Jack pine trees show higher water-use efficiency as vapor pressure deficit rises, but growth slows on sandy soils, challenging forest resilience.
Wärtsilä will supply six dual-fuel engines for Black Hills Energy’s new Rapid City plant, adding 100 MW of fast-ramping, flexible power by 2026.
New study finds 20% of China’s and 50% of EU’s soy and beef imports from Brazil rely on river basins facing high or critical water scarcity.
BOEM has issued a stop-work order for Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project, delaying offshore construction despite 80% completion and secured PPAs.
Rare Earths Americas raises $16M to develop Georgia’s Foothills project and Brazil assets, boosting Western supply of critical rare earth minerals.
Industry Voice: California climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261 require emissions and risk reporting by 2026, despite lawsuits and regulatory delays.
Researchers developed an AI model that improves battery ageing predictions by up to 70%, extending electric vehicle battery life and safety.
Tire-derived chemicals are polluting oceans and harming marine algae. The fallout could hit fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime supply chains hard.
A California startup has found a way to turn manure into jet fuel. Their compact, electric system could reshape both aviation and farm waste economics.
Maritime emissions are being overstated by 86%, says new research. The miscalculation could cost shippers millions under expanding carbon pricing rules.
DOE launches DPA Consortium to secure nuclear fuel supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign uranium, and strengthen U.S. energy independence.
Trump ends $32M Massachusetts funding for low-carbon road materials, delaying infrastructure projects and clean manufacturing jobs.
Global wildfire research reveals a paradox: less land is burning, yet exposure is climbing. Intense fires in North America and Africa highlight how climate change, population growth, and land use drive rising risk.
New analysis shows Yakima Basin’s $4.5B agriculture sector faces major losses from groundwater depletion, with ripple effects on energy and infrastructure.
On-Demand Webinar: Join Ameresco's George Sakellaris to learn how London Stadium and the City of Phoenix are cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and building resilience. Uncover strategies you can apply in your own business or city.
Excelsior, MN is trading pesticides for organic turf care in its busiest parks. The city aims to boost soil health, cut runoff, and protect Lake Minnetonka.
NORESCO will modernize Detroit’s aging water system in a $100M deal. The project adds reuse capacity and speeds delivery through collaborative contracting.
Grist reports on a new study that finds U.S. mine waste holds vast reserves of critical minerals like lithium and manganese—enough to reduce import reliance and power clean energy growth.
A major fire test proves mass timber can meet strict safety codes. With data now public, developers gain new tools for building taller and more sustainably.
Industry Voice: Joe Sczurko explains why interconnected risks—from climate change and cyber threats to aging infrastructure—demand integrated, collaborative solutions.