Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

Single-use plastics are costing hospitals billions and driving emissions. A new report shows how cutting waste could save $8B and halve plastic use by 2040. 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...

Reno cut municipal energy use 37% and saved $3.4M through solar, LEDs, and sustainable building upgrades, while expanding outreach and equity programs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/renos-solar-and-efficiency-projects-drive-savings,93204 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleade...

Join experts on Sept 25 to explore projects advancing energy efficiency, cost savings, and decarbonization across the US and Europe. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/real-world-projects-driving-the-energy-transition,93203 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...

As NYC Climate Week begins, Phillip Bruner—UW professor and founder of the Climate Risk Lab—urges net-zero AI and resilient energy solutions. 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 BlueSky Support th...

PepsiCo and Unilever join partners in STEP up for Agriculture, supporting farmer groups to scale regenerative practices and resilient supply chains. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pepsico-unilever-launch-step-up-for-agriculture,92768 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...

Enel X and Amphenol share how REC and EAC strategies can overcome decentralized challenges and accelerate corporate decarbonization. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rec-and-eac-strategies-to-kickstart-decarbonization,92747 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...

ABB is investing $110M across four U.S. sites to boost production of power tech. The move targets soaring demand from AI data centers and grid upgrades. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/abb-invests-110m-to-expand-us-manufacturing-footprint,92584 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Elcogen’s new plant in Tallinn boosts its output 36x, reaching 360 MW. The site positions Estonia as a serious player in Europe’s clean tech manufacturing. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/elcogen-opens-360-mw-fuel-cell-factory-in-estonia,92581 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyl...

The Dedham-Westwood Water District won $4.9M from 3M over PFAS pollution. It’s part of a growing push to shift cleanup costs back to chemical makers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/water-district-secures-49m-in-pfas-contamination-case,92580 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylea...

The Solomon Islands is launching a major marine plan to protect 24M hectares. A $4M Bezos Earth Fund grant will support long-term conservation efforts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/solomon-islands-expands-ocean-protection-with-4m-boost,92458 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Livium and Won Kwang S&T plan phased PV recycling for Australia, aligning with rising solar waste and a coming product stewardship scheme. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/livium-won-kwang-st-to-recycle-solar-panels,92622 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...

Industries aren’t just lobbying—they’re shaping the rules of climate and health. From regulators to research, corporate influence leaves lasting impacts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/corporate-power-and-the-future-of-environmental-policy,91829 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentener...

Iowa regulators approved 800 MW of solar for MidAmerican, the largest in state history, powering 144,000 homes and advancing a clean energy future. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/iowa-approves-800-mw-solar-largest-in-state-history,92607 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader....

UN Women and UN DESA warn none of the SDG 5 targets are on track; urgent investment in digital access, data, and protections is needed. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/gender-snapshot-2025-progress-is-backsliding,92437 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...

Nationals await cost modelling as Coalition again signals opposition to legislated 2030 and 2050 net zero targets in Australia. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nationals-signal-opposition-to-australias-net-zero,92291 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...

Rivian’s Georgia EV plant begins construction, backed by federal and state incentives, with plans for 7,500 jobs and 400,000-unit annual capacity. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rivian-breaks-ground-on-georgia-ev-plant,92451 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...

Global BPM firm WNS reveals most emissions come from commuting and home-working, raising questions about Scope 3 strategies under new climate rules. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wns-faces-scope-3-challenge-in-net-zero-path,92292 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 ....

Centrica and X-energy plan 6 GW of Advanced Modular Reactors in the U.K., starting at Hartlepool, with $54B in economic value and thousands of jobs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/centrica-x-energy-to-deploy-uks-first-amrs,92290 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 . Fo...

Environmental NGOs debate biodiversity loss, land use, and community rights as renewable projects expand to meet climate goals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ngos-split-on-harms-from-renewable-energy-projects,92275 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...

Gov. Jim Pillen promoted Nebraska ethanol and biofuels in Japan as the country plans higher fuel blends, opening major opportunities for U.S. farmers and exporters. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nebraska-pushes-ethanol-exports-in-japan-trade-mission,92122 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.envi...

Governor Janet Mills highlights $315M housing investment, 2,100 new units, and economic initiatives in Bangor while warning tariffs raise costs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/maine-invests-315m-in-housing-since-2019,92255 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 u...

Data centers face criticism for high energy use, but new efficiency gains, renewables, and AI cooling show they can drive sustainability, not waste. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/data-centers-energy-enemy-or-efficiency-engine,92123 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...

Solar farms repay carbon loss in under a year, but nearby homeowners face property value declines, raising questions about fair cost-sharing. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/solars-carbon-payback-vs-community-costs,91828 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...

Power Up Connect unveiled the MBESS 90 kWh, the first fire-code-compliant mobile battery system, offering scalable, safe energy for commercial use. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/first-fire-code-mobile-battery-system-debuts-at-ces,91827 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader....

Phononic has licensed its ACS cooling platform to Peltier Technology. The move targets cold chain inefficiencies while Phononic shifts focus to AI-driven datacenters. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/phononic-licenses-cooling-tech-to-peltier-for-cold-chain,91826 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www....