Microsoft is funding Fortera to scale green cement tech and cut emissions. The move targets supply chain carbon as data center growth accelerates.

After 35 years of advancing Arctic science, the Arctic Research Consortium is closing Sept. 30 following the Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding.

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.

Single-use plastics are costing hospitals billions and driving emissions. A new report shows how cutting waste could save $8B and halve plastic use by 2040.

Reno cut municipal energy use 37% and saved $3.4M through solar, LEDs, and sustainable building upgrades, while expanding outreach and equity programs.

Join experts on Sept 25 to explore projects advancing energy efficiency, cost savings, and decarbonization across the US and Europe.

As NYC Climate Week begins, Phillip Bruner—UW professor and founder of the Climate Risk Lab—urges net-zero AI and resilient energy solutions.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the Chesapeake Bay’s historic oyster reef restoration, boosting ecosystems and local economies.

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.

ABB is investing $110M across four U.S. sites to boost production of power tech. The move targets soaring demand from AI data centers and grid upgrades.

PepsiCo and Unilever join partners in STEP up for Agriculture, supporting farmer groups to scale regenerative practices and resilient supply chains.

Elcogen’s new plant in Tallinn boosts its output 36x, reaching 360 MW. The site positions Estonia as a serious player in Europe’s clean tech manufacturing.

Enel X and Amphenol share how REC and EAC strategies can overcome decentralized challenges and accelerate corporate decarbonization.

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.

The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week.

Livium and Won Kwang S&T plan phased PV recycling for Australia, aligning with rising solar waste and a coming product stewardship scheme.

Iowa regulators approved 800 MW of solar for MidAmerican, the largest in state history, powering 144,000 homes and advancing a clean energy future.

UN Women and UN DESA warn none of the SDG 5 targets are on track; urgent investment in digital access, data, and protections is needed.

Rivian’s Georgia EV plant begins construction, backed by federal and state incentives, with plans for 7,500 jobs and 400,000-unit annual capacity.