Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

BioMADE’s new Iowa pilot plant will expand U.S. biomanufacturing capacity, strengthen supply chains, and create new markets for agricultural feedstocks. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/biomade-breaks-ground-on-iowa-pilot-plant,103042 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

Project Beacon marks Southeast Asia’s first commercial SAF plant using waste gas. The move signals a shift from oil-based feedstocks to scalable carbon reuse. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/singapore-launches-waste-gas-saf-plant-project-beacon,102284 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmen...

DOE renews emergency orders to boost Puerto Rico’s grid ahead of peak demand, building on earlier actions that restored 820 MW and improved system reliability. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/puerto-ricos-grid-gains-support-through-doe-orders,102545 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmente...

Duke Energy Foundation awarded $300K to 13 Florida groups supporting water quality, habitat restoration, forestry, and climate resilience initiatives statewide. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/duke-energy-funds-florida-climate-resilience-work,102532 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmente...

Swish Solar secured $1.5M to scale its self-cleaning solar tech. The system removes dust and snow without water—cutting losses and cutting downtime. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/swish-solar-raises-15m-to-clean-up-panel-efficiency-loss,102283 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

A new anchor system from Texas A&M slashes mooring costs for floating wind. Built for renewables, it aims to streamline seabed access and project timelines. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-anchor-tech-could-shift-offshore-wind-economics,102282 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmen...

Feast & Fettle will open a new Elkridge facility, creating 250 jobs and scaling its zero-waste meal production model for customers across the Mid-Atlantic region. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/feast-fettle-expands-operations-to-maryland,102345 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmente...

A new EDF global survey finds 94% of agricultural lenders view climate change as a material risk and are adapting their portfolios accordingly. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/lenders-brace-for-rising-climate-risk-in-agriculture,102304 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.co...

Ocean Power Technologies and Mythos AI will integrate advanced autonomy software into WAM-V and PowerBuoy platforms, expanding capabilities for defense and commercial users.  https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/autonomous-maritime-systems-gain-new-ai-capabilities,102510 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at...

Circular models boost margins and growth, transforming sustainability into a competitive advantage for global manufacturers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/circular-supply-chains-drive-profit-and-resilience,102280 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us on our...

A hailstorm damaged 13,000 vehicles at Kia’s Georgia plant. Now, a 10MW solar canopy shields inventory and supplies clean energy to the facility. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/kia-builds-10mw-solar-canopy-to-combat-climate-risk,102281 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.c...

Global EV-battery plant capacity now far exceeds demand—leading to cost pressure, consolidation and strategic shifts in the industry. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ev-battery-overcapacity-hits-global-markets,102344 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us on ou...

The LEPAS L8 isn't just efficient—it’s engineered for floods, crashes, and unpredictable roads. A hybrid built to endure where other EVs stall. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/hybrid-l8-built-for-flood-zones-and-real-world-resilience,101420 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenerg...

Industry Voice: Siloed building systems undermine ESG results. Integrated data environments build measurable decarbonization capacity and long-term compliance. Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l...

AI servers could consume 245 TWh of power and over 1 billion m³ of water by 2030, making energy and water the real bottlenecks in the race to scale artificial intelligence. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ais-next-bottleneck-isnt-chips-its-energy-and-water,102105 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at ww...

A new model detects climate stress by reading signals in living systems. From corals to cities, CBS3 turns biology into a global early-warning network. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/biology-is-the-new-climate-sensor-network,102279 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com ....

HB 3991 makes EV and hybrid drivers pay per mile, ends Oregon’s toll program, and adds stronger ODOT oversight to stabilize road funding and project delivery. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/oregon-adopts-per-mile-fees-ends-toll-mandate,101932 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyl...

Northumbrian Water supports Higher Ground Allendale with funding for energy-efficient upgrades, part of a wider $7 million investment in local environmental resilience. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/northumbrian-water-backs-community-energy-efficiency-efforts,102101 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website...

Nebraska and Iowa defend ethanol CCS reporting, while 18 states and cities warn EPA’s GHGRP rollback would undermine climate data and Clean Air Act duties. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/states-split-over-epa-plan-to-end-ghgrp,102102 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

The UN says global climate pledges would cut emissions just 12% by 2035—far short of the 60% needed to stay within 1.5°C. Scientists warn the window is closing. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/worlds-climate-pledges-miss-15c-goal,102104 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.c...

The Green Climate Fund approved $3.26B in 2025, its largest annual total, signaling progress toward scaling climate finance and adaptation globally. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/record-326b-approved-by-green-climate-fund,101933 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . F...

A new Indiana project grows corn with regenerative practices for use in biobased chemicals. It’s a fresh supply chain model rooted in soil health and emissions cuts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/regenerative-corn-powers-low-carbon-chemical-supply-chain,101418 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www...

Mississippi State’s new Energy Resilience and Innovation Hub joins a growing network of university-led centers driving clean energy, grid modernization, and workforce development across the U.S. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/universities-advance-energy-resilience-through-new-research-hubs,101931 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news an...

Indigenous communities protect the world’s largest forests—but mining, oil, and logging projects are rapidly advancing on their land. Climate goals are at risk. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/indigenous-forest-defenders-face-growing-industrial-threats,101417 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.en...

RFF research finds the U.S. cannot achieve mineral independence alone. True resilience demands global cooperation and smarter trade alliances. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rethinking-made-in-america-minerals,101930 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us on o...