A student-led waste audit at UMD's McKeldin Library reveals operational inefficiencies and points to a growing role for data-backed sustainability in higher ed.

North of Fairbanks, hundreds of workers at Alaska’s biggest gold mine dig up, haul, crush and grind thousands of tons of ore each day, year-round.  The sprawling Fort Knox mine consumes $40 million worth of power every year — more than any other business in the state.

As part of its BOSS THE CHANGE initiative, HUGO BOSS launches NovaPoly—a degradable recycled polyester fiber developed with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC.

Breakthrough research reveals the vast spread of microplastics deep beneath the ocean’s surface—thanks to innovative sampling and spectroscopic technologies that are reshaping environmental data collection.

Delays in federal bird flu response, underage workers, and troubling disposal methods are raising alarms about biosecurity, labor practices, and environmental risk.

Aspen Power brings 42.5 MW of solar online in rural Pennsylvania, offering farmers stable income through land leases and supporting local energy resilience.

Harita Nickel faces scrutiny as leaked documents reveal decade-long chromium-6 pollution at its Indonesian site supplying EV giants, despite public denials.

Missouri SB6 would restrict power plant shutdowns unless utilities prove they’ve replaced lost capacity with reliable alternatives, potentially delaying the state’s clean energy transition.

A major study connects DEHP in plastics to 13% of heart deaths globally. The cost to businesses? Up to $3.7 trillion and growing fast.

ESA’s Biomass satellite is now in orbit, using P-band radar to map forest carbon. It’s a major step in tracking climate change impacts.

Project Hajar captures CO₂ from air and mineralizes it underground. Its XPRIZE win signals growing commercial potential for permanent, scalable carbon removal.

NuGen’s financing helped NorCal Logistics deploy electric trucks on FedEx routes. The model bridges incentive gaps to speed EV adoption.

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.

Ford’s EV sales dropped 40% in April, triggering major project cancellations as consumers pivot to hybrids and Ford grapples with rising losses and shifting demand.

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.

2024 Impact Report reveals 46 MW of new solar projects and strong community involvement, with operations now extending across 13 states.

Demand for electricity in the Northwest could double by 2046, according to a new energy forecast from regional experts.

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.