapidly released as CO₂. This hidden loss may reshape how forestry counts carbon.

The growing e-waste crisis is escalating. According to the UN Global E-Waste Monitor, e-waste has grown eightfold since 2010, outpacing electronics recycling by almost five times.

Canadian researchers have developed a low-cost catalyst that turns CO2 into CO. It offers manufacturers a viable path to cut emissions and reuse waste gases.

Cities will hold two-thirds of the world’s population by 2050. How will utilities and operators use digital twins, self-healing grids, and cyber-secure data to build resilient—and regenerative—urban-rural systems?

A study from Georgia Tech found reforestation in India raised crop yields by 24%. Natural pollinators and slight rainfall increases played key roles.

At GasTec 2025, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made bold claims on gas, nuclear, and net zero. Here’s what holds up — and what doesn’t.

Illinois introduces legislation extending coal plant deadlines for zero-emission targets to 2035, easing business costs but delaying health protections for nearby communities

Italy’s first AI-driven paper plant in Collegno sorts six paper types with high accuracy. The system boosts efficiency while adapting to shifting market needs.

Nextracker Acquires Origami Solar for $53M

Nextracker expands into solar panel frames with its $53M Origami Solar acquisition, tapping steel technology to cut carbon and strengthen U.S. supply chains.

California Expands Ban on Microbeads and Glitter

California passes AB 823 to extend its microbead ban to glitter, non-rinse-off cosmetics, and cleaning products, closing gaps in microplastic regulation.

DP World expands 3PL capacity with a new 249,600-sq-ft warehouse in Middletown, boosting logistics, automation, and sustainability across the Mid-Atlantic.

Ohio Overhauls Solid Waste and Debris Rules

Ohio’s new law reshapes solid waste and debris rules, adds a withdrawal process for counties, updates fee structures, and strengthens oversight.

As wind and solar subsidies sunset, landfill methane capture and RNG provide cost-effective, scalable solutions to cut emissions and drive renewable growth.

Electric Tractors Boost Sustainable Farming

The e2T electric two-wheel tractor cuts emissions, lowers costs, and helps small farms adopt renewable power for sustainable food production.

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