Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

As clean energy demand grows, advanced nuclear is stepping into a more central role. A new model blending nuclear, renewables, and hydrogen could offer the firm, carbon-free power needed to support data centers and climate goals. Industry Voice contributor Jocelyn Lavallo is a partner in Foley & Lardner’s Energy and Infrastructure Sector, which focuses on the financing, development, acquisitio...

ArcelorMittal scraps €1.3B ($1.4B) green steel project in Germany, citing high energy costs, import pressures, and policy uncertainty. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arcelormittal-halts-green-investment-plans-in-germany,81907 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 . Follo...

California Senate advances resolution urging federal protection of key infrastructure and climate investments amid growing political and economic uncertainty. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/california-pushes-to-protect-billions-in-federal-infrastructure-and-clean-energy-funding,82145 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, v...

Lockheed Martin and Electra expand collaboration to accelerate the EL9 Ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft for military, logistics, and emergency applications. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/lockheed-martin-and-electra-expand-hybrid-aircraft-deal,82004 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environm...

Gov. Hochul directs NYPA to build a 1 GW nuclear plant, reversing course after Indian Point closure. Project aims to power AI growth and ensure grid reliability. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-york-plans-return-to-nuclear-energy-to-meet-ai-and-climate-demands,82120 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our websit...

New satellite data shows Arctic peatlands have expanded over the past 40 years due to warming. This shift may strengthen the region’s carbon sink—at least for now. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arctic-peatlands-are-expanding,81800 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 ....

AI innovations in HVAC are helping retailers meet climate mandates, reduce emissions, and maintain operational reliability.  https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ai-powered-ecms-are-shaping-the-future-of-retail-energy-management-strategy,81304 Parminder Singh leads Presales & Offering Management for Americas at Carrier Abound in North America and is primarily focused on crafting inn...

Mobile emissions dropped 8% as data surged. But to hit net zero by 2050, the industry must more than double its current pace. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/mobile-industry-cuts-emissions-but-targets-still-distant,81789 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...

La Caisse’s 2025–2030 climate strategy signals a shift from exclusion to engagement, rethinking ESG by investing in decarbonization across all sectors. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/engage-dont-divest-the-new-esg-playbook-according-to-la-caisse,81799 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environme...

Heidelberg Materials’ Brevik CCS facility is the first carbon capture plant at a cement site globally, capturing 0.4M tonnes CO₂ annually and storing it 2,600 meters below the seabed. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/heidelberg-materials-opens-worlds-first-cement-plant-carbon-capture,81798 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and program...

A federal judge allows PFAS class action against Costco baby wipes to proceed, citing specific chemical evidence and deceptive marketing claims. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/costco-pfas-lawsuit-moves-forward-as-court-validates-consumer-harm-claims,81906 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.envir...

The U.S. Department of Energy has disbursed $100.5 million to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Plant restart, reinforcing federal momentum behind America's first commercial reactor comeback. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/doe-disburses-100-million-to-palisades-as-nuclear-restarts-gain-ground,81801 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's n...

Sustainable freshwater aquaculture offers scalable, low-impact solutions for climate-resilient food systems, says 2025 global policy report. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/aquacultures-untapped-climate-potential,81677 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...

Why is chocolate getting more expensive?  https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rising-chocolate-prices-expose-the-urgent-need-for-sustainable-farming,81302 Dr. Rod Coogan is an agri-food expert at PA Consulting. He is a Horticultural and Food Scientist with over 30 years’ experience in product and process innovation and development with broad skills and experience throughout agri-food s...

Zelestra’s 300 MW San Martín solar plant in Peru will power 440,000 homes and cut 166,000 tons of CO₂ annually. The project sets a new benchmark for Latin America’s clean energy growth. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/perus-largest-solar-plant-now-online-in-arequipa,81546 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our webs...

Cellulose fibers made from crop byproducts could reshape sustainable fashion, using soda pulping to lower emissions and tap existing infrastructure. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/crop-waste-becomes-climate-friendly-textile-feedstock,81550 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylead...

Pet food makers face a protein crunch. Invasive carp could be the fix—nutrient-rich, abundant, and good for ecosystems they disrupt. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/invasive-carp-a-sustainable-pet-food-opportunity,81544 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...

French aerospace firms XSun and H3 Dynamics unveil a solar-hydrogen-battery UAV with a tri-brid energy system, extending flight time, cutting emissions, and enabling off-grid operations with mobile hydrogen refueling. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/next-gen-solar-hydrogen-uav-set-for-global-deployment,81547 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader&apo...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has launched a $50 million Centennial Campaign to boost climate resilience, conservation, access, and visitor experience along the 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/atc-launches-50m-campaign-for-trails-next-100-years,81549 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and pr...

New UMass Amherst dataset helps planners and gardeners select climate-resilient native plants for the Northeast through 2060. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/climate-smart-planting-guide-from-umass-amherst-launches,81548 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...

NovaSpark’s atmospheric hydrogen technology gains momentum with venture support, targeting defense, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/novaspark-advances-off-grid-hydrogen-with-defense-focused-technology,81319 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.envir...

U.S. zero-emission truck deployments rose 76% in 2024, yet policy gaps, infrastructure delays, and costs remain barriers to full-scale fleet transition. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/zet-market-growth-slows-but-momentum-holds,81301 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...

Zalando’s 2025 report shows over 70% of consumers want to shop sustainably, but high prices and low trust keep them from acting on their values. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/why-sustainable-fashion-still-isnt-the-default,81303 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...

Ocean chemistry shifts are outpacing current safety limits. Businesses tied to marine supply chains face rising risks without faster climate action. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ocean-acidification-poses-rising-risks-to-global-supply-chains,80724 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmente...

5G is revolutionizing enterprise tech, powering AI and IoT adoption. Yet challenges—from spectrum delays to health concerns—demand careful navigation in 2025. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/why-5g-is-now-mission-critical-for-enterprise-ai-and-iot,81440 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environm...