Gas Exports Pose Some Risks to U.S. Economy and Environment, Study Says

Published on December 17, 2024 • NY Times

The long-awaited study was criticized by the oil and gas industry and could help environmental groups that want to stop new export terminals.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build Power Plant in Virginia

Published on December 17, 2024 • NY Times

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an M.I.T. spinoff, aims to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in the early 2030s.

A Biodiversity Solution Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight.

Published on December 17, 2024 • NY Times

We tend to look at environmental problems in isolation. A holistic approach would be more effective, a new report says.

PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department

Published on December 17, 2024 • NY Times

The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.

U.S. Will Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars, Officials Say

Published on December 14, 2024 • NY Times

California and 11 other states want to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to try to stop them.

Canada’s Gas Brings Indigenous People New Money, and Old Worries

Published on December 13, 2024 • NY Times

New export terminals on Indigenous land have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship.

Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska

Published on December 12, 2024 • NY Times

About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.

Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous

Published on December 12, 2024 • NY Times

Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.

Exxon Plans to Sell Electricity to Data Centers

Published on December 11, 2024 • NY Times

The country’s largest oil company is designing a natural gas power plant outfitted with carbon capture technology to meet the voracious power demand of technology companies.

Britain’s Falling Oil Output Leaves Jobs and Skills at Risk

Published on December 11, 2024 • NY Times

The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with clean energy, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.

Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.

Published on December 10, 2024 • NY Times

They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.

Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews

Published on December 10, 2024 • NY Times

Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah.

Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money

Published on December 10, 2024 • NY Times

Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.

E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning

Published on December 9, 2024 • NY Times

The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.

Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Got Drier in Recent Decades, U.N. Says

Published on December 9, 2024 • NY Times

Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.

Clean Energy Program Races to Finish Work Before Trump Takes Over

Published on December 6, 2024 • NY Times

The Energy Department’s $400 billion program to support electric vehicles, batteries and other low emissions technology is hustling to get money out the door.

Sellers of Toxic Fertilizer Ask Congress: Protect Us From Lawsuits

Published on December 6, 2024 • NY Times

The fertilizer, made from sewage sludge, can be laced with “forever chemicals.” A company controlled by Goldman Sachs helps lead the lobbying.

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

Published on December 4, 2024 • NY Times

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change

Published on December 4, 2024 • NY Times

Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.

Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders

Published on December 3, 2024 • NY Times

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

Nations Fail to Reach an Agreement on Plastic Pollution

Published on December 1, 2024 • NY Times

Talks on the world’s first treaty to tackle plastic pollution will continue in coming months, delegates said.

What a Marine Heat Wave Reveals About Our Warming Oceans

Published on December 1, 2024 • NY Times

An extreme heat wave off California’s coast seemed like an anomaly 10 years ago. But as the ocean warms, the catastrophe may be a glimpse of the future.

Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Published on November 30, 2024 • NY Times

Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.

For Canada, Trade Tumult From Trump’s Return Has Begun

Published on November 30, 2024 • NY Times

While the president-elect says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on everything Canada exports, Trudeau remains confident about forestalling that outcome.

Life After Death: America’s Cemeteries Are Rewilding

Published on November 29, 2024 • NY Times

More burial sites are forgoing pristine lawns for drought resistant plants and wildflowers that help wildlife. Efforts picked up in the pandemic.

As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To

Published on November 28, 2024 • NY Times

As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics.

Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73

Published on November 27, 2024 • NY Times

The latest in a long line of women to run her family winery, she helped bring worldwide attention to sustainable viniculture.

Inside the Plastic Industry’s Battle to Win Over Hearts and Minds

Published on November 27, 2024 • NY Times

Documents leaked from an industry group show how plastics companies are pushing back against a “tide of anti-plastic sentiment.”

A German Company Provides Fuel Cells to Power Remote Areas

Published on November 26, 2024 • NY Times

Sunaina Sinha Haldea heads the board of SFC Energy AG, whose fuel cells are helping to provide continuous and safer power to remote areas.

Taxing Farm Animals’ Farts and Burps? Denmark Gives It a Try.

Published on November 26, 2024 • NY Times

Cows and pigs produce a large share of planet-warming methane. A new tax is part of a plan to clean that up.

World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Published on November 24, 2024 • NY Times

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight

Published on November 23, 2024 • NY Times

The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.

The Path to Higher Recyclability: How Collaboration Can Advance Recyclability

Published on November 22, 2024 • Green Blue

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At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine

Published on November 22, 2024 • NY Times

The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.

Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place

Published on November 21, 2024 • NY Times

Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.

Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up PFAS?

Published on November 20, 2024 • NY Times

Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Head Into Final Stretch

Published on November 18, 2024 • NY Times

Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming.

Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

Published on November 18, 2024 • NY Times

As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.

Democrats’ Message at COP29 Climate Talks: Don’t Panic

Published on November 16, 2024 • NY Times

American officials are seeking to assure the world that U.S. climate action won’t end with the return of Donald Trump as president.

Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.

Published on November 15, 2024 • NY Times

Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Published on November 13, 2024 • NY Times

Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Published on November 13, 2024 • NY Times

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

Published on November 12, 2024 • NY Times

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal

Published on November 12, 2024 • NY Times

Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Biden Officials Try to Reassure COP29 Climate Talks

Published on November 12, 2024 • NY Times

Negotiators at the summit in Azerbaijan fear that the return of Donald Trump will sap momentum for global climate action.

Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29

Published on November 12, 2024 • NY Times

Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.

Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?

Published on November 11, 2024 • NY Times

The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.

COP29 talks open in Baku in the shadow of Trump’s election

Published on November 11, 2024 • NY Times

The election of Donald J. Trump is sapping momentum from global climate talks as diplomats brace for his pro-fossil-fuel agenda.

Biden Administration Restricts Development in West to Protect Sage Grouse

Published on November 8, 2024 • NY Times

Limits on building energy projects on at least 34.5 million acres could strongly protect the iconic Western bird. But the incoming Trump administration may reverse the rule.

Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?

Published on November 8, 2024 • NY Times

The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.

Trump’s Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies

Published on November 7, 2024 • NY Times

The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits.

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

Published on November 7, 2024 • NY Times

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

Published on November 7, 2024 • NY Times

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

Published on November 7, 2024 • NY Times

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

What a 2nd Trump Presidency Means for Climate Change

Published on November 6, 2024 • NY Times

President-elect Donald J. Trump promised to delete climate policy. He could face pushback from Republicans benefiting from a boom in clean energy.

U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts

Published on November 6, 2024 • NY Times

The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

Published on November 6, 2024 • NY Times

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Published on November 5, 2024 • NY Times

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

China Confronts Europe Over Climate-Based Trade Restrictions

Published on November 5, 2024 • NY Times

Days ahead of the U.N.’s global negotiations on climate change, China and other developing countries said trade restrictions should be part of the talks.

COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation

Published on November 2, 2024 • NY Times

Delegates at the U.N. talks created a system that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information but failed to make headway on a broader funding commitment.

How a Trump Win Would Upend Major Climate Court Fights

Published on November 2, 2024 • NY Times

A second Trump administration could stop defending the E.P.A. against lawsuits attacking its climate policies. Other effects might be more far-reaching.

Richard A. Fineberg, Relentless Skeptic of Alaska Pipeline, Dies at 83

Published on November 1, 2024 • NY Times

A journalist and an analyst, he was driven to hold oil companies accountable. Earlier, he was on the storied boat Greenpeace when he and others tried to halt a nuclear test.

How a Year of Rain Flooded Spain in Eight Hours

Published on November 1, 2024 • NY Times

The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.

Oil Interests Gave More Than $75 Million to Trump PACs, New Analysis Shows

Published on November 1, 2024 • NY Times

Oil moguls are big donors to Donald Trump. But so are engineering firms, hedge fund managers, shipbuilders and others that profit from fossil fuels.

Why a Memphis Community Is Fighting Elon Musk’s Supercomputer

Published on October 31, 2024 • NY Times

Residents say Mr. Musk’s data center for artificial intelligence is compounding their pollution burden and adding stress on the local electrical grid.

Three Mile Island Is at the Center of Efforts to Expand Nuclear Capacity to Meet Rising Power Demand

Published on October 30, 2024 • NY Times

The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.

Published on October 30, 2024 • NY Times

Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.

Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Lessons from The Blue Paradox

Published on October 29, 2024 • Green Blue

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How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Published on October 29, 2024 • NY Times

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy

Published on October 28, 2024 • NY Times

A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.

Celebrating the Excellence of Erin Oulton

Published on October 25, 2024 • Recycle

Celebrating Excellence: Erin Oulton Recognized as SWANA’s Young Professional of the Year  We are thrilled to announce that Erin Oulton, RRS consultant, has been honored as one of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s Young Professionals of the Year for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Erin’s exceptional contributions to the solid waste and […]

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U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress

Published on October 24, 2024 • NY Times

An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.

E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children

Published on October 24, 2024 • NY Times

The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.

In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer

Published on October 24, 2024 • NY Times

By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.

Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Published on October 22, 2024 • NY Times

Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Published on October 22, 2024 • NY Times

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say

Published on October 21, 2024 • NY Times

Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient.

What’s Happening to Protect Nature? This Month, There’s a Major Push.

Published on October 21, 2024 • NY Times

Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.

Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste

Published on October 21, 2024 • NY Times

We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.

A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.

Published on October 18, 2024 • NY Times

The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.

Much of Ireland Is an Ecological Desert. Meet the Man Who Wants to Rewild It.

Published on October 18, 2024 • NY Times

Eoghan Daltun rewilded his land in West Cork and wants more of Ireland to do the same.

Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales

Published on October 17, 2024 • NY Times

Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.

Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.

Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.

Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in every animal they tested.

A Beloved Maple Tree Had to Come Down, But It Lives On

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

A beloved sugar maple slowly succumbed to disease. Today, it lives on in a new form.

Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says

Published on October 16, 2024 • NY Times

A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.

Babcock Ranch in Florida Offered Shelter During Hurricane Milton

Published on October 15, 2024 • NY Times

On the west coast of Florida, a town built to weather hurricanes hosted more than 2,000 people during Hurricane Milton. Could communities like this help shape Florida’s future?

Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows

Published on October 14, 2024 • NY Times

A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.

Latest WWF Wildlife Survey Points to ‘Alarming’ Declines

Published on October 9, 2024 • NY Times

The results from an important ongoing assessment look grim. But the survey is often misunderstood.

Climate Change Increased Rain and Wind Speeds of Helene

Published on October 9, 2024 • NY Times

In cooler times, a similarly rare storm over the Southeast would have delivered less rain and weaker winds, a team of scientists concluded in an analysis.

Ruth Glacier in Alaska Hides America’s Deepest Gorge

Published on October 9, 2024 • NY Times

A famed explorer was sure the ice hid something profound. Ninety years later, scientists have put forth the strongest evidence yet that he was right.

Does My Home Have Lead Pipes? And What Can I Do About Them?

Published on October 8, 2024 • NY Times

New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps.

Lead Drinking-Water Pipes Must be Replaced Nationwide, E.P.A. Says

Published on October 8, 2024 • NY Times

The “historic” rule aims to eliminate a major source of lead poisoning and comes a decade after a drinking-water crisis in Flint, Mich.

E.V. Tax Credits Are a Plus, but Flaws Remain, Study Finds

Published on October 7, 2024 • NY Times

The Inflation Reduction Act was a compromise between competing priorities. Evaluating the law on the effectiveness of the $7,500 tax credit for E.V.s is tricky.

How Can I Cut PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals?’

Published on October 7, 2024 • NY Times

They’re almost everywhere. And they’re bad. But there are some things you can do to avoid them.

Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump’s Attacks Over Gas Cars

Published on October 4, 2024 • NY Times

Kamala Harris, who has faced a flurry of Trump ads in Michigan misleadingly arguing that she wants to ban gas cars altogether, promised, “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive.”

Supreme Court Lets Biden Plans on Mercury and Methane Move Forward

Published on October 4, 2024 • NY Times

Republican-led states and industry groups argued that the Environmental Protection Agency had moved too fast and imposed onerous regulations.

America’s Most Recognized Recycling Label to Offer Real-Time, Localized Disposal Instructions on Packaging Across the U.S. 

Published on October 3, 2024 • Green Blue

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A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene

Published on October 3, 2024 • NY Times

The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.

How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene

Published on October 3, 2024 • NY Times

Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.

A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond

Published on October 3, 2024 • NY Times

Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.

Iowa Farmers Are Restoring Tiny Prairies for Sustainability Boons

Published on October 3, 2024 • NY Times

Farmers in the heartland are restoring swaths of the prairie with government help. The aim is to reduce nutrient runoff from cropland, and help birds and bees.

In Helene’s Wake, Legal Battles Over Insurance and Who Should Pay

Published on October 2, 2024 • NY Times

As storms intensify, so do the legal clashes with insurers, aid agencies and others over compensation, rebuilding and even scams.

Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated

Published on October 1, 2024 • NY Times

Damage went beyond downed power lines. Hundreds of substations went out after the storm. Getting them back online is difficult.

Biden to Sign Bill Allowing Chip Projects to Skirt Key Environmental Review

Published on October 1, 2024 • NY Times

The legislation, which would weaken federal environmental reviews for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects, has divided Democrats.

Why Helene Was So Destructive in Florida, the Carolinas and Appalachia

Published on September 30, 2024 • NY Times

Hurricanes typically weaken over land. But if the ground is already wet from earlier rains, storms can receive an extra jolt that keeps them churning.

F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition

Published on September 30, 2024 • NY Times

The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant could acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess did not join its board.

Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’

Published on September 30, 2024 • NY Times

The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant was the last surviving coal-burning power station in a country that birthed the Industrial Revolution and fed it with coal.

U.S. Approves Aid to Restart Palisades Nuclear Plant

Published on September 30, 2024 • NY Times

No one has ever restarted an American nuclear reactor that was seemingly closed for good. But with electricity demand spiking, interest is growing.

U.S. Ramps Up Hunt for Uranium to End Reliance on Russia

Published on September 30, 2024 • NY Times

Miners aim to meet a growing demand for emissions-free energy, though a failure to clean up old sites haunts the industry.

How2Recycle Launches How2Recycle Forward Campaign, Evolving the Program Behind Nation’s Most Recognizable On-pack Label

Published on September 30, 2024 • Green Blue

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Top Bidder for Citgo Is Elliott-Backed Group, Court Master Says

Published on September 27, 2024 • NY Times

The sale, which requires a judge’s approval, would help compensate foreign companies owed billions of dollars by the government of Venezuela, which owns Citgo.

Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Taxing Utilities. Can A.I. Help?

Published on September 27, 2024 • NY Times

From hurricanes to wildfires, a new generation of technologies could help utilities better plan for the risk of extreme weather to their electric grid.

Climate Forward: Confronting Our New Reality

Published on September 25, 2024 • NY Times

Solutions to the problem of climate change have never been more clear. But the scale of the problem keeps getting bigger.

Driving Innovation in Packaging Sustainability

Published on September 24, 2024 • Recycle

RRS’s Expertise in Store Drop-Off Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment, and EPR Systems At Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), we’re leading the way with innovative approaches in key areas like store drop-off assessments, life cycle assessment (LCA), and extended producer responsibility (EPR) for bottle deposits. Through partnerships, technical expertise, and a commitment to circularity, we’re helping businesses […]

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Reimagining Textile Waste

Published on September 23, 2024 • Recycle

How CSMM is Leading New York’s Journey Towards a Circular Economy In today’s fast-paced, consumption-driven society, textile waste has become one of the fastest-growing categories in the U.S. waste stream. New York State (NYS), with its robust economy and thriving fashion industry, is at the epicenter of this issue. Recognizing the urgent need for action, […]

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The World Is a Mess. That Makes the Climate Crisis Harder to Solve.

Published on September 23, 2024 • NY Times

A transformed China, conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, and intractable clashes over money have pushed the prospects of progress to a new low.

Did PFAS From Sewage Sludge Poison a Family Farm?

Published on September 21, 2024 • NY Times

Pastures were fertilized with toxic sewage decades ago. Nobody knew, until the cows’ milk was tested.

How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?

Published on September 21, 2024 • NY Times

There’s a growing understanding of the health threats of PFAS chemicals in what we eat and drink.

Critics Fear Tax Subsidies for Carbon Capture Won’t Be Checked

Published on September 20, 2024 • NY Times

Some activists are questioning whether the federal government can accurately verify a tax program for facilities that store planet-warming gases.

Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows

Published on September 20, 2024 • NY Times

The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.

Building Capacity in Materials Management: Training & Expert Support

Published on September 19, 2024 • Recycle

  Building Capacity in Materials Management: Training and Expert Support If you’ve been following Michigan’s recycling initiatives, you’ve probably heard about the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s (MRC) Materials and Recycling Management (MRM) training. It’s a premier opportunity to immerse yourself in materials management over the course of three action-packed days. From recycling and program development to […]

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Prehistoric Earth Was Very Hot. That Offers Clues About Future Earth.

Published on September 19, 2024 • NY Times

At times during the past half-billion years, carbon dioxide warmed our planet more than previously thought, according to a new reconstruction of Earth’s deep past.

Asphalt Schoolyards Get a Shady Makeover

Published on September 19, 2024 • NY Times

Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar.

Methane Levels Still Rising, Despite Global Methane Pledge

Published on September 19, 2024 • NY Times

Satellite data shows the U.S. releasing more and more of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, researchers said, despite pledges to cut back.

Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef

Published on September 18, 2024 • NY Times

An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.

G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers

Published on September 18, 2024 • NY Times

After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.

How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling

Published on September 18, 2024 • NY Times

The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.

Updates: Findings from the Second Round of Consumer Testing the How2Recycle Label Refresh

Published on September 17, 2024 • Green Blue

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The Future of Recycling Depends on These Three T’s: Technology, Transparency, and Trust

Published on September 17, 2024 • Green Blue

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Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.

Published on September 16, 2024 • NY Times

Energy businesses and farmers in western Pennsylvania are struggling because of prices, an issue that has not figured prominently in the campaigns of Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris.

Noisy, Hungry Data Centers Are Catching Communities by Surprise

Published on September 15, 2024 • NY Times

Residents rarely learn how data centers and their noise and energy and water use may affect their lives until it’s too late.

Pollution May Affect the Color of City Birds, Research Shows

Published on September 13, 2024 • NY Times

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage.

Climate Lawsuits Are Exploding. Are Homicide Charges Next?

Published on September 12, 2024 • NY Times

The courts have become one of the most important battlegrounds in the fight over planet-warming emissions. Here are prominent cases to watch.

Youth Group Asks Supreme Court to Revive a Landmark Climate Lawsuit

Published on September 12, 2024 • NY Times

The case argues the government violated young people’s constitutional rights by failing to curb the use of fossil fuels. A lower court had thrown it out.

Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen

Published on September 12, 2024 • NY Times

Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals.

K-Cup Pods Aren’t Recyclable, S.E.C. Says

Published on September 10, 2024 • NY Times

The agency said Keurig, in its financial filings, had claimed its pods could be “effectively recycled” but didn’t note that two big recycling companies wouldn’t accept them.

How to Wash Laundry in an Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Way

Published on September 9, 2024 • NY Times

The suds that go down the drain can be harmful to wildlife. We’ve got tips on how to clean clothes and support nature.

Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores

Published on September 7, 2024 • NY Times

A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Published on September 5, 2024 • NY Times

Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.

Solar Farms Look to Produce Something Apart From Power: Pollinator Friendly Habitat

Published on September 5, 2024 • NY Times

The sites fight climate change and can help with another global crisis: the collapse of nature. But so far, efforts to nurture wildlife habitat have been spotty.

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

Published on September 4, 2024 • NY Times

More tourists are eager to visit vanishing glaciers and ice caves, but warming is also making the sites unstable.

John Podesta, Biden’s Top Climate Negotiator, to Visit China

Published on September 3, 2024 • NY Times

John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets.

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

Published on September 2, 2024 • NY Times

Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat.

Something’s Poisoning America’s Farms. Scientists Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals.

Published on August 31, 2024 • NY Times

A form of fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres for decades. Researchers say it contains alarming levels of the toxic substance.

Business Group Sues Texas Officials Over Law That Shields Oil Industry

Published on August 30, 2024 • NY Times

The suit challenges a measure that prohibits state entities like retirement funds from doing business with firms that “boycott energy companies.”

Climate-Friendly Meat? Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of Label Buzzwords.

Published on August 29, 2024 • NY Times

The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire.

Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions

Published on August 29, 2024 • NY Times

Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence.

Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars

Published on August 27, 2024 • NY Times

Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.

Hungry for Clean Energy, Facebook Looks to a New Type of Geothermal

Published on August 26, 2024 • NY Times

As electricity demand from data centers soars, Meta and Google are looking at a novel solution: harnessing clean heat far below Earth’s surface.

Why Plastic Water Bottles May Not Contain as Much Recycled Plastic as Advertised

Published on August 26, 2024 • NY Times

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

Findings from First Round of Consumer Testing the How2Recycle Label Refresh

Published on August 20, 2024 • Green Blue

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Greenpeace Tries a Novel Tactic in Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline

Published on August 20, 2024 • NY Times

The environmental group, which is being sued by the pipeline company in North Dakota, threatened to use new European rules to try to limit potential damages.

The Recycled Material Standard Announces Standard Updates and Revisions

Published on August 19, 2024 • Green Blue

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Acres of Solar Panels Are Replacing One of the Nation’s Largest Coal Plants

Published on August 19, 2024 • NY Times

One of the nation’s largest coal-fueled electric plants is being replaced with thousands of acres of solar panels and a test of long-duration batteries.

Wind Beat Coal Two Months in a Row for U.S. Electricity Generation

Published on August 15, 2024 • NY Times

The shift occurred as the cost of wind power and other renewable energy is rapidly declining and coal is being pushed out by natural gas.

How Extreme Heat Is Threatening Education Progress Worldwide

Published on August 14, 2024 • NY Times

Children today face many more extreme weather hazards that can undermine global gains in education.

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Published on August 12, 2024 • NY Times

A new study shows how deadly warming can be, and how behavioral and social changes can reduce mortality.

An Australian Start-Up Hopes to Slow Climate Change With an Unusual Approach

Published on August 10, 2024 • NY Times

An Australian start-up is hoping fungi can pull carbon dioxide from the air and stash it underground. It’s one of several ventures trying to deploy the superpowers of soil to slow global warming.

Texas Energy So Bountiful, They Pay You to Take It Away

Published on August 8, 2024 • NY Times

Natural gas has traded at negative prices for weeks at a time in West Texas, where pipelines often lack the capacity to get the fuel to places that need it.

Heat Raises Fears of ‘Demise’ for Great Barrier Reef Within a Generation

Published on August 7, 2024 • NY Times

A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.

E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses

Published on August 6, 2024 • NY Times

The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said.

Agency Votes to Replace Official Accused of Rushing Start of Seabed Mining

Published on August 2, 2024 • NY Times

The international agency charged with regulating seabed mining elected a U.N. environmental regulator to replace a leader accused of too-close industry ties.

Chevron Moves Its Headquarters to Houston From California

Published on August 2, 2024 • NY Times

The oil company, which already has extensive operations in Texas, has often been at odds with California’s elected leaders over the state’s climate and energy policies.

Inside Azerbaijan, Host of COP29

Published on August 2, 2024 • NY Times

In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt.

At a Mountain Retreat, Wine, Lamb Kebabs and Lots of Climate Talk

Published on August 2, 2024 • NY Times

Azerbaijan last week convened a special meeting of climate diplomats at a remote resort. A Times reporter was there.

David Keith Has an Idea to Slow Global Warming: Geoengineering

Published on August 1, 2024 • NY Times

David Keith has an audacious plan to slow down global warming. Critics say it poses grave risks.

Robot Captures Pictures of the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica

Published on July 31, 2024 • NY Times

The new images of the melting underside of an ice shelf could help scientists better forecast how the continent is contributing to rising sea levels.

Energy Companies Turn to Robots to Install Solar Panels

Published on July 30, 2024 • NY Times

Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up.

How a Crisis for Vultures Led to a Human Disaster: Half a Million Deaths

Published on July 29, 2024 • NY Times

The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people.

Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?

Published on July 29, 2024 • NY Times

They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.

Can Fees on Polluting Cars Clean the Air? London Has New Evidence.

Published on July 26, 2024 • NY Times

The city’s expanded low-emissions zone, which was politically fraught, has cut emissions that contribute to health problems like asthma, new numbers show.

The Taxidermy Bat Market Is Compounding Threats to a Species’ Existence

Published on July 25, 2024 • NY Times

Online sales appear to be compounding threats from climate change and habitat loss, according to new research.

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

Published on July 19, 2024 • NY Times

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

Onboard Your Local Officials to Michigan MMP

Published on July 17, 2024 • Recycle

  Get Your Local Officials Onboard In Michigan, have a big shift to transition from solid waste management planning to materials management planning (MMP). This changes how communities think about and plan for materials and waste, allowing communities to recover valuable resources and stimulate the economy. MMP brings a lot of change for counties and […]

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Vineyard Wind Turbine Breaks a Blade, Sending Pieces Ashore on Nantucket

Published on July 16, 2024 • NY Times

It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches.

Fact-Checking the Republican National Convention on Energy Claims

Published on July 16, 2024 • NY Times

Several speakers focused on the sharp rise in gas and electricity prices under President Biden. We scrutinized their statements.

Updated Process: Requesting a Second Look at Your Label Assignment

Published on July 16, 2024 • Green Blue

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What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment

Published on July 16, 2024 • NY Times

If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.

Oil Companies are Thriving as the World Pushes for Clean Energy

Published on July 16, 2024 • NY Times

High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.

J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change

Published on July 15, 2024 • NY Times

He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.

How2Recycle Updates Canadian Check Locally Labels, Complying with Québec’s Charter of the French Language

Published on July 15, 2024 • Green Blue

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Empowering Adaptation: How2Recycle’s Role in a Dynamic Recycling Environment

Published on July 15, 2024 • Green Blue

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What’s Greenest and Cleanest When Nature Calls?

Published on July 15, 2024 • NY Times

Conventional toilet paper has a big environmental impact. We’ve got the lowdown on alternatives, from bamboo tissue to bidets.

Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty

Published on July 12, 2024 • NY Times

The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.

Climate Activists in New York Protest Citibank and Other Backers of Big Oil

Published on July 11, 2024 • NY Times

Amid soaring temperatures, hundreds of activists are staging boisterous blockades and solemn marches at banks and insurers that support fossil fuel projects.

A.I. Helped to Spot a Copper Mining Bonanza in Zambia

Published on July 11, 2024 • NY Times

The site, in Zambia, could make billions for Silicon Valley, provide minerals for the energy transition and help the United States in its rivalry with China.

Amazon Says It Reached a Climate Goal Seven Years Early

Published on July 10, 2024 • NY Times

The company said it effectively got all of the electricity it used last year from sources that did not produce greenhouse gas emissions. Some experts have faulted the company’s calculations.

Wildlife Protections Take a Back Seat to Elon Musk’s Ambitions

Published on July 7, 2024 • NY Times

A New York Times investigation found that Elon Musk exploited federal agencies’ competing missions to achieve his goals for space travel.

What Do Bagged Chickens Have to Do With Sliced Cheese?

Published on July 6, 2024 • NY Times

Both have gotten caught up in fights over plastic packaging. When Costco recently tried to trim its plastic use by selling rotisserie chickens in bags, some shoppers disapproved.

Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes

Published on July 5, 2024 • NY Times

A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid.

Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?

Published on July 5, 2024 • NY Times

The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.

Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty

Published on July 4, 2024 • NY Times

An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles.

On the Kenya-Tanzania Border, an Elephant Hunting Ban Has Collapsed

Published on July 3, 2024 • NY Times

Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months.

A String of Supreme Court Decisions Hits Hard at Environmental Rules

Published on June 29, 2024 • NY Times

Four cases backed by conservative activists in recent years have combined to diminish the power of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Limits Power of Federal Agencies

Published on June 28, 2024 • NY Times

A foundational 1984 decision had required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes, underpinning regulations on health care, safety and the environment.

Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal

Published on June 27, 2024 • NY Times

Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.

Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian

Published on June 25, 2024 • NY Times

VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.

Three Ideas to Beat the Heat, and the People Who Made Them Happen

Published on June 25, 2024 • NY Times

As temperatures soar around the world, practical experiments are emerging to protect people.

A Chemical-Sniffing Van Shows How Heat Amps Up Pollution

Published on June 21, 2024 • NY Times

In heat waves, chemicals like formaldehyde and ozone can form more readily in the air, according to researchers driving mobile labs in New York City this week.

Well Beyond the U.S., Heat and Climate Extremes Are Hitting Billions

Published on June 21, 2024 • NY Times

People all over the world are facing severe heat, floods and fire, aggravated by the use of fossil fuels. The year isn’t halfway done.

Amazon Says It Will Stop Using Plastic Pillows in Shipments

Published on June 20, 2024 • NY Times

They’ll be replaced in North America with paper packing, eliminating some 15 billion pillows a year. Plastic film is a major pollutant.

Moving the Mission Forward: Building a Stronger Team and a Better Tomorrow at Our Staff Retreat

Published on June 20, 2024 • Green Blue

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Monkeys in Puerto Rico Got Nicer After Hurricane Maria

Published on June 20, 2024 • NY Times

Macaques, reeling from a hurricane, learned by necessity to get along, a study found. It’s one of the first to suggest that animals can adapt to environmental upheaval with social changes.

Butterflies Are in Decline. New Research Points to Insecticides.

Published on June 20, 2024 • NY Times

Agricultural insecticides were a key factor, according to a study focused on the Midwest, though researchers emphasized the importance of climate change and habitat loss.

Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit?

Published on June 20, 2024 • NY Times

Portfolio managers have conflicting incentives as the economic and financial risks from climate change become more apparent but remain imprecise.

Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a ‘Major Disaster’

Published on June 17, 2024 • NY Times

The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.

If Paris Agreement Goals Are Missed, These Polar Bears Could Go Extinct

Published on June 13, 2024 • NY Times

One group in Hudson Bay might have roughly a decade left because sea ice is becoming too thin to support them as they hunt, according to new research.

White House Takes a Tiny Bite From Giant Pile of Food Waste

Published on June 12, 2024 • NY Times

The government will look at ways to extend the shelf life of foods and to create more composting and other facilities, as well as urge companies to donate more food.

Where Can I Track Recycling, Materials & Packaging Policies? 9 Resources

Published on June 11, 2024 • Green Blue

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Mission Critical: Our Planet Needs Us to Work Together 

Published on June 11, 2024 • Green Blue

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Bill Gates Is Backing a Nuclear Power Project in Wyoming

Published on June 11, 2024 • NY Times

Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the emissions-free electricity.

Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’

Published on June 11, 2024 • NY Times

Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.

Five Takeaways: How a ‘Greenlash’ Could Transform Europe’s Vote

Published on June 6, 2024 • NY Times

After years of political consensus on the transition to cleaner energy, a backlash appears to be building as prices rise and right-wing candidates gain ground.

An Oregon Forest Is in Trouble. Part of the Response: Logging.

Published on June 6, 2024 • NY Times

Officials in Oregon say they need to cut trees, including some healthy ones. The reaction shows how complex land management has become as forest health declines.

‘Hanging by a Thread’: U.N. Chief Warns of Missing a Key Climate Target

Published on June 5, 2024 • NY Times

His comments came as the world body’s weather agency said it expected Earth to soon surpass the record high temperatures experienced in 2023.

How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)

Published on June 5, 2024 • NY Times

Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset.

Alameda Ends Cloud-Brightening Test, Overruling Staff Decision

Published on June 5, 2024 • NY Times

The City Council in Alameda, Calif., voted to stop tests of a device that could one day cool the Earth. Scientists and city staff had previously concluded the tests posed no risk.

India’s Next Government Will Face Serious Climate Challenges

Published on June 4, 2024 • NY Times

Farmers have repeatedly protested over grievances tied to global warming, a major political and economic test given the importance of India’s rural economy.

Brazil’s Deadly Flooding Made Twice as Likely by Global Warming, Study Finds

Published on June 3, 2024 • NY Times

The country’s south received three months’ rain in two weeks. Global warming has made such deluges twice as likely as before, scientists said.

What Are Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Backyard Bugs?

Published on June 3, 2024 • NY Times

Meet the “bucket of doom” and other methods to manage mosquitoes and ticks.

Abnormally Dry Canada Taps U.S. Energy, Reversing Usual Flow

Published on June 3, 2024 • NY Times

Lower-than-normal rain and snow have reduced Canada’s hydropower production, raising worries in the industry about the effects of climate change.

Chevron’s $53 Billion Oil Deal Is Backed by Hess Shareholders

Published on May 28, 2024 • NY Times

Hurdles remain as Chevron and Exxon Mobil wage a legal battle over Hess’s stake in a lucrative oil project in Guyana.

Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry Lawyers Warn

Published on May 28, 2024 • NY Times

At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.

Carbon Offsets, a Much-Criticized Climate Tool, Get Federal Guidelines

Published on May 28, 2024 • NY Times

The new principles aim to define ‘high-integrity’ offsets amid concerns that current practices often don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions as claimed.

Climate Change Added a Month’s Worth of Extra-Hot Days in Past Year

Published on May 28, 2024 • NY Times

Since last May, the average person experienced 26 more days of abnormal warmth than they would have without global warming, a new analysis found.

Climate Change Is Taking a Toll on Mites and Springtails, a New Analysis Finds

Published on May 24, 2024 • NY Times

Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.

These Teens Adopted an Orphaned Oil Well. Their Goal: Shut It Down.

Published on May 24, 2024 • NY Times

Students, nonprofit groups and others are fund-raising to cap highly polluting oil and gas wells abandoned by industry.

Some Wind Turbines in Iowa Crumpled by Tornadoes

Published on May 22, 2024 • NY Times

The damage was unusual, experts say, because turbines are built to withstand extreme weather. Iowa is a wind powerhouse, with thousands of turbines.

A Leap Towards Textile Circularity

Published on May 22, 2024 • Recycle

  Unveiling the Sorting for Circularity USA Report Today marks a transformative moment for the US textile industry as Fashion for Good (FFG) proudly launches the groundbreaking “Sorting for Circularity USA” report. Fashion for Good is a global innovation platform advancing textile circularity across the globe and RRS was proud to work with them on […]

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Biden Administration Will Release 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline

Published on May 21, 2024 • NY Times

The sale, which was mandated by Congress, is timed to the summer driving season but unlikely to have more than a modest effect on gasoline prices.

Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?

Published on May 20, 2024 • NY Times

Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.

Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know

Published on May 17, 2024 • NY Times

Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.

Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year

Published on May 16, 2024 • NY Times

Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.

Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds

Published on May 14, 2024 • NY Times

Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.

How Will Policy Change Labeling? Updates on Refreshing the How2Recycle Label

Published on May 14, 2024 • Green Blue

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New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power

Published on May 13, 2024 • NY Times

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded.

Northern Lights Set to Return Tonight as Extreme Solar Storm Continues

Published on May 11, 2024 • NY Times

Electrical utilities said they weathered earlier conditions as persistent geomagnetic storms were expected to cause another light show in evening skies.

California Will Add a Fixed Charge to Electric Bills and Reduce Rates

Published on May 10, 2024 • NY Times

Officials said the decision would lower bills and encourage people to use cars and appliances that did not use fossil fuels, but some experts said it would discourage energy efficiency.

10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean

Published on May 9, 2024 • NY Times

Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out.

Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions

Published on May 8, 2024 • NY Times

Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week.

Are Flight Offsets Worth It?

Published on May 6, 2024 • NY Times

A lot of them don’t work and some might even be harmful. But there are things you can do if you really have to fly.

Tesla Pullback Puts Onus on Others to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers

Published on May 4, 2024 • NY Times

The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap.

Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds

Published on May 3, 2024 • NY Times

Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.

Some NASA Satellites Will Soon Stop Sending Data Back to Earth

Published on May 3, 2024 • NY Times

Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet.

Oil Companies Expand Offshore Drilling, Pointing to Energy Needs

Published on May 3, 2024 • NY Times

Shell and others say they plan to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico in part because doing so releases fewer greenhouse gases than drilling on land.

F.T.C. Clears Exxon Mobil’s Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources

Published on May 2, 2024 • NY Times

The Federal Trade Commission will bar Pioneer’s chief executive, Scott Sheffield, from joining Exxon’s board, saying he colluded with OPEC to reduce oil production.

Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds

Published on May 1, 2024 • NY Times

The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.

Tesla Fires Charger Team Amid Hundreds of Layoffs

Published on April 30, 2024 • NY Times

The carmaker dismissed 500 employees in a unit that was critical to its success and seen as important to the future of electric vehicle sales in the United States.

Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances

Published on April 30, 2024 • NY Times

The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.

U.S. Plan to Protect Oceans Has a Problem, Some Say: Too Much Fishing

Published on April 30, 2024 • NY Times

An effort to protect 30 percent of land and waters would count some commercial fishing zones as conserved areas.

Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Use Courts to Contest Oil Projects

Published on April 29, 2024 • NY Times

Around the world, grass-roots organizers and Indigenous communities are taking proposed coal, oil and gas projects to court — and winning.

Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills

Published on April 27, 2024 • NY Times

Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.

Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. Again

Published on April 25, 2024 • NY Times

REC Silicon says it will soon start shipping polysilicon, which has come mostly from China, reviving a Washington State factory that shut down in 2019.

Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know

Published on April 25, 2024 • NY Times

The Biden administration released a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.

Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines

Published on April 25, 2024 • NY Times

The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.

Explore Food Waste Collection With Nicole Chardoul

Published on April 25, 2024 • Recycle

Maximize Local Organics Recycling with Food Waste Collection Are you considering food waste collection in your community? With Materials Management Planning underway across Michigan counties, now is the perfect moment for local communities to explore this opportunity. Join RRS Vice President Nicole Chardoul for a half-day training on introducing food waste into compost collection programs […]

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The Benefits of Multi-County MMP Collaboration

Published on April 25, 2024 • Recycle

Considerations for Collaborative MMP Multi-county collaboration for Michigan Materials Management Planning can provide benefits and disadvantages. There is always the chance that collaboration could result in contention and unmet expectations and depending on your existing relationships with peer counties, you may want to avoid collaboration. On the bright side, collaboration can create great opportunities, benefits, […]

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Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change

Published on April 22, 2024 • NY Times

Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.

Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?

Published on April 22, 2024 • NY Times

In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.

Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’

Published on April 19, 2024 • NY Times

Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.

Reflections on Earth Day: Recycling’s Gaps & Opportunities

Published on April 19, 2024 • Green Blue

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Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom

Published on April 19, 2024 • NY Times

The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.

R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid

Published on April 19, 2024 • NY Times

Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know

Published on April 18, 2024 • NY Times

Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change and designing cities for intensified weather.

Land Under BLM Management to Get New Protections

Published on April 18, 2024 • NY Times

The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas.

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

Published on April 18, 2024 • NY Times

The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

Published on April 18, 2024 • NY Times

The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.

Recycled Material Standard’s Path to Certification Debuts

Published on April 17, 2024 • Green Blue

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Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph

Published on April 15, 2024 • NY Times

Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.

Scientists Predict Most Extensive Coral Bleaching Event on Record

Published on April 15, 2024 • NY Times

Rising sea temperatures around the planet have caused a bleaching event that is expected to be the most extensive on record.

‘Climate-Controlled’ Sausage? Courts Crack Down on ‘Greenwashing’

Published on April 12, 2024 • NY Times

From airlines to pork sellers, corporate brands face legal and regulatory challenges for misleading the public with lofty climate claims.

Driven by China, Coal Plants Made a Comeback in 2023

Published on April 11, 2024 • NY Times

The country, along with India, is still building power stations that run on coal. Elsewhere, retirements of older plants have slowed.

Ocean Heat Has Shattered Records for More Than a Year. What’s Happening?

Published on April 10, 2024 • NY Times

There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.

The U.S. Urgently Needs a Bigger Grid. Here’s a Fast Solution.

Published on April 9, 2024 • NY Times

A rarely used technique to upgrade old power lines could play a big role in fixing one of the largest obstacles facing clean energy, two reports found.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Pervasive in Water Worldwide, Study Finds

Published on April 8, 2024 • NY Times

A global survey found harmful levels even in water samples taken far any obvious source of contamination.

Susan Graff Feature from Georgia Tech School of Public Policy

Published on April 8, 2024 • Recycle

  Distinguished Alumni: Susan Graff Susan Graff is a Principal and Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability for RRS. Susan Graff was the 2023 Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient! For over 30 years, Susan has provided individual and collaborative sustainability and materials management solutions to both industrial and government clients […]

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A Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling Is Coming Up Short

Published on April 5, 2024 • NY Times

Big brands like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé say a new generation of plants will help them meet environmental goals, but the technology is struggling to deliver.

Richard Benedick, Negotiator of Landmark Ozone Treaty, Dies at 88

Published on April 4, 2024 • NY Times

He played a key role in securing the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental pact to protect the ozone layer by reducing the use of certain chemicals.

Another A.I. Target: Food Waste

Published on April 4, 2024 • NY Times

Artificial intelligence is peering into restaurant garbage pails and crunching grocery-store data to try to figure out how to send less uneaten food into dumpsters.

Three Steps to Complete Notice of Intent for Michigan’s MMP

Published on April 3, 2024 • Recycle

Three Steps to Help you Launch Your MMP! Our clients have been feeling overwhelmed by the influx of information regarding the Materials Management Planning process in Michigan. To alleviate this, we’re simplifying the initial step, the Notice of Intent, to facilitate a step-by-step approach. In this blog, we’ll offer essential background information for both you […]

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Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?

Published on March 31, 2024 • NY Times

Blocking solar rays. Sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Ideas that sound like science fiction are now starting to become reality, raising concerns about safety.

King’s College Chapel, 438 Solar Panels and an Architectural Squabble in Cambridge

Published on March 30, 2024 • NY Times

King’s College Chapel in Cambridge is one of several British landmarks that have installed solar panels, gratifying climate campaigners and ruffling feathers among some traditionalists.

How Climate Change Is Changing Heatwaves

Published on March 29, 2024 • NY Times

Climate change is making heat waves linger for longer stretches of time, exacerbating the effects of extreme temperatures.

Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says

Published on March 28, 2024 • NY Times

Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.

The Last Coal-Fired Power Plants in New England Are to Close

Published on March 28, 2024 • NY Times

The company that owns the Merrimack and Schiller stations in New Hampshire plans to turn them into solar farms and battery storage for offshore wind.

Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.

Published on March 28, 2024 • NY Times

Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.

Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan Plans to Reopen With $1.5 Billion Loan

Published on March 27, 2024 • NY Times

The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States.

Why the Solar Eclipse Will Not Leave People Without Power

Published on March 27, 2024 • NY Times

Grid managers say they are well prepared to handle a sharp drop in the energy produced by solar panels as the eclipse darkens the sky in North America on April 8.

Why Elon Musk Needs China

Published on March 27, 2024 • NY Times

Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.

Former Ohio House Speaker Hit With 10 Additional Felony Charges

Published on March 26, 2024 • NY Times

Larry Householder, already serving a 20-year federal prison sentence, was indicted on additional state felony charges on Monday in connection with a sprawling bribery scheme.

Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry

Published on March 25, 2024 • NY Times

Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying.

How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars

Published on March 22, 2024 • NY Times

The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.

Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem

Published on March 22, 2024 • NY Times

Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.

Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely

Published on March 21, 2024 • NY Times

Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.

Geologists Make It Official: We’re Not in an ‘Anthropocene’ Epoch

Published on March 20, 2024 • NY Times

The field’s governing body ratified a vote by scientists on the contentious issue, ending a long effort to update the timeline of Earth’s history.

At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’

Published on March 19, 2024 • NY Times

The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.

All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard

Published on March 19, 2024 • NY Times

New research found that fewer than 10 percent of countries and territories met World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter pollution last year.

In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act

Published on March 16, 2024 • NY Times

Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?

Court Temporarily Halts S.E.C.’s New Climate Rules

Published on March 15, 2024 • NY Times

Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change.

U.S. Taxpayers Have Subsidized Fossil Fuels for 111 Years, and Counting

Published on March 15, 2024 • NY Times

For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel subsidies have proven difficult to kill.

U.S. Approves $500 Million for Bahrain Oil Project, Despite Opposition

Published on March 14, 2024 • NY Times

The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan.

Michael Timpane Feature from ISRI

Published on March 14, 2024 • Recycle

Recycling Champion: Michael Timpane Michael Timpane is the Vice President & Principal of RRS and has been with the company since 2015. Below, explore Michael Timpane’s “Papers In Profile” feature that was included in an e-newsletter from Paper Stock Industries, a national chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Quick Facts Born: I was […]

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Energy Dept. Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium Production

Published on March 14, 2024 • NY Times

Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared, but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.

Brazil’s Clashing Goals: Protect the Amazon and Pump Lots More Oil

Published on March 13, 2024 • NY Times

State-owned Petrobras could soon be the world’s third-biggest oil producer, in stark contrast to the country’s promises to fight climate change and slow Amazon destruction.

Winter Heat Waves and Hottest Ocean Ever

Published on March 7, 2024 • NY Times

Recent heat waves in cities worldwide have the hallmarks of global warming, researchers said. And last month was the hottest February on record.

Seize the Moment: Michigan Materials Management Planning

Published on March 6, 2024 • Recycle

Dream, Build, and Launch your Collaborative Compost or Recycling Projects with NextCycle Michigan  Do you know how your community can waste less and find long-term solutions to prevent organic and recyclable materials from ending up in landfills? That’s where it starts! Ideas, passion, and a little coordination can help you apply to EGLE’s free accelerator […]

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Green Architecture Hits a Growth Spurt

Published on March 6, 2024 • NY Times

Buildings made shaggy with vegetation or fragrant with wood are no longer novelties.

Frank Popoff, Who Sought to Lead a Friendlier Dow Chemical, Dies at 88

Published on March 5, 2024 • NY Times

As chief executive, he pushed a company known for Agent Orange, napalm and chlorine to undo its confrontational reputation and promote environmental sustainability.

It’s Not Officially the Anthropocene but Humans Have Changed the Planet

Published on March 5, 2024 • NY Times

Many of our imprints on nature will be preserved in the rocks, scientists say, even if this time isn’t yet recognized as a new geologic epoch.

Global Warming Is Particularly Bad for Women-Led Families, Study Says

Published on March 5, 2024 • NY Times

New U.N. research shows that climate change disproportionately erodes income in households led by women in poorer countries. But there are ways to fix it.

Nuclear Power Bill Passed by House, Support Grows in Congress

Published on March 1, 2024 • NY Times

Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.

New E.P.A. Rules Aim to Minimize Damage From Chemical Facilities

Published on March 1, 2024 • NY Times

The rules require facilities to explicitly address threats such as wildfires or flooding, including those linked to climate change.

Two Young Climate Scientists. Two Visions of the Solution.

Published on March 1, 2024 • NY Times

The friends recently spent hours confronting the choices that will shape their careers, and the world. Their ideas are very different.

North Carolina ‘Forever Chemical’ Plant Violates Human Rights, U.N. Panel Says

Published on February 27, 2024 • NY Times

The allegations of human rights violations linked to pollution from the factory broadens a yearslong battle over the site and over the chemicals known as PFAS.

Mercury Pollution Is Falling, but Not in Tuna. This Might Be Why.

Published on February 27, 2024 • NY Times

Old accumulations of the toxic metal in the deep sea are circulating into shallower waters where the fish feed, new research found.

Accelerating Climate Action with Diversified Carbon Removal Portfolios

Published on February 27, 2024 • GreenBiz

Chief Sustainability Officers and their other C-Suite peers are entrusted with developing companies’ net zero strategies while optimizing budgets and mitigating risks. The urgency of climate action is compelling leaders to explore innovative solutions; this has brought carbon removal technologies to the center stage of the climate action discourse.

Paul L. Gioia, Who Oversaw Nuclear Power in New York, Dies at 81

Published on February 26, 2024 • NY Times

As head of the state’s Public Service Commission, he clashed with Gov. Mario Cuomo over the management of two troubled power plants and was ousted by him.

Republican Attacks on Biden’s Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election

Published on February 19, 2024 • NY Times

Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins.

Nature Has Value. Could We Literally Invest in It?

Published on February 18, 2024 • NY Times

“Natural asset companies” would put a market price on improving ecosystems, rather than on destroying them.

Ross Gelbspan, Who Exposed Roots of Climate Change Deniers, Dies at 84

Published on February 16, 2024 • NY Times

A longtime investigative journalist, he wrote books and articles that documented a campaign of disinformation intended to sow doubt about global warming.

Biden Faces More Pressure From Environmentalists to Block Steel Merger

Published on February 15, 2024 • NY Times

Climate change joins national security and concern about jobs in a mounting pressure campaign to prevent Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel.

California Tried to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags. It Didn’t Work.

Published on February 15, 2024 • NY Times

A ban on single-use bags included an exemption for bags meant to be reused and recycled. Except, they weren’t. New legislation aims to fix that.

Locust Swarms Could Expand Their Range in a Hotter, Stormier World

Published on February 14, 2024 • NY Times

The crop-devouring pests love arid conditions and the occasional downpour. Global warming is offering more of both.

Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto

Published on February 14, 2024 • NY Times

The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.

Are You Getting Sticker Shock From Your Electric Bills? We Want to Hear About It.

Published on February 13, 2024 • NY Times

Electricity prices have increased across the country in recent years and we want to know about your bill.

This Arctic Circle Town Expected a Green Energy Boom. Then Came Bidenomics.

Published on February 13, 2024 • NY Times

Generous subsidies are helping the United States steal green industries from Europe, as countries race to secure the energy supplies of the future.

RRS Expands Ownership Team with Nine New Shareholders

Published on February 13, 2024 • Recycle

Multi-Disciplinary Leaders Advance Client Work, Internal Systems and Market Presence  February 13, 2024, ANN ARBOR, Mich. –Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is pleased to announce nine new leaders to its ownership team: Marisa Adler, Erin Grimm, Holly Halliwill, Bryce Hesterman, Keira Higgins, Kate Maguire, Jeff Medlen, Steve Montle, and Elisa Seltzer. RRS sees value in diversifying […]

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Is That Polar Bear Getting Enough to Eat? Try a Collar With a Camera.

Published on February 13, 2024 • NY Times

Scientists collected video from 20 bears during ice-free months to understand whether the animals can survive longer periods on land in a warming world.

U.S. Gas Producers Are Racing to Sell to Asia. And Mexico Is Key.

Published on February 13, 2024 • NY Times

By next year, American natural gas will start flowing across Mexico to a major export terminal on the Pacific, reflecting a global energy landscape transformed by U.S. dominance in gas.

In a Victory for Poland Spring, Maine Rejects New Groundwater Limits

Published on February 9, 2024 • NY Times

The bottled-water company last year tried to kill legislation aimed at protecting aquifers at a time when many are at risk nationally.

They’re the Stanley Cup Champions. And That’s a Lot of Mugs.

Published on February 9, 2024 • NY Times

The ‘it’ mug’s selling point is sustainability — one cup to replace many disposable bottles. But what does it mean when people buy lots of them?

Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit

Published on February 8, 2024 • NY Times

The researcher had sued two writers for libel and slander over comments about his work. The jury awarded him damages of more than $1 million.

What Does the 1.5 C Marker of Global Warming Mean?

Published on February 8, 2024 • NY Times

Recent temperature rises have come uncomfortably close to a key benchmark: 1.5 degrees Celsius. It’s a bad sign for the world’s climate goals, but it’s not game over. Not yet.

January Temperatures Hit Record Highs on Land and at Sea

Published on February 8, 2024 • NY Times

On the heels of Earth’s warmest year, January was the eighth month in a row in which global temperatures blew past previous records.

Making Farming More Climate Friendly Is Hard. Just Ask Europe’s Politicians.

Published on February 6, 2024 • NY Times

Farmer protests across the continent have triggered a rollback of ambitious rules aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Climate Information on Trial: Michael Mann’s Defamation Trial Wraps Up

Published on February 6, 2024 • NY Times

The scientist Michael Mann is challenging attacks on his work in a defamation suit that’s taken 12 years to come to trial.

Sustainable Value Creation: Closing the Gap Between Commitments and Operational Realities

Published on February 6, 2024 • GreenBiz

Corporate sustainability has emerged in recent years as a key priority for commercial enterprises. But many have yet to successfully derive tangible value from their sustainability commitments. New research conducted by sustainability experts Dr. Robert Eccles and Alison Taylor, in partnership with GlobeScan and Salesforce, identifies a major barrier to value creation: most enterprises have not yet fully integrated sustainability across all the C-suite functions.

The Fingerprints on Chile’s Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming

Published on February 5, 2024 • NY Times

Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather.

Summer Has Long Stressed Electric Grids. Now Winter Does, Too.

Published on February 5, 2024 • NY Times

Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.

Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700

Published on February 5, 2024 • NY Times

Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.

Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi’s Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.

Published on February 5, 2024 • NY Times

They vowed to fix water woes and save cities millions. But a Times investigation found the deals racked up debt and left many worse off than before.

Bank of America Reverses Its Pledge Not to Finance Fossil Fuels

Published on February 3, 2024 • NY Times

The changes come as Republican lawmakers step up efforts to punish businesses that consider climate change and the environment in their operations.

Albert K. Butzel, Lawyer and Protector of the Hudson, Dies at 85

Published on February 3, 2024 • NY Times

He led grass-roots lawsuits that defeated plans for Westway on Manhattan’s waterfront and a Storm King power plant. His legacy also includes the city’s Hudson River Park.

U.S. Hits Back at Iran With Sanctions, Criminal Charges and Airstrikes

Published on February 2, 2024 • NY Times

The Biden administration used sanctions and criminal charges to punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s premier military force.

Albert K. Butzel, Lawyer and Protector of the Hudson, Dies at 85

Published on February 2, 2024 • NY Times

He led grass-roots lawsuits that defeated plans for Westway on Manhattan’s waterfront and a Storm King power plant. His legacy also includes the city’s Hudson River Park.

U.N. Climate Chief Warns Countries Against ‘Hiding Behind Loopholes’

Published on February 2, 2024 • NY Times

Simon Stiell used a speech in Azerbaijan to set expectations for global climate negotiations there this year.

Heat and Wildfire Smoke Are Even More Harmful When Combined, a Study Says

Published on February 2, 2024 • NY Times

The health effects of the two climate threats are compounded when they occur in tandem, according to research focused on California.

F.B.I. Director Warns of China Hacking Threat

Published on January 31, 2024 • NY Times

In testimony before Congress, Christopher A. Wray, the agency’s director, said Beijing was preparing to sow chaos if disputes with the United States flared into conflict.

The fossil fuel era is waning. Here’s what investors need to know

Published on January 31, 2024 • GreenBiz

What corporate climate action says about the fossil fuel industry’s 'terminal decline.'

H2 now: preparing the market, public and infrastructure for hydrogen blending

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

Hydrogen blending is a practical and cost-effective way to introduce hydrogen into the energy system and pave the way for a low-carbon future. But how can we make it happen? What are the technical, regulatory, and social challenges that need to be addressed? And what are the best practices and lessons learned from existing hydrogen blending projects around North America? In this report, GHD shares their insights and expertise on preparing the market, public, and infrastructure for hydrogen blending.  Inside, you’ll find the latest developments and trends in the hydrogen sector, with practical guidance and recommendations for stakeholders who want to implement hydrogen blending projects. Download the H2 now white paper to learn more about how hydrogen blending can help you achieve your decarbonization goals and unlock the potential of green hydrogen.

Patagonia Spends $71 Million on Wildlife Conservation and Politics

Published on January 30, 2024 • NY Times

$71 million of the clothing company’s earnings have been used since September 2022 to fund wildlife restoration, dam removal and Democratic groups.

Logitech Boosts Product Circularity, Shares Design Principles with Industry

Published on January 30, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

As e-bus market expands in US, manufacturers struggle to keep up

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

Fueled by federal funding, the transition to low-emissions public transportation represents a big opportunity for the struggling U.S. electric bus manufacturing industry.

Prepare for Emissions Reporting and Regulation Compliance in 2024

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

The regulatory landscape is quickly shifting, from the recent passage of California’s SB 253 and 261 to updates to SBTi FLAG emissions reporting. These new regulations will soon have implications for large companies doing business in the state.

Which of these 46 sustainability certifications is right for you?

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

Here are 46 professional certifications to demonstrate your expertise across 9 subcategories of sustainability.

We tested one of the first federal NEVI charging stations in the US — and the experience wasn’t great

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

The NEVI-funded EV fast-chargers at a New York site underperformed and offered a subpar user experience.

Creating an effective climate transformation plan

Published on January 30, 2024 • GreenBiz

Sponsored: EcoAct highlights urgent need for credible climate transition plans, emphasizing transparency and early compliance for a competitive edge.

Pandora Now Only Sources Recycled Metals for Its Jewelry

Published on January 29, 2024 • NY Times

Is that as good as it sounds?

Are we expecting too much from consumers to prep a package for recycling?

Published on January 29, 2024 • Green Blue

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Circular, Regenerative Innovations Advance in Big Food Redesign Challenge

Published on January 29, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

How beverage companies can step up their actions to prevent water pollution

Published on January 29, 2024 • GreenBiz

A Ceres report highlights what the beverage industry can do to better mitigate water quality impacts.

AstraZeneca, Atlassian and Philips: How to convince suppliers to lower greenhouse gas emissions

Published on January 29, 2024 • GreenBiz

Companies are committing to help suppliers set science-based targets and lower emissions. Here’s how pharma company AstraZeneca, software firm Atlassian and healthcare tech maker Philips approach it.

Modernizing the world’s power grid

Published on January 29, 2024 • GreenBiz

Sponsored: A clean energy future will require the transformation of today’s power grid. To get there, businesses, utilities and governments must work together.

The Window of Vitality: How Great Businesses Balance Efficiency, Resilience

Published on January 28, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Report Highlights Sustainability Language Barrier Between Business, Consumers

Published on January 26, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Ex-Im Bank Faces Push Back on Funding of LNG Terminal in Papua New Guinea

Published on January 26, 2024 • NY Times

After the recent decision to pause the approval process on a giant new export terminal in Louisiana, activists are hoping to stop American money from supporting a project in Papua New Guinea.

US Meat Industry: Meat, Dairy Sustainability Efforts Contribute to Global Goals

Published on January 26, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

This Startup That Could Spark a Revolution in Early-Wildfire Detection

Published on January 26, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

The Reusies awards celebrate communities, innovators and activists

Published on January 26, 2024 • GreenBiz

Companies advancing product and packaging reuse business models compete for recognition at the awards in May at Circularity 24 in Chicago.

Navigating Nearshoring: An Evolution in Resilient Manufacturing

Published on January 25, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Analysis of US Utilities Reveals Inconsistent Climate-Policy Advocacy

Published on January 25, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Aligning Corporate Targets for Forests, Climate, and Nature

Published on January 25, 2024 • GreenBiz

To meet 1.5 degree and ‘30 by 30’ ambitions, companies must accelerate action across their supply chains. But navigating the different target-setting, accounting, and disclosure initiatives for forests, climate, and nature can be confusing.

Intel is using hot water to cut natural gas use in its factories

Published on January 25, 2024 • GreenBiz

Industrial heat recovery is an untapped opportunity that could save an estimated $152.5 billion in annual energy costs globally.

Biden Vetoes Republican Measure to Block Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Published on January 25, 2024 • NY Times

Republicans and some Democrats tried to repeal a waiver issued by the Biden administration that allows federally funded E.V. chargers to be made from imported iron and steel.

How Cargill is advancing its water stewardship policy

Published on January 25, 2024 • GreenBiz

Food companies are ahead of other sectors when it comes to water solutions, but are they ready for systems-level changes that challenge the status quo?

White House Said to Delay Decision on CP2, a Liquid Natural Gas Export Terminal

Published on January 24, 2024 • NY Times

Before deciding whether to approve it, the Energy Department will analyze the climate impacts of CP2, one of 17 proposed LNG export terminals.

Early Adopters Share Insights from Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature

Published on January 24, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Where Groundwater Levels Are Falling, and Rising, Worldwide

Published on January 24, 2024 • NY Times

Data from more than 1,000 aquifers reveal widespread decline, but improvement in some places shows the trend can be reversed.

How Stonyfield Organic and Regrow Are Building a Resilient Dairy Industry

Published on January 24, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

What is transition finance, and why it matters

Published on January 24, 2024 • GreenBiz

Wall Street sees transition finance as a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for investors.

France will jail corporate directors who fail to adhere to new CSRD requirements

Published on January 24, 2024 • GreenBiz

No get-out-of-jail-free-card will save companies that don't comply with this new French law.

New LEGO Initiatives Fostering Empathic Learning, Brick Circularity

Published on January 23, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tracksmith

Published on January 23, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Tracksmith's brand purpose: To celebrate the competitive spirit that unites runners around the world and support dedicated runners at every stage of their journey.

Here are the innovators and startups set to transform the circular economy

Published on January 23, 2024 • GreenBiz

11 circular economy startups have emerged as $1 billion-plus companies since 2020.

The world’s clothing boom is a climate changer

Published on January 23, 2024 • GreenBiz

What will it take to redress the textile industry’s devastating environmental impact?

Why you shouldn't go net zero this year

Published on January 23, 2024 • GreenBiz

Sponsored: You want to move the needle on climate change? Stop trying to achieve net zero.

The State of the Voluntary Carbon Market

Published on January 23, 2024 • GreenBiz

Limiting global warming to 1.5 ℃ above pre-industrial levels requires significant carbon reductions and 6 to 10 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide removal per year by 2050. The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is a key mechanism to scale those solutions. The 2023 edition of the State of the Voluntary Carbon Market report from Carbon Direct provides carbon credit buyers, carbon project developers, and policymakers with an analysis of key trends and market developments.

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Brand-Led Culture Change

Published on January 22, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Building a culture of sustainable living can only be achieved when brands and consumers align their efforts and take action together on the most impactful behaviors.

This App Could Be Key to Securing Fisher Livelihoods, Restoring Fish Stocks

Published on January 22, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Abalobi's easily scalable app enables traceability previously unseen in small-scale fisheries and connects fishers directly with buyers -- reducing dependency on middlemen, resulting in fairer prices and ethical produce for consumers.

3 effective ways social media ‘influencers’ communicate about sustainability

Published on January 22, 2024 • GreenBiz

More ‘influencers’ are talking up sustainability topics to large followings on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others. They offer examples on how to do it well.

Under Armour releases tool for industry to measure microfiber shedding

Published on January 22, 2024 • GreenBiz

The fluffier a fabric is, the more microfibers tend to shed from it.

4 critical steps to embed sustainability into your organization

Published on January 22, 2024 • GreenBiz

Integrating a sustainability strategy throughout the company can put your ESG goals on the fast track.

Supply Chain Decarbonization: A Guide to Establishing a Successful Decarbonization Program

Published on January 22, 2024 • GreenBiz

As the business sector gains a more sophisticated level of understanding around climate change, there has been an increased recognition that sustainability efforts must extend beyond a company’s direct operations. “Going to where the emissions are” is key to driving sustainability impact and meeting stakeholder expectations, producing tangible benefits for your business. This white paper from Edison Energy lays out a framework for success, providing a strategic approach to help break down the challenges of supply chain engagement into manageable steps and practical initiatives that will drive impact.

Rare Earth Metals May Be Lurking in Your Junk Drawer

Published on January 20, 2024 • NY Times

And that’s a good thing. They’re critical for renewable energy, and a new study says recovering them from old cellphones and other waste could help meet the demand.

Biden to Make EV Charging Tax Credits Available in Much of U.S.

Published on January 19, 2024 • NY Times

Biden administration officials opted to make a broad set of locations eligible for the tax credits, covering much of the country outside of major cities.

Quebec Man Pleads Guilty to What He Accused the Government Of: Starting Wildfires

Published on January 19, 2024 • NY Times

A man who pleaded guilty to setting 14 fires in 2023 also shared misinformation and conspiracy theories about wildfires and climate change.

Parts of Future Fords Could Be Made from Olive Waste

Published on January 19, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Ford engineers are conducting trials on parts made from 40% olive tree fibers and 60% recycled plastic -- which is heated and injection-molded into the shape of the selected part.

Ecology Meets Circular Economy at Maryland's Bioenergy Center

Published on January 19, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

By recycling organics, producing renewable natural gas, and yielding nutrient-rich soil amendments, it exemplifies a harmonious relationship between environmental responsibility and economic growth.

‘Scale out, not up’: Rethink your circular strategy

Published on January 19, 2024 • GreenBiz

Circular Economy Podcast host Catherine Weetman offers three watchwords to create value beyond the customer base.

Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy

Published on January 19, 2024 • GreenBiz

A group of regional partners is seeking to find and support more than 1,000 small and medium manufacturers to play a supply chain role in the growing clean energy industry.

California Farms Dried Up a River for Months. Nobody Stopped Them.

Published on January 18, 2024 • NY Times

Water officials didn’t find out the Merced had gone dry until after the fact, raising questions about the state’s ability to manage supplies during droughts.

Latin Americans Are Embracing Plant-Based Foods -- a Growing Opportunity for Investment

Published on January 18, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Food investors and entrepreneurs would do well to mark the major focus on plant-based protein innovation happening for our neighbors to the South.

Insurers hope new policies covering carbon credits will restore trust in a battered market

Published on January 18, 2024 • GreenBiz

Cloverly is selling coverage that will compensate carbon credit buyers in the event of fraud or invalidation.

5 years in, how does General Mills’ regenerative agriculture commitment measure up?

Published on January 18, 2024 • GreenBiz

General Mills aims to spur ‘systems change’ and advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of land by 2030.

How tech firms Adyen and Zendesk are securing carbon removal credits

Published on January 18, 2024 • GreenBiz

3 strategies Adyen and Zendesk use to guide their funding of carbon removal technologies and projects.

Now in Its 20th Year, Global 100 Index Continues to Track Higher Total Returns

Published on January 17, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Corporate Knights' 20th annual ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations shows them tripling down on sustainability investments and reaping significant returns.

Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured

Published on January 17, 2024 • NY Times

The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures.

In the Pursuit of Sustainability, Silence Is Not Golden

Published on January 17, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

We caught up with TrusTrace co-founder and CEO Shameek Ghosh to discuss companies' tendency to 'greenhush' to avoid scrutiny around sustainability and his advice for overwhelmed retailers.

Are You a Super Driver? Some States Want to Help You Go Electric.

Published on January 17, 2024 • NY Times

A small share of motorists burns about a third of America’s gasoline, a study found. Switching to electric vehicles would make a huge dent in climate-warming emissions.

Microsoft will buy enough U.S.-made solar panels to power 1.8 million homes

Published on January 17, 2024 • GreenBiz

The deal will fund 12 gigawatts from Qcells over the next eight years.

Sustainable investors more likely to engage on climate policy, MIT Sloan analysis suggests

Published on January 17, 2024 • GreenBiz

MIT Sloan School of Management working paper challenges the idea that sustainable investing detracts from work on climate policy.

Will the Fashion Industry Come Clean on the Data Point That Matters Most for Circularity?

Published on January 16, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

With 'Speak Volumes,' we aim to draw awareness to overproduction and create a more just distribution of responsibility for fashion waste clean-up -- which builds on our overall goal of promoting a shift towards a justice-led, circular fashion economy.

Sustana Advances as a Clean Materials Company

Published on January 16, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

How Research & Insights Help Brands Meet Consumer Desire for More Sustainable Products

Published on January 16, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Assessing how products resonate with consumers and using those insights to refine them is a critical part of product development -- and just one way that strategic insights add value for brands.

Israel’s climate tech sector plummeted in 2023

Published on January 16, 2024 • GreenBiz

The war and infighting over Netanyahu’s moves wreaked havoc on the country’s sustainability startups.

A Potentially Huge Supreme Court Case Has a Hidden Conservative Backer

Published on January 16, 2024 • NY Times

The case, to be argued by lawyers linked to the petrochemicals billionaire Charles Koch, could sharply curtail the government’s regulatory authority.

Crux 2023 Clean Energy Transferable Tax Credit Market Intelligence Report

Published on January 16, 2024 • GreenBiz

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to catalyze $3 trillion of investment in the US over the next 10 years (according to Goldman Sachs), principally through its use of clean energy tax credits, many of which are transferable for the first time. This launched a new market, which rapidly took shape in the second half of 2023, as new tax credit buyers, sellers, and intermediaries transacted billions of dollars of credits. This report — based on $3.5 billion in 2023 transactions and hundreds of survey responses — is the first of its kind. It offers in-depth market analysis, including average transaction sizes and pricing, trends by technology and credit types, and more. Buyers, sellers, and intermediaries also shared their motivations and challenges for participating, as well as their expectations for 2024. It is a must-read for anyone actively participating in the market, planning to this year, or simply looking to learn more.

We can do better: Redesigning climate change, biodiversity and plastic waste negotiations

Published on January 16, 2024 • GreenBiz

Global negotiating processes must shift to achieve more meaningful climate results.

How EV maker Rivian plans to halve the carbon footprint of its vehicles by 2030

Published on January 16, 2024 • GreenBiz

The company has published its strategy for ‘zero materials waste and zero pollution.’

Navigating the sustainability costs of the Red Sea shipping crisis

Published on January 16, 2024 • GreenBiz

A crisis in the Red Sea, driven by the Israel and Gaza conflict, has created sustainability challenges for cargo shippers and owners.

The significance of regulatory compliance for buildings

Published on January 15, 2024 • GreenBiz

Sponsored: This article explains the essence of BPS and Benchmarking, shedding light on how best to avoid harsh noncompliance penalties.

Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders: 10 Measures to Close the Emissions-Reduction Gap

Published on January 15, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

New WEF report finds a 600-gigaton gap in national emissions-reduction ambitions and policies that must be closed to keep 1.5?C target alive, and outlines 10 ways for businesses and governments to accelerate decarbonization and close this gap.

Flush With Investment, New U.S. Factories Face a Familiar Challenge

Published on January 15, 2024 • NY Times

Worries are growing in Washington that a flood of Chinese products could put new American investments in clean energy and high-tech factories at risk.

California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say

Published on January 14, 2024 • NY Times

Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.

Vivobarefoot & Balena Take Next Step Toward Regenerative Barefootwear

Published on January 12, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

The footwear manufacturer and material-science company aim to deliver the world's first 3D-printed, made-to-measure footwear that is fully compostable.

Powering Circular Product Design: The Eastman and Stanley Black & Decker Journey

Published on January 12, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Whatever your product category -- including those in which recycled content or recyclable products are rare -- circular design can help your brand delight consumers and meet sustainability goals.

Gov. Newsom's budget cuts threaten to delay California's new environmental disclosure laws

Published on January 12, 2024 • GreenBiz

Businesses were required to start reporting emissions and risks in 2026 but a budget proposal would push that back.

‘Endineering’ solves a missing link for the circular economy

Published on January 12, 2024 • GreenBiz

Closing the 'end gap' once consumers are finished with a product is a big opportunity.

How mounting demand for rubber is driving tropical forest loss

Published on January 12, 2024 • GreenBiz

The growing market for rubber is a major and overlooked cause of deforestation, and the transition to electric vehicles could accelerate rubber use.

Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally

Published on January 11, 2024 • NY Times

The crisis, worsened partly by climate change, has been accompanied by soaring food prices and could have consequences for hunger, elections and migration worldwide.

Promising Proteins Could Solve Many Food-Related Issues, If We Let Them

Published on January 11, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

2 new studies examine the potential of edible insects and mycelium to boost both human and planetary health, and the barriers and systemic issues that must be overcome to realize that potential.

As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy

Published on January 11, 2024 • NY Times

The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.

WEF: Disinformation, Societal Fragmentation Top Global Risks as Environmental Threats Intensify

Published on January 11, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

'Global Risks Report 2024' calls for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors to focus global cooperation on rapidly building guardrails for the most disruptive emerging risks.

How (and why) to develop a credible deforestation policy in 2024

Published on January 11, 2024 • GreenBiz

Limiting land conversion is a notoriously difficult challenge that requires alignment between companies, governments, farmers and other stakeholders.

The commercial building industry faces a milestone year in 2024

Published on January 11, 2024 • GreenBiz

The industry needs to decarbonize much faster in 2024 to achieve global greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Coachtopia Docuseries Explores Challenges, Opportunities of Circular Fashion

Published on January 10, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

'The Road to Circularity' takes a frank look at the problems facing the fashion industry and the mindset shifts required to pioneer circular solutions for the future.

Climate Change Is Driving a Sharp Drop in Snow Levels, Study Finds

Published on January 10, 2024 • NY Times

Parts of the Northern Hemisphere are warming enough that their prospects of future snow are rapidly declining.

U.S. Carbon Emissions Fell in 2023 as Coal Use Tumbled to New Lows

Published on January 10, 2024 • NY Times

The drop was big, but emissions will need to fall three times as fast for the rest of the decade if the country wants to meet its climate goals.

A Vindication of Packaging-Reuse Systems

Published on January 10, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

How reuse models in Latin America have succeeded, and what the Global North can learn from them.

What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund

Published on January 10, 2024 • GreenBiz

The 'national green bank' will prioritize underinvested projects and communities to support clean energy projects. 

What’s up in ESG: DEI mandates, green debt profits, ESG software boom ahead

Published on January 10, 2024 • GreenBiz

2024 will bring controversy over diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, a rush to deploy ESG software and more citizen lawsuits over ineffective climate regulations.

World Bank Warns of Energy Price Surge if Mideast War Spreads

Published on January 9, 2024 • NY Times

A new economic report predicted a year of weak growth and said the world faced a decade of “wasted opportunity.”

2023 Was Hottest Year on Record by a Lot

Published on January 9, 2024 • NY Times

Month after month global temperatures didn’t just break records, they surpassed them by far. This year could be even warmer.

How Netafim Is Helping Build Resilience in Rice Production

Published on January 9, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Through a partnership with Regrow Ag, precision-agriculture business Netafim is helping rice farmers worldwide to seamlessly adopt climate-smart farming practices.

3 technologies helping the aluminum industry decarbonize

Published on January 9, 2024 • GreenBiz

Aluminum production emits about 3 percent of the world’s direct industrial CO2 emissions.

Business action on energy efficiency could save $2 trillion a year, new research claims

Published on January 9, 2024 • GreenBiz

A World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out a host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology.'

BCLC Publicizes New Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President, Marketing

Published on January 8, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

BCLC is pleased to welcome Natasha Questel as its new Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President, Marketing, effective January 22, 2024.

Think Global, Act Local: Making Sustainability Goals More Approachable

Published on January 8, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

While achieving these goals may not be easy, these practices help break down lofty goals and create coordinated, meaningful change.

Shifting political winds threaten Europe’s progress on green goals

Published on January 8, 2024 • GreenBiz

Shaken by global instability and a populist backlash, European nations are retreating from plans to reduce greenhouse gases, promote sustainable farming practices and boost biodiversity.

The Body Shop achieves 'world first' Vegan Society-certified product range

Published on January 8, 2024 • GreenBiz

The company is the first global beauty brand to feature fully Vegan Society-certified skin care, body care, hair care, makeup and fragrance product

Why Intel has declined to participate in the Science Based Targets initiative

Published on January 8, 2024 • GreenBiz

Intel began reducing its emissions two decades ago, but it doesn’t follow guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative.

Joseph Hendrie, 98, Dies; Key Figure in the Three Mile Island Crisis

Published on January 7, 2024 • NY Times

He was chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1979, when America faced its worst nuclear power mishap in history.

How2Recycle announces new criteria for assessing material health in recyclability

Published on January 5, 2024 • Green Blue

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How2Recycle upgrades recyclability of certain rigid polypropylene (PP) formats

Published on January 5, 2024 • Green Blue

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How2Recycle Recyclability Insights

Published on January 5, 2024 • Green Blue

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How consumers feel about and respond to recycling & How2Recycle: A consumer research summary

Published on January 5, 2024 • Green Blue

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10 Reasons to Feel Good About the World as We Head into 2024

Published on January 5, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

As we reflect on the impact themes that defined 2023 and distill our predictions for the new year, we offer 10 positive trends to feel good about the world heading into 2024.

'Guard Our Future:' Kao's Vision to Balance Business with Solutions to Social Issues

Published on January 5, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Kao's Guard Our Future project aims to greatly reduce transmission of dengue fever by focusing on three main areas: community activities, raising awareness among the next generation, and dengue fever forecasting.

REPORT: The Future of Store Drop-Off Recyclability

Published on January 5, 2024 • Green Blue

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Brandable Solar Panels Bring New Meaning to 'Marketing Sustainability'

Published on January 5, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

As sustainability and branding become more intermingled for forward-thinking brands, being able to turn unattractive solar arrays into marketing assets exemplifies resource efficiency.

H&M is funding offshore wind in Bangladesh to get garment factories off fossil fuels

Published on January 5, 2024 • GreenBiz

H&M will co-invest in a project it hopes will supply 40% of the country’s power.

Why the “recycling numbers” don’t mean quite what you think they mean

Published on January 4, 2024 • Green Blue

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The How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability

Published on January 4, 2024 • Green Blue

The purpose of this Future Guide is to transparently provide How2Recycle member companies with guidance about how to build a future case for their packaging to be considered recyclable, and also may give members of the general public insight into the complexity of packaging recyclability and the recycling system today.

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The How2Recycle Guide to Recyclability

Published on January 4, 2024 • Green Blue

The purpose of the How2Recycle Guide for Recyclability is to transparently provide the general public and How2Recycle member companies with guidance about what recyclability means, and insight about how the How2Recycle program assesses recyclability on a package-by-package basis.

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Massachusetts Switches On Its First Large Offshore Wind Farm

Published on January 4, 2024 • NY Times

Vineyard Wind is the country’s second large-scale offshore project to start producing electricity and comes at a turbulent time for the industry.

Investment and Innovation: How Cities Serve as Epicenters for Circularity

Published on January 4, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

At the recent WRLDCTY event in October, a rich panel discussion explored how a systems approach can help realize a more circular future -- using cities as a backdrop.

How Wells Fargo is slashing HVAC energy use more than 70% with a simple building retrofit

Published on January 4, 2024 • GreenBiz

Wells Fargo was an early test site for Turntide Technologies, which makes switched reluctance motors that drive down energy consumption for HVAC systems by an average of 64%.

3 lessons from sustainability leaders on accelerating impacts on food systems

Published on January 4, 2024 • GreenBiz

Tackling tough issues, enlisting unlikely partners, and harnessing local communities will be crucial to making progress on sustainable food systems in 2024.

Indiana’s Plan to Pipe In Groundwater for Microchip-Making Draws Fire

Published on January 3, 2024 • NY Times

The state is courting high-tech investments, but a new industrial park may lack enough water. Opponents say piping it from miles away might dry out residential wells.

Starbucks Becomes First National Coffee Retailer to Accept Reusable, Personal Cups at Every Visit

Published on January 3, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores in the US and Canada.

Starbucks’ customers in the US and Canada can use their own cups for all orders

Published on January 3, 2024 • GreenBiz

In 2022, just 1.2 percent of Starbucks’ drinks were sold in reusable containers.

Only 7% of US climate tech venture capital funding went to female founders in 2023

Published on January 3, 2024 • GreenBiz

VC investment for female founders dropped in 2023.

The year ahead in ESG: Assurance, transition finance and natural capital

Published on January 3, 2024 • GreenBiz

3 hot topics for 2024: regulations for ESG assurance; international agreements for transition finance; and new ways to measure investment in nature and biodiversity.

Can Advertising Ever Really Be Good for The Planet?

Published on January 2, 2024 • Sustainable Brands

Ad-tech platform Good-Loop is helping advertisers connect with the public and overcome people's desire to block ads by combining consumer engagement with charitable brand donations.

Q&A: Shopify’s sustainability chief on what companies should know about carbon removal contracts

Published on January 2, 2024 • GreenBiz

Stacy Kauk argues it’s worth paying more for credits based on emissions removal than emissions avoidance.

Shopify: 3 lessons from investing $55 million in 40 carbon removal startups

Published on January 2, 2024 • GreenBiz

Shopify’s head of sustainability, Stacy Kauk, shares secrets from four years of investing in early-stage carbon removal.

How 2024 will accelerate New York City's EV future

Published on January 2, 2024 • GreenBiz

New statewide EV infrastructure incentives will give New York City's charging capacity a significant boost.

California Pushes Electric Trucks as the Future of Freight

Published on December 29, 2023 • NY Times

A mainstay of cargo transport will be phased out at ports as California bans new registrations of carbon-fuel trucks in favor of nonpolluting ones.

Building Trust to Propel Regenerative Ag Forward: Key Takeaways from COP28

Published on December 29, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

As we work to find common ground in addressing climate change, changemakers really need to examine what could happen if money and power weren't a factor.

Diageo signs partnership that could replace up to 95% of bar and pub bottles

Published on December 29, 2023 • GreenBiz

The company is testing a circular, closed-loop system for delivering liquor with ecoSPIRITS.

The future of ‘cap-and-trade’ carbon markets could hinge on Washington state

Published on December 29, 2023 • GreenBiz

More states are pursuing cap-and-trade, but closely watching a likely ballot measure on repeal in Washington.

Digitization, Data Driving the Quest to Decarbonize Building Materials

Published on December 28, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Shaw's Kellie Ballew spoke with Stacy Smedley, executive director of Building Transparency, about the organization's role in decarbonizing the construction industry.

Cotton has a waste problem: This startup says it can solve it

Published on December 28, 2023 • GreenBiz

Most cotton garments end up as landfill. Seattle’s Evrnu says it can recycle those items.

On Minnesota's Iron Range, producers explore hydrogen fuel to reduce emissions

Published on December 28, 2023 • GreenBiz

The high-temperature processes needed to make steel can be powered by electricity, and hydrogen produced using renewable energy would cut emissions significantly.

Innovating for Impact: The Sustainable Tech Trends to Watch in 2024

Published on December 27, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Many companies have embarked on their sustainability journey. In 2024, the challenge will be to prioritize the innovations that add the most impact.

The most over- and under-hyped climate trends of 2023

Published on December 27, 2023 • GreenBiz

Some climate solutions don’t deserve the spotlight, while others deserve more attention.

Microsoft signs 15-year deal to remove carbon by replacing forests

Published on December 27, 2023 • GreenBiz

The deal with Chestnut Carbon covers the removal of 2.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over 15 years to support Microsoft's climate ambitions.

CP2 Natural Gas Project Is Biden’s Next Big Climate Test

Published on December 26, 2023 • NY Times

A proposed export terminal on the Louisiana coast highlights the tension between economic growth, geopolitics and the environment.

Earth Was Due for Another Year of Record Warmth. But This Warm?

Published on December 26, 2023 • NY Times

Scientists are already busy trying to understand whether 2023’s off-the-charts heat is a sign that global warming is accelerating.

A Radical Approach to Sustainability in B2B Tech: Honesty

Published on December 26, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

The ostrich approach to inconvenient problems is a reason why the climate crisis exists. It's refreshing to see a brand stand up and say, 'This is what we're doing. It's tough. We can't be perfect. But we're working hard and this is what we've achieved.'

After Clean Water Act ruling, states that want to protect affected wetlands need millions

Published on December 26, 2023 • GreenBiz

It could take years for states to address the loss of federal standards — if they do at all.

A Lucrative Tax Credit for Making Clean Fuel Won’t Be So Easy to Get

Published on December 22, 2023 • NY Times

Experts had warned that efforts to build a vast new hydrogen industry could inadvertently worsen global warming. New rules aim to avoid that.

These Underutilized Grains Hold the Key to Climate-Proofing Our Food System

Published on December 22, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Sorghum and millets are versatile, fast-growing cereal crops able to produce reliable yields and high-quality nutrition amid variable climates and with low environmental impact.

Climate policies sustainability executives need to track in 2024

Published on December 22, 2023 • GreenBiz

2024 is likely to continue the momentum of 2023 when it comes to climate policy.

How Calvin Klein, L’Occitane, Lush and others are waging war on excess Christmas packaging

Published on December 22, 2023 • GreenBiz

The holiday season has a dirty little secret: lots of waste.

This Antarctic Octopus Has a Warning About Rising Sea Levels

Published on December 21, 2023 • NY Times

A huge ice sheet appears to have melted about 120,000 years ago, when temperatures were similar to those on Earth today, according to a DNA study that mapped octopus movements.

Flashfood Offers a Solution to Food Waste That Doesn't Leave the Grocery Store

Published on December 21, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

The platform connects shoppers with near-expiration food coming directly from grocery shelves at a significant discount.

'Tis the Season of 'Giving Back:' The Environmental Impact of Holiday Returns

Published on December 21, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Addressing the fate of returned items -- and the larger issue of 'wrap, return, repeat' consumer culture -- requires adoption of smart technologies to offset losses and improve retail's environmental impact during the holiday season and beyond.

Startup on a Mission to UNDO Climate Change by 'Putting Carbon in Its Place'

Published on December 20, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Using enhanced rock weathering to draw down carbon from the atmosphere, UNDO aims to spread enough crushed rock on farmlands by 2025 to permanently remove 1M tons of CO2.

G7 Tightens Enforcement of Oil Price Cap Amid Widespread Russian Evasion

Published on December 20, 2023 • NY Times

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on oil shippers and traders that have been helping Russia circumvent price restrictions.

How Internal Communications Can Unleash Employee Ingenuity on Sustainability Challenges

Published on December 20, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

People everywhere are feeling the effects of climate change and want to be part of the solution. Business leaders who engage their employees in sustainability initiatives will help them feel more connected and create new opportunities to shape the future.

Why COP Should Be More Like a Global Sport Tournament

Published on December 19, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

It's time for a new summit where citizens, not special interests, have a say. Imagine if COP29 were more like a sports match or a reality TV show ...

Understanding Digestate: The Bounty from Anaerobic Digestion

Published on December 19, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Leveraging the potential of anaerobic digestion and utilizing digestate as a renewable soil amendment offers significant opportunities for sustainable and regenerative agriculture.

The 5 Biggest Packaging Trends Impacting Sustainability in 2024

Published on December 18, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Improved automation is a major driver behind several of the biggest trends that will impact packaging sustainability in 2024.

Meet the Company Helping Brands Give Nature a Place on the Board

Published on December 18, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

We caught up with Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, co-founder and CEO of Context Nature, to learn how they are supporting companies to integrate nature into business and investment decision-making to build a nature-positive future.

Blue Carbon Is One of Many Companies Inking Carbon Market Deals

Published on December 16, 2023 • NY Times

An Emirati company wants to broker a nascent market in which nations trade emission reductions even before regulations are agreed upon.

Cultivating Relationships, Understanding Around Food's Place in Nature

Published on December 15, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

A unique partnership between a Japanese pizza chef and a CEO dedicated to regional revitalization created a 'cook's sanctuary,' where cooks and the public can connect and learn about the importance of food sustainability.

Collaborative Sustainability Initiatives Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Clusters

Published on December 15, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Examples such as the Net-Zero Basque Industrial Super Cluster show how targeted, collaborative sustainability efforts can set new standards for environmental responsibility in manufacturing -- leading the way in industrial innovation and global competition.

WWF Report Reveals Progress on Some of the World's Biggest Brands' Plastic Footprints

Published on December 15, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

While ReSource: Plastic members are demonstrating that plastic reporting is possible, voluntary corporate action is not sufficient to address the scale and urgency of the plastic waste crisis.

An Early Adopter's Guide to Sustainability: 5 Lessons Learned

Published on December 14, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Companies that challenge the idea of business-as-usual can set the pace of innovation for their peers despite the risk of failure. And you might just unlock a new way of doing business and see ripple effects for years to come.

The Evolution of Insurers' Climate-Related Reporting in the US

Published on December 14, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

Though these disclosures are meant to provide an overview of an insurer's climate-management practices and are not judged by length, the limited content analysis in some findings highlights the need for more substance on the part of insurers.

Virtual Travel Offers New Perspectives, Accessibility to Hard-to-Reach Natural Wonders

Published on December 14, 2023 • Sustainable Brands

While tourism has returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry re-embraces physical travel, virtual travel operators see a different future on the horizon.

Oil Producers Back Climate Deal Despite Fossil Fuel Language

Published on December 14, 2023 • NY Times

At the United Nations climate conference, the final statement included elements that pleased oil and gas producers.

In Real vs. Fake Christmas Tree Debate: Consider the Wildlife

Published on December 13, 2023 • NY Times

It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.

Ford Will Cut Planned Electric F-150 Production as Demand Slows

Published on December 12, 2023 • NY Times

Ford and other automakers have had to readjust their electric vehicle production plans because sales have been weaker than they had expected.

Occidental Is Latest Oil Company to Buy a Smaller Producer

Published on December 11, 2023 • NY Times

The oil company said it would buy CrownRock for $12 billion just weeks after Exxon Mobil and Chevron announced acquisitions.

What Ails Offshore Wind: Supply Chains, Ships and Interest Rates

Published on December 11, 2023 • NY Times

Government officials and energy developers misjudged the difficulty of building huge clean energy projects in the United States, which has built very few of them.

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Published on December 9, 2023 • NY Times

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.

Europe and Asia React to U.S. Push for Tech and Clean Energy

Published on December 9, 2023 • NY Times

Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives.

Climate Change Makes East Africa’s Deadly Floods Worse, Study Finds

Published on December 7, 2023 • NY Times

The extreme rain and flooding in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia this fall has been made twice as intense by climate change, according to a new study.

Can Carbon Capture Live Up to the Hype?

Published on December 6, 2023 • NY Times

The technology to capture and bury carbon dioxide has struggled to ramp up and has real limits. But experts say it could play a valuable role.

Where Will the Whales Be? Ask the Climate Model.

Published on December 5, 2023 • NY Times

Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife.

How2Recycle piloting shared label with Recycling Partnership

Published on October 20, 2023 • Green Blue

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10 Questions with Ross Bergman

Published on October 10, 2023 • Green Blue

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Flexible Film Recycling: Collection Methods of Today and the Future

Published on October 10, 2023 • Green Blue

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RRS Expands Ownership Team with Five New Shareholders

Published on October 3, 2023 • Recycle

Experience Leaders to Drive Innovation and Enhance Materials Management Consulting Services as New Shareholders October 3, 2023, ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is delighted to announce the addition of five accomplished leaders to its ownership team: Elizabeth Hughes Bowden, Hunt Briggs, Beth Coddington, Brennan Madden, and Matt Todd. As RRS experiences remarkable […]

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The How2Recycle Label Does So Much Right. Why are Recycling Rates So Low?

Published on October 1, 2023 • Green Blue

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SPC’s 2024 Innovator Awards to Highlight Recovery & Systems Change Innovation

Published on September 12, 2023 • Green Blue

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Industry Sends Recycling Philosopher into Retirement

Published on August 18, 2023 • Recycle

Shared with permission from Resource Recycling Inc. magazine. Industry Sends Recycling Philosopher into Retirement From the August 14, 2023 article: During his decades in the recycling industry, Michael Timpane has made a huge impact on a number of companies and local recycling programs. But perhaps more important is the way he has uplifted and inspired […]

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A New Commodity to Trade

Published on July 11, 2023 • Green Blue

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Driving Circular Innovation Forward

Published on June 23, 2023 • Recycle

Fashion for Good Welcomes New Partners to Its Sorting For Circularity USA Project JUNE 20, 2023 – The Sorting for Circularity USA consortium project welcomes new partners and expands its North American geographical scope. Fashion for Good is pleased to announce the addition of lululemon as an external brand partner, joining the existing seven brand […]

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Graham Packaging Implements Multi-Site Mass Balance Certification

Published on June 22, 2023 • Green Blue

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Perspectives from Early Adopters of the Recycled Material Standard

Published on June 1, 2023 • Green Blue

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Recycling Flexible Films Curbside Provides Positive Returns

Published on April 20, 2023 • Recycle

Innovative recycling program diverts over 2.7 million pounds of flexible films from landfill Ann Arbor, Mich., April 20, 2023 – Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is pleased to announce completion of the Materials Recovery for the Future Project which culminated in a final report. The RRS Research Team produced design specifications, multi-year bale monitoring, and end […]

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RRS Helps Develop Climate Action Plan for Washtenaw County, Michigan

Published on April 11, 2023 • Recycle

County goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 Ann Arbor, Mich., April 11, 2023 – Resource Recycling Systems Inc. (RRS) led the development of a Climate Action Plan, Resilient Washtenaw, for Washtenaw county, Michigan. The plan was a collaboration between RRS and other consultants who worked together to create a roadmap to help the county […]

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2022 Year in Review

Published on January 17, 2023 • Recycle

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Introducing CleanPackage: Supporting Safe + Circular Materials for Packaging

Published on January 4, 2023 • Green Blue

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Council of the Great Lakes Region Releases Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan

Published on December 7, 2022 • Recycle

  Plan Provides Roadmap for Forging a Future Without Plastic Waste and Litter Ann Arbor, Mich., December 7, 2022 – Resource Recycling Systems Inc. (RRS) is excited to recognize the release of a five-year Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan, which was developed by the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) as part its […]

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RRS Named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List for Environmental Issues

Published on December 6, 2022 • Recycle

3rd annual list recognizes 241 private companies putting purpose ahead of profit Ann Arbor, Mich., December 6, 2022 — Resource Recycling Systems Inc. (RRS) is excited to announce that it has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Environmental Issues category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have […]

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Environment+Energy Leader Names Jim Frey to 50 Leader List

Published on November 30, 2022 • Recycle

Ann Arbor, Mich., November 29, 2022 – Resource Recycling Systems Inc. (RRS) is thrilled to announce that its co-founder and CEO, Jim Frey has been named to the 2022 Environment+ Energy 50 Leader list honoring the top 50 environment and energy professionals. For more than 40 years, Jim has provided technical expertise and strategic consulting […]

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Job Opening – Remote Corporate Sustainability Consultant

Published on October 24, 2022 • Recycle

Job Opening – RRS Job Title – Corporate Sustainability Consultant Location – Remote RRS is a mission oriented company dedicated to community-centered sustainability, materials management, and climate solutions since incorporating in 1986. In that time, we have grown to nearly 65 employees in four countries and have conducted over 1,000 projects around the globe. RRS […]

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How the How2Recycle program interprets inconclusive access to recycling data

Published on July 30, 2021 • Green Blue

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How2Recycle downgrades recyclability of certain plastic packaging

Published on July 30, 2021 • Green Blue

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How2Recycle announces updated criteria for assessing end markets to determine whether a package is recyclable

Published on May 6, 2021 • Green Blue

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