New research challenges the focus on water volume in lithium mining. Location and water density are now seen as key to minimizing environmental harm.
FAO’s 2025 report tracks 22 SDG indicators on food, agriculture, and environment, showing uneven progress and rising food insecurity since 2015.
Colorado farms, New Belgium, and Root Shoot Malting achieved 4,000 tons CO2 removal with climate-smart barley, proving beer can be sustainable.
Leather brands are adopting forensic science to prove sourcing. With regulations rising and Gen Z demanding transparency, data-backed claims are now essential.
D.C. allocates $254M to climate programs, supporting renewable energy, Anacostia River cleanup, and stormwater mitigation in the 2026 budget.
George Sakellaris and industry leaders discuss resilient energy projects and strategies shaping the 2025 transition. Watch the on-demand webinar.
The Narwhal reports on the impact of wildfire retardants, highlighting their ecological effects and phosphorus contamination following accidental drops.
Hindustan Unilever’s Mumbai headquarters is the first site in India to achieve LEED Platinum certification for existing building operations.
New research shows offshore wind farms can protect migrating birds by syncing turbine shutdowns with peak flight nights—without major energy losses.
Stronger scientific evidence confirms human greenhouse gas emissions endanger U.S. health, welfare, and infrastructure, raising urgent policy stakes.
McDonald’s is investing $200M to scale regenerative grazing across 4 million acres. The move aims to stabilize its beef supply while cutting environmental impact.
Slovenia’s Formin hydropower plant will be modernized by ANDRITZ, raising capacity from 116 MW to 130 MW to strengthen DEM’s renewable energy supply.
The Dedham-Westwood Water District won $4.9M from 3M over PFAS pollution. It’s part of a growing push to shift cleanup costs back to chemical makers.
The Solomon Islands is launching a major marine plan to protect 24M hectares. A $4M Bezos Earth Fund grant will support long-term conservation efforts.
Data centers face criticism for high energy use, but new efficiency gains, renewables, and AI cooling show they can drive sustainability, not waste.
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.
Microplastics have been detected across a rare UK chalk stream, raising concerns for water firms, consultants, and regulators over pollution sources and impact.
NOAA renews Navy Arctic research permit for 2025–2026, authorizing limited beluga and ringed seal disturbance with strict safeguards.
America’s water systems lose 6B gallons daily. Learn more about Oldcastle Infrastructure’s AI-driven CivilSense, helping municipalities cut leaks, costs, and risks.