Grist reports that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.
A new workflow enables soil-based testing of biodegradable plastics, supporting agriculture, packaging, waste, and materials industries with real-world data.
North Dakota authorizes a $600K study on advanced nuclear energy, exploring SMRs, grid readiness, economic impact, and legal feasibility ahead of the 2027 session.
Georgia Tech is transforming its labs with the My Green Lab certification, cutting energy and waste while boosting sustainability in academic research.
Well Done Foundation plugs its 50th orphaned oil well—its first in Oklahoma—through a landmark partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Toxic metals now taint 16% of cropland, affecting key food regions. Agribusiness faces rising risks to production and trade stability.
Hawaii Legislature passes resolution urging alignment with the UN Plastics Treaty and Rapa Nui Declaration to combat plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
The U.S. leads North America’s SAF surge with billion-dollar projects and policy backing, while Canada sets the stage with early investments and partnerships.
Engineering biology is combining with AI and IoT to deliver scalable, real-time solutions for pollution, climate resilience, and sustainable manufacturing.
New research suggests common starch-based bioplastics may cause insulin resistance and liver damage—raising urgent questions about their safety in food packaging.
Washington mandates PFAS testing in biosolids starting 2027, with final reporting due 2029, advancing public health protections and data-driven regulation.
Remedy Scientific raises $11M to scale its automation-first remediation platform, targeting PFAS contamination and accelerating brownfield site cleanup across the U.S.
Ukraine secures over $327M to rebuild its energy sector, with EU and partner support targeting resilience, renewables, and green infrastructure.
Hydrogen’s water use is minimal compared to other fuels, but permitting delays and regional water access challenges could slow green hydrogen development.
The initiative, led by NCC, will centralize 16,000 tons of annual waste—including large volumes of metal and iron scrap—on a 40,000-square-meter site designed for sorting, recycling, and hazardous material handling.
Producers have until April 30, 2025, to align with Oregon’s EPR program or face potentially steep consequences.
By integrating its proprietary Circular Design Metrics, DS Smith is enabling customers to quantify improvements, benchmarking material reduction, recyclability, and overall environmental performance.
Retailers in 2025 face rising pressure to modernize return policies. AI, tariffs, and sustainability are shifting customer expectations.
Soil composition and pH play key roles in nanoplastic movement. Findings may guide pollution control and improve remediation strategies.
SweetWater Brewing’s 420 Fest returns in April 2025 with expanded sustainability efforts, including zero-waste goals, energy offsets, and recycled-can homebuilding.