Electricity access progress slowed in 2024, with 730 million still in the dark as sub-Saharan Africa’s population growth outpaces electrification.
New research and policy shifts show how enforcement tools in the US, UK, and Chile are embedding environmental justice into compliance frameworks.
A solar breakthrough from the University of Sydney pushes perovskite cells closer to market. The tech shows record efficiency and strong thermal stability.
ISO 17298 gives companies a global roadmap to manage biodiversity risks. The new standard helps turn environmental ambition into real-world action.
UMD researchers develop DissolvPCB, a recyclable circuit board that dissolves in water, achieving 98% material recovery and reducing e-waste.
Utilities are testing new ways to increase grid capacity fast. A pilot in Georgia shows how power flow tech might reduce costs and delays tied to traditional upgrades.
Navico Group is shifting to water-soluble Hydropol bags to cut plastic waste. The change supports cleaner oceans and more sustainable marine packaging.
Peoria's wastewater utility is cutting emissions and earning revenue by turning methane into renewable fuel. It’s a smart model for sustainable infrastructure.
Federal incentives drove $40B in U.S. solar growth, but Trump’s 2025 rollbacks and tariffs could reshape the supply chain’s future.
Online grocery shoppers underestimate their plastic waste by half. A new study reveals how digital retailers can drive real change through packaging visibility.
A JAMA study finds U.S. inhaler emissions grew 24% in a decade, spotlighting the health sector’s overlooked role in national climate costs.
A new iron-based catalyst challenges the need for platinum in hydrogen systems. Its low-cost design could speed up clean fuel adoption across industries.
Pitt replaces disposable cups with free reusable ones at eight cafés. The tech-backed system aims to cut landfill waste and reduce operational expenses.
Sustainable and smart packaging trends are driving the mobile phone packaging market to $12.3B by 2033 with eco design and tech innovation.
UConn scientists raised microalgae protein by 25% using food-waste byproducts, advancing sustainable protein solutions for poultry feed and human diets.
Rice scientists achieved ultrastrong light-phonon coupling at room temp. The breakthrough could boost efficiency in next-gen solar and LED devices.
Bulgaria's nuclear waste study is back on track after a U.S. review pause. The project tests deep borehole tech as a potential long-term disposal solution.
Beyond Aero hits TRL6 for its hydrogen-electric system, moving from lab to industrial scale. The BYA-1 jet now targets certification and commercial entry.
Stanbic IBTC unveils AI climate risk tools at Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0, strengthening Nigeria’s role in climate-smart finance.
As nickel demand grows, mining expands into Raja Ampat—home to rare coral reefs and sea turtles—raising global concerns over green energy’s true environmental cost.