Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

Climate change is hitting global productivity through health impacts. A new report shows businesses could lose $1.5T by 2050 without urgent adaptation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/climate-health-risks-could-cost-15-trillion-by-2050,96393 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylea...

Public restrooms are often the weakest link in green building design. Durable, efficient fixtures can boost LEED certification and long-term sustainability. 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 Blu...

Slime mold-derived compounds could offer a low-impact solution to crop pests. Researchers report strong results against nematodes without harming soil health. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/slime-mold-offers-sustainable-crop-pest-control,96392 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Populus Denver, the first U.S. carbon-positive hotel, combines reforestation, zero waste, and renewable power for measurable climate impact. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/populus-denver-leads-carbon-positive-hospitality,96722 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 . Foll...

Electricity access progress slowed in 2024, with 730 million still in the dark as sub-Saharan Africa’s population growth outpaces electrification. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/global-electricity-access-stalls-at-730-million,96709 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 ....

New research and policy shifts show how enforcement tools in the US, UK, and Chile are embedding environmental justice into compliance frameworks. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/environmental-justice-through-smarter-enforcement,96710 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...

This is Issue #3, published October 13, 2025. Subscribe on LinkedIn for more information and monthly updates.  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-3-october-13-2025-environment-energy-leader-lpoxe  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 Twit...

This Solutions Spotlight article was contributed by Tork .   Sustainable hygiene is a business imperative. Tork’s Focus4 Sustainability platform helps organizations cut waste, lower carbon emissions, and strengthen brand reputation through lifecycle-based hygiene solutions that align with environmental and operational goals. Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader&ap...

UC Riverside engineers built a smarter battery system that forecasts task success, factoring in terrain, weather, and load—not just charge percentage. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/battery-system-predicts-if-a-task-can-be-completed,95910 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleade...

Arcwood acquires ERG Environmental, boosting its footprint across the Great Lakes. The move strengthens technical capabilities and regional compliance support. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arcwood-expands-midwest-reach-with-erg-acquisition,95912 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmenten...

Chaney Enterprises and Silver Companies are reclaiming a 1,200-acre Virginia mine into productive farmland and sustainable community assets. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/chaney-enterprises-sets-new-standard-for-mine-reclamation-in-virginia,95915 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmenten...

UMD researchers develop DissolvPCB, a recyclable circuit board that dissolves in water, achieving 98% material recovery and reducing e-waste. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/umd-dissolvable-circuit-boards-cut-e-waste,95914 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...

Cities are shifting from reactive climate spending to strategic investment. The portfolio approach helps align public and private capital to fund measurable resilience. 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 Y...

Colorado boosts EV rebates up to $9,000 through its Vehicle Exchange Colorado program, offsetting the loss of federal incentives and driving climate goals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/colorado-raises-ev-rebates-to-offset-federal-cuts,95690 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyl...

Most companies verify their equipment’s performance—but not their software. It’s time to measure digital tools for real efficiency, energy use, and impact. 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 Blue...

Class action says 2019–2022 Nissan Leaf batteries overheat during Level 3 fast charging; NHTSA recalls expand as fix lags, impacting safety and resale value. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nissan-leaf-lawsuit-targets-level-3-fire-risk,95888 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylea...

A solar breakthrough from the University of Sydney pushes perovskite cells closer to market. The tech shows record efficiency and strong thermal stability. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sydney-team-sets-new-record-in-solar-cell-efficiency,95908 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentener...

ISO 17298 gives companies a global roadmap to manage biodiversity risks. The new standard helps turn environmental ambition into real-world action. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/global-biodiversity-standard-iso-17298-launches,95909 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...

Federal incentives drove $40B in U.S. solar growth, but Trump’s 2025 rollbacks and tariffs could reshape the supply chain’s future. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/trump-policies-test-us-solar-supply-chain-momentum,95903 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 o...

Minnesota regulators approved BlackRock’s acquisition of ALLETE, overriding warnings of rate hikes and weakened oversight for state power customers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/blackrocks-utility-takeover-raises-mn-rate-fears,95913 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...

Navico Group is shifting to water-soluble Hydropol bags to cut plastic waste. The change supports cleaner oceans and more sustainable marine packaging. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/navico-replaces-plastic-with-water-soluble-packaging,95907 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyle...

Utilities are testing new ways to increase grid capacity fast. A pilot in Georgia shows how power flow tech might reduce costs and delays tied to traditional upgrades. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-grid-tech-could-delay-costly-utility-upgrades,95905 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.enviro...

At Dubai Science Park, leaders explore how AI, IoT, and environmental data can elevate health literacy and environmental resilience in the UAE. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tech-driven-health-literacy-meets-environmental-care,95889 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...

A JAMA study finds U.S. inhaler emissions grew 24% in a decade, spotlighting the health sector’s overlooked role in national climate costs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/inhalers-add-57b-to-us-climate-costs,95713 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...

Peoria's wastewater utility is cutting emissions and earning revenue by turning methane into renewable fuel. It’s a smart model for sustainable infrastructure. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/peoria-utility-converts-waste-gas-into-clean-energy,95904 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environ...