Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

Discover 5 traits shared by top sustainability, environmental, ESG, and energy award entries — and learn how to apply them to your submission. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/5-things-every-winning-sustainability-award-entry-hasand-how-to-create-yours,86986 Bonus Tip: If you’re working on your entry for the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards, submissions are open now with early...

NYC reports a fatal cluster; Ohio activity is up. See what’s driving U.S. Legionnaires’ disease now, who’s at risk, and the key building system factors. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/legionella-cases-rise-in-nyc-and-ohio,87221 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 . Fol...

Bowman will lead lidar mapping across GA, TN, AL, and SC after Helene. The project supports federal efforts to boost climate response and infrastructure planning. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bowman-to-map-southeast-post-hurricane-with-usgs-contract,86725 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.env...

Oregon State University will study PFAS in biosolids applied to non-food crops, aiming to measure contamination risks and guide environmental policy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/oregon-funds-pfas-biosolids-study-in-agriculture,87109 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...

BNP Paribas and Citibank financed CBA with a dual-currency sustainability-linked facility, tied to carbon KPIs and backed by SACE’s Push Strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sustainability-linked-finance-backs-brazil-aluminum-exports,87106 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Wildfires are now a year-round crisis, burning hotter and faster across the U.S. Discover how insurers, AI technology, and community action are shifting from payouts to prevention to protect lives, homes, and landscapes. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/from-reaction-to-prevention-how-technology-and-insurance-are-transforming-wildfire-resilience,87222 Jeff Kaplan is Senior Vice Pres...

Enter the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards. Recognizing sustainability, environmental, ESG, and corporate responsibility excellence across all industries. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/2026-environment-energy-leader-awards-enter-now,86985 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenerg...

A free digital bending calculator helps apprentices transition from classroom math to real-world jobsites. No login, no app—just accurate results on any device. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/free-tool-connects-trade-training-to-field-ready-bending,86724 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.enviro...

Plastics are driving disease and inequality. A UN treaty, backed by The Lancet, could force businesses to cut use, redesign products, and report impacts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/global-plastics-treaty-could-reshape-business-practices,86731 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentene...

B2U is scaling up in Texas with a new energy storage site using retired EV batteries. The project taps into growing demand for grid flexibility and reuse tech. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/repurposed-ev-batteries-power-new-texas-grid-storage,86721 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environment...

Illinois will ban polystyrene foam food containers statewide by 2030, joining a growing number of U.S. states tackling plastic waste and pollution. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/illinois-to-ban-polystyrene-containers-by-2030,86603 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 ....

FRV Australia has reached financial close on its 250 MW/500 MWh Gnarwarre BESS, advancing grid stability and clean energy goals in Victoria.   https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/frv-closes-250-mw-storage-project-in-victoria,86464   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 . Fol...

Canada invests $8.2M in Northcliff’s Sisson Project to secure tungsten and molybdenum supply, strengthen critical mineral chains, and support a net-zero economy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/canada-invests-82m-in-new-brunswick-critical-minerals-project,86868 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www....

Discover how award-winning sustainability leaders are navigating 2025’s regulatory rollbacks and economic uncertainty—plus, explore new Spotlight Award categories now open in the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards . https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/how-award-winning-companies-stay-focused-during-a-year-of-uncertainty,86732 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all...

Texas may face a 40 GW power gap by 2035 as energy demand spikes. Data centers, EVs, and water shortages are testing the grid’s ability to keep up. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/texas-power-grid-strains-under-data-and-demand-surge,86722 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader...

The IFRS Foundation's consolidation with the VRF advances a unified global baseline for ESG disclosures, with SASB and Integrated Reporting tools at its core. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ifrs-finalizes-vrf-merger-to-unify-sustainability-reporting,86723 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www....

DeCharge launches in the U.S. with a decentralized EV charging model that empowers hosts and fleets to earn revenue by installing smart chargers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/community-ev-charging-network-launches-in-us,86601 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 . Fol...

Record krill catches and failed conservation talks have exposed major flaws in fishery management. Industry faces mounting pressure to adopt new safeguards. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/krill-industry-faces-crisis-amid-record-catch-and-oversight-gaps,86138   Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www....

Standard Nuclear will build a TRISO fuel facility under DOE’s pilot program to reduce reliance on foreign uranium and support next-gen nuclear reactors. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/standard-nuclear-chosen-for-us-fuel-pilot-program,86593 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylead...

Retentis by AgroBiogel is a wood-based hydrogel that cuts irrigation needs by 40%, improves soil health, and helps farmers adapt to drought and fertilizer loss. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/retentis-boosts-soil-health-and-water-savings,86352 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

Low-wind, low-solar periods are straining Europe’s power grid. A new study reveals how weather-driven energy gaps are reshaping electricity markets and policy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/weather-shocks-challenge-europes-renewable-power-ambitions,86139 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.envir...

Auburn researchers are reengineering cotton to rival synthetics. By refining fiber traits and breeding, they aim to meet the needs of high-speed manufacturing. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/auburn-advances-cotton-to-compete-with-synthetics,86137 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentene...

New SECC survey reveals 68% of U.S. homeowners would join utility-managed solar + storage programs, driven by savings, resilience, and IRA incentives. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/homeowners-show-strong-support-for-solar-plus-storage,86492 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyle...

Lib Work’s new 3D-printed Model B home uses no cement, integrates Tesla Powerwall, and features sensors and smart tech for a fully off-grid, low-carbon lifestyle. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/3d-printed-earth-home-uses-no-cement-or-grid-power,86602 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmen...

Electricity sales are rising 2.2% annually through 2026, led by surging demand from data centers and industry in Texas and the mid-Atlantic, EIA reports. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/electricity-demand-surges-in-texas-and-mid-atlantic,86357 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyl...