Illinois will ban polystyrene foam food containers statewide by 2030, joining a growing number of U.S. states tackling plastic waste and pollution.

Texas may face a 40 GW power gap by 2035 as energy demand spikes. Data centers, EVs, and water shortages are testing the grid’s ability to keep up.

Record krill catches and failed conservation talks have exposed major flaws in fishery management. Industry faces mounting pressure to adopt new safeguards.

Retentis by AgroBiogel is a wood-based hydrogel that cuts irrigation needs by 40%, improves soil health, and helps farmers adapt to drought and fertilizer loss.

Low-wind, low-solar periods are straining Europe’s power grid. A new study reveals how weather-driven energy gaps are reshaping electricity markets and policy.

Auburn researchers are reengineering cotton to rival synthetics. By refining fiber traits and breeding, they aim to meet the needs of high-speed manufacturing.

Lib Work’s new 3D-printed Model B home uses no cement, integrates Tesla Powerwall, and features sensors and smart tech for a fully off-grid, low-carbon lifestyle.

As nations clash in Geneva over a global plastics treaty, will a cap on plastic production finally align policy, business, and consumer demand for change?

Lunettes de ZAC reuses and redistributes eyewear across France through a circular model focused on environmental and social impact.

Twenty-two states are suing the DOT and FHWA for unlawfully halting NEVI EV charging funds, citing constitutional violations and severe project disruptions.

Between 2003–2021, land plants boosted global photosynthesis while ocean algae declined, revealing a climate shift with long-term carbon and ecosystem risks.

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva will pay $875M and fund cleanup at four NJ sites as part of a $2B+ statewide PFAS settlement under court-supervised oversight.

Helion has broken ground on its Orion fusion plant in Washington. Backed by Microsoft, the project targets grid-connected fusion power by 2028.

National Grid’s Scholars Program provides Syracuse high school students full scholarships to study energy and STEM fields through immersive college courses.

As climate risks rise, resilience remains deeply unequal—especially for youth. From Bangladesh to the Netherlands, adaptation is shaped by geography and power.

FORUM25 features top EHS and sustainability executives discussing climate risk, AI, circularity, and regulatory compliance across three days of programming.

Boingo deploys the first commercial Wi-Fi 7 network on a U.S. military base, boosting digital readiness with secure fiber-backed internet at Mountain Home AFB.

Stanford aims to convert a downtown Palo Alto building into a sustainability education hub with geoscience collections and field training resources.

Electrified Thermal and HWI are scaling high-temp battery tech to replace fossil fuels in heavy industry. Their system stores renewable heat up to 1,800°C.

A new report shows landfill upgrades could cut U.S. methane by 8.6%. Operators stand to recover costs in under a year while boosting RNG production.