Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

Excelsior, MN is trading pesticides for organic turf care in its busiest parks. The city aims to boost soil health, cut runoff, and protect Lake Minnetonka. 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...

Industry Voice: Joe Sczurko explains why interconnected risks—from climate change and cyber threats to aging infrastructure—demand integrated, collaborative solutions. Learn how leaders can embed resilience into planning, strengthen adaptive capacity, and safeguard critical systems across energy, water, and transportation. Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader&apos...

NORESCO will modernize Detroit’s aging water system in a $100M deal. The project adds reuse capacity and speeds delivery through collaborative contracting. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/detroit-awards-100m-water-upgrade-to-noresco,88589 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader...

A major fire test proves mass timber can meet strict safety codes. With data now public, developers gain new tools for building taller and more sustainably. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/mass-timber-clears-key-fire-test-for-high-rise-use,88588 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenerg...

Denali recycled a record 14B pounds of food waste in 2024. As more companies embrace organics recovery, food waste is turning into a serious business priority. 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...

Sunbolt joins the TIPS network, giving schools and municipalities easier access to solar charging stations while cutting out slow, costly procurement steps. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sunbolt-gains-tips-access-for-public-sector-solar,88587 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

The IEA reveals soaring global air‑conditioning demand is straining grids and deepening inequity, driving the need for efficient cooling solutions and policy action. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/global-cooling-crisis-drives-surging-energy-demand,87797 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environ...

Tire wear particles are flooding ecosystems and entering supply chains. As microplastics rise on the regulatory radar, businesses need to act before mandates hit. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tire-particles-are-the-next-big-environmental-business-risk,88586 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.e...

Tire-derived chemicals are polluting oceans and harming marine algae. The fallout could hit fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime supply chains hard. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tire-pollution-threatens-coastal-business-ecosystems,87927 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleade...

Bio based battery market to grow 6.4% annually, driven by enzymatic tech and healthcare adoption, reaching $223.2M by 2035. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bio-based-battery-market-to-hit-223m-by-2035,87794 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 C...

Catalyst–Meltzer data show retreating from DEI raises compliance, talent, and reputation risks for energy, environmental, and ESG-driven firms. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/dei-pullbacks-add-legal-and-talent-risk-for-esg-leaders,87791 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader....

BESS and UPS bolster data center resilience but introduce emerging thermal and safety challenges—assessed with insight from recent experts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bess-ups-in-data-centers-modern-thermal-safety-risks,87793 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...

UConn receives top Connecticut awards for EV charging expansion, emissions cuts, and student-led energy and water conservation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/uconn-earns-state-awards-for-climate-action,87527 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 Socia...

Howard County, HCPSS, HCC, and MCEC launch joint solar PPA RFP to cut costs, expand clean energy, and advance Maryland’s sustainability goals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/howard-county-expands-solar-with-mcec-partnership,87795 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...

Energy Vault’s $300M deal launches Asset Vault, funding 1.5GW of global energy storage projects in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/energy-vault-secures-300m-to-accelerate-15gw-storage-buildout,87373 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 ....

Imenco joins C‑Power’s SeaRAY AOPS 18‑month field test, bringing AI subsea systems to explore new power and data use cases for the ocean economy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/imenco-joins-cpower-searay-field-test-for-offshore-power,87528 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylead...

Discover how geo-exchange networks transform the Earth into a natural battery, providing efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling for campuses and communities while reducing costs, grid strain, and emissions. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-earth-as-a-battery-why-geo-exchange-networks-are-key-to-community-decarbonization,88304 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access...

Mizzou study shows drones and AI can assess corn health faster and more accurately, helping farmers cut nitrogen use and costs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/drones-ai-boost-corn-health-monitoring,87525 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 Cha...

ENLIGHT will recycle irradiated graphite and develop a domestic supply chain, bolstering UK nuclear energy security and supporting net zero goals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/uk-invests-13m-14m-in-sustainable-nuclear-graphite,87645 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...

DOE partners with 11 advanced reactor developers, targeting three operational test reactors by July 4, 2026, to accelerate U.S. nuclear innovation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/doe-selects-11-projects-for-nuclear-reactor-pilot,87526 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...

Power outages are up 20% yearly, hitting AI hubs and urban centers. As extreme weather grows, businesses must rethink risk and resilience planning. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/power-outages-surge-hitting-ai-and-urban-infrastructure,87929 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 small coastal community in Siquijor has established the Philippines’ largest locally led marine sanctuary after 18 years of advocacy and collaboration. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/community-secures-siquijors-largest-marine-sanctuary,87928 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Biodiversity decline is driving up costs for UK food producers. A new report warns the sector must adapt or face long-term financial and ecological fallout. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/biodiversity-crisis-hits-bottom-line-of-uk-food-industry,87926 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmen...

Global treaty talks ended in deadlock as countries clashed over production cuts. The stalemate delays coordinated action on plastic pollution and reform. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/plastics-treaty-talks-collapse-over-production-disputes,87930 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentene...

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