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Lobbyists are targeting cool roof mandates across the U.S., raising questions about energy efficiency, climate resilience, and regulatory influence.

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.

Delaware launches formal study into Small Modular Reactors amid reliability concerns, energy imports, and clean energy targets.

Trump administration moves to expand energy development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, proposing 18.5M acres open to oil leasing.

SolarBank’s 2.4 MW Sydney project will power 221 homes, save $1.36M for locals, and support Nova Scotia’s 80% renewable energy goal by 2030.

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.

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

Hawaii will fund a three-year pilot program to test innovative wastewater systems aimed at replacing over 80,000 polluting cesspools impacting water and coral reefs.

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.

Eleven states sue to block Congress from overturning California’s EPA-approved clean vehicle rules via the Congressional Review Act.

EPA awarded $267M in Brownfields Grants in May 2025, advancing redevelopment and economic growth as stakeholders prepare for the August training conference.

AI's rapid growth is driving energy demand—and climate risk. But smarter tech, efficient design, and global collaboration could make AI a key climate ally.

Louisiana forms a new energy task force to explore industrial self-generation, microgrids, and streamlined permitting to strengthen grid resilience and growth.

David Fotouhi’s Senate-confirmed role as EPA Deputy Administrator is under scrutiny due to past industry ties, raising questions about future environmental regulation.

New Jersey lawmakers advance a bill to automate residential solar permitting, aiming to cut costs, speed approvals, and help meet the 2035 clean energy goal.

New York invests $13M to protect Lake Ontario, enhance flood resilience, and modernize public sanitation.

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.

A U.S. appeals court ruled that Iowa counties cannot enforce local safety ordinances on a federally regulated carbon pipeline. The case could shape how local and federal authorities intersect in carbon capture infrastructure.

Despite the growing body of scientific evidence, the report reveals significant voids in our understanding.

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