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Business
NovaSpark’s atmospheric hydrogen technology gains momentum with venture support, targeting defense, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience.
Energy
XSun & H3 Dynamics join forces to develop new breed of solar/hydrogen/electric UAVs
French aerospace firms XSun and H3 Dynamics unveil a solar-hydrogen-battery UAV with a tri-brid energy system, extending flight time, cutting emissions, and enabling off-grid operations with mobile hydrogen refueling.
Environment
Pet food makers face a protein crunch. Invasive carp could be the fix—nutrient-rich, abundant, and good for ecosystems they disrupt.
Research
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has launched a $50 million Centennial Campaign to boost climate resilience, conservation, access, and visitor experience along the 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine.
Industry Voices

Georgia Power’s $2.5B Profit Raises Oversight Questions Amid Rate Freeze

Georgia Power’s $2.5B profit in 2024—highest per-customer earnings among U.S. utilities—raises oversight concerns as a rate freeze proposal delays public scrutiny and expands fossil fuel investments.

Tariffs Alone Won’t Secure America’s Future – We Need to Put Capital Back into Capitalism

With China and Russia controlling 90% of magnesium, Magrathea CEO calls for urgent U.S. investment in domestic critical minerals production.

Water Can’t Be Climate Afterthought in US

Desalination, wastewater reuse, and bold policy shifts can secure the U.S. water future—if we act before scarcity becomes crisis.

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Emissions + Pollution
U.S. zero-emission truck deployments rose 76% in 2024, yet policy gaps, infrastructure delays, and costs remain barriers to full-scale fleet transition.

Fashion + Textiles
Zalando’s 2025 report shows over 70% of consumers want to shop sustainably, but high prices and low trust keep them from acting on their values.
Automotive
Eleven states sue to block Congress from overturning California’s EPA-approved clean vehicle rules via the Congressional Review Act.

Agriculture
Biogas is booming, but profitability hinges on process optimization. Operators are finding new revenue streams in heat recovery and digestate.
Infrastructure
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Lobbyists are targeting cool roof mandates across the U.S., raising questions about energy efficiency, climate resilience, and regulatory influence.

Technology
5G is revolutionizing enterprise tech, powering AI and IoT adoption. Challenges demand careful navigation in 2025.
Resources
Explore Schneider Electric’s CEO Guide: Climate adaptation, circularity, energy efficiency, and digital tools to build a more resilient business.
Explore how EHS and ESG are converging in 2025. Discover expert insights on climate risk, circularity, safety tools, and compliance.
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Supply Chain
PureCycle aims to install 1B pounds of polypropylene recycling capacity by 2030, backed by new capital and global infrastructure partnerships.
President Trump’s executive order clears the way for Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, promising $11 billion in U.S.-based investments and more than 100,000 jobs.
A new partnership brings carbon-negative asphalt to U.S. roads. The tech cuts embodied carbon without changing existing construction methods.
Utilities
Minnesota allocates nearly $100M for clean energy, grid upgrades, and EV incentives under a major new climate and energy finance bill passed in June 2025.
A damning UK report finds the water sector plagued by debt, pollution, and executive excess.
Silent toilet leaks are driving up hotel water bills. Smarter leak detection tech is helping operators cut waste and improve operational efficiency.
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Recycling
Europe’s biggest auto recycler is scaling up with a new dismantling center. The move supports demand for reused parts and closed-loop materials.
Rhode Island Senate approves landmark textile waste recycling bill to increase public awareness and enforce industry reporting.
Hydrogen is rolling into California’s freight rail network. A new project will retrofit diesel locomotives with fuel cells to cut emissions.
Manufacturing
Europe’s chip sector is going green. A new $63.8M initiative targets waste, emissions and supply chain risks across the entire semiconductor lifecycle.
Glass makers push back after losing federal climate funds. The move sparks wider debate on equity and priorities in U.S. industrial policy.
Louisiana forms a new energy task force to explore industrial self-generation, microgrids, and streamlined permitting to strengthen grid resilience and growth.
Packaging
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will prohibit the sale of cookware, cosmetics, and more with intentionally added PFAS, under expanded amendments to the PFAS Reduction Act.
Despite the growing body of scientific evidence, the report reveals significant voids in our understanding.
A graphene oxide coating could replace toxic PFAS in food packaging. It’s strong, safe, and ready for real-world use across industries.
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