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A newly introduced bill in Rhode Island aims to ban products with intentionally added microplastics by 2029 while advancing state-led testing and strategy to address environmental and health risks.

Rubber particles from climbing shoes may pose health risks indoors. Facilities and manufacturers face urgent calls to act on exposure.

A new finance model aims to protect intact tropical forests before damage. Global partners are betting on prevention, not restoration.

Geopolitical and economic hurdles are dampening short-term energy optimism. Yet, the sector remains focused on long-term sustainability goals.

Under U.S. pressure, Mexico will deliver long-overdue water to South Texas, easing agriculture concerns under the 1944 Water Treaty.

A new study finds metal levels in Adirondack lakes have dropped by 90%. Researchers credit long-term environmental policy for the rebound.

German startup eeden raises $19.3 million to advance chemical recycling of cotton-polyester textiles, addressing rising regulatory pressure and supporting a more circular textile economy.

The EPA’s evolving approach to PFAS under Administrator Lee Zeldin blends scientific inquiry, regulatory reform, and polluter liability.

San Francisco’s Ferry Building adds AI bins to cut waste errors. The system helps visitors sort trash right and learn better recycling habits.

In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.

For every pound of plastic the Scouts collect—up to 100,000 pounds—CleanHub will remove an equivalent amount from global pollution hotspots.

Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya has fallen to a record low, threatening water security and biodiversity across Asia. Urgent ecosystem-based responses are needed.

Scientists have developed a system that captures CO₂ and harvests energy simultaneously using ionic liquids, opening new pathways for sustainable industrial emissions management.

Team Penske expands its sustainability efforts, using advanced data tools to integrate carbon tracking, reporting, and real-time environmental insights.

New research warns that sidelining biomass could cost Europe €169B annually and derail climate goals, highlighting its critical role in clean energy plans.

Swire Shipping partners with Argent Energy and BP to expand biofuel use across South Pacific routes, offering verified emissions reductions to cargo owners.

AB 1104 updates California’s renewable energy laws, easing compliance for small businesses installing solar and protecting access to Net Energy Metering programs.

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 to strengthen coastal resilience, protect ecosystems, and mitigate climate change impacts.

With a new directive, Trump accelerates U.S. entry into deep-sea mining, challenging U.N. efforts to regulate the emerging industry.

Using data from the Department of Energy and Tax Foundation, Stacker ranked states from the least to most hospitable for electric vehicle ownership.  

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