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- New Funding Will Help Turn the Tide on Salt Marsh Loss in Maryland BALTIMORE – The National Audubon Society has received a $13 million grant that will support large-scale marsh restoration projects across Maryland, addressing the rapid loss of salt marsh habitat...
- How Utility Locating Keeps the Environment Safe During Excavations Utility locating is more than just a safety precaution – it’s a way to really minimize the risk of causing damage to the environment. When you know what’s buried underground, you can avoid accidentally hitting gas lines, water mains, sewer pipes, electric cables and telecom connections. And if you do hit these lines, it can...

- King’s Speech plugs in new era of UK energy A series of Bills set out in King Charles’ parliamentary address will transform how Britain builds and expands infrastructure, and pays for its power. In total, the King’s Speech on Wednesday 13th May 2026 included the announcement of 37 new bills. These touch on a number of areas and industries, including housing, defence and security, […]
- Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum formally launches A new industry group, the Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum (SOWDF), was formally launched on 13 May, in a bid to bring together leading onshore wind developers and operators to ensure the sector has a strong and dedicated voice in Scotland. The launch of the Forum comes at a critical moment for the sector. Scotland’s […]

- King’s Speech puts energy independence and water reform centre stage Overshadowed politically by mounting speculation over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, the King’s Speech nevertheless set out an expansive programme of infrastructure and regulatory reform, with energy independence, grid resilience and the future governance of the UK water sector emerging as major themes alongside headline measures on immigration, NHS restructuring, transport infrastructure and closer EU cooperation. […]

- Serial arsonist in Yakima County sentenced to 20 years in prison The Yakima man, 34, pleaded guilty to four counts of arson on federal land and single counts of setting fire to timber and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

- Former Salesforce sustainability exec starts AI consulting practice Boris Gamazaychikov is teaming with AI researcher Sasha Luccioni, one of the first climate scientists to sound alarms about AI’s environmental impact. The post Former Salesforce sustainability exec starts AI consulting practice appeared first on Trellis.
- Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California Southern California has seen a spike in great white shark sightings amid a spate of unseasonably warm spring weather. Experts expect to see more unusual heat, and more sharks, in the months ahead.Read more on E360 →
- Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk By last week, data from Oregon showed the snow had completely melted away in some of the state’s mountain ranges. That’s a month or more earlier than usual.

- British beef advert guilty of greenwashing, say ASA The Advertising Standards Authority has partially upheld complaints from Chris Packham against the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) regarding its ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign promoting British meat and dairy. The ASA rejected some complaints. It ruled that TV ads featuring grazing cows did not misleadingly imply all UK cattle are outdoor-reared, noting government data […]
- Santa Marta May Be the Moment the World Started Walking Away From Fossil Fuels Fifty-seven countries representing roughly a third of the global economy walked into a coal port... The post Santa Marta May Be the Moment the World Started Walking Away From Fossil Fuels appeared first on Earth911.

- Why Green Cleaning Practices Are a Must for Commercial Properties Conventional cleaning products get the job done on the surface but leave behind something that hardly ever crosses the minds of building managers. Most standard cleaning agents continue to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) long after the cleaning crew has left, quietly ruining the indoor air quality in offices, shops and shared facilities. And let’s...
- Building a Strong Bond With Your New Puppy: Psychology, Trust, and Early Behavior Foundations Bringing a puppy home is usually painted as this big, exciting moment – and it definitely is. But beneath all that excitement, there’s something quieter happening. Your new puppy isn’t just learning where to pee or how to sit. Deep down, it’s trying to figure out if this new world is actually safe. That’s why...
- Autodesk, EY and Salesforce top this carbon credits leaderboard. Here’s what you can learn from them A survey by independent rater Calyx Global identified the three companies as leading large buyers. The post Autodesk, EY and Salesforce top this carbon credits leaderboard. Here’s what you can learn from them appeared first on Trellis.
- Ban trawling to double chances of marine life recovery Almost none of the European seabed is protecting from damaging fishing practices, but areas which are off-limits just produced startling results. Led by Dr Ben Harris at the University of Exeter, a new analysis of Scotland’s South Arran Marine Protected Area — which has been out of bounds to trawlers for over a decade — […]
- The Cape Cod Oceanographic Institution Just Reimagined the World Map – Why It Won an Award — And Why It Matters for Environmental Science There’s something subtly satisfying about an old concept making a comeback. The world map that most people have never seen was created by oceanographer Athelstan Spilhaus, who walked the docks of Woods Hole in the 1940s and passed away in 1998. He pushed the land outward, rotated, and stretched the well-known continents-in-the-middle arrangement until the...

- How a Tiny Town in Oregon Is Proving That Environmental Protection and Economic Affordability Are Not Mutually Exclusive A small bungalow quietly sits behind a hedge on a drizzly spring morning in inner Northeast Portland, and another house is almost hidden behind the bungalow. You might pass it twice without noticing. That’s the whole point, in a way. The chair of the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission, Anyeley Hallovà, stops on the...

- 4 lessons from corporate GHG accounting implementation Today’s GHG accounting systems are complex, convoluted and filled with eye-glazing jargon. We need to fix them. The post 4 lessons from corporate GHG accounting implementation appeared first on Trellis.
- Launch of ECOsmart sustainability certification Greengage Solutions in Australia Greengage Solutions CEO Andrew Perolls (5th from left) with the team from Discover the World (including CEO Ian Murray (4th from left) at a recent meeting in the UK. ECOsmart sustainability certification launches in Australia through partnership with Discover the World A new partnership between Greengage Solutions and Discover the World has brought the ECOsmart […] The post Launch of ECOsmart sustainability certification Greengage Solutions in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Yarra Valley Water brings bill support pop?ups to Melbourne’s north and east Yarra Valley Water is bringing face-to-face financial support to Darebin, Manningham and Banyule households this May and June, making it easier for residents to get help with their water bills. Yarra Valley Water’s financial support team will host a series of pop?up events, giving customers the chance to have a friendly, in person chat about […] The post Yarra Valley Water brings bill support pop?ups to Melbourne’s north and east first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The Climatologist Who Is Bridging Climate Science and Christian Faith — And Why His Approach Is Reaching Communities That Have Ignored Every Other Message You notice that Katharine Hayhoe doesn’t start her sentences with carbon when you first hear her speak. People are where she starts. Her vowels have a slight Canadian softness, and her patience seems almost inappropriate in a debate that has been shouting itself hoarse for twenty years. She talks about Texas water tables, farmers in...

- Wall Street is betting big on clean energy tech Fervo Energy's IPO could raise $1.8 billion in one of the largest renewable energy public offerings ever, signaling growing investor confidence in clean energy.
- The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states The move comes at a time when many state environmental budgets have been slashed.
- Georgia Snakes Are Changing Their Behavior Because of Climate Change – What That Tells Us About the Broader Ecological Collapse Already Underway. I had to read the statement twice when I first learned that eastern diamondback rattlesnakes were sliding into rivers. Rather than riverbanks, diamondbacks prefer dry pine flats and sun-warmed sand. However, researchers in Georgia are currently observing precisely that, as radio-tracking collars show animals engaging in activities that their ancestors most likely never did. Even...

- The NOAA Coral Resilience Strategy Is the Most Ambitious Government Marine Conservation Plan in 20 Years – Scientists Say It May Still Not Be Enough. The first thing you notice about NOAA’s new coral resilience plan—which was discreetly released on a Friday in May—is how much it sounds like a last-ditch effort. 15 years old. Six areas of focus. an objective to preserve American reefs long enough for the rest of the world to come up with solutions for the...

- The Food Tank Report on One Year of Trump Climate Policy Is the Most Comprehensive Damage Assessment Published by Any Independent Organization Reading the entire Food Tank report feels different than scrolling through a news feed for some reason. It lacks punch. It is not intended to become viral. It lands precisely because it is a date-by-date ledger that is almost clerical in its restraint. Twelve months’ worth of decisions, all written in simple terms, with the...

- The Dark Earth of the Amazon That Lets Trees Grow Six Times Larger — And Scientists Think It Could Be Key to Fighting Climate Change There is a soil that doesn’t behave like soil should somewhere along a slow bend of the Xingu river, where the macaws scream louder than the rain. It is dispersed throughout an otherwise pale, sandy, and, to be honest, somewhat worn-out landscape in dark, nearly charcoal-black patches. It has been known for generations by the...

- Juveniles emerge as Woylies thrive across WA’s wider Wheatbelt A Woylie bounces through the Wheatbelt. © Zarah Wessels Life beyond the fence is shaping up to be full of promise for the threatened Woylie (Brush-tailed Bettong), with initial surveys showing the marsupials are faring well almost a year after being moved outside a feral predator-free exclosure in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt. Their release was part of a trial to […] The post Juveniles emerge as Woylies thrive across WA’s wider Wheatbelt first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- SAFF® technology progresses to world-leading sewage PFAS trial Work-ready SAFF® PFAS remediation technology pictured arriving at a confidential sewage treatment plant. Australian company EPOC Enviro’s Surface-Active Foam Fractionation (SAFF®) technology has commenced a full-scale PFAS remediation trial at an Australian wastewater treatment facility following compelling bench-scale performance in sewage. Bench-scale testing demonstrated exceptional PFAS removal across both the liquid and solids phases of […] The post SAFF® technology progresses to world-leading sewage PFAS trial first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Budget investment in consumer energy resources can unlock more ambitious visions for the sector The Federal Government’s budget commitment to a new Consumer Energy Resources (CER) National Technical Regulator is a welcome announcement that can unlock more ambitious visions for the future of Australia’s grid, says the RACE for 2030 cooperative research centre. The 2026–27 Federal Budget allocates $25.3 million over four years to establish the national regulator, as part of a broader $97.3 […] The post Budget investment in consumer energy resources can unlock more ambitious visions for the sector first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Algenesis & Blueview Launch the Algae-Based Polyurethane Industry Travel back in time to hear the origin story of Algenesis, which started as two... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Algenesis & Blueview Launch the Algae-Based Polyurethane Industry appeared first on Earth911.

- NEW DATA: Massachusetts leads region on renewables generation, EVs Bay State also ranks in national top 5 for number of EV charging ports The post NEW DATA: Massachusetts leads region on renewables generation, EVs appeared first on Environment America.
- REPORT: More U.S. states than ever tapping benefits of clean energy From Oklahoma to Maine, 32 states get at least 10% of their power from renewables. The post REPORT: More U.S. states than ever tapping benefits of clean energy appeared first on Environment America.
- THCA Flower vs Caffeine: Effects, Risks, and Key Differences Caffeine and THCA flower affect the body in very different ways. Caffeine is a stimulant that helps many adults feel more alert. THCA flower is cannabis flower that can become intoxicating THC when heated, which creates impairment, drug-testing, legal, and safety risks. The two are not equal “energy tools.” Caffeine is widely legal and commonly...
- Why the UK wind industry needs circularity Much has been written about the short term impact of the war in Iran and the havoc it’s wreaking on fuel prices. But Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, is quite certain what the long term impact will be. It will be […]
- How Digital Habits Can Help Make a More Sustainable Lifestyle Every single time we search for something, watch a video or store an email, a sliver of energy is used and is funneling through all those data centers, transmission networks and in our own hands. It’s easy to overlook the environmental impact of technology because it all just sort of fades into the background but...
- Digital Strategies That Help Environmental Initiatives Grow Their Online Presence Environmental initiatives often face an uphill battle. Your cause is urgent, and there is an eager audience ready to help. But without a clear digital strategy, even your most important work might remain completely invisible to the people who care the most. A strong website is no longer just a nice extra. It acts as...

- New forecasts: wind and solar to continue to grow New federal energy forecasts show wind and solar energy continuing to grow in 2026. The post New forecasts: wind and solar to continue to grow appeared first on Environment America.
- Report: Nevada’s lithium boom comes at the expense of Indigenous rights As demand for critical minerals surges, Indigenous leaders and Amnesty International say mining projects are advancing without tribal consent.
- New Poll: 75% of Arizona Voters Demand Action on Colorado River Water Security PHOENIX, AZ – With Arizona lawmakers and the Governor negotiating the state budget for the next fiscal year, a new statewide poll delivers an unambiguous signal from voters: fund water security...
- The Good Neighbor Authority—The Most Important Forest Management Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard of A mention of a national forest probably evokes images of pristine wilderness, mountain trails, fall foliage, wildlife habitat, untouched gorges, lakes and rivers. But behind those landscapes is a...
- Climate Finance in the Multipolar Era Climate finance in the multipolar era will be driven less by collective targets and more by the need to manage geopolitical security risks in a less stable world.

- How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades The plans governing U.S. public land use usually develop slowly, the product of years—or even decades—of deliberation and input from ranchers, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Tribes...
- What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse? The future of the Greater Sage-Grouse, and the health of the broader sagebrush ecosystem, has long been shaped by land-use decisions spread across millions of acres of the American West. In January...
- Harrison Ford to grads: In a ‘messy’ world, find your purpose
- A New Study Explains How Carbon Dioxide Cools the Upper Atmosphere—and Warms Earth Below Researchers have solved a long-standing atmospheric puzzle: how rising carbon dioxide cools the stratosphere even as it warms Earth’s surface and lower atmosphere.

- You can watch Cowlitz Tribe’s livestream of baby beaver family The baby beavers and their mother are growing and learning survival behaviors.

- Environment Texas urges lawmakers to strengthen funding for wildlife conservation and state parks In testimony to the Texas Legislature, Environment Texas called for greater investment in the State Wildlife Action Plan, wildlife corridors and crossings, and repairs to Texas’ aging state park infrastructure. The post Environment Texas urges lawmakers to strengthen funding for wildlife conservation and state parks appeared first on Environment America.
- WA homeowners, farmers say their land is being stolen for data centers Data center developers have been champing at the bit for more energy. A new power line through Grant County would go through 34 private properties.

- Why Your Brain Works Better When Time Has Edges Have you ever noticed that you can get something done in 20 minutes before a meeting that you couldn’t finish in three open hours on a free afternoon? That’s not a coincidence, and it’s not just stress making you faster. […] The post Why Your Brain Works Better When Time Has Edges appeared first on Eco Friend.
- Gibraltar faces scrutiny over decades of untreated sewage discharges into Mediterranean Gibraltar has come under renewed environmental scrutiny following reports that the British overseas territory has discharged untreated sewage directly into the Mediterranean Sea for decades because it has never operated a wastewater treatment plant. An investigation published by The Guardian on 6 May said wastewater from Gibraltar’s population of almost 40,000 residents and businesses is […]

- By Fueling Drought, El Niño Raises the Risk of Violent Conflict A study of hundreds of armed conflicts around the world finds that severe drought raises the risk of violent clashes. The study is the latest addition to a growing body of evidence showing that climate shocks spark conflict. Read more on E360 →
- Environment Agency launches river ecosystem mapping tool for England The Environment Agency has published a new open-data mapping platform designed to show how rivers across England support ecosystem services and where interventions may be needed to improve environmental outcomes. The tool, known as the Ecosystem Service Map Explorer (ESME), was released on 11 May as part of the agency’s Riverine Natural Capital Condition and […]

- Electronics: The Fastest-Growing Waste Stream in Your Home 24. That is the average number of electronic devices sitting in a typical American home... The post Electronics: The Fastest-Growing Waste Stream in Your Home appeared first on Earth911.

- Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery completed in East Sussex ahead of 2026 launch Invinity Energy Systems has completed construction of its 20.7 MWh Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex, a project set to become Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery (VFB) installation when it enters service later this year. The project combines 90 vanadium flow batteries with a 3 MW solar array designed to store surplus daytime solar […]

- Understanding Ethical and Legal Challenges in Modern Healthcare Modern healthcare is changing quickly, with new treatments, digital tools, and expanded access reshaping how care is delivered. As systems grow more advanced, they also become more complex. Healthcare professionals must now consider not only clinical outcomes but also ethical responsibilities and legal requirements that guide patient care. These factors influence everything from treatment decisions...
- Nature on the King’s Agenda The UK Government’s first national security assessment on biodiversity loss, published in January, should have been a political watershed that changed how we think about nature policy. Developed with input from the Joint Intelligence Committee, MI5 and MI6, the assessment was unambiguous in its conclusion that ecosystem collapse is a direct threat to UK food […]
- How climate change could help hantavirus find more hosts Experts say extreme weather is boosting the odds that the pathogens carried by rodents will spill over into human populations.
- How To Help Your Child’s Daycare Be More Sustainable About 14.7 million American children under age 6 have all their parents working, so most... The post How To Help Your Child’s Daycare Be More Sustainable appeared first on Earth911.

- Samsara Eco expands Nylon Materials Collective with Outdoor Industry Association and leading global brands Circular materials innovator, Samsara Eco today announced the expansion of its Nylon Materials Collective, welcoming the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) alongside leading global brands including Burton, W. L. Gore & Associates, Black Diamond Equipment, Red Wing Shoe Company, and Big Agnes. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the Collective, which launched in November 2025 […] The post Samsara Eco expands Nylon Materials Collective with Outdoor Industry Association and leading global brands first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- ARBS 2026 Closes on Record Numbers as Industry Gathers in Force ARBS 2026 has closed its doors at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre following three days that drew record attendance and set a new benchmark for the biennial event. A total of 10,200 attendees made this the largest ARBS in the exhibition’s history, with more than 300 exhibitors filling a 19,000m² show floor — the largest […] The post ARBS 2026 Closes on Record Numbers as Industry Gathers in Force first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring How data is monitored is changing across the water sector. It is no longer something that is merely collected for compliance and reviewed periodically. It is being examined more closely, and more often, by a wider set of stakeholders. Regulators are asking more of it, the public is seeing more of it, and when incidents occur, it […]
- 'All politics is theatre' 'All politics is theatre' Channel Comment brendan 12th May 2026 Teaser Media
- Is Gum Biodegradable? What Most People Don’t Actually Know About Chewing Gum Waste Is gum biodegradable? It’s a question more people are asking — and the short answer is no. Most conventional chewing gum is not biodegradable. The bit that stays in your mouth long after the flavour wears off – that chewy gum base – is made from synthetic polymers that refuse to break down in the...

- Schneider Electric reports strong early progress under new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030 Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published the 2026 first-quarter results of its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030. Building on Schneider Electric’s long-standing leadership and distinctive approach to sustainability, Impact 2030 structures the Group’s ambition around four strategic pillars – electrifying the world, reinventing the industry, unlocking human potential, and empowering local communities – […] The post Schneider Electric reports strong early progress under new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Using vessel movements to forecast invasive seaweed spread Handfuls of Caulerpa. CREDIT: Richie Hughes, Earth Sciences NZ Australian Institute of Marine Science Key facts: Research led by AIMS used vessel movement analysis to predict the spread of invasive Caulerpa seaweed species in New Zealand’s coastal waters. Scientists identified high-risk locations, likely spread routes, and potential worst-case scenarios using data from 4,000 anchorage events […] The post Using vessel movements to forecast invasive seaweed spread first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson named CitySwitch Champion for third consecutive year (l-r) Epson Australia’s environment and sustainability manager Fatida Un and North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker Recognising ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon management Epson Australia has been recognised as a CitySwitch Champion for the third consecutive year, affirming the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability leadership, carbon management and practical climate action across its Australian operations. The CitySwitch Awards celebrate businesses […] The post Epson named CitySwitch Champion for third consecutive year first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Chapters' Corner, May 2026 Climate Watch Bird Surveys Commence May 15 Looking for an opportunity to make your bird sightings meaningful to Audubon’s climate scientists? Consider adopting a Climate Watch plot and visiting it...
- Towhee Terrace Takes FLIGHT at Debs If you take a stroll down Flores Trail to Los Nogales Nursery, you will spot a small patch of blue flags along the hillside to your left. And much like the rest of our restoration sites, the flags...
- Green Laundry Guide: Read This Before You Upgrade Most of us don’t think much about the environmental footprint of doing the washing. But laundry is one of the more resource-intensive routines in the average Australian household. Between the hot water, the electricity, the chemicals going down the drain and the microfibres entering waterways, it adds up. The good news is that a greener...
- Why greenwashing studies create a catch-22 for companies A framework for measuring the hard-to-define practice is proving useful to scientists. Others are no so sure. The post Why greenwashing studies create a catch-22 for companies appeared first on Trellis.
- In Brazil's Cerrado, a billion-dollar bet pays off
- Geopolitics, AI and economic strain top business risks New GlobeScan data highlights leading areas of concern for global businesses in 2026. The post Geopolitics, AI and economic strain top business risks appeared first on Trellis.

- New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets WWF, WRI, SCS Global Services and CEO Water Mandate are collaborating to guide assessments that also consider electricity and supply chains. The post New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets appeared first on Trellis.
- A community’s fight to restore fire-ravaged moorland A documentary has been released telling the story of a devastating moorland wildfire that swept through the Goyt Valley, near Buxton, in spring 2025 and the ongoing community-led efforts to restore the landscape. Commissioned by Moors for the Future Partnership, the film centres on the voices of local residents, businesses and volunteers who witnessed the […]
- To move a 40-ton fin whale carcass, Samish Island finds a way Hundreds descended on a quiet beach for what would likely be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing. Then the realities of a giant rotting whale carcass began to sink in.

- Financial aid lags massive damage from WA’s December floods So far, about $28 million in aid has been given to people affected by the record December 2025 flooding in Western Washington.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly Delivers Recycled Produce Packaging Americans throw away nearly 5 million tons of film and flexible plastic packaging every year,... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly Delivers Recycled Produce Packaging appeared first on Earth911.

- The British cuppa under threat as climate change turns tea bitter The great British cup of tea could become harsher, more expensive and less reliable as climate change disrupts the growing conditions on which its familiar flavour depends, according to a new report. The analysis, published by Christian Aid, finds that rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather are already altering the chemistry of tea leaves in […]
- As the Planet Warms, Why Is the Upper Atmosphere Cooling? While our emissions are trapping heat near the surface of the Earth, they are having the opposite effect in the upper atmosphere. For decades, the stratosphere has been cooling. A new study helps explain why.Read more on E360 →
- How the Natural Resources Defense Council Is Using the Pennsylvania Clean Water Grant Program as a National Template for Urban Water Justice A certain type of annoyance develops gradually over years when you witness an issue that is acknowledged by all but is hardly ever resolved. That kind of issue is the cost of water in American cities. Unlike a chemical spill, it doesn’t make front pages. The visceral images of a flooded street or a collapsed...

- The Amazon Dark Earth Discovery That Could Be the Most Significant Climate Science Breakthrough Since the Discovery of the Carbon Cycle There is a soil that just shouldn’t act the way it does, somewhere deep in the Xingu Indigenous Park, beneath the sound of macaws and the slow trickle of rainforest humidity. Scattered in patches throughout an otherwise sandy, reddish, and, to be honest, somewhat starved landscape, it is dark, almost charcoal black. Terra preta is...

- New Orleans wants to fix its Mardi Gras mess. So why is the trash pile still growing? This year's Carnival resulted in 1.4 tons of beads, beer cans, and other trash along the city’s parade routes — the highest total on record.

- The IEA Report on Methane Emissions Is the Most Important Climate Document of 2026 – Almost Nobody in America Read It. The report was released on a Monday in early May, the same week that primary results and a new round of tariff disputes dominated American cable news. Sitting in its Paris offices, the International Energy Agency discreetly uploaded the Global Methane Tracker 2026, a 79-page document, and hosted a press conference that was primarily attended...

- The Corporate Capital Budget Conflict That No CFO Wants to Talk About – Resilience vs. Efficiency in the Age of Climate Risk This summer, during a quarterly planning meeting, a CFO will examine two line items and notice a tiny knot forming. One has a clean four-year payback period and is an HVAC retrofit. The other is a battery storage system whose revenue is contingent upon an event not occurring. They both desire the same sum of...

- The KUTV Investigation Into Data Centers’ Environmental Impact Reveals That America Is Trading Long-Term Resource Security for Short-Term Tech Growth The area outside Tremonton, Utah, where the next wave of America’s digital economy is expected to take hold, has an odd quiet. Fences, fields, and the odd truck coming onto the road. A building the size of multiple football fields, humming, drawing power, drinking water, and waiting for an AI future that no one can...

- The World Bank Just Warned That Climate Change Could Cut Malaysia’s GDP by 8 Percent by 2050 – The Same Math Applies to American States. As is customary, the latest World Bank report on Malaysia arrived last week in a low-key manner, drowned out by the more pressing cacophony of currency fluctuations and earnings season. However, after some time, the figures begin to feel more like a mirror held up to a long row of American states that have been...

- The Minnesota Climate Lawsuit That Could Force Big Oil to Pay for Flood Damage in Every State—If the Trump DOJ Doesn’t Kill It First As is customary, the filing was received on a Monday. Early in the week, when the news cycle is fresh and reporters are still closely monitoring their inboxes, major legal actions take place. On May 4, the Justice Department entered a federal district court in Minnesota and pleaded with the judge to order a state...

- The Vanderbilt EELU Conference on Environmental Law Is Setting the Legal Framework for Climate Litigation That Will Play Out Over the Next 30 Years On January 21, the room at Vanderbilt Law School did not appear to be the site of the planning of the next thirty years of environmental law in the United States. Coffee thermoses, folding chairs, and slightly crooked name tags were all present. However, the panelists kept returning, almost unintentionally, to one unsettling notion: the...

- How Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew’s Global Environmental Leadership Is Changing the Conversation About Faith and Climate Action in America A soft-spoken man in black robes had been calling climate change a sin for almost forty years, while the majority of the world was still debating its existence. His name is unfamiliar to the majority of Americans. That says something on its own. Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch, does not easily fit into the American consciousness....

- The Search for Sustainable Pavers Cement and concrete production accounts for about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which is... The post The Search for Sustainable Pavers appeared first on Earth911.

- Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 08.05.2026: Global urea markets cool as affordability pressure builds across Global fertiliser markets softened this week as affordability constraints, geopolitical uncertainty, and diverging regional supply conditions continued to reshape nutrient pricing and trade flows. Nitrogen markets, particularly urea, showed signs of cooling following recent Indian tender activity, while phosphates remain fundamentally tight despite growing buyer resistance to higher prices. Potash prices continued to edge higher […] The post Weekly Update – Global Fertiliser Markets – w/e 08.05.2026: Global urea markets cool as affordability pressure builds across first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Surplus food gets a second life as Australia looks for ways to cut landfill waste Leading Australian pet brand is revolutionising repurposed food and turning it into pup-approved goodness that’s also good for the planet Australia wastes at least 7.6 million tonnes of food each year*, but an Australian-first initiative is turning that problem into part of the solution, rescuing surplus market produce and transforming it into dog treats and meal boosters. […] The post Surplus food gets a second life as Australia looks for ways to cut landfill waste first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Strong field lines up for Gold Coast waste-to-energy project Gold Coast Mayor and ARRC Chair Tom Tate A who’s who of local and international residual waste-to-energy proponents have flagged their preliminary interest in working with the City of Gold Coast’s Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) to deliver its residual waste-to-energy facility at Stapylton. In February 2026, the City of Gold Coast launched an international Open Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify partners to design, build, […] The post Strong field lines up for Gold Coast waste-to-energy project first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Wildlife Trusts call on government to pass eight laws to halt nature crisis The Wildlife Trusts have published a blueprint for nature recovery, setting out eight proposed pieces of legislation they are urging the UK Government to adopt, warning that warm words about wildlife are meaningless without the legal frameworks to back them up. The proposals come after the last King’s Speech in 2024 included 40 separate Bills […]
- British climate finance largess in Brazil British climate finance largess in Brazil Channel News brendan 11th May 2026 Teaser Media
- Canopy Accelerator Cooperative is on a winning streak! Canopy Accelerator Cooperative is on a winning streak! We’re thrilled to share that Canopy Accelerator Cooperative took home the Runner-up prize at the 2026 Wyndham Pitch Competition! The Board is pictured here with Cr Larry Zhao and Past President of the Werribee Lion’s Club, Lion Raymond Loh, together with our winnings: $3,000 from Wyndham City […] The post Canopy Accelerator Cooperative is on a winning streak! first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Are Zyns Biodegradable? What to Know About Nicotine Pouch WasteZyns aren’t biodegradable in any way that matters out in the real world – and please, don’t go thinking they’re some sort of compostable waste. The FDA has described the Zyn product line as little synthetic fabric pouches chock full of nicotine. And that’s a pretty key detail: manufactured nicotine pouches aren’t the same thing...

- Beyond Bigger Batteries: How Anker SOLIX XE Signals a New Phase for Australia’s Home Energy RevolutionSymons Xie, General Manager APAC for Anker SOLIX By Jonathan Raymond Econews.com.au Australia’s residential battery market is entering a new era — one defined not by size, but by smarter energy management, faster payback, and systems designed for the realities of a rapidly changing grid. At Sydney’s Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in May, Anker […] The post Beyond Bigger Batteries: How Anker SOLIX XE Signals a New Phase for Australia’s Home Energy Revolution first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- This summer, the American water crisis becomes realConcerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the U.S., as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

- After cuts to WA outdoor education, parents try to save class tripsSchools across Washington are receiving bigger bills for outdoor-education trips after lawmakers cut a key state subsidy in 2025.

- WA flood victims’ struggle offers a warning for cities behind urban leveesWashington families are reckoning with the lasting devastation of the floods. Help has come mostly from luck and charity, though some are suing to find answers.

- Sir David Attenborough: The Legendary Life style, Exclusive natural voice World’s Greatest Nature DocumentariesImage source Sir David Attenborough was a British Broadcaster; he also works on natural historian, a great writer. The most popular work of Sir David Attenborough is narrating major nature documentaries such as Life on Earth , The Blue Planet , Planet Earth , Frozen Planet , and Ocean with David Attenborough . His voice...
- In coal country, black lung surges as federal protections stallWhile the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.

- What Does Biodegradable Mean — And Does It Actually Matter?Biodegradable means a material can be broken down by living microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, or algae — into natural substances like water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter. But that label alone doesn’t tell you how fast it breaks down, where it needs to go, or whether it’s safe for your compost bin. You’ve probably seen and...

- From Wildfires to Floods: Rethinking Preparedness in a Changing Climateimage source Weather patterns no longer behave the way they used to. Communities that once worried about a single seasonal threat are now bracing for a moving target, with dry spells stretching longer and storms arriving with sharper intensity. The shift has rattled assumptions that shaped emergency planning for decades, and it has pushed officials...
- Building on a Continent of Birds: CAF’s Northern Regional Hub and Bird-Friendly ArchitectureEvery spring and fall, millions of migratory birds cross the American continent along major natural corridors known as flyways. These flyways connect ecosystems, economies, and cultures from the...
- Shareholders remain convinced that ESG mattersInvestors continue to see economic inequality and climate change as risks and link responsible investing to stronger returns. The post Shareholders remain convinced that ESG matters appeared first on Trellis.

- Sting of approval: new wasp species named after Sir David AttenboroughScientists at the Natural History Museum have named a new species of wasp after Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday. Today (Friday 8th May) marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, and it’s fair to say he is one of England’s most beloved national treasures, especially when it comes to nature and wildlife. Since […]
- Among Flowering Plants, Thousands of Evolutionary Oddities at Risk of ExtinctionA new study identifies thousands of flowering plants belonging to rare and ancient lineages that are in urgent need of protection. Read more on E360 →
- Demystifying the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable product purchasesConsumers are buying sustainable products, but brands aren't meeting their demand. The post Demystifying the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable product purchases appeared first on Trellis.
- UK communities to dive into national rock pooling wildlife challengeCommunities across the UK are being invited to explore the hidden world of coastal rock pools as part of a nationwide wildlife competition taking place later this month. The Big Rock Pool Challenge National BioBlitz 2026, organised by The Rock Pool Project and the Marine Biological Association, will run from 23rd to 31st May, encouraging […]

- The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you thinkNo shade, but cities aren’t planting enough trees.

- The loophole that’s swallowing England’s wildlifeThe government’s justification for retaining a key exemption from England’s Biodiversity Net Gain rules is built on examples of developments that would not have needed to comply with the policy in the first place, according to a new briefing. Wildlife and Countryside Link and The Wildlife Trusts are challenging the government’s decision to keep the […]
- Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed.The U.S. has threatened countries that support the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. But a slim majority of U.N. nations are still backing it.
- How To Save Energy in Your Home With Smart PlugsWant to save time, money, and energy all while adding convenience to your life? Something... The post How To Save Energy in Your Home With Smart Plugs appeared first on Earth911.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Living by Sufficiency Rather Than ExcessToday’s quote is from Yvon Chouinard, rock climber, environmentalist, and founder of outdoor gear retailer... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Living by Sufficiency Rather Than Excess appeared first on Earth911.

- Five Migratory Birds That Depend on Built-Up AreasThe journeys of migratory birds don’t just move through untouched wilderness—they span a patchwork of cities, towns, farms, and working lands that provide an important stopover on their...
- Biocides: Meaning, Uses, Risks, and RulesBiocides are products used to control harmful life forms. They can kill or slow germs, mould, fungi, algae, bugs, rats, and biofilm. Some are made from chemicals. Some come from natural sources. Some use tiny living things. You can find biocides in many products. These include sprays, wipes, pool chemicals, treated wood, pest control, mould-proof...

- Volvo Penta and Aus Ships have announced a landmark collaboration to develop Australia’s first 100% electric passenger ferry, marking a significant step.Volvo Penta and Aus Ships collaborate on Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferry. In a significant step forward for sustainable marine transport, Aus Ships and Volvo Penta have announced a landmark collaboration to develop Australia’s first 100% electric accessible passenger ferry. Currently under construction, with commissioning due to be complete in Q4 2026, after which […] The post Volvo Penta and Aus Ships have announced a landmark collaboration to develop Australia’s first 100% electric passenger ferry, marking a significant step. first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Highlights of Federal Energy Minister, Hon. Chris Bowen’s address to the Smart Energy Conference, Sydney, 6 May 2026Energy Minister Hon. Chris Bowen addresses Smart Energy Conference, Sydney, 6 May 2026 Well friends, a lot has happened since we gathered here last year. Last time I spoke at this conference it was a couple of days after we just announced our 2025 election commitment of a cheaper home battery policy for Australia. In […] The post Highlights of Federal Energy Minister, Hon. Chris Bowen’s address to the Smart Energy Conference, Sydney, 6 May 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Aden: a city in the craterAden: a city in the crater Channel News brendan 8th May 2026 Teaser Media
- The Kennedy Foundation Welcomes Comms Declare as New Awards PartnerThe Kennedy Foundation is proud to welcome climate communications charity Comms Declare as a new partner in this year’s Kennedy Awards, further strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to recognising excellence in Australian journalism. Representing more than 100 organisations and hundreds of communications professionals across Oceania, Comms Declare brings a powerful and values-driven voice to the Kennedy community. The […] The post The Kennedy Foundation Welcomes Comms Declare as New Awards Partner first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Council, primary school ‘Kermit’ to expanding frog habitatWendy Gleen teaches Blacksmiths PS students about the importance of saving the froglet habitat The tiny wallum froglet is barely bigger than a fingernail, but its importance in gauging the health of fragile coastal ecosystems is enormous. Intrepid students at Blacksmiths Public School are joining forces with Lake Macquarie City Council to help conserve the […] The post Council, primary school ‘Kermit’ to expanding frog habitat first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a TimeEarly this spring, a sweet song rang out like a question, filling the air at the Audubon Center at Debs Park early this spring: “Cheedle-cheedle-chee? Cheedle-cheedle-chew!” This fleeting moment...
- Every Day is Earth DayEvery day, Audubon Southwest staff is working hard to bring people outside to inspire conservation action through volunteer and education opportunities. For us, every day is earth day! In April...
- Chasing the ScienceWith the incredible biodiversity of the Research Ranch comes a dauntingly long list of conservation challenges. Sure, the ranch is home to a long list of priority grassland birds, uniquely intact...
- Seattle man detained after allegedly throwing rock at monk sealA social media post of the incident appears to show a man lugging a large rock at the seal's head and ignoring others' call to stay away from the animal.

- Facing low snowpack, severe drought, WA officials in search of answersWashington is heading into new and uncertain territory this summer as dwindling winter snowpack melts fast, giving way to the state’s unprecedented fourth drought emergency in a row. To understand this burgeoning water crisis and find solutions, state officials must first understand the scope of the problem. So on Wednesday, Gov. Bob Ferguson and the […]

- Center for Birds of Prey Launches Haiku Contest for In-Person StorywalkThe Center for Birds of Prey is calling all haiku writers and passionate poets to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day with haikus celebrating the two vulture species found in Florida:...
- How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billionsNew research shows every $1 the U.S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.
- The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine HabitatsMost avid birders might be more interested in the incredible diversity of avian species which visit and inhabit the Bay Area than in the rocks beneath. But the two are part of the same story:...
- Trump administration order cost WA coal plant $20M, company saysThe Department of Energy ordered the plant to be ready to generate power, even though its owners had been in agreement with the state to wind down in 2025.

- Why We’re All on the Same Team in the Fight Against Climate ChangeCampbell Award winner Marina Saguar Urquiola is helping to solve climate change through adaptation finance.

- DNA from 861 different animal species detected in 10g of sandA single water sample, analysed using DNA sequencing technology, can simultaneously detect thousands of species living in and around a river system, from bacteria and viruses through to mammals such as otters and foxes, opening up new possibilities for environmental monitoring and pollution detection. The research, by scientists at the University of Florida and collaborating […]
- Eastman is using AI to screen for greenwashingThe chatbot was trained with guidance published by the Federal Trade Commission and European Union. The post Eastman is using AI to screen for greenwashing appeared first on Trellis.
- Business Benefits Of Choosing Infinitely Recyclable Materials For Product ManufacturingSustainability commitments have a credibility problem. Not because the intentions behind them are necessarily bad, but because a lot of them don’t survive contact with an actual manufacturing process. When the procurement team receives a lower price from a supplier […] The post Business Benefits Of Choosing Infinitely Recyclable Materials For Product Manufacturing appeared first on Eco Friend.
- What You Need to Know About AI in Real Estate TodayAI is now part of daily real estate work. It is no longer a far-off idea. Agents work in a fast market. Buyers and sellers want quick replies, clear updates, and good service. Tech now helps with all of that. This does not mean people matter less. Trust, care, and sound advice still matter most....
- Every £1 spent on climate health preparation can return £68Investing in tools to prepare communities for climate-related health risks delivers returns of up to 68 times the original outlay, according to new research that makes a compelling case for tackling one of the defining public health challenges of the century. The analysis, carried out by the World Resources Institute with funding from The Rockefeller […]
- Electric bus depots trial smart charging to help balance National GridFirst Bus has begun trialling the use of its electric bus depots to support the UK’s electricity system, adjusting when vehicles charge to help reduce wasted renewable energy and balance supply and demand. The trial launched at First Bus’s Glasgow depot and will extend to Great Yarmouth later this spring. It marks the first time […]
- How the Recovery and Resale of Defective Clothing Is Becoming One of the Most Financially Viable Sustainability Models in American FashionSome American clothing stores now feature a specific type of department that you have to search for because it isn’t typically promoted. a rear corner. a slightly distinct form of signage. a rack with modest labels like “imperfects,” “as-is,” or, for certain companies, simply “deals.” The clothes that are hanging there resemble those on the...

- Researchers Find The Same Chemicals Wrecking Wildlife Fertility In HumansFemale mud snails are developing male reproductive organs near marinas. In Florida, alligators living in... The post Researchers Find The Same Chemicals Wrecking Wildlife Fertility In Humans appeared first on Earth911.

- The Can That Pays for Your Recycling BinA used aluminum can is worth more, pound for pound, than almost anything else you... The post The Can That Pays for Your Recycling Bin appeared first on Earth911.

- The Patmos Construction Dispute Reveals How Environmental Activism Is Being Criminalized in Mediterranean Europe—And What That Pattern Means for AmericaResidents of Patmos, who have lived on the island for generations, readily identify the unique silence that descends upon the rocky hills in late afternoon. Visitors from Athens have been unloaded off the boats. Skala’s harborside cafes are getting crowded. The late sun shines on the whitewashed homes that ascend the hill toward the Monastery...

- The Westmoreland County Solar Advocacy Workshop That Showed What Real Energy Independence Looks Like at the Community LevelIn small Pennsylvanian towns, there’s a specific type of gathering that takes place when individuals begin to feel like they’ve been left out of something significant. You can tell this within the first few minutes of entering the room. The folding chairs are ready. The coffee is extremely potent. Because they don’t trust their phone...

- How Virginia Wesleyan’s Environmental Prize Program Is Producing the Next Generation of Scientists Who Will Actually Fix America’s CoastlinesWithin the first few minutes of entering the Greer Environmental Sciences Center at Virginia Wesleyan University on a weekday afternoon, you can sense the unique energy that permeates the labs. Students are bending over microscopes. Plans for restoring salt marshes are sketched on whiteboards. The faint sound of an undergraduate talking to a friend over...

- The Michigan Air Monitoring Network Is Detecting Pollution That Federal Regulators Have Not Acted On. Here’s the Data and What It ShowsSouthwest Detroiters are familiar with a certain type of morning, which is evident in the expressions of parents who walk their children to school in the spring and summer. There is a slight chemical edge in the air. The peaceful cloud on the horizon, which faces the Detroit River industrial area, doesn’t quite fit the...

- Inside the NOAA Coral Reef Strategy: The Scientists Who Wrote It Say It’s the Last Best Chance , The Timeline Is the Part Nobody Wants to ReadWhen you visit a bleached coral reef, you experience a certain kind of silence that divers who have witnessed it never fully forget. The water continues to flow. There is still some light coming through. However, the hue has vanished. The reef appears to be a black-and-white snapshot of itself, with its structure intact but...

- The New Orleans Coastal Retreat Study That Is Forcing Every Major American City Built Below Sea Level to Confront Its FutureYou can identify the type of talk that takes place at coffee shops in New Orleans’ Marigny and Bywater areas within the first few minutes. Leaning forward over their glasses are two people who are typically longtime residents. One of them brought up the recent Nature Sustainability study, while the other shook their head with...

- The Seven Climate Graphs That PreventionWeb Says Every World Leader Needs to Memorize Before the Next G7 SummitAt the side events of climate conferences, you enter a specific type of space where you can practically feel the weight of the statistics on the walls. charts affixed on easels. screen-projected bar graphs. Whichever world leader happens to be in the room at that particular hour will be told the same story by the...

- Why Fears Are Growing Over the Fate of a Key Atlantic CurrentScientists are increasingly worried that a vast system of ocean circulation, which delivers warmth to northern Europe and impacts climate globally, is at risk of collapse. Mounting evidence suggests it may be nearing a tipping point, though the research is far from certain.Read more on E360 →
- The New Hampshire Roadless Rule Fight Is the Most Important Environmental Battle Happening in New England Right Now—And Almost Nobody Is Covering ItWhen you enter the White Mountain National Forest in late October, when the leaf peepers have left and the trails are quieter than they will be until April, you experience a certain type of silence. The background sounds of the woodland hums. The wind blew through the spruce. The barred owl’s infrequent call. Somewhere just...

- Close calls at Michigan’s dams are a climate warning to AmericaRecord flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. The near miss reflects the national problem of infrastructure that is not suited to the challenges of a warming world.

- The possibility of peaceThe possibility of peace Channel Comment brendan 7th May 2026 Teaser Media
- New supplier to run New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme auctionsThe Ministry for the Environment has contracted a new supplier to run Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) auctions. The new supplier is CBL Markets (Australia) Pty, a subsidiary of global environmental markets expert Xpansiv Limited, which trades as ‘Xpansiv’. The appointment follows an open tender process in line with Government procurement rules requiring the Ministry to […] The post New supplier to run New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme auctions first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Gondwana Ecotours Launches NEW Antarctica Expedition Led by Veteran Polar Guide and Company FounderAdventure travel company Gondwana Ecotours is proud to announce the launch of its newest small-group expedition, Antarctica: Penguins & Polar Frontiers. This journey redefines the trip to the Seventh Continent by blending the cultural depth of Argentina with a masterfully led voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Starting in the vibrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and moving […] The post Gondwana Ecotours Launches NEW Antarctica Expedition Led by Veteran Polar Guide and Company Founder first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Tetra Pak to showcase how innovation drives growth and scalable outcomes at foodpro 2026 Tetra Pak Control Room Tetra Pak Oceania will demonstrate how innovation moves beyond ideas and into real, scalable manufacturing outcomes – helping food and beverage manufacturers unlock new growth opportunities and bring products to market faster at Australia’s premier food and beverage industry event, foodpro 2026, taking place 26 – 29 July at the Melbourne […] The post Tetra Pak to showcase how innovation drives growth and scalable outcomes at foodpro 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sound waves create mist that can act like ‘plant sunscreen’An RMIT sound-wave nebuliser applies a fine mist coating to a plant leaf during laboratory testing. Credit: Will Wright, RMIT University RMIT University RMIT University researchers have developed a new way to coat fragile surfaces, including living plant leaves, using high?frequency sound waves to create a fine mist that can act like a plant sunscreen. […] The post Sound waves create mist that can act like ‘plant sunscreen’ first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- SMA Australia strengthens leadership structure to support next phase of large-scale energy transitionJohn Alexander & Sam Wiggins SMA Australia, part of SMA Solar Technology AG, has appointed Sam Wiggins as Managing Director, as part of a new dual leadership structure, reflecting SMA Australia’s dedicated focus on its Large Scale business. SMA has been part of Australia’s renewable energy journey from the beginning, supplying technology to some of […] The post SMA Australia strengthens leadership structure to support next phase of large-scale energy transition first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson celebrates innovation and sustainable design at Australian Fashion Week 2026(l-r) Epson Australia Managing Director Craig Heckenberg, Samantha Delgos, General Manager, Australian Fashion Council, Marianne Perkovic, Executive Chair, Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia Corporate Marketing Manager, Priscilla Dickason As the official digital print and projector partner of the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), Epson Australia has announced its participation in Australian Fashion Week 2026, taking place from 11–15 May 2026 at the Museum of […] The post Epson celebrates innovation and sustainable design at Australian Fashion Week 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The Surprising Environmental Impact of Sparkling Water Systems at Home and WorkSparkling water systems can help cut waste. They do this when they replace bottled or canned fizzy water. The best results come with long use. The machine should last for years. People should use the same bottle again and again. CO₂ cylinders should go back for refill, reuse, or safe recycling. The fizz is not...
- 61-foot fin whale that died on Samish Island was malnourishedThe male is the 18th whale to die in Washington waters in 2026 and the first fin whale, an endangered animal that is rarely spotted in the Salish Sea.

- Ecological Drought in the Colorado River Basin: Seeing the Full PictureDrought in Colorado isn’t abstract—it’s shaping decisions right now, from headwater streams to major reservoirs. And this year, the signals are hard to ignore. At the same time, conversations...
- A Handsome Woodpecker Named for its Dashing PlumageIt is spring, and with the turning of the seasons comes longer days, fragrant blossoms, and, of course, migratory birds. Mixed in with the Southwest’s hummingbirds, warblers, and flycatchers is...
- Governor Braun Goes Birding with Audubon Great Lakes at Site of Major Wetlands Restoration in Linton, IndianaLinton, IN (May 6, 2026) – At the height of spring migration, when millions of birds are returning to the Midwest, Governor Mike Braun joined Audubon Great Lakes, Sassafras Audubon Society, Amos...
- Audubon Alaska Launches Anchorage Birding TrailANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Anchorage Birding Trail is an interactive guide designed to help residents and visitors discover some of the best birding locations across the Anchorage region. From coastal...
- Introducing the Anchorage Birding TrailAudubon Alaska has spent the past several years working with partners to create birding trails that make Alaska’s extraordinary birdlife more accessible to everyone. These virtual trails—curated...
- The State of the Sustainability Profession in 2026Though the pace of investment has slowed and priorities have shifted, most large businesses continue to advance sustainability in stormy times, according to our ninth biennial survey of sustainability professionals. The post The State of the Sustainability Profession in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- New atlas charts a path for a landscape in crisis
- Why gasoline prices vary so much by state, county and cityMuch of the variance in the price of gas has to do with the location of oil refineries, the logistics of getting fuel to the pump, state taxes and regulations, and competition among gas stations.

- Hidden water risks place strain on Europe’s long‑term resilience, says reportEurope faces growing long-term risks as flooding, water scarcity and pollution increasingly converge across the continent, according to a new analysis from engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco. The report, Too much, too little, too polluted, warns that climate-driven weather extremes, ageing infrastructure and declining water quality are creating costs and vulnerabilities that are not fully […]

- Digital twin analysis identifies potential £64k annual energy savings at universityNew analysis carried out by climate technology company IES has identified potential annual energy savings of around £64,000 at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, equivalent to approximately 11% of the university’s current energy spend. The project, commissioned by the university, used IES’s live digital twin technology to analyse operational performance across the institution’s 236,310 sq […]

- Residual waste in England falls to five-year low, Defra data showsResidual waste levels in England fell to their lowest point in five years during 2024, according to the latest figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The data shows that the estimated total amount of residual waste in England reached 58.4 million tonnes in 2024, down 0.5% from 58.7 million […]

- Multi waste buckets to bring pre-shredding into loading stageFinnish waste processing equipment manufacturer Tana Oy has expanded its waste processing portfolio with the launch of the TANA Multi Waste Buckets MWB17 and MWB23, designed to integrate pre-shredding directly into wheel loader operations. The new attachments are intended to provide an alternative to traditional standalone pre-shredders by combining shredding and bag opening into the […]

- “Near-miss” Tsunami in Alaskan Cruise Area Offers Lessons for Steep Landscapes Near GlaciersAs glaciers retreat in warming regions, the risk of related hazards can increase, and improved monitoring may help reduce some of those dangers, according to a new study.

- Sweet on Habitat: First Wisconsin Maple Producer Recognized Through Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple ProgramMERRILL, Wis. (May 4, 2026) — As forest bird populations decline, one Wisconsin maple producer is showing how working forests can be part of the solution. Nature’ly Sweet, operated by...
- Georgia-Pacific updates its barcodes to speed EPR reportingThe paper and building products company is using guidance developed by nonprofit GS1, which manages UPC standards. The post Georgia-Pacific updates its barcodes to speed EPR reporting appeared first on Trellis.
- How to Choose the Right Erommy Pergola for Your HomeThe right Erommy pergola depends on four main things. Think about your patio size, weather, budget, and how you will use the space. A small patio often works well with a 10×10 or 10×12 pergola. A larger yard may need a 12×12, 10×20, or bigger model. This is often true for dining areas, lounge areas,...
- Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contaminationA North Carolina nonprofit is taking on “forever chemicals” in rural communities.

- You Asked: Lamont and Climate School Experts Tackle Reader Questions on Science and SustainabilityWe invite readers to share their most pressing questions about climate, science and sustainability.

- Lamont Paleoclimatologist Maureen Raymo Receives the 2026 Nemmers PrizeRaymo received the award for her pioneering development of hypotheses that explain climate change across Earth’s history, and her educational leadership in the Earth system sciences.

- Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdlesKelp, a kind of seaweed, can be used in biofuels that one day could power ships and aircraft. But this would require sustained government support.

- Nevada’s hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shakeLas Vegas is surrounded on all sides by faults, which might come as a surprise since a damaging earthquake hasn't hit the city in its short modern history.

- Hidden Gems Along the Anchorage Birding TrailIn summer of 2025, I embarked on the internship assignment of my dreams. Armed with a Nikon D3200, a 2008 birding map, and a healthy supply of coffee, I set out with my coworker to photograph all 35...
- Guidance aims to help cities in Nepal, Ethiopia and Malawi to cut air pollution and cool overheating streetsAir pollution is estimated to cause around 48,881 adult deaths a year in Nepal1 and more than 25,000 deaths in Ethiopia,2 alongside significant health harm across Malawi’s fast-growing cities. To combat this, researchers from the University of Surrey have developed three new evidence-based toolkits, co-authored with local partners in each country, to help planners and […]

- Methane from landfills and coal mines to be included in satellite monitoring programmeLandfills and coal mines will now come under the scrutiny of the UN’s satellite methane emissions monitoring programme for the first time, UNEP announced on 4 May. The plan to broaden the remit of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), run by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), beyond its traditional focus on oil and gas […]

- UK startup claims breakthrough in high-temperature solar heat for industryA UK-based concentrated solar thermal startup, Odqa, has announced two technology milestones it says could help heavy industry reduce reliance on fossil fuels for high-temperature processes. The company reported that it has successfully generated air temperatures of 800°C using concentrated solar power and applied the heat in an industrial process — a level required for […]

- The 2026 Drought, Region by RegionJust over half the country is officially in drought, and about 155.7 million Americans—almost seven... The post The 2026 Drought, Region by Region appeared first on Earth911.

- UK electric vehicle registrations pass two million for the first timeThe number of electric vehicles registered on UK roads has passed two million for the first time, according to new Department for Transport (DfT) figures. The DfT said 2,012,000 zero emission vehicles were licensed in the UK at the end of December 2025, up 31.2% year-on-year. Of these, 1,874,000 were classed as road using vehicles, […]

- Rising Seas Could Encircle New Orleans by the End of This CenturyRising seas could render New Orleans uninhabitable before the end of this century, according to a new paper calling for a managed retreat from the city.Read more on E360 →
- The corporate benefit of linking water risk to strategyCompanies are using local water data more efficiently, but need to embed water insights into core capital planning. The post The corporate benefit of linking water risk to strategy appeared first on Trellis.
- Our cities are choking freshwater life. Planners can change thatThe world’s rivers, ponds and wetlands are disappearing beneath concrete, and a team of international scientists says that the professionals designing our cities need to step up to stop it. A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management argues that urban planners represent a critical but largely untapped force in the […]
- Trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it mostTree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas.

- ‘Keystone Light’: These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipelineThe Trump administration is rushing to approve a 650-mile pipeline to bring oil from Canada’s tar sands into the U.S.

- The uncertain future of the UN’s leading voice on Indigenous rightsThe U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amid a broader U.N. budget crisis.

- Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they’re wavering.Why are politicians from both parties targeting measures that have saved Americans trillions of dollars?

- Labour inaction on poison weedkillersLabour inaction on poison weedkillers Channel News brendan 6th May 2026 Teaser Media
- Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Freight Farms’ Jake Felser on Hydroponic Agriculture & Container FarmingRevisit a classic episode of Sustainability In Your Ear. Mitch Ratcliffe talks with Jake Felser,... The post Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Freight Farms’ Jake Felser on Hydroponic Agriculture & Container Farming appeared first on Earth911.

- SNP minority Scottish government could help Greens offer free busesTomorrow’s hotly contested election in Scotland is a close race to call, and slim chance of an outright majority. Can public transport seal the deal? According to the co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, the SNP could see the doors to power re-open for them — as a minority government — in exchange for some […]
- The Benefits of Trenchless Sewer Line Repair for HomeownersTrenchless sewer line repair fixes broken sewer pipes with less digging. A crew does not need to cut one long trench through your yard. In many cases, they use one or two small entry points. The repair is done from inside the pipe. This can save your lawn, trees, patio, driveway, and garden beds. It...
- How Water Damage Impacts Indoor Environmental Health and Air QualityWater damage is often seen as a structural concern, but its impact goes far beyond visible deterioration. When moisture infiltrates a home, it can significantly alter indoor environmental health, affecting both air quality and overall well being. For homeowners dealing with sudden leaks or flooding, understanding how emergency water damage cleanup services work can help...
- Why Overgrown Trees Can Harm Native Plants and Local LandscapesBalance is a key to healthy outdoor spaces and uncontrolled growth may gradually break the balance in the long-run. Homeowners who are researching about Tree Trimming experts can find viable solutions to reducing overgrowth, repairing plant health, and preventing unnecessary damage to surrounding landscapes. Uncontrolled trees can be aggressive in seeking light, water and soil...
- As food costs climb, Victorian communities find new ways to put fresh food on the tableAnton and Jayne at the farm Box Divvy With grocery prices continuing to stretch household budgets, and rising fuel costs placing pressure across the food supply chain, more Victorians are rethinking how they access food, turning to local, community-led models to make fresh, healthy eating more accessible. This shift comes as food security takes centre […] The post As food costs climb, Victorian communities find new ways to put fresh food on the table first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Fin whale, second-largest animal on Earth, dies on WA’s Samish IslandThe whale was alive when it became stranded on a gravel beach Monday night, but died while responders were on their way to the scene.

- PwC says more companies are on track to hit emissions goalsBut though the data points to progress, conclusions are compromised by a lack of agreement over what constitutes acceptable ambition. The post PwC says more companies are on track to hit emissions goals appeared first on Trellis.

- BSC establishes national Battery Advisory Panel as stewardship enters critical next phaseAustralia’s battery stewardship system is entering a more complex and regulated phase, with the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) establishing a new B-cycle Battery Advisory Panel to help guide the Scheme through its next stage of growth and reform. Bringing together leaders from across the battery value chain, the Panel will provide strategic insight, sector intelligence […] The post BSC establishes national Battery Advisory Panel as stewardship enters critical next phase first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Built and Wesfarmers form Built Living Joint Venture to provide national affordable housing solutionsBuilt Group (Built) today has agreed to enter a 50:50 joint venture with Wesfarmers to establish Built Living, a new Australian offsite manufacturing business designed to deliver apartments faster, at a lower cost and at industrial scale. Built Living aims to transform Australia’s residential construction supply chain and accelerate housing delivery by using Design for […] The post Built and Wesfarmers form Built Living Joint Venture to provide national affordable housing solutions first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Critical renewable energy projects prioritised under new lawPenny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment Minister for Heritage Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Paul Scully Minister for Planning and Public Spaces The Minns Labor Government will today introduce a new law to speed up the delivery of key renewable energy projects, to power large […] The post Critical renewable energy projects prioritised under new law first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Europe’s Food at a Crossroads: Choosing AgroecologyTerra Madre Europe (Brussels, 7-9 June) brings farmers and food communities from 27 countries to the heart of EU decision?making with concrete agroecological solutions and policy demands At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, Europe’s food system is facing a moment of reckoning. The dominant agricultural model remains structurally dependent on fossil fuels and synthetic […] The post Europe’s Food at a Crossroads: Choosing Agroecology first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- What Really Matters When Buying an Apartment TodayWhen you buy an apartment, look past the price tag. Check the full cost to own it each month. That means the loan payment, building fee, tax, cover, power, water, and future fixes. The best apartment fits your day-to-day life. It has a smart floor plan. It sits in a clean, well-run building. It also...
- Hundreds of volunteers kick off a month of action to address plastic pellet pollutionThe International Plastic Pellet Count officially kicked off on Saturday. The post Hundreds of volunteers kick off a month of action to address plastic pellet pollution appeared first on Environment America.
- From waste to grid: process improvements for AD plantsThis article contains sponsored content. As biomethane continues to gain traction as a low-carbon energy source, operators are looking for every opportunity to boost the efficiency and economics of anaerobic digestion plants. This is where judicious choices with the process stages beyond the digester itself can make a big difference. Critical among these are pasteurisation […]

- What an Alaska deep sea mining proposal would put at riskFrom seabird nesting sites to stunning coral gardens, here’s what’s at risk if a new Alaska deep sea mining proposal moves forward. The post What an Alaska deep sea mining proposal would put at risk appeared first on Environment America.
- Brighton research on boat pollution inspires international projectA UK marine biologist’s research into fibreglass pollution in shellfish has inspired a UN-endorsed international project to tackle the growing issue of “invisible pollution” from abandoned boats across the UK, France, and Portugal. University of Brighton marine biologist Dr Corina Ciocan was among the first to identify microscopic fibreglass particles in oysters and mussels in […]

- Precision control drives the next phase of green hydrogen growthThis article contains sponsored content. As the UK accelerates towards a low-carbon future, green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the energy transition. Central to this shift are electrolysers, systems that split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. However, the main challenge facing wider deployment is efficiency, which is being tackled on […]

- Airborne Microplastics May Be Warming the PlanetTiny particles of plastic amassing in the atmosphere may be intensifying warming, according to new study. Read more on E360 →
- Scientists turn detectives on ‘invisible pollution’ from abandoned boatsA marine biologist’s discovery of fibreglass particles in British shellfish has inspired a United Nations-endorsed international project tackling the hidden environmental threat posed by thousands of abandoned fibreglass boats across Europe. Dr Corina Ciocan at the University of Brighton was among the first to identify microscopic fibreglass fibres in oysters and mussels sampled from UK […]
- Small Oil Spills in the UK: How Heating Oil, Diesel, and Driveway Leaks Harm LandSmall oil spills on UK land can harm soil, plants, rivers, groundwater, and wildlife. A leak from a heating oil tank, farm diesel store, or car can spread fast. Oil can soak into soil. It can also wash into drains when it rains. Environment Eu commission warns that 1 litre of oil can pollute 1...
- Fertiliser runoff is stripping life from Britain’s underwater meadowsBeneath the waves around the British Isles, vast meadows of eelgrass provide a home for hundreds of small marine creatures, such as shrimps, snails, isopods and worms that form the foundation of coastal food webs. But new research warns that rising nutrient pollution is emptying these habitats of the wildlife that depends on them. The […]
- Melanie Nakagawa To Speak at Columbia Climate School GraduationColumbia Climate School is thrilled to announce that Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft, will deliver the keynote address at the Climate School’s Class Day ceremony.

- We Are Doing to Low Earth Orbit What We Did to the OceansAbout two tons of satellite material burns up in Earth’s atmosphere every day. That is... The post We Are Doing to Low Earth Orbit What We Did to the Oceans appeared first on Earth911.

- Guest Idea: How To Spread Awareness About Issues That MatterTrash can? Storage container? The dilemma of what should be done with all types of... The post Guest Idea: How To Spread Awareness About Issues That Matter appeared first on Earth911.

- Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes?As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.

- Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AISustainability leaders are simultaneously exhausted by AI and intensely curious about it, writes Trellis Group CEO Hana Kajimura. The post Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AI appeared first on Trellis.

- American homes need heat pumps, not space heatersThe ultraefficient appliances don't just have to supplant gas furnaces, but space heaters as well.
- Largest ever Wildlife Trusts investigation underway in NorthumberlandA scientific investigation into one of England’s most ambitious nature recovery projects has begun at The Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, with researchers deploying cutting-edge technology to uncover the landscape’s ecological and historical secrets. The 9,500-acre estate, now partly owned by The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust, is the focus of the largest landscape-scale study […]

- The new economy of the AmazonThe new economy of the Amazon Channel Comment brendan 5th May 2026 Teaser Media
- Fugro’s O-Cell® technology supports construction of Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge in TongaFugro has supported McConnell Dowell’s construction of the new Fanga?uta Lagoon Bridge in Tonga by performing Osterberg Cell® (O-Cell®) pile testing to assess ground conditions and validate the design of the bridge piles and foundations. The 720?metre-long bridge, currently under construction across the Fanga?uta Lagoon, will provide a vital connection between Nuku?alofa and Tonga’s main island […] The post Fugro’s O-Cell® technology supports construction of Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge in Tonga first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CooperSurgical Launches sustainARTSM Pilot for IVF Laboratory Plastic RecyclingCooperSurgical has launched sustainARTSM, a pilot initiative exploring how plastics associated with the IVF laboratory products it manufactures can be collected and recycled. The initiative reflects CooperSurgical’s commitment to taking responsibility for plastics associated with its products and exploring practical approaches for how those materials can be collected and recycled. The pilot brings together CooperSurgical, Adora Fertility […] The post CooperSurgical Launches sustainARTSM Pilot for IVF Laboratory Plastic Recycling first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian investors remain committed to private markets as the asset class enters a new era driven by AI, evergreen funds and secondariesHartley Rogers, Executive Co-Chairman at Hamilton Lane Private markets are experiencing a significant shift, driven in part by artificial intelligence, the rise of evergreen funds and strong growth in secondaries, according to private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane’s 2026 Market Overview. Recent gains in public markets have been strong but narrow, with a small group […] The post Australian investors remain committed to private markets as the asset class enters a new era driven by AI, evergreen funds and secondaries first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Water Heroes Wanted: 2026 National Water Week Poster Competition Now OpenYarra Valley Water has opened entries for the 2026 National Water Week poster competition, inviting preschools and schools across its service area to get creative around this year’s theme, Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count. Students from Melbourne’s north and east are encouraged to design a poster that showcases how we can all be water heroes […] The post Water Heroes Wanted: 2026 National Water Week Poster Competition Now Open first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Spearheads Landmark Circularity Program as Pacific PET Shipments BeginCoca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia has launched a regional circularity program with Circular Plastics Australia, creating a viable recycling pathway for PET collected across Pacific Island nations. The first 9.4 tonne shipment of community collected PET from Vanuatu has arrived in Melbourne for recycling into new bottles, with shipments from Fiji and PNG arriving soon. Rolling […] The post Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Spearheads Landmark Circularity Program as Pacific PET Shipments Begin first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Zenob? and Winnings deliver everything and the kitchen sink with new electric trucks partnershipZenob?, a global leader in fleet electrification and battery storage, and the Winning Group, a premium Australian appliance and logistics business dating back to 1906, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy 30 electric trucks across Australia. This partnership supports Winnings’ transition toward a fully electrified, end-to-end delivery network and accelerates the decarbonisation of home appliance deliveries nationwide, while showcasing Zenob?’s expertise in […] The post Zenob? and Winnings deliver everything and the kitchen sink with new electric trucks partnership first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Green Packaging in Heavy Equipment Shipping: What’s Actually ChangingMoving a 20-ton excavator across the ocean is nothing like shipping consumer goods. You’re dealing with extreme weight, corrosive salt air, and months of transit. For decades, the heavy machinery industry handled this the same way: thick timber crates, petroleum-based greases, and mountains of single-use plastic. It worked. It was also expensive, wasteful, and increasingly...

- Why Ageing Septic Systems Are a Hidden Environmental Threat, and What Coastal Homeowners Can Do About ItAgeing septic systems are easy to ignore until they fail. Most sit underground, out of sight, while homeowners focus on the roof, plumbing, garden, or beachside weather damage. But in coastal towns, an old septic system can become a quiet source of pollution. When a septic system fails, wastewater can leak into soil, groundwater, creeks,...
- Seattle Times named Pulitzer Prize finalist for December flood coverageWhen a series of atmospheric rivers pummeled communities across the state, dozens of Seattle Times staff fanned out to cover the historic flooding.

- Have your say on the WWF’s ambitious attempt to overhaul global food systemsThe Codex Planetarius would create minimum environmental standards for food exports. The post Have your say on the WWF’s ambitious attempt to overhaul global food systems appeared first on Trellis.
- Planting Native Trees in the Colorado River Delta Is Bringing Breeding Birds BackThis article was written by Eduardo González‑Sargas, a Colorado State University research scientist and ecologist whose work focuses on river and restoration ecology.For more than a decade...
- We delivered 27k comments calling on the EPA to protect our air from “chemical recycling”A proposed rule would declassify “chemical recycling” as incineration. We think that’s a bad idea. The post We delivered 27k comments calling on the EPA to protect our air from “chemical recycling” appeared first on Environment America.
- Audubon Center at Riverlands: A Hemispheric Crossroads for Bird Migration and Bottomland Forest ConservationThe Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. — Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi The Mississippi River is a...
- Audubon Center at Riverlands: A Hemispheric Crossroads for Bird Migration and Bottomland Forest ConservationThe Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. — Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi The Mississippi River is a...
- Geologist Mike Kaplan Named 2026 Guggenheim FellowKaplan studies the ways ice sheets, mountain glaciers, climates and landscapes changed in the past.

- States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detectionWith another severe wildfire season forecast, Western states are adding AI tools that officials hope will help save lives and property.

- Where Waste Comes From: Your ClosetOn average, each American throws away about 81 pounds of clothing, shoes, and household textiles... The post Where Waste Comes From: Your Closet appeared first on Earth911.

- It’s time to bring back the Montreal Protocol principlesStable pricing, phased transitions and direct incentives are more effective than carbon credit-based systems. The post It’s time to bring back the Montreal Protocol principles appeared first on Trellis.
- Why P&G’s sustainability chief leads a monthly Q&ALong-time CSO Virginie Helias rewards the central team for their ability to identify, codify and share best practices. The post Why P&G’s sustainability chief leads a monthly Q&A appeared first on Trellis.
- Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people soberRecovery from substance use disorder requires community. What happens when a disaster tears that apart?

- Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together.Harm reduction groups and health care workers helped avert the worst. But what about the next emergency?

- The Supreme Court is deciding whether Roundup, America’s most-used herbicide, needs a cancer warningThe ruling could reshape pesticide regulation and test President Trump's base from within.

- Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds UsInternational Compost Alliance Launches Global Call to Action for Compost Awareness Week 2026 The International Compost Alliance (ICA) on 28 April 2026 launched a global call to action for International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2026, urging governments, industry, educators and households to recognize and prioritise compost as a strategic resource for soil health, food production and climate resilience. Running May […] The post Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Okhtapus Cofounder Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy Accelerates Ocean SolutionsSubscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. The ocean provides half... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Okhtapus Cofounder Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy Accelerates Ocean Solutions appeared first on Earth911.

- Bangladesh solar PV capacity to reach 8.5GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalDataThe electricity sector in Bangladesh has a distinct solar development trajectory, shaped initially by large-scale off grid deployment before gradually transitioning toward utility scale expansion. Early growth was driven by the Solar Home System program, which enabled widespread rural electrification and established solar as a viable energy solution. Building on this foundation, solar is now […] The post Bangladesh solar PV capacity to reach 8.5GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Pastoral Partners Australia commences Accounting for Nature journey with support from Bush Heritage AustraliaLast month the Pastoral Partners Australia (Pastoral Partners) team welcomed Bush Heritage Australia on site to prepare for the Accounting for Nature NV10 Integrated Vegetation Condition Method accreditation process by facilitating training sessions. The Accounting for Nature Framework provides a scientifically robust and independently verified way to measure changes in environmental condition over time. Under this framework, Pastoral Partners […] The post Pastoral Partners Australia commences Accounting for Nature journey with support from Bush Heritage Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- RACV PROVIDES ADVICE FOR EV BUYERS AMID SURGE IN SALESAs fuel price pressures trigger a surge in electric vehicle interest, RACV is encouraging buyers to look past the panic and consider their lifestyle before buying the cheapest EV option. EV searches on RACV Car Match increased by 461 per cent in March, compared to the month prior, with brands BYD, MG and Chery among the most […] The post RACV PROVIDES ADVICE FOR EV BUYERS AMID SURGE IN SALES first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Roland Juenemann appointed to lead Channels and Alliances for Secure Power, Schneider ElectricRoland Juenemann as Leader for Channels, Alliances and Distribution Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has appointed Roland Juenemann as Leader for Channels, Alliances and Distribution for its Secure Power business in Australia, effective 1 April 2026. Roland Juenemann steps into the role following Astrid Groves departure and will lead Schneider Electric’s channel strategy […] The post Roland Juenemann appointed to lead Channels and Alliances for Secure Power, Schneider Electric first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian investors chase returns over ethicsDouglas Morris, CEO at Sharesight New data from Sharesight shows ethical investing has fallen sharply among Australian self-directed investors since 2021, and the numbers tell a clear story about where retail money is going instead. ESG-labelled funds dropped 60–70% within Sharesight’s top 250 most-traded instruments between December 2021 and December 2025. Average ESG risk score rose from 21.2 […] The post Australian investors chase returns over ethics first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial siteNine Native American tribes are suing the federal government, bidding to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills.

- Is Salt and Stone Body Wash Non Toxic or Just Clean Beauty Marketing?Salt & Stone body wash sits in the premium body-care aisle. It has sleek packaging, high-end scents, and ingredients that sound closer to facial skin care than basic soap. That is why many shoppers ask a fair question: is Salt and Stone body wash non toxic, or is it mostly clean beauty marketing? The honest...

- California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?A proposed data center in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of 24 more facilities expected to open in the state will be challenging, experts and officials say.

- Same-Day Dumpster Rental in Miami: What to Know Before You BookMiami projects can produce a lot of debris in a short time. A kitchen remodel in Coral Way, a rental cleanout in Brickell, a roofing job in Little Havana, or a storm cleanup after heavy rain can create more waste than regular trash pickup can handle. Once debris piles up, it gets in the way....
- What Actually Happens During a Power Outage (And How to Prepare Without Overcomplicating It)Most people don’t think much about power outages — at least not until they’re in the middle of one. At first, it usually feels like a minor inconvenience. The lights go out, Wi-Fi drops, and everything goes quiet. You grab your phone, maybe turn on the flashlight, and assume things will be back to normal...

- The Art of Markets – FRAMEWORKPurchase your Copy One of the most counterintuitive insights that emerges from decades of institutional market experience is this: most opportunities are not missed because investors lack information. They are missed because investors lack the discipline to wait for the right moment. The Art of Markets Framework does not generate signals constantly. It does not […] The post The Art of Markets – FRAMEWORK first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems"It was the worst possible way to end the winter that was already worse than normal."

- Climate Work Is Personal for This Class Day SpeakerAnnika Bellot focuses on international law and decarbonization efforts to help save small island states like Dominica, where she grew up.

- Rebuilding a Tower That Seabirds—and Science—Depend OnMiddleton Island is the first thing the wind hits between Hawaii and Alaska. Out here in the Gulf of Alaska, tens of thousands of seabirds gather each summer, turning a remote outpost into one of the...
- Why Do Birds Fly in a V Formation? Breaking Down a Brilliant Migration HackThe scene is a familiar one: A V-shaped flock of Canada Geese flies overhead, wings flapping languidly among the wisps of clouds as their discordant honks carry across the spring or fall air. The...
- Nearly Half of Wolves in Italy Are Now Part DogItaly has seen a growing number of wolf-dog hybrids, raising concerns about the future of its wolves.Read more on E360 →
- 5 Places to Mail In Your Old Clothes and Earn RewardsEvery year, Americans toss out about 17 million tons of textiles, and most items left... The post 5 Places to Mail In Your Old Clothes and Earn Rewards appeared first on Earth911.

- Stopping the sustainability brain drainCuts to environmental programs in higher education create risks for the future workforce. The post Stopping the sustainability brain drain appeared first on Trellis.
- Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system foreverThe conflict may be the beginning of the end of fossil fuel dominance. Here’s which energy sources stand to win and lose.

- While Zach Galifianakis finds peace in gardening, I’m at war with raccoonsTake it from the comedian and actor: “We should all know how to garden. It’s a better hobby than jetskiing.”

- The plastic that will self-destruct on commandResearchers have created a new type of ‘living plastic’ capable of destroying itself when triggered, offering a potential solution to one of the world’s biggest waste problems: single-use plastics that linger in the environment for decades. The innovative material, developed by a team of scientists and reported in American Chemical Society journal, combines plastic with […]

- Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes.With power demand from data centers skyrocketing, the state is rejoining a regional climate initiative.

- Earth911 Inspiration: A Serious Look at Modern LifestyleToday’s quote comes from Pope John Paul II’s message for the celebration of the World... The post Earth911 Inspiration: A Serious Look at Modern Lifestyle appeared first on Earth911.

- Enosi sees extraordinary demand for its solar energy matching technology in Italy as renters and apartment dwellers sign up to Plenitude’s “Adopt a Panel”Model has significant potential for Australian “Solar Sharer” and clean energy access Australian clean energy technology company Enosi is powering one of Europe’s fastest-growing consumer energy programs, as Italian energy retailer Plenitude rapidly scales “Adopt a Panel”, a model that uses energy matching to give renters and apartment dwellers direct access to solar power — […] The post Enosi sees extraordinary demand for its solar energy matching technology in Italy as renters and apartment dwellers sign up to Plenitude’s “Adopt a Panel” first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Artificial light at night disrupts riverbank food websArtificial light at night is reshaping the flow of food between rivers and their banks, independent of other environmental pressures, according to a new study from Germany. Researchers from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau conducted a six-week experiment using 16 artificial streams with adjacent ecosystems. They exposed some setups to artificial light at night using LED strips that […]

- Princess Polly Review: Is It Worth Buying for Trendy Fashion Lovers?Princess Polly is one of the best-known online fashion stores for shoppers who want trendy dresses, going-out outfits, matching sets, vacation looks, denim, accessories, and social-media-ready styling. The brand is especially popular with Gen Z and young millennial shoppers who follow outfit ideas on TikTok, Instagram, college fashion videos, and influencer hauls. Popularity does not...

- With food pressures mounting, Food Ladder greenhouse helps Sydney school harvest above the city streetsAs farmers across Australia face rising uncertainty around whether they will be able to plant or harvest crops this year – driven by rising fuel and fertiliser costs, drought conditions and forecasts of a super El Niño – a public school in inner-city Sydney is demonstrating a practical, local solution to the nation’s growing food […] The post With food pressures mounting, Food Ladder greenhouse helps Sydney school harvest above the city streets first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sustainable tuna now dominates Australian supermarketsClose to 70% of canned tuna sold in Australia is now certified to the MSC standard. Coles, Woolworths and ALDI have all switched to sourcing 100% of their home brand tuna ranges from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fisheries. Australia has seen an increase in over 70% in MSC-labelled tuna products in stores, climbing from 128 in 2025 to more than 220 in 2026. Australia has ranked as the seventh-largest […] The post Sustainable tuna now dominates Australian supermarkets first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Report: ChatGPT enters Australia’s top 10 most visited websites, user prompts reach 21B a yearBestBrokers.com As concerns about the potential slowing down of business for ChatGPT have been sinking the stocks of companies working with OpenAI, the platform remains the most popular AI tool. To provide details about its usage around the world and in Australia, in particular, I am reaching out with our recent report that looks into the […] The post Report: ChatGPT enters Australia’s top 10 most visited websites, user prompts reach 21B a year first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- AUSTRALIA’S MOST SIGNIFICANT NEW MUSEUM OPENING IN LATE 2026Image Credit: Powerhouse Parramatta Drone Image. Powerhouse studio. Powerhouse Parramatta, one of the world’s most significant new cultural projects, will open in late 2026. Located on the banks of the Parramatta River, the future-focused museum will be a major new landmark for Australia and a global cultural destination for Western Sydney. The museum is the largest cultural […] The post AUSTRALIA’S MOST SIGNIFICANT NEW MUSEUM OPENING IN LATE 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Paltry sales as shoppers shun cage eggsPaltry sales as shoppers shun cage eggs Channel News brendan 1st May 2026 Teaser Media
- Faculty Spotlight: Decoding the Arctic Ocean’s Chemical CluesLaramie Jensen’s interest in inorganic and analytical chemistry led her to the ocean. And then to the North Pole.

- Audubon Applauds House Farm Bill Support for Voluntary Conservation ProgramsWashington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) earlier today includes critical support for voluntary, science-based...
- Spring Comes Alive at Trinity River Audubon CenterHead on over to Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) this spring to marvel at the wonders of ecology in full bloom. This biodiverse refuge along the Trinity River is the perfect place to unwind...
- New science cracks open the mystery of the world's largest fish
- Partnering for Environmental Justice in HarlemNow in its fifth year, the annual conference was created to highlight the critical climate-driven health and environmental impacts affecting our shared community.

- WD sees sustainability as key business driver in an ‘AI economy’The hard drive maker recently named its first chief sustainability officer, long-time operations executive Jackie Jung. The post WD sees sustainability as key business driver in an ‘AI economy’ appeared first on Trellis.
- After SBTi reset, some wonder if targets are still science-alignedThe old rules required some companies to commit to unrealistically steep emissions cuts. But do the new rules break with IPCC recommendations on a 1.5-degree future? The post After SBTi reset, some wonder if targets are still science-aligned appeared first on Trellis.
- Bay County Audubon Society and Bay County Conservancy Team Up to Protect Preserves and HabitatAudubon chapters are the heart and soul of avian conservation across the United States. Their members volunteer for trash clean ups, educate visitors and locals alike about vulnerable native species...
- UK Space Agency backs AI tool for woodland carbon trackingAn Edinburgh-based artificial intelligence consultancy has created a machine learning system to boost woodland monitoring across the UK, with support from the UK space agency. the technology is designed to reduce risk for forestry projects and attract private investment to support the UK’s nature and climate goals. New Gradient, an AI firm based in Edinburgh, […]
- The World Has a Decarbonization Scoreboard. Here’s What It Says.Out of 52 climate targets needed to reach net zero by 2050, only six are... The post The World Has a Decarbonization Scoreboard. Here’s What It Says. appeared first on Earth911.

- The Chip Bag Problem: America’s Least Recycled Material Is Also Its Fastest-GrowingThe bag your potato chips come in is seven layers deep. Metalized polyester, a plastic... The post The Chip Bag Problem: America’s Least Recycled Material Is Also Its Fastest-Growing appeared first on Earth911.

- After a brutal year, Ford reshapes its sustainability strategyThe automaker is tempering its short-term EV aims while remaining committed to its long term climate goals. The post After a brutal year, Ford reshapes its sustainability strategy appeared first on Trellis.

- Dealing with the waste from old wind turbinesDecommissioning old wind turbines generates thousands of tons of new waste. If we don’t create incentives and regulations that force the responsible handling of decommissioned wind turbine parts, especially blades, we will have an enormous waste problem. (Words: Norwegian University of Science and Technology). By 2040, up to 20,000 wind turbine blades could be landfilled […]

- Is the UK ready for large-scale electrification?Griff Thomas considers whether the UK has the grid capacity, infrastructure planning and skilled workforce needed to support a more electrified energy system. The question of whether the UK is ready for a highly electrified energy systemn is often framed too narrowly. It’s approached as a technology debate, with questions like: can we build enough […]

- UKWIR launches framework to standardise asset healthUK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released a report aimed at tackling the lack of a unified approach to quantifying and valuing asset health across the sector. The water industry faces increasing pressure to demonstrate resilience, and UKWIR’s Common Definition & Calculation of Asset Health framework provides “the first practical roadmap for consistent asset assessment […]

- Engineering the energy transition: mapping the path to net zero“Achieving Net Zero by 2050” was the title of a presentation delivered in Glasgow on 21 April by Scottish engineer Jim McDonald, attended by Envirotec. Professor Jim McDonald’s apparent bounce and optimism belied a topic that tends to favour cataclysmic framing (provided by him too, in the opening minutes), and which, as a political project, […]

- In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections StallWhile the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.Read more on E360 →
- The SEC tried to silence activist investors. Now they’re fighting back.Small investors, shut out of an SEC communication platform called EDGAR, built their own. They call it POE.
- Trump’s plan for ultrafast meat processing would be a disaster for workers and the environmentLabor organizers, environmental advocates, and economists all agree: This is a bad idea.

- South Korea nuclear power generation to reach 219.2TWh by 2035, forecasts GlobalDataPower generation in South Korea is undergoing a strategic realignment as the government reinforces the role of nuclear energy in its electricity mix. The country operates as an energy island with no cross-border interconnections, making domestic generation reliability and energy security critical priorities. Following a policy reversal in 2022, South Korea has repositioned nuclear power […] The post South Korea nuclear power generation to reach 219.2TWh by 2035, forecasts GlobalData first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Adorable bandicoots complete first phase of ambitious reintroduction project in NSWShark Bay Bandicoot found during survey. © Audrey Beard A cohort of Shark Bay Bandicoots, described by some wildlife enthusiasts as the ‘cutest bandicoot’, has arrived in south-west NSW following a remarkable cross-country journey, marking a major milestone in efforts to return locally extinct mammals to the region. Two bandicoot species – the Golden, and the Barred […] The post Adorable bandicoots complete first phase of ambitious reintroduction project in NSW first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Finalists Highlight Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship2026 judging panel image caption (L-R): Matt Devine, Chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury (centre front), joined by (left to right): Julie Baird, Stirling Smith, David Burdon, Ingrid Mather, Steven Barry and Tamsin McIntosh. The shortlist for the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards has been revealed, spotlighting an exciting and diverse mix of heritage achievements […] The post 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Finalists Highlight Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Global infrastructure survey: conviction is near-universal but the era of broad, undifferentiated infrastructure exposure is overAnish Butani, Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure at bfinance bfinance survey of more than 40 institutional investors managing over US$4 trillion finds broad enthusiasm giving way to greater selectivity and discipline Institutional investor conviction in infrastructure remains exceptionally strong – but the way capital is being deployed is changing materially, according to a major […] The post Global infrastructure survey: conviction is near-universal but the era of broad, undifferentiated infrastructure exposure is over first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- It Takes More Than Expensive Petrol to Change How Australians TravelDriving on Empty NIEIR (National Institute of Economic and Industry Research) Key facts: Despite a 20.9% increase in petrol prices in 2026, consumption is expected to only decrease by 2.4%, indicating price alone won’t reduce transport emissions Urban residents are four times more likely to own electric vehicles than rural Australians, highlighting an infrastructure gap […] The post It Takes More Than Expensive Petrol to Change How Australians Travel first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- True Cost of HVAC Service in Charlotte: A No-Surprises Guide for HomeownersCharlotte’s weather gives HVAC systems a steady workout. Hot, humid summers, spring pollen, sudden temperature swings, and short winter cold snaps all affect comfort, air quality, and energy use. NOAA climate normals for Charlotte track both cooling and heating degree days, which reflects why local homes need dependable cooling and heating, not just one or...
- Preventing the Next Breach: Hazardous Waste Spill Containment and Emergency Response for Healthcare FacilitiesPreparation reduces downtime, confusion, and the likelihood of repeat mistakes. Crucially, it ensures that the facility maintains its ‘Cradle-to-Grave‘ compliance record even during an emergency, protecting the organization from long-term legal fallout A hazardous waste spill can turn a normal workday into a safety, compliance, and cleanup problem in minutes. In a healthcare facility, the...
- Beyond the Landfill: How Advanced Containment Supports Sustainable Healthcare Waste ManagementHealthcare waste is no longer just a disposal issue. For hospitals, clinics, laboratories, surgery centers, and long-term care facilities, waste handling now affects safety, compliance, cost control, and sustainability reporting. The reason is simple. Healthcare has a large climate footprint. Health Care Without Harm estimates that healthcare accounts for about 4.4% of global net greenhouse...
- The 2026 Guide to Medical Waste Compliance: EPA, OSHA, e-Manifest, and Facility RiskMedical waste compliance in 2026 is less about one rule and more about knowing which rule applies to each waste stream. A red bag of regulated medical waste, a sharps container, a hazardous waste pharmaceutical, a chemical disinfectant, and a PFAS-contaminated liquid do not follow the same path. That is where many facilities get into...
- The next great hungerThe next great hunger Channel News brendan 30th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Missouri’s Horstmann Cattle Company Earns Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land CertificationOWENSVILLE, Missouri (April 29, 2026) Horstmann Cattle Company, owned and operated by August Horstmann in Gasconade County, is the newest ranch to earn the National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly...
- Missouri’s Horstmann Cattle Company Earns Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land CertificationOWENSVILLE, Missouri (April 29, 2026) Horstmann Cattle Company, owned and operated by August Horstmann in Gasconade County, is the newest ranch to earn the National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly...
- Birding Toward HopeWe live in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world and staying centered can feel more challenging by the day. It is easy to become weighed down by uncertainty, anxiety, or even despair –...
- Francis Beidler Forest is Nationally Recognized for its Stewardship and Ecological ResilienceHARLEYVILLE, S.C. — The Francis Beidler Forest Audubon Center & Sanctuary (“Beidler Forest”) is being nationally recognized for its beauty and biodiversity by being formally inducted into the...
- Welcome Spring Migrants to Dogwood Canyon.Spring has arrived in North Texas, and with it comes one of the most exciting seasons at Dogwood Canyon. As trees leaf out, wildflowers bloom, and insects begin to buzz, migratory birds return to the...
- Exploring Connections Between Environment and SocietyAynsley Kretschmar, a soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program, reflects on the skills she’s gained from her time at Columbia, as well as what she’s most excited about for her future.

- Water for Birds and People: A New Chapter at Mitchell Lake Audubon CenterClimate Resilience and Shared Learning Earlier this month in San Antonio, leaders from across the South Central United States gathered to confront a shared reality: climate change is already...
- Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projectsThe Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects.

- What Is Plastic Injection Molding and Why Is It Used in Modern Manufacturing?Plastic injection molding is a high-volume manufacturing process used to make accurate, repeatable plastic parts. It supports everyday and industrial products across automotive, medical, electronics, packaging, appliance, consumer goods, and machinery markets. Manufacturers use it for one clear reason: once a part design is stable and the mold is built, the same part can be...

- Tropical forest loss drops 36% but fire threat growsTropical rainforest loss fell sharply in 2025, driven largely by policy wins in Brazil, but overall deforestation remains dangerously high as climate-driven fires emerge as a rising global threat, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, released on the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch platform. The world lost 4.3 […]
- New Partnership with Bishop-Parker Foundation Improves Outcomes for Wading Birds2025 proved to be a successful nesting season at nine islands in Manatee County, where 15 species raised their young, including Great Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, and Reddish Egrets. In...
- Huguenot Memorial Park Adapts to Protect Nesting BirdsHuguenot Memorial Park is a critical Northeast Florida nesting site for coastal birds, including Royal Terns and Laughing Gulls. Thousands of birds nest here each year, typically at the north end of...
- Data centers replace fruit orchards in changing Central WAIn Chelan County, Microsoft and other companies are snapping up land and building infrastructure to support their AI and cloud-computing ambitions.

- Girl Scouts Band Together to Protect Sea and ShorebirdsThe “Coastal Education Team,” made up of Girl Scout Cadettes from Troops 328 and 446 of the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida Council, is working toward their Silver Award. For their “Take...
- A Banner Year for Nesting Birds on Florida’s BeachesInfographics originally appeared in the 2025 Coastal Report. Click here to read full report.22372
- Celebrating a Great Year for Wilson’s PloversWith a lack of major storms in 2025, our team saw encouraging results for many coastal bird species all around the Sunshine State, thanks in large part to the dedication of our incredible shorebird...
- Could energy harvesting reduce the battery waste burden?Battery dependence could become a sustainability and maintenance liability for large-scale IoT deployment. Ambient energy harvesting may offer an alternative way to power sensors and small connected devices, explain Dr Lethy Krishnan, of the University of St Andrews, and Clara Ko, Head of Technical Sales, Linkam Scientific Instruments Billions of batteries end up in landfill […]

- 3 ways to manage AI’s environmental impactSustainability leaders can support their company’s technology strategists as adoption of new AI services climbs. The post 3 ways to manage AI’s environmental impact appeared first on Trellis.
- Cheap isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to carbon creditsThe carbon market doesn't always have strong price-quality correlation. The post Cheap isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.

- How the Next El Niño Could Lock in a Hotter ClimateEl Niño is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not.Read more on E360 →
- One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamandersThe first warm, wet spring night sends frogs and salamanders from the forest, bearing fresh evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools, and traffic.

- Southern Water pleads guilty to polluting Kent coastlineSouthern Water has pleaded guilty to a series of pollution incidents across north Kent between 2019 and 2021, affecting both the sea and inland waterways, the Environment Agency has confirmed. In July 2019, people in Whitstable reported seeing and smelling oil in Swalecliffe Brook. Environment Agency officers traced the source to diesel leaking from a […]
- Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of climate change — and get almost none of the money to fight itBillion-dollar climate funds have structural barriers that keep Indigenous peoples from accessing them. Advocates say that's not a bug, it's a feature.
- Illinois is feuding with itself over endangered species protectionsThe state Department of Transportation has sidestepped endangered species protections in 11 cases, according to public records.

- A Stylish Investment: Making Fashion SustainableFashion is a major sustainability challenge in the global economy, and for most of the... The post A Stylish Investment: Making Fashion Sustainable appeared first on Earth911.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob BernardThe built environment, particularly office buildings other urban facilities, are responsible for 39% of the... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob Bernard appeared first on Earth911.

- Regions with worst air pollution have least funding to tackle itPhilanthropy is forgetting about parts of the word which are most vulnerable to atmospheric toxins, and associated public health risks. New research published by the Clean Air Fund reveals a huge disparity between different global regions and the amount of money they receive to tackle air pollution. North America, for example, received 35% of all […]
- Ryan Gosling's flight of fancyRyan Gosling's flight of fancy Channel Comment brendan 29th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Canon Oceania opens 2026 Grants Program, marking 20 years of impact(Pictured: Top left – Image credit©?Camera Story, Sheraya Walagie, Sherayna Bangmorra and Dana Carlton, Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre, at the annual Mowanjum Festival Top right – Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 2023 Education Category Winner Bottom left – Rainforest Rescue, 2018 Environment Category Winner Bottom right – Hobart Rivulet Platypus, 2023 Environment & Overall Winner) Canon Oceania has […] The post Canon Oceania opens 2026 Grants Program, marking 20 years of impact first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Doctors For Nutrition joins call for more plant-based foods at WoolworthsDoctors For Nutrition Doctors For Nutrition (DFN) has joined Vegan Australia and the Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand in supporting a letter to Woolworths calling for the retailer to maintain or increase its plant-based product range. The move is important for public health because it encourages people to move away from animal-based foods and towards whole food plant-based diets. […] The post Doctors For Nutrition joins call for more plant-based foods at Woolworths first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Food Recycle launches Swarmer capital raise to accelerate Co-Op rollout and commercial food waste solutionAustralian company Food Recycle Ltd has opened a new capital raise via equity crowdfunding platform Swarmer to accelerate the rollout of its Food Recycle Co-Op model and bring its patented food waste-to-animal-feed technology to market at scale. Food Recycle Founder and Managing Director Norm Boyle says the latest capital raise will help fast-track the first […] The post Food Recycle launches Swarmer capital raise to accelerate Co-Op rollout and commercial food waste solution first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australians saving $3 billion a year on energy bills as hundreds of homes open for Sustainable House DayAverage savings of $1,500 per home as local families cut energy bills, adapt to extreme weather, boost climate resilience, and inspire neighbours. Climate-smart home upgrades such as solar panels, batteries, insulation, heat pumps and passive design are already saving Australian households an estimated $3?billion a year, with average savings of around $1,500 per year, per […] The post Australians saving $3 billion a year on energy bills as hundreds of homes open for Sustainable House Day first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Fusion Signage achieves ISO 27001 certification and hits 20,000 user licence milestoneFusion Signage MD James Ingram In what is turning out to be a month of major achievements Fusion Signage, often referred to as Australia’s user-friendliest digital signage software, has officially achieved ISO 27001 certification and hit their 20,000 user licence milestone all in the same week. ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security […] The post Fusion Signage achieves ISO 27001 certification and hits 20,000 user licence milestone first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Do Birds in the Tropics Have a Breeding Season—or Do They Just Mate All of the Time?Here’s the way we’re used to thinking about bird breeding in North America: As our days get longer and temperatures rise, neotropical migrants arrive to produce and raise chicks alongside our...
- Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and ThriveFor many Western Snowy Plovers, the tiny, adorable puffballs you may be lucky to see skittering back and forth along the Pacific Coast, this time of year marks their first steps into parenthood. I...
- A Season of Connection at Mitchell Lake.Mitchell Lake Audubon Center serves more than 3,000 K-12 students each year with a small team of educators led by Erin Magerl, Senior Education Coordinator. This summer, she is joined by two Seasonal...
- Ten ways bees are smarter than you thinkThese pollinators may be small, but their intelligence is both surprising and incredible. The post Ten ways bees are smarter than you think appeared first on Environment America.
- Statement: Bill that would ban toxic PFAS in baby, personal care products moves forward with unanimous, bipartisan supportPennsylvanians could soon have less to worry about when it comes to toxic PFAS chemicals in products like diapers, lipstick and dental floss The post Statement: Bill that would ban toxic PFAS in baby, personal care products moves forward with unanimous, bipartisan support appeared first on Environment America.
- Audubon Celebrates a Huge Step Towards Protecting the Seal River WatershedOn April 17, 2026, the Seal River Watershed Alliance, the Manitoba government, and the government of Canada released a joint proposal to designate one of our planet’s largest intact watersheds as...
- Liverpool Council unveils plan to green its fleetLiverpool City Council will consider a new policy next week aimed at dramatically cutting emissions from its vehicle fleet, with a clear pathway toward cleaner operations. If approved, vehicles owned by the council that are reaching the end of their life will be replaced with electric vehicles wherever possible. For vehicles not due for renewal […]
- To Restore an Island Paradise, Add FungiFor the last two decades, conservationists on the remote Pacific atoll of Palmyra have been working to uproot invasive palm trees and restore native wildlife. A new study finds that native fungi could be instrumental to that process.Read more on E360 →
- Resilience isn’t a rebrand. It’s what sustainability always wasEcosystems don’t return to their prior state after major disruption. They transform. The post Resilience isn’t a rebrand. It’s what sustainability always was appeared first on Trellis.
- Groups start livestream of rare burrowing owl near Tri-CitiesBurrowing owls have become uncommon to rare in the Washington state outside of Benton, Franklin, Grant and western Adams counties, officials say.

- Scientists buried these tools in a WA river. Then the atmospheric rivers hitBefore December's record rainfall, researchers had buried boxes and chains in a Puget Sound river to mimic salmon spawning nests.

- 6 Ways You Can Create an Energy-Efficient HomeEnergy-efficient homes are important. Saving money on heating and cooling is key, as is making sure that your home is comfortable during every season. Energy consumption is a hot topic right now because everyone is working hard to make the world a better place. There are lots of ways to make sure that your home...

- GHG Protocol names first CEO, marking strategic shiftTim Mohin, a veteran of companies including Advanced Micro Devices, Apple and Intel, was previously CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. The post GHG Protocol names first CEO, marking strategic shift appeared first on Trellis.
- About That $3,000 Bag of Groceries in Your TrashEditor’s Note: This is the first article in a new Earth911 series, Where Waste Comes... The post About That $3,000 Bag of Groceries in Your Trash appeared first on Earth911.

- The 2026 World Cup Will Be the Most Polluting EverNine million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. That is the projected climate cost of the... The post The 2026 World Cup Will Be the Most Polluting Ever appeared first on Earth911.

- Deposit Return Scheme confirms uniform 20p chargeThe organisation behind the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland has set a flat rate of 20p per container, finalising a key detail just over 18 months before the October 2027 rollout. Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit entity overseeing the initiative, announced that the single charge will apply to all […]
- He’s the only lead tester in this contaminated neighborhood. He graduates next month.The lack of inexpensive and comprehensive toxics testing has created a fragile public safety net in polluted towns across the country.

- This Supreme Court ‘victory’ for oil giants is not what it seemsA recent ruling puts $745 million to restore Louisiana's coastline in doubt. But the effort to get Chevron and other oil majors to pay is far from over.
- Newbold Quarry: from depleted mineral void to vital wetland habitatNature recovery is one of the most important actions in the battle to stabilise and slow the climate crisis, end biodiversity loss and halt species extinction. We take a guided tour of a Warwickshire landmark that has been transformed from industrial scar to wildlife-rich green asset. Restoration is often described as a technical exercise with […]
- Queensland reserve twice the size of Brisbane granted highest protection for cultural and environmental significancePilungah Reserve protects the only known population of Fat-tailed Pseudantechinus in Queensland. Bush Heritage Australia A significant and remote stretch of Country in north-western Queensland – approximately twice the size of Brisbane – has been granted the highest level of legal protection for private land in Australia. Under legislation unique to Queensland, Bush Heritage Australia’s […] The post Queensland reserve twice the size of Brisbane granted highest protection for cultural and environmental significance first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Helcro Solar drives the shift to solar, as gas costs climbTwo installers fitting solar panels onto a residential rooftop Helcro Solar Key facts: Australian energy prices are rising, with small business electricity costs up 3% since 2025 Helcro Solar, established in 2006, offers a 7-step process to help businesses transition to solar power The company provides end-to-end solar solutions across retail, strata and facility-managed properties […] The post Helcro Solar drives the shift to solar, as gas costs climb first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Surprise find: Toothed platypuses swam with dolphins 25 million years agoOBDURODON life reconstruction Australia’s platypus, one of the world’s most enigmatic animals, had an exotic origin story, according to an exciting discovery by Flinders University palaeontologists. They have described rare 25-million-year-old fossils found east of the Flinders Ranges in remote outback South Australia which show an ancient platypus with well-formed teeth. It was able to munch […] The post Surprise find: Toothed platypuses swam with dolphins 25 million years ago first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- THE SECRET SIDE TO KENYA’S MAASAI MARA…Photo Credit: Will Burrard-Lucas HOW THE SAFARI COLLECTION AND THE MARA RHINO UNIT ARE REVEALING A HIDDEN WORLD FEW KNEW EXISTED, THROUGH A PIONEERING CAMERA-TRAP PROJECT WITH WILL BURRARD-LUCAS As part of a broader effort to harness technology for conservation and resource management, a project by The Safari Collection in partnership with the Narok County Government and the Maasai […] The post THE SECRET SIDE TO KENYA’S MAASAI MARA… first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- I liberated a lobster and got crushedI liberated a lobster and got crushed Channel Comment brendan 28th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Center for Birds of Prey’s First Motus Visitor? A Bird of Prey!In January, the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey became part of a global network for tracking bird migration with the installation of a Motus station on our property. As spring migration approached...
- From Curiosity to Connection: Summer Camps at Rowe SanctuarySummer camps at Rowe Sanctuary have long been foundational to its identity, helping place the sanctuary on the map as a local leader in environmental education. It isn’t rare for Rowe Sanctuary...
- Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science FoundationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.

- Nearly two decades after landmark Indigenous rights declaration, countries still aren’t complyingAt the U.N., global leaders say governments must stop talking and start implementing protections they adopted.

- Seeing Climate Change Through a New LensM.A. in Climate and Society student Erin Frank shoots film around New York City. She says her camera and climate coursework have more in common than she expected.

- From the Director’s Desk: 2026 Crane Season Wrap UpThe skies over Rowe Sanctuary have grown noticeably quieter in recent weeks, as the calls of sandhill cranes drift north with the spring migration. With their departure, I find myself reflecting on...
- Protecting One of the Largest Intact Watersheds on EarthOn April 17, 2026, the Seal River Watershed Alliance, the Manitoba government, and the government of Canada released a joint proposal to designate a 12 million-acre ecosystem—one of the world’s...
- Garden Gang at Rowe SanctuaryAt the end of May 2025, we received 2,000+ native plant plugs from Prairie Plains for the landscaping at the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary. We had Rowe volunteers, along with Rowe...
- Live monitoring helps Scottish Water avoid over-pumping at St Andrews stationReal-time monitoring helped Scottish Water manage an unexpected maintenance problem at a strategic sewage pumping station in St Andrews, avoiding the need for temporary over-pumping and reducing environmental risk, according to technology supplier Xylem. Mark McCullagh, Xylem’s Scotland South project manager, writes Scottish Water and Xylem were carrying out planned maintenance at St Nicholas Sewage […]

- Pilot facility converts hard-to-recycle waste plastic to aviation fuelClean Planet Technologies has opened what it describes as the world’s first pilot facility dedicated to converting hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable aviation fuel. The Sustainability Innovation Centre, based at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent, will be used to test and validate the company’s waste-plastics-to-SAF process, including progression through the UK SAF Clearing House and […]

- Climate crisis will overwhelm UK public services, report warnsFrom heatwave-induced IT failures to spiralling food inflation, climate change is already disrupting UK public services and without a radical rethink, the pressures could become overwhelming, according to a new analysis from the King’s Fund Writing as part of the Reimagining the Welfare State project, Chris Naylor argues that climate change is not merely an […]
- Oregon project aims to become world’s first superhot geothermal plantUS geothermal technology startup Quaise Energy says its Project Obsidian in Oregon could deliver 50MW of always-on renewable power from superhot geothermal wells by 2030, in what the company describes as the world’s first power plant built around superhot geothermal energy. The Houston-based startup said the first phase of the project is already under construction […]

- King County sewage rates to soar as stronger storms overpower pipesKing County residents might soon see double-digit sewage rate hikes, and climate change could be part of the reason. County officials on Thursday proposed a 12.75% spike in sewer rates for 2027 after years of more modest increases. The county’s Wastewater Treatment Division says this is likely just the beginning of a series of double-digit […]

- Popular I-90 trailheads, bathrooms will feel budget crunch, WA saysState budget cuts mean some trails and campgrounds will see less maintenance this year.

- WA weather: ‘Very strong’ El Niño could come. But what does that mean?There's over a 60% chance El Niño emerges in Washington late summer, and a 25% chance it's "very strong." Here's what that means for the winter and summer.

- The Price Tag on a Ton of Carbon: What It Is, Why It Keeps Changing, and What It Means for Your FutureIf you took one long-haul flight each year for the past decade, the world would... The post The Price Tag on a Ton of Carbon: What It Is, Why It Keeps Changing, and What It Means for Your Future appeared first on Earth911.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to HollywoodAn average big-budget movie creates about 3,370 metric tons of CO₂, according to the Sustainable... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood appeared first on Earth911.

- The top 3 threats for people globallyData security, dangers of AI and social/political division didn't top the list. The post The top 3 threats for people globally appeared first on Trellis.

- How the conflict in Iran is an accidental ‘green swan’The war may accomplish what climate science couldn't: the global clean energy transition. The post How the conflict in Iran is an accidental ‘green swan’ appeared first on Trellis.
- High Court showdown tests environmental limits of industrial farmingA High Court hearing is set to examine claims that major companies contributed to pollution in three rivers along the Welsh-English border. More than 4,500 people have joined the legal action over the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk, with poultry producer Avara Foods and Welsh Water at the centre of the case. The hearing, which […]
- Ordnance Survey launches tool to boost biodiversity in housingA new digital tool developed by Ordnance Survey could help developers in England meet environmental requirements while accelerating housebuilding plans. The tool, known as Enhanced Land Cover (ELC), is designed to support the government’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, which requires developers to leave natural habitats in a better condition than before construction begins. Under […]

- The world is getting too hot to feed itselfA new U.N. report maps how extreme heat is tearing through every layer of the global food system — and mostly overlooks the people at the heart of it.

- The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in citiesTo adapt to a rapidly warming world, metropolises are looking to green roofs, which boost biodiversity and reduce temperatures and flooding.

- Michigan wins key legal battle over Line 5 pipelineA unanimous Supreme Court ruling clears the way for state court proceedings in the decades-long dispute over the pipeline crossing between Lakes Michigan and Huron.
- Sustainable travel means opting out of daily room cleaningNew research ahead of the annual summer getaway has revealed the level of microfibre pollution linked to hotel and cruise ship laundry services. Past studies have shown that up to 700,000 tiny fibrous particles can be released with a single domestic washing machine cycle. Now a team at the University of Portsmouth have honed in […]
- Ofcom 'investigating climate denial'Ofcom 'investigating climate denial' Channel News Catherine Early 27th April 2026 Teaser Media
- One whale song unlocks oceans of dataUNSW Sydney Key facts: A UNSW-led study demonstrates how a new tool can detect blue whale calls with almost 100% accuracy, despite only being trained on one sample song. The tool has the potential to transform how scientists analyse rare and elusive species. Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying […] The post One whale song unlocks oceans of data first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- AI-enabled smart grids to accelerate power sector’s shift to clean energy, says GlobalDataAI-enabled smart grids are revolutionizing energy production and distribution through real-time predictive analytics and machine learning, dynamically aligning supply with demand. AI is profoundly transforming grid ecosystems, optimizing operations, bolstering reliability and strengthening resilience. By integrating IoT-embedded infrastructure with advanced forecasting and optimization systems, utilities gain unprecedented efficiency, adaptability, and robustness. As AI-powered models project […] The post AI-enabled smart grids to accelerate power sector’s shift to clean energy, says GlobalData first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Amid Energy Crisis, Chinese Solar Exports DoubleAs the war in Iran squeezes the global supply of oil and gas, countries are looking to source more solar power. China, the world's biggest producer of solar equipment, saw its exports double in March, reaching a new record high.Read more on E360 →
- Sustainable Landscape Design for Better Drainage, Healthy Soil, and a Stronger YardSustainable landscape design helps fix common yard problems. These include standing water, muddy grass, soil loss, patio runoff, and plants that keep dying. It is not just about a yard that looks natural. It is about a yard that works better. A good design helps rain soak in, keeps soil in place, and helps plants...

- 7 Best Fishing Charters in Michigan for Salmon, Walleye, Muskie, and SteelheadMichigan is one of the strongest freshwater fishing states in the U.S. It borders four of the five Great Lakes and gives anglers access to big-water salmon, Lake Erie walleye, Lake St. Clair muskie, inland lake fish, and some of the Midwest’s best steelhead rivers. The Great Lakes hold about 84% of North America’s surface...
- How New Mexico is ‘building a forest’ by solving a seedling shortageA Q&A with the New Mexico Reforestation Center director about what it takes to replant a burn scar post-wildfire.

- What is nuclear fusion — and can it power WA’s data centers?Microsoft and Everett-startup Helion are looking to power data centers with the energy of the stars.

- Microsoft AI demands more power. Can a WA fusion company supply it?One of the biggest obstacles to the world's AI ambitions is a shortage of electricity. Could a solution emerge in Central Washington?

- Yet another state takes action to make roads safer for wildlife and driversIdaho joins states supporting wildlife crossings and habitat connectivity The post Yet another state takes action to make roads safer for wildlife and drivers appeared first on Environment America.
- Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warnsThe American Lung Association report comes amid the EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections.

- What Are Orbeez? What They’re Made Of, How They Work, and Why Safety MattersOrbeez are small water beads made from superabsorbent polymer material. Drop them in water and they expand into soft, squishy balls. They are popular for sensory play, crafts, décor, and toy blasters, but they can be dangerous if swallowed and should never be flushed, composted, or left where young children or pets can reach them....

- Conservation Leadership Academies Connect University Students to Audubonby Natalie Al-Shihabi, Conservation Leadership Initiative InternThis spring, Audubon hosted three academies in Orlando, Tallahassee, and St. Petersburg, drawing together students from 12 different...
- 10 Fun Facts About the American GoldfinchThe male American Goldfinch, dressed in sunny yellow, brightens every feeder he visits during the spring and summer months. And he visits many, seeing as the American Goldfinch is the most common...
- Entries Invited for 2026 Yale Environment 360 Film ContestThe 13th annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries.Read more on E360 →
- Dual accounting is essential for corporate climate progress. Here’s whyMulti-ledger reporting incentivizes more climate action and reduces greenwashing risks. The post Dual accounting is essential for corporate climate progress. Here’s why appeared first on Trellis.
- MPs call for ban on PFAs in cookware and school uniformsA cross-party group of MPs has warned that the UK is falling behind Europe on tackling PFAS pollution and is urging the government to phase out non-essential uses of the harmful chemicals, including in kitchen equipment and school uniforms. The Environmental Audit Committee today (23rd April) published a report warning that the government’s current action […]
- AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warnWhile AI helps monitor deforestation and illegal mining, data centers powering the technology are claiming water, energy, and minerals from Indigenous lands.

- 5 Fun Ways To Recycle Your JeansThe average American discards roughly 82 pounds of clothing and textiles each year — and... The post 5 Fun Ways To Recycle Your Jeans appeared first on Earth911.

- Earth911 Inspiration: The Greatest Danger to Our Future Is ApathyEarth911 inspirations. Print them, post them, share your desire to help people think of the... The post Earth911 Inspiration: The Greatest Danger to Our Future Is Apathy appeared first on Earth911.

- Organic industry welcomes Government support to examine much needed policy reform for organicsAustralian Organic Limited (AOL) has welcomed the announcement from the Australian Government that it is open to working with Australia’s organic industry and its stakeholders to explore the need for domestic regulation reform and how it might be applied in practise. This announcement is encouraging news for the organic sector and its consumers who have […] The post Organic industry welcomes Government support to examine much needed policy reform for organics first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The tree-planting campaign supporting community nature restorationMembers of the public and organisations are being asked to get on board, donate and spread the message. Arb Ambassadors is a network of volunteer arborists currently quoting on planting and tree management projects in neighbourhoods across Britain. Those working with the campaign share their knowledge and skills, educate people on best practice, and facilitate […]
- The legal block on climate actionThe legal block on climate action Channel News Catherine Early 24th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Getting Veterinary Care for Your Pet: When to Use Urgent Care and When It Is an EmergencyPet urgent care is for problems that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening. That includes minor wounds, vomiting, diarrhea, limping, ear irritation, eye irritation, skin problems, or sudden discomfort in a pet that is still stable. Emergency veterinary hospitals are for serious, fast-moving, or life-threatening problems. Trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, severe bleeding, major...
- The Red Way Report 2024/25 – LFC reaches global sustainability milestoneLiverpool FC has today published its latest The Red Way report, highlighting the club’s continued commitment to building a better future for its people, planet and communities. Launched in 2021, The Red Way is Liverpool FC’s award-winning sustainability strategy. This season’s report highlights a major milestone, with LFC now aligning to all 17 of the […] The post The Red Way Report 2024/25 – LFC reaches global sustainability milestone first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Corporate Australia backs climate disclosure as readiness rises but gaps remainHalf of Australian business leaders now back mandatory climate disclosure, Schneider Electric research shows, signalling growing alignment between corporate and policy priorities. The study cites capability and funding gaps as major hurdles to climate disclosure, with only one in eight businesses fully ready to meet new reporting standards. More than half of leaders believe the […] The post Corporate Australia backs climate disclosure as readiness rises but gaps remain first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- RINA Grants ST Engineering Marine Approval in Principle for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Retrofit on a Fast Passenger FerryThe Approval in Principle was formally presented to ST Engineering Marine during Singapore Maritime Week RINA has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to ST Engineering Marine for a retrofit concept involving the installation of a hydrogen?powered fuel cell system onboard Asean Raider I, a 25?metre aluminium fast passenger ferry operated by BatamFast. The AiP […] The post RINA Grants ST Engineering Marine Approval in Principle for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Retrofit on a Fast Passenger Ferry first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The 2026 Edition of PepsiCo’s APAC Greenhouse Program Shifts Beyond Pilots to Fast-Track Startups into its Supply ChainThe IMPACT Edition introduces a more structured integration model, bringing proven alumni solutions into PepsiCo’s operations through coordinated execution, commercial pathways, and an expanded partner ecosystem. Two Australian start-ups, Adiona and X-Centric, will join three other finalists to take part in the IMPACT edition. PepsiCo has announced the next edition of its regional innovation platform with the […] The post The 2026 Edition of PepsiCo’s APAC Greenhouse Program Shifts Beyond Pilots to Fast-Track Startups into its Supply Chain first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia’s first ‘Blue Loan’ signals next wave of sustainable financeA $170.5 million refinancing of the Mundaring Water Treatment Plant (MWTP) in Western Australia signals a new phase of maturity for sustainable finance in Australia, with the debt facility becoming the country’s first ‘Blue Loan’ aligned to recognised Blue Finance Guidelines Version 2.0 from World Bank subsidiary the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Widely considered an extension of […] The post Australia’s first ‘Blue Loan’ signals next wave of sustainable finance first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Funding for Arizona’s Lands and WatersWhile there are many important needs that arise when crafting a state budget, legislators and the Governor must remember the essential natural resources that allow Arizonans to thrive here in the...
- Indigenous Herders and Peru’s Melting Glaciers: A Conversation with Anthropologist Allison CaineCaine’s new book depicts a small community in the glacier-fed Peruvian Highlands as it navigates climate change and social pressures.

- Why Climate Work Is Community WorkAt a recent Climate School event, speaker Memphis Washington discussed the Waterfront Alliance's climate resilience and environmental justice efforts in Coney Island.

- Leading carbon credit registries expand into supply-chain decarbonizationThe new options should make it easier for companies to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The post Leading carbon credit registries expand into supply-chain decarbonization appeared first on Trellis.
- PFAS removal from industrial wastewater: How can activated carbon help?This article contains sponsored content. Removing harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from industrial wastewater and surrounding environments is a clear goal with many murky considerations. Water treatment agencies are flooded with information on the dangers of PFAS and their obligation to manage their removal, and yet uncertainty persists. Differing standards across regions, industries and […]

- Achieving accurate bulk solids dosing in water treatment: selecting auger-based equipmentThis article contains sponsored content. When handling bulk solids in water treatment facilities, important steps include storage, transportation, and finally dosing of the material. Often, transportation and dosing are handled by a single auger-based machine. Alternative technologies are available, such as vibratory feeders, pneumatic conveying, or aero mechanical conveyors. However, auger-based equipment can provide controlled, […]

- In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing ApartResearchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers offer a new perspective on Turkana’s fossil record of human evolution.

- 103 contaminated sites or thousands? India’s toxic data gapIndia faces a significant threat from contaminated soil and groundwater, the main problem being, no-one really knows where it is. According to government records, the country has just 103 officially recognised contaminated sites as of March 2025. To put that in perspective, Switzerland, a country roughly 80 times smaller than India, has identified around 4,000 […]
- Why JPMorgan’s head of sustainability obsesses over energy policyFormer Obama Administration official Heather Zichal helps the bank interpret how fast-moving developments affect clients’ climate strategies. The post Why JPMorgan’s head of sustainability obsesses over energy policy appeared first on Trellis.
- Indigenous land defenders are being killed, and AI is scraping their knowledgeAt the U.N., leaders confronted compounding crises of territorial violence and digital extractivism.

- The ‘age of electricity’ is here. No one knows what comes next.As the war in Iran upends global fuel markets, two new reports confirm that 2025 was a banner year for renewable energy.
- A regenerative agricultural revolution is already underwayThis post is by Emma Piercy, head of climate change and energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation. The codependence of food manufacturers and the environment means we need ways to produce food that is beneficial to both sides. Regenerative agriculture (or RegenAg) practices […]
- 7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling ProgramsForty thousand miles of plastic waste wash through the global ocean every year, enough to... The post 7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs appeared first on Earth911.

- Recycling Mystery: Label Backing SheetsMore than 400,000 tons of release liner waste are generated in the United States every... The post Recycling Mystery: Label Backing Sheets appeared first on Earth911.

- Government makes BNG reforms clearer, here’s what you need to knowDefra has updated its guidance on changes to Biodiversity Net Gain policy governing small, medium and brownfield developments. We run though the key points. Taking in more than 25,000 responses to an eight-week consultation which began in May 2025, the Department for Food & Rural Affairs published details of a refined and streamlined BNG policy […]
- Pros and cons of Labour decoupling gas and electricity energy pricingThe UK Government has unveiled plans for seismic changes in how the country pays for its power supply. But there are fundamental shortcomings. In many ways, it’s the news many people have been wanting to hear for years. Certainly since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, plunging Europe into an energy crisis that saw […]
- Eco Renovations: Why Fire Doors Deserve a Place in a Smarter Green Home UpgradeEco-renovation usually starts with energy. Most homeowners think first about insulation, glazing, airtightness, heating, and lighting because those upgrades affect comfort, running costs, and carbon use in clear ways. What often gets missed is safety. A home that performs better should also protect people better, and that is where fire doors deserve more attention. That...
- Older and Wiser: How Elder Animals Help Species to SurviveA growing body of research is pointing to the critical, but unappreciated, role that older animals play in ensuring the survival of wildlife populations. Conservationists say the new findings should lead to policies that protect these elders and the essential knowledge they impart.Read more on E360 →
- Groundbreaking First Nations’ Solar Microgrid Project secures catalytic ARENA Funding – Project to launch mid-2026The Borroloola community’s Ngardara Solar Microgrid project in the Northern Territory has achieved a major milestone with the awarding of $8.347M in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Regional Microgrid Program’s First Nations’ stream today. The grant funding also helps unlock access to private and philanthropic investment, placing the project on track to achieve […] The post Groundbreaking First Nations’ Solar Microgrid Project secures catalytic ARENA Funding – Project to launch mid-2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Ecosia hits milestone of 250 million trees planTanzania Ecosia is the world’s largest planter of native trees with a portfolio of 1,600 native species – 144 being on the endangered or vulnerable list Ecosia has financed 125 organisations that work with more than 200,000 tree planters worldwide The tech company has invested over €100 million into climate action including €1 million in […] The post Ecosia hits milestone of 250 million trees plan first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CATL Unveils Six Major Innovations: Multi-Chemistry Systems to Redefine New Energy Mobility ExperienceWu Kai, Chief Scientist of CATL CATL today hosted its Super Technology Day in Beijing, unveiling third-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, third-generation Qilin Battery, Qilin Condensed Battery, second-generation Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery and a fully integrated supercharging and battery-swapping solution. These innovations are designed to address diverse mobility needs across different usage […] The post CATL Unveils Six Major Innovations: Multi-Chemistry Systems to Redefine New Energy Mobility Experience first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian Climate Charity Corena Hits $1 Million Donation Milestone – And Doubles It Through Revolving FundClimate action financing charity Corena has achieved two extraordinary funding milestones in April 2026: more than $1 million in total donations from ordinary Australians, and a unique revolving fund that has transformed those donations into more than $2 million in interest-free loans for community organisations. KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE Total donations raised: $1,001,860.43 — contributed […] The post Australian Climate Charity Corena Hits $1 Million Donation Milestone – And Doubles It Through Revolving Fund first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Bees pass the maths test: study confirms insects aren’t just winging itImage credit: Dr Scarlett Howard Monash University We’ve done the numbers and the verdict is in: honeybees do have the ability to process numerical information. New research led by Monash University has now addressed recent international debate over whether bees are truly assessing numbers or simply reacting to visual patterns. The study highlights the necessity […] The post Bees pass the maths test: study confirms insects aren’t just winging it first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- From Vision to Impact: How Epson is turning environmental ambition into measurable actionAs the global sustainability agenda accelerates, the challenge facing multinational organisations is no longer defining ambition, it is delivering measurable, system-wide change. For Epson that ambition is clearly articulated in its Environmental Vision 2050, “to become carbon negative and underground resource free, while enriching communities and operating within the planet’s ecological limits”. What distinguishes Epson’s […] The post From Vision to Impact: How Epson is turning environmental ambition into measurable action first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Earth Day volunteers clean and restore green spaces across SeattleVolunteers at Seward Park spent hours helping to grow baby trees and yanking invasive English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the forest floor.

- Cuts to WA preschool programs threaten access, study saysWashington ranks 34th nationwide in terms of 4-year-olds enrolled in preschool, yet spends more per student than most other states, a new report finds.

- Nobody knows how many chickens are farmed in Britain (and it matters)Millions of poultry birds are unaccounted for across the UK, with potentially huge consequences for freshwater bodies. As if Britain’s river pollution problem needed another flash point, yesterday news broke that data on British chicken farming is inaccurate. According to The Wildlife Trusts report, Counting Chickens — An Analysis Of UK Poultry Numbers — around 25 […]
- What’s driving the catastrophic wildfires in GeorgiaDrought conditions have been worsening for months in the Southeast. Now tens of thousands of acres are burning, displacing people and destroying dozens of homes.
- Can Saving Birds Save the Planet? Scott Weidensaul’s Case for Hope and Resilience Amid a Dire Era of Bird Loss“A place that is good for birds is good for everyone,” writes naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul in The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet. While many of...
- Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhereDesert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning with watr this spring in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity.

- Sustainable Spring Renovation in South Central Michigan: How Jackson County Homes, Businesses, and Contractors Can Reduce WasteSpring renovation season hits fast in south central Michigan. As the frost leaves the ground and schedules fill up, homeowners move on delayed repairs, businesses push through upgrades, and contractors take on roof tear-offs, remodels, tenant turnovers, and demolition work across Jackson County. That seasonal rush does more than keep crews busy. It also sends...
- Wildlife Explorers Brings Birds and Careers to Elementary and Middle Schools around LincolnThe Wildlife Explorers curriculum is helping bring conservation careers to life for 3rd-5th grade students in after-school programs. Designed to be hands-on, engaging, and place-based, the curriculum...
- Birds in Poetry and Prose in Alaska and BeyondAt the bottom of the earth, aboard an expedition ship crossing the rocky waters of the Drake Passage between Argentina and Antarctica, ornithologist Rodrigo Tapia might be giving a lecture on...
- Columbia Beautiful Planet 2026Once again, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet, as captured by the Columbia community.

- How the Seasonal Rhythms of Backyard Birds Healed My Job Search BurnoutMy boss didn’t even say hello. He just said my name and read from a script. And that was it. Seven years in that editor role role and, in 60 seconds, the job was done. I had nurtured the work with...
- Science for the Planet: Turning Waste Into Critical MaterialsGreeshma Gadikota and her team explore how materials that might otherwise be landfilled can be transformed into products needed for solar energy and other critical technologies.

- RELEASE: Earth Day Petition calls on chemical company Chemours to protect the OkefenokeeThe post RELEASE: Earth Day Petition calls on chemical company Chemours to protect the Okefenokee appeared first on Environment America.
- Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuationsWildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast.

- When The Ducks Come Quacking InAs winter blooms into spring on the Platte River, vast numbers of ducks return to the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary alongside cranes and geese. The sanctuary’s shallow channels...
- Earth Day 2026: Conservation is human-powered
- Seattle, Western WA 2026 Earth Day events round-upHere are a few events you can attend to honor this decades old tradition make your green and blue home a cleaner place.

- Biomass Fuel vs. Traditional Fossil Fuels: How Large Is the Carbon Emission Gap?As global industries face mounting pressure to reduce carbon footprints, the debate between biomass energy and conventional fossil fuels has moved from boardrooms to policy tables. Quantifying the real carbon emission gap between these two energy pathways is increasingly important for operators, regulators, and investors alike. The climate cost of energy is no longer a...
- 6 Ways to Make Mining More SustainablePhoto by Karl Gerber on Pexels Despite the continued importance of mineral resources to society, it places an incredible strain on the water, land, and people in and around mine sites. It poses challenges to the responsible operation of the mining industry. This involves the need for practical means that can secure valuable mineral...
- Polystyrene Foam Ban Passes Alaska House FloorAlaska is one step closer to saying farewell to polystyrene foam after a house floor vote of 25-15. The post Polystyrene Foam Ban Passes Alaska House Floor appeared first on Environment America.
- Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy gridAmerica’s energy transition is at risk. New research analyzing three years of federal electric grid data shows why. The post Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy grid appeared first on Environment America.
- Lessons from a crisis: renewables as the solution to our energy securityFor the second time in four years, households are bracing themselves for another expensive winter to come. And, once again, the déjà vu is hard to ignore. Despite repeated shocks, the UK remains exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices, with little to show by way […]
- The Sustainable Way to Declutter, Clear Space Without Sending Everything to LandfillThe most sustainable way to declutter is to sort before you throw anything out. Keep what you use, donate or sell what still works, recycle what belongs in the right stream, and store items that still have real use but do not need to stay in your main living space every day. The goal is...

- WA wolf numbers jump after slight declineThe animals have yet to reoccupy the South Cascades and Northwest Coast Recovery Region, but there were signs the animals are attempting to establish a foothold there.

- How many millions of pounds of snow were cleared from Anchorage this winter?The Anchorage street maintenance division aims to do a first pass clearing snow from every city-owned street within 84 hours of a weather event, a procedure known as a "plow out."

- Real estate agent who cut King County trees boasts of views in listingThe agent who removed public trees last year now cites the “once-in-a-lifetime” mountain views from the property, court records show.

- Sustainable Wood Is Failing to Slow DeforestationSchemes that certify wood or paper as sustainable are doing little to stem the loss of forests globally, a study finds.Read more on E360 →
- RELEASE: Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy gridRising electricity demand is leading utilities to keep dirty power plants online The post RELEASE: Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy grid appeared first on Environment America.
- Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save EarthActivists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and joy.

- Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?More Americans than ever think the environment is in bad shape, and they want the... The post Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress? appeared first on Earth911.

- What Is a Seismic Retrofit? How Experts Repair and Reinforce Buildings for Earthquake SafetyMany buildings in the United States are more vulnerable to earthquakes than their owners realize. People often think seismic risk starts and ends with California. It does not. Earthquake hazard maps show serious risk across the West Coast, Alaska, parts of the Intermountain West, and central U.S. regions tied to faults such as the New...

- Battle for the Habitats is turning Earth Day into a playable monthAn innovative new fundraising campaign is asking gamers to pick up their controllers and lock-in for a marathon session to raise money for climate projects. Some of the biggest video game developers in the world are backing non-profit PC games marketplace PlanetPlay’s Battle for the Habitats initiative, which begins today — 22nd April — and […]
- This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy useChatNetZero 3.0 draws on research from the Net Zero Tracker, the most comprehensive database of such commitments. The post This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy use appeared first on Trellis.

- How new emissions rules could cripple the clean energy industryThe "hourly matching" rule adds costly friction and threatens to undermine grid stability. The post How new emissions rules could cripple the clean energy industry appeared first on Trellis.
- Why LiFePO4 Energy Storage Is Driving the Next Phase of ElectrificationThe debate about electrification worldwide is now moving beyond the infancy period. Several years ago, all conversations were about increasing the number of panels, farms, and renewable sources. Such focus made sense. However, in 2026, the topic that occupies the center of public debates is somewhat different. Clean energy generation became less of a problem....
- A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio. Scientists are trying to stay one step ahead.
- Know the facts about Vibrio, a bacteria found in coastal waters and raw shellfishStay informed about your risk level as you enjoy fresh shellfish and beach trips this summer.

- Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemeteryA growing body of evidence shows that cemeteries host much more life — including insects, birds, mammals, and rare plants — than death.

- Earth Day 2026: democracy is both climate victim and solutionEach year on 22nd April we’re supposed to stop and think about how our collective actions and inactions impact the natural world. Yet, more than half a century later, the planet is in a worse state than ever. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at climate headlines so far this year. Most recently, reports came in […]
- Indigenous health can’t be separated from environmental health, leaders tell UNAt the Permanent Forum, leaders connect climate change, mining, and deforestation to mounting health crisis and demand a coordinated approach to land rights.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Turning Waste Into New Products And Packaging With Overlay Capital’s Elizabeth Blankenship-SinghRead a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts. What we call waste is... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Turning Waste Into New Products And Packaging With Overlay Capital’s Elizabeth Blankenship-Singh appeared first on Earth911.

- Tech visionaries gather as Indonesia’s digital and creative economy boomsTech leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs are convening in Sydney this week to create new opportunities in Indonesia’s digital and creative industries. AI The Next Chapter : Your Future in Indonesia’s Evolving Landscape, an event hosted by Macquarie University in a collaboration with AI Forum Indonesia (AIFI), Indonesia Creative Cities Network (ICCN), and the AI for […] The post Tech visionaries gather as Indonesia’s digital and creative economy booms first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- To pee or not to pee: environmental questions hang over urineEvery time you flush, life-giving nutrients are wasted. But one of the core substances produced by our body’s waterworks is also killing wildlife. Let’s start with the positive. Sort of. According to researchers at the University of Surrey, urine contains a wealth of good things — like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — which are […]
- MPs demand end to tax havens for oilMPs demand end to tax havens for oil Channel News brendan 22nd April 2026 Teaser Media
- CARE calls for increased focus on climate issues facing the Pacific, ahead of global feminist conference taking place this monthMargarida using a water tank installed near her home Photo Credit: Jaime da Costa International women and girls NGO, CARE Australia, is calling for increased focus on the climate crisis in the Pacific region, ahead of the global feminist conference, Women Deliver, which begins in Melbourne next week. This year marks the first time that the gender […] The post CARE calls for increased focus on climate issues facing the Pacific, ahead of global feminist conference taking place this month first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- California upholds kangaroo trade ban, rejecting push to reopen marketCredit: Paul Jeffers/AP Content Services for Humane World for Animals. Humane World for Animals Australia Lawmakers vote down bill that would have allowed sale of kangaroo skins and meat products. Humane World for Animals applauds a Californian legislative committee for rejecting a bill that would have reopened the state to the commercial trade in kangaroo […] The post California upholds kangaroo trade ban, rejecting push to reopen market first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian-first research hub dedicated to solar panel recycling opens at UNSW SydneyHub Director Professor Yansong Shen said his team’s goal was to move solar panel recycling away from landfill and towards a circular economy, where materials are recovered and reused. Photo: Deppicto UNSW Sydney UNSW leads the national research initiative addressing the urgent challenge of managing end-of-life solar panels. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for […] The post Australian-first research hub dedicated to solar panel recycling opens at UNSW Sydney first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 10k Apartments Now Connected to Solar with Australian-Made CleantechAllume customer Ed lives with his partner and cat, Mio, in Sydney. Allume Against a backdrop of rising energy prices, Melbourne-based cleantech company Allume has reached the milestone of unlocking solar energy for 10,000 apartments, delivering electricity bill savings to residents across Australia, UK, USA and Germany. In Australia, an estimated 2 million people live in low to […] The post 10k Apartments Now Connected to Solar with Australian-Made Cleantech first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity, new report showsUNESCO’s latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations have declined by 73% since 1970, those within UNESCO-protected areas have remained comparatively stable. These sites represent over 1,000 languages, and a quarter of them overlap with Indigenous Peoples’ territories. People and Nature in UNESCO-Designated Sites: Global […] The post UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity, new report shows first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Rainforests Can Bounce Back Much Faster Than Thought, Researchers SayScientists once thought it would take a century or more for animals to return to deforested land in the tropics. Now, new research has found ecosystems can recover in mere decades.

- Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projectsA federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down some of the Trump administration’s orders slowing down the development of clean energy.

- Climate School Experts on Congestion Pricing’s First YearThree Climate School experts weigh in on the success of New York City's congestion pricing program.

- The Amazon has allies. Meet three of them
- Electric dreams accelerate as Formula E premieres GEN4 carFormula E’s GEN4 hits the track in France, charging ahead with record pace and greener racing ambitions. Just over five months ago, Formula E announced its new GEN4 car. At the time, Sylvain Filippi, managing director and chief technology officer of Envision Racing, told our sister title Air Quality News: ‘We’re accelerating faster than any […]

- As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfiresScientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires.

- Britain’s empty buildings could unlock billions, advocacy group tells treasuryAdvocacy group Don’t Waste Buildings is calling on the UK government to overhaul its tax system to incentivise the reuse of empty buildings, warning that Britain is missing out on billions of pounds of potential economic growth. The group launched its report, “The Reuse Dividend: Unlocking Economic Growth from Britain’s Existing Buildings”, at a reception […]

- New Audubon Report Warns of Maryland’s Salt Marsh Crisis, Charts a Path ForwardBALTIMORE—A new report from the National Audubon Society presents the first landscape-scale restoration plan for Maryland’s remaining 172,000 acres of salt marsh—habitat vital to imperiled...
- Guest Idea: Stormwater Runoff into the Atlantic and the Atlantification of the ArcticIn March 2026, the Arctic’s winter sea ice reached one of the lowest levels ever... The post Guest Idea: Stormwater Runoff into the Atlantic and the Atlantification of the Arctic appeared first on Earth911.

- Patent transfer agreement brings phosphorus recovery technology closer to full-scale rolloutRoyal HaskoningDHV has signed a patent transfer agreement with Kemira for ViviMag, a phosphorus recovery technology designed to improve resource extraction from sewage sludge. The agreement marks a shift from pilot-stage development to early commercial deployment, with a full-scale demonstration planned at the Nieuwveer wastewater treatment plant in Breda, operated by the Brabantse Delta water […]

- Comment: Efficiency in motion – why sustainable pumping must be a strategic priorityBy Wayne Rose of the BPMA Energy efficiency is no longer a peripheral consideration for the UK pump industry — it is now central to how the sector innovates, competes and contributes to national sustainability goals. Given that pumping systems account for a significant proportion of electricity use across industry, utilities and building services, the […]

- As Oceans Warm, Great White Sharks Are OverheatingThe evolutionary edge that fueled great white shark dominance for millions of years could soon become its greatest downfall.Read more on E360 →
- Hybrid lining system enables live repair of critical port infrastructureUK utilities and drainage services provider Lanes Group says it has used a newly-developed lining system for the first time to seal four large-diameter pipes that are vital for keeping a sea port operational, as it explains here. The pipes feed water from a pump house to refill the dock basin behind sea locks at […]

- How deep-red Utah helped launch a portable plug-in solar movementSince Utah passed a law last year, 30 more states and the District of Columbia have drafted similar bills.

- At the UN, Indigenous leaders tackle how to enforce global climate court rulingsThe gap between what international courts say and what governments do is stark.

- The Green New Deal has evolved. Now it’s all about ‘affordability.’A new "working-class climate agenda" seeks to provide economic relief and tackle global warming at the same time.

- We asked climate leaders what’s keeping them inspired. Here’s what they said."There are going to be times that are very, very hard, and we are in one of them. And we have to keep going with passion, dogged determination, and belief that we can make the impossible possible."

- 3 Countries’ Food Waste Strategies: What Can They Teach Us?Each year, the U.S. discards 38 to 40 percent of its food, a stubbornly high... The post 3 Countries’ Food Waste Strategies: What Can They Teach Us? appeared first on Earth911.

- Major Adelaide office tower undergoes digital optimisation to cut energy use and improve operational performanceA digital services program leveraging predictive analytics and remote monitoring has reduced overall annual energy demand by almost 50 per cent, while gas consumption is down 5 per cent year?on?year. Targeted Energy Conservation Measures, have improved HVAC responsiveness, strengthened system visibility and enhanced overall building efficiency. By shifting from reactive maintenance to proactive optimisation, the […] The post Major Adelaide office tower undergoes digital optimisation to cut energy use and improve operational performance first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Our Power, Our Planet: Research shows hybrid working can cut carbon emissions by up to 90%This World Earth Day, IWG puts a spotlight on how reduced commuting and more localised working can support the environment Study by International Workplace Group and Arup quantifies the hybrid model’s true potential as a means of reducing work-related carbon emissions Allowing people to work close to home has the potential to reduce a worker’s […] The post Our Power, Our Planet: Research shows hybrid working can cut carbon emissions by up to 90% first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Huskisson Businesses Unite to Launch HUSKY CO.From Coastal Destination to Coordinated Precinct: Huskisson Unveils HUSKY CO. Huskisson has entered a new phase of coordinated economic and cultural growth with the launch of HUSKY CO., a collective of local businesses working together to guide the future of the precinct supported by grant funding from the NSW Government’s Uptown Grant Program, delivered by […] The post Huskisson Businesses Unite to Launch HUSKY CO. first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- H2O.ai Showcases Safe, Secure, and Responsible AI Innovation for Government at Australian Government Data Summit 2026H2O.ai, a global leader in enterprise Agentic AI for on-premise, air-gapped, and sovereign deployments, today announced its participation in the Australian Government Data Summit — underscoring its commitment to delivering safe, sovereign, and responsible AI for government and regulated industries. As public sector organisations accelerate digital transformation while navigating increasingly complex data sovereignty and compliance […] The post H2O.ai Showcases Safe, Secure, and Responsible AI Innovation for Government at Australian Government Data Summit 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Hydrogen on-demand arrives in UK, offering half price energy billsIn the wake of rocketing oil and gas prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, off-grid households are reliant on short-term government support. But what about long-term security? A new system which allows the safe production of hydrogen gas on-demand is being heralded as a global energy breakthrough by the company responsible, Abu Dhabi-based […]
- Britain has new rules for bins, here’s how you recycle lightbulbsOld habits die hard, and updated waste collection guidelines mean one of our worst mistakes is about to have even more consequences. Simpler Recycling was introduced to the England on 31st March 2026. The idea is to bring all local authorities, and their refuse collection providers, onto the same page and make it (in theory, […]
- KFC has chickened out on welfare promisesKFC has chickened out on welfare promises Channel Comment brendan 21st April 2026 Teaser Media
- Sixteen Years Later, Gulf Birds are Still Recovering from Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillAfter the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in April 2010, more than 134 million gallons of oil gushed unabated into the Gulf for 87 days, impacting an estimated 93 species of birds, with government...
- Governor McMaster, Audubon Celebrate Prothonotary Warbler Designation at Beidler ForestHARLEYVILLE, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster joined Audubon South Carolina today at Francis Beidler Forest for a ceremonial bill signing of the “Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act,” officially...
- Why Green Space Matters More Than Ever in Modern CitiesGreen space matters more than ever in modern cities because it does far more than make urban areas look better. Well-designed green space can help cool overheated neighborhoods, slow and absorb stormwater, support biodiversity, improve mental and physical health, and make dense districts more livable and resilient. In modern planning, it is no longer just...

- How to navigate all those certifications in the voluntary carbon marketAn unregulated field has become a crowded one. The post How to navigate all those certifications in the voluntary carbon market appeared first on Trellis.

- Why Are These Rare Female Thrushes Disappearing?On a hazy day in late September 2025, Desiree Narango walked the sandy paths at the Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory in coastal Maryland looking for the secretive and rare Bicknell’s Thrush. The...
- Pollen in Seattle: How our allergy seasons are getting worseA new data analysis estimates that allergy season in the Northwest has increased by 31 days since 1970, the most out of any other U.S. region.

- UW prof in political storm as Trump targets national weather labA UW meteorologist known as a "fighter" is leading the opposition to Trump administration efforts to dismantle a longstanding research hub based in Colorado.

- Energy Crisis Spurs Global Push for Remote WorkThe energy shocks rippling from the war in Iran have prompted countries, from Cambodia to Peru, to embrace remote work. Leaders in Europe are now joining the push as they look to curb consumption of oil. Read more on E360 →
- Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policiesAgreement on the need is highest in Africa and the Middle East. The post Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policies appeared first on Trellis.

- Apple’s recycled materials push bears fruitThe company’s switch to low-carbon materials helped it avoid 6 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. The post Apple’s recycled materials push bears fruit appeared first on Trellis.
- To boost sustainability innovation, try a strategy of scarcityConstraints, when handled well, can make your team more creative. The post To boost sustainability innovation, try a strategy of scarcity appeared first on Trellis.
- The Trump administration wants to take an ax to the East’s last great forestsThe fight over the roadless rule has long focused on the West, but its repeal could fragment some of the last pristine forests in the eastern United States.

- War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forumDelegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegates to secure visas to attend.

- Project gives a second life to fire-damaged components from one of UK’s earliest wind farmsOffshore wind expert RWE says it has successfully recycled major components from a fire-damaged offshore wind turbine, marking what the group claims is a significant step forward in circular practices within the UK’s renewable energy sector. RWE is “giving a second wind” to deconstructed components from a turbine at its Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm, […]

- Sustainable Spring Cleanup: How Murfreesboro Homes, Businesses, and Job Sites Can Reduce Renovation WasteSpring cleanup season looks different in a fast-growing city like Murfreesboro. It often overlaps with remodels, tenant turnovers, landscaping work, roofing jobs, and new construction. That matters because renovation debris builds fast, and a lot of it does not belong in a mixed landfill load from the start. The better move is to plan for...
- The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still boomingSolar power is cheap, fast, and in demand as data centers consume more and more electricity.

- The world desperately needs to decarbonize shipping. Can nations find a consensus?The shipping industry is responsible for 3 percent of global climate emissions. The Trump administration and the Iran war are complicating efforts to clean it up.
- Engineered algae targets smaller microplastic fragments in wastewaterA research team at the University of Missouri has developed a genetically engineered algae strain they say is designed to capture microplastics in wastewater, while also enabling their reuse in new materials. Led by Susie Dai, professor of engineering and principal investigator at the Bond Life Sciences Centre, the work addresses a key gap in […]

- How You Can Invest in Our PlanetEarthDay.org encourages everyone to invest in the Earth. While that might mean buying stock in... The post How You Can Invest in Our Planet appeared first on Earth911.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Dandelion Energy CEO Dan Yates On How Geothermal Leasing Could Transform Home Heating and CoolingRead a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts. Return to one of our... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Dandelion Energy CEO Dan Yates On How Geothermal Leasing Could Transform Home Heating and Cooling appeared first on Earth911.

- NEW C40 CITIES REPORT SHOWS HOW CITIES CAN UNLOCK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FOR URBAN CLIMATE ACTIONNew analysis provides real-world evidence on how cities can develop investable project pipelines, reduce risk, and mobilise private finance for climate adaptation A new report launched by C40 Cities, “Building the Financial Case for Urban Adaptation: Guidance and Case Studies,” provides practical guidance to help cities unlock private investment in climate adaptation, one of the […] The post NEW C40 CITIES REPORT SHOWS HOW CITIES CAN UNLOCK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FOR URBAN CLIMATE ACTION first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Bank of Sydney Grant for Good applications now open in AustraliaBank of Sydney is pleased to announce applications are now open for its $20,000 Grant for Good community grant. Australia organisations and initiatives that promote social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that support local communities are encouraged to apply. Since 2021, Bank of Sydney’s annual Grant for Good has provided a range of […] The post Bank of Sydney Grant for Good applications now open in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- War on Iran, war on natureWar on Iran, war on nature Channel Comment brendan 20th April 2026 Teaser Media
- 1000+ coral reefs ‘discovered’ in northern AustraliaAustralian Institute of Marine Science’s Dr Eric Lawrey with some of the newly charted coral reefs. Photo: Luke Lythgoe. Australian Institute of Marine Science Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) scientists have unveiled and mapped more than 1000 previously uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia, all without setting foot on a boat, or even leaving […] The post 1000+ coral reefs ‘discovered’ in northern Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- LFC becomes first football club to receive global recognition for food sustainabilityLiverpool FC has become the first football club to achieve the Food Made Good Standard across its entire food and beverage operation, earning a two-star rating in its first evaluation across five key sites. Delivered by The Sustainable Restaurant Association, the Food Made Good Standard, is a globally recognised certification that assesses organisations across three pillars; Sourcing, Society and Environment. The achievement reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to delivering a more sustainable food experience through its […] The post LFC becomes first football club to receive global recognition for food sustainability first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Vaccine sparks baby boom in one of Queensland’s most diseased koala populationsCassidy with her third joey Casiope © Currumbin Wildlife Hospital WWF-Australia 500 koalas vaccinated in 5 years, 75% drop in hospital admissions for chlamydia In a remarkable turnaround, 41 joeys and 13 grand-joeys have been born in one of Queensland’s most diseased koala populations. The baby boom among koalas from Elanora on the Gold Coast […] The post Vaccine sparks baby boom in one of Queensland’s most diseased koala populations first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the restCalifornia wildfires in 2020 and 2021 killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias, and exposed the vulnerability of the most massive trees on the earth.

- Why Waterfront Living Stands Out as a Lifestyle ChoiceWaterfront living appeals to people for a reason. It changes the feel of everyday life. The setting is calmer, the views stay interesting, and the water becomes part of your routine instead of something you visit once in a while. For some people, that means boating and fishing. For others, it means quiet mornings, open...
- Maine presses pause on large data centers. Will other states follow its lead?The moratorium is the first of its type to pass a legislative chamber, but about a dozen other states have pending proposals.

- Amid the bustle of Bainbridge, herons find a havenGreat blue herons are caring for their eggs and delighting neighbors on Bainbridge Island, where a land trust bought a small piece of land just for them.

- Waste-to-Energy omission risks “incomplete” methane strategy, warns alliance of European plant operatorsAn alliance of European Waste-to-Energy1 operators has welcomed the growing international focus on methane mitigation but warned that current global guidance risks overlooking a key part of the waste management chain. In a newly published position paper, the The WtE+X Knowledge Alliance — which brings together the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP), European Suppliers […]

- 3 hurt in incident at BP Cherry Point refinery in WAThree people were hospitalized following reports of what sounded like an explosion at the BP Cherry Point refinery in Whatcom County on Saturday.

- A reckoning in the Amazon A reckoning in the Amazon Channel News brendan 18th April 2026 Teaser Media
- A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into viewScientists have uncovered a “blind spot” in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation.

- Virginia, Oregon, Pennsylvania take action to help animals survive, thriveNew state laws, policies to connect habitats for wildlife The post Virginia, Oregon, Pennsylvania take action to help animals survive, thrive appeared first on Environment America.
- Intium scales for the future with an in-house engineering modelBabu Kumar, General Manager of Engineering and Delivery of Intium By vertically integrating engineering with procurement and operations, Intium has achieved 70% in-house engineering capacity to drive 20% faster project delivery While Australia faces a projected shortfall of 42,000 workers by 2030, threatening the nation’s net-zero transition, Intium is moving against the grain, streamlining the […] The post Intium scales for the future with an in-house engineering model first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Return and Earn is even more convenient in WollondillyRecycler using a Return and Earn machine. Wollondilly?residents will soon have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles,?cans?and cartons with the installation of a Return and Earn machine at Silverdale Shopping Centre. The?Silverdale Shopping Centre Return?and Earn machine will be the?5th?return point in the?Wollondilly Shire Council area,?making it easier than ever?to recycle eligible containers and […] The post Return and Earn is even more convenient in Wollondilly first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- As Australians race to electrify, energy sector needs clearer shared visionAs Australians embrace electric solutions to the global fuel crisis, a new report says the energy sector needs a clearer shared vision for a future grid that supports reliable, affordable and resilient outcomes. Released today as part of RACE for 2030’s Scenarios for Future Living project, The State of Grid Transition examines how the National […] The post As Australians race to electrify, energy sector needs clearer shared vision first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimoneIt is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Dr. Sandy DeSimone, our Director of Research, Education, and Land Management at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, recently passed away. Our deepest...
- MD Legislative Recap and Budget Defense for BirdsThanks to advocacy from Audubon members and many partners, Maryland lawmakers retained most funding for core conservation and environmental programs, amid significant budget challenges. The news...
- Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtimeWildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Now climate change is extending the conditions that feed fires.

- Shorebird Stewardship Report 2025
- The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in LouisianaThe Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana.

- Tree Rings Reveal Hurricane Impacts and Emerging Sea-Level Stress in Coastal ForestsNew research suggests that trees largely recover from storms within two years, and that coastal trees may be stressed from sea-level rise.

- The Environmental Impact of Poor Foundation DrainageFor a long time, building homes in cities was very predictable. Speed mattered most, along with squeezing in maximum square footage and making everything look nice. Basements were finished simply, ground floors stayed low to the street, and proper drainage rarely got serious attention. But things are changing. Urban flooding now comes from overwhelmed drains...
- Zambia Under Pressure to Clean Up Shuttered Lead Mine Poisoning TownThree decades after one of the largest lead mines in the world closed down, people in Kabwe, Zambia, are still dealing with the aftermath. Facing pervasive lead contamination that continues to endanger their children, families in Kabwe, with a coalition of human rights groups, are calling on the African Union to force Zambia to clean up the site.Read more on E360 →
- Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rulesThe collapse of federal support for solar projects is affecting farmers who looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity.

- Seattle’s First Peoples Climate Fund awards $5.5M from city payroll taxFive Indigenous groups and two tribes are receiving funding to reduce emissions, grow Native food programs and educate tribal youth.

- E-Waste Explosion: How to Combat Electronic Pollution SustainablyE-waste is what’s left when electronics fall out of use: phones, laptops, chargers, appliances, and office gear. Anything with a plug or battery that gets discarded, breaks, or is replaced early. In 2022, the world generated about 62 billion kg of e-waste, yet only ~22.3% was formally gathered and recycled. The gap keeps growing because...
- BNG reforms welcomed but uncertainty and nature concerns remainOn 16 April the UK government published its response to a consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) across minor, medium and brownfield development, outlining a package of reforms intended to streamline delivery while maintaining environmental outcomes. The announcement from Defra confirms a series of regulatory changes to be introduced through secondary […]

- AI’s impact on apparel beyond forecasting and fitThe industry's AI gains target the places where bad decisions have long created overbuying and structural waste. The post AI’s impact on apparel beyond forecasting and fit appeared first on Trellis.
- Deep-diving robots help crack the mystery of Antarctica’s vanishing sea iceA decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.

- Lab-Grown Diamonds and the Modern Obsession With Replicating RealityWe replicate everything today. But with lab-grown diamonds, we finally got it right. Your coffee this morning? Probably oat milk. Your leather jacket? Possibly vegan. The sunset photo on your feed? Definitely filtered. We replicate everything now — and half the time, we can’t even tell the difference anymore. So when a lab-grown diamond ring...
- American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules.We tracked how the collapse of federal rural energy support is ending solar projects across farm country — and costing some developers millions they'll never get back.

- Ask a Climate Therapist: Why should I plan for my future when I feel we don’t have one?Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport offers advice to a young reader staring down a world of uncertainty.

- Climate adaptation funding is scarce. Private investors could help.A new report highlights how resilience projects from the Netherlands to Malaysia offer a model for tapping private investment to protect cities from climate change.

- 56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day BeganThe first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 — 56 years ago —... The post 56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began appeared first on Earth911.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Forests Are the Lungs of Our LandThis week’s quotation is from Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States: “A... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Forests Are the Lungs of Our Land appeared first on Earth911.

- WATCH: Aral Sea restoration proves ‘irreparable’ ecosystems can be revivedOnce declared a dead zone and beyond environmental salvage, one of the world’s greatest examples of land and resource mismanagement is slowly becoming a beacon of hope for climate activists. Up until the mid-20th Century, the Aral Sea was the third-largest lake on the planet. Straddling Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this region suffered at the hands […]
- Fishing trawlers net carbon costsFishing trawlers net carbon costs Channel News brendan 17th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Beyond Chemicals: How Heat and Fire Are Changing Timber CladdingHeat and fire are changing timber cladding, but not in the same way. Thermal modification is the more established preservative-free option for external above-ground cladding because it improves moisture behavior, dimensional stability, and durability. Charred timber is mainly a surface finish unless a supplier provides independent proof for wider claims about decay resistance or fire...

- Joel Connelly, longtime Seattle political columnist, diesFormer Seattle Post-Intelligencer columnist Joel Connelly was a respected political commentator and fierce defender of the Pacific Northwest's wilderness areas.

- Republicans deployed a little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to miningLegal experts say the use of the Congressional Review Act to open mining near the Boundary Waters could drastically reshape U.S. public lands protections.

- U.N. Office’s Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in PakistanAfter a July 2025 glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, the U.N. coordinated a relief and early recovery plan that is supporting reconstruction and humanitarian assistance.

- Study: One in five soil species face extinction
- STATEMENT: Congress overturns 20-year mining ban near Boundary WatersU.S. Senate vote puts beloved wilderness area at risk of toxic pollution The post STATEMENT: Congress overturns 20-year mining ban near Boundary Waters appeared first on Environment America.
- Kristal Stoner Named Recipient of the Harold L. Wiegers Nebraska Outstanding Conservation AwardAudubon Great Plains is excited to announce the Harold L. Wiegers Nebraska Outstanding Conservation Award has been awarded to Kristal Stoner, Vice President and Executive Director of Audubon Great...
- Tijuana River sewage is making the air toxic and sickening thousands in CaliforniaFor decades, billions of gallons of sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into the Tijuana River.

- New recycling laws: opportunity or risk for micro businesses?As England’s Simpler Recycling reforms approach, recycling expert Keenan Recycling explores how micro businesses can turn upcoming compliance requirements into an opportunity. The group says that, working alongside partners like Biffa, it is already helping small organisations take practical steps towards efficient, cost-effective waste management. For micro businesses across England, the countdown to 31 March […]

- Solar surge raises grid balancing concerns as experts call for broader energy rethinkFresh warnings from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) have prompted renewed debate over the resilience of Britain’s electricity system, after officials cautioned that rapid growth in solar generation could strain the grid during periods of low demand. In its summer outlook published on 14 April, NESO said it expects to rely on “more tools, […]

- Scientists edge closer to solving one of water’s deepest mysteriesWater behaves in ways that defy simple explanation. Unlike most liquids, it reaches its maximum density not at its freezing point, but at 4 °C — a property that plays a crucial role in stabilising aquatic ecosystems and Earth’s climate. For decades, scientists have suspected that such anomalies arise because water can exist in two […]

- Anger as potential Site of Special Scientific Interest sand dunes are destroyedWildlife experts say they have been left devastated by the continued intentional destruction of dune habitat on the Ardeer Peninsula in Ayrshire by its landowners – despite the dunes being ear-marked as part of a potential Site of Special Scientific Interest. Local community groups and national wildlife organisations called on Scottish Government agency NatureScot to […]

- Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, warns researchNew research appears to show how Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, is under threat from commercial sand dredging. Sand dredging is the underwater excavation and removal of sand from seabed’s, rivers, or lakes using specialised vessels. Published on 15 April in the Journal of Environmental Management, the study led by Queen’s […]

- UK sets out roadmap to commercial fusion with new national strategyIn what seems a significant step towards commercialising fusion energy, UK-government backed fusion energy developer UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) has published a strategy outlining how it plans to deliver a prototype fusion power plant and secure a leading role in a global market projected to reach £12 trillion by 2100. An announcement explains that […]

- Urban methane emissions outpacing official estimates, satellite study findsUrban emissions of methane — a potent greenhouse gas — are rising faster than “bottom-up” accounting estimates anticipated, according to new satellite imagery, suggesting a significant blind spot in global mitigation efforts. The discrepancy was identified using satellite measurements over 92 major cities worldwide, with sufficient data from 72 cities to track changes between 2019 […]

- Rusting Rivers: Alarm Grows Over Uptick in Acidic Arctic WatersClimate change has thawed permafrost and increased rainfall in the Far North, producing sulfuric acid that is turning rivers and lakes yellow or rusty orange. Scientists are scrambling to parse the impacts on wildlife, fish, and the drinking water of Indigenous communities.Read more on E360 →
- A ‘super typhoon’ just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm seasonThe storm exposes the U.S. commonwealth's climate risks, economic fragility, and federal strain.

- ‘A bellwether for new forms of repression’: 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in RussiaThe U.N.’s biggest Indigenous gathering is happening next week, but a key climate advocate will be missing.
- How To Grow Vegetables With AquaponicsOne gallon of water. That’s roughly how much a well-run aquaponics system uses to grow... The post How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics appeared first on Earth911.

- The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles In 2026Gas just broke $4 a gallon again — and this time, it happened in weeks,... The post The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles In 2026 appeared first on Earth911.

- Local authorities want clearer guidance on EV charge point accessibilityThe electric vehicle network is expanding, but unevenly. The risk is disabled drivers will feel left behind. More than half of all councils in England believe balancing the need for charge point accessibility with local constraints is becoming problematic. This is especially true when it comes to narrow streets with limited width and competing requirements […]
- One of humanity’s greatest climate achievements is at riskThe most important international environmental agreement of all time shows how collaboration and cooperation can produce real results. But the impact could soon stall for entirely avoidable reasons. The ozone layer is recovering. And this monumental feat — which required a global treaty on ending the use of harmful gases such as CFCs — is […]
- Which Fuels Are Obtained From Biomass in Modern Energy Systems?The main fuels you get from biomass are bioethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, biogas, biomethane, and solid biomass fuels like wood pellets and wood chips, or even just good old-fashioned charcoal. You can also whip up syngas and bio-oil from biomass by applying some pretty advanced chemical processes. In modern energy set-ups, these fuels are used...

- What the Dartmoor ‘overgrazing ruling’ means for statutory bodies in EnglandEcological degradation and lack of livestock population control means a prized area of British countryside is fighting for survival. Now a new court ruling has serious implications for local land custodians, and those in other parts of the country. Last month the England and Wales High Court handed down a long-awaited judgement on accusations of […]
- Why strategic investment is the unsung accelerator of rewildingThis post is by Rebecca Wrigley, CEO at Rewilding Britain. When we talk about restoring nature in Britain, the conversation often defaults to government targets, public subsidies and corporate commitments. These are vital, but as the recent national security assessment has made clear, the rate […]
- Power to the peoplePower to the people Channel Comment brendan 16th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Latest Safeguard Mechanism data shows Australia’s centrepiece climate policy is primarily a clearinghouse for low-integrity offsetsThe Australian Government’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has today published data on the operation of the Safeguard Mechanism over 2024-2025, which shows the nation’s flagship climate policy is underperforming its own poor design. The latest data published by the CER shows industrial emitters relying heavily on the use of offsets to meet emissions reductions under […] The post Latest Safeguard Mechanism data shows Australia’s centrepiece climate policy is primarily a clearinghouse for low-integrity offsets first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson Earns AAA in MSCI ESG Ratings for the Third Consecutive YearEpson facility at Yennora, NSW Epson has been awarded a AAA rating, the highest rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings, for the third consecutive year in 2026. MSCI ESG Ratings is a global ESG investment index provided by MSCI. MSCI researches and analyses a company’s response to ESG-related risks and opportunities and assigns one of […] The post Epson Earns AAA in MSCI ESG Ratings for the Third Consecutive Year first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Tenterfield husband & wife conservationists welcome visitors to their wildlife sanctuaryFor Steve and Bianca Haslam, maintaining a 400-acre fenced wildlife sanctuary is — quite literally — a labour of love. This nature-loving pair are two of the Directors of the Northern Tablelands’ only fenced wildlife sanctuary, Quoll Headquarters. On Sunday 19 April (from 11am to 3pm) they’re inviting locals and interstate visitors inside the sanctuary to learn about […] The post Tenterfield husband & wife conservationists welcome visitors to their wildlife sanctuary first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Community food network steps into soft plastics gap with circular recycling modelWhen Australia’s largest supermarket soft plastics scheme collapsed in 2022, it exposed a structural weakness in the country’s recycling system. Millions of households had been encouraged to separate “scrunchable” plastics, yet the infrastructure behind that promise proved fragile. Flexible plastics such as bread bags, produce bags, chip packets and bubble wrap cannot go in kerbside […] The post Community food network steps into soft plastics gap with circular recycling model first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- World Vision Australia secures rare Green Climate Fund accreditationWorld Vision Australia has been accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), becoming one of a select group of global humanitarian NGOs to earn the status. The accreditation allows the organisation to apply directly for millions of dollars in funding to deliver major scale, climate adaptation and mitigation programs across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, Africa and […] The post World Vision Australia secures rare Green Climate Fund accreditation first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Volunteer with Audubon SouthwestDid you know that opportunities exist in Arizona and New Mexico for you to give back to the environment while you learn new skills and meet new people. Read on for a quick quiz to help you choose...
- The Environmental Cost of WarDaryush Nourbaha, an M.S. in Sustainability Science alum, reflects on the heavy toll of global conflict.

- Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro RiverConservation groups sue, claiming more than 1,000 Clean Water Act violations, excessive pollutants dumped into home of threatened steelhead trout. The post Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River appeared first on Environment America.
- Why a High Quality Sofa Set Is Worth the InvestmentA sofa does more than take up space. It sets the tone of the room, handles daily use, and affects how comfortable your home feels year after year. That is why a high quality sofa set is usually the better long term buy. A well made sofa keeps its shape longer, supports your body better,...
- Why Most Eco-Friendly Bedding Isn’t Actually Sustainable (And What To Choose Instead)Most eco-friendly bedding still leaves people waking up hot, uncomfortable, and replacing it sooner than they expected. Because sustainability isn’t just about what something is made from.It’s about how it performs — night after night, year after year. And this is where most “eco” bedding quietly fails. The hidden problem: sustainability that doesn’t last Look...
- EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worryThe Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.

- 1.2m English homes at risk of flooding identified and mappedWith April showers increasingly turning into deluges, and storm overflows notoriously struggling with volume of water, a major new national project has marked which households need to be most worried. Conducted by Ordnance Survey, and powered with AI data cloud Snowflake, new modelling has shown 1.2 million homes which are susceptible to flooding across England. […]
- UK-Israel trade deal 'must be scrapped'UK-Israel trade deal 'must be scrapped' Channel News brendan 15th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Israeli Strikes Have Decimated Farmland in Southern LebanonIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon have devastated orchards and fields. Lebanese officials say that one-fifth of the country's farmland has been damaged in the course of the war.Read more on E360 →
- Exxon-backed Carbon Measures signs up climate nonprofits as advisorsAdvisors from Resources for the Future and Microsoft are now working with Carbon Measures. The post Exxon-backed Carbon Measures signs up climate nonprofits as advisors appeared first on Trellis.
- Navigating the sustainability dichotomy in red vs. blue statesMany companies face whiplash between climate mandates and anti-ESG legislation. The post Navigating the sustainability dichotomy in red vs. blue states appeared first on Trellis.
- Seabirds reveal global mercury distribution in oceansMercury released into the oceans affects marine environments worldwide. Traditionally, its distribution and quantity have been estimated using marine biogeochemical simulation models. A recent international study led by Japanese researchers analyzed blood mercury concentrations in more than 11,215 seabirds from 108 species, of which 659 were newly collected samples and over 10,556 were from previous […]

- AI cameras in Sussex will target dangerous driving behavioursNew AI cameras are being used in Sussex to help police target dangerous driving behaviours and improve road safety, as part of a wider push to reduce serious and fatal collisions. Sussex Police said it is the latest force to deploy the technology, which is designed specifically to detect drivers using a mobile phone or […]

- Hurricane Helene ravaged farmers’ topsoil. They’re still fighting to build it back."We're dirt farmers. Our primary job is to tend the dirt. That's the basis of everything."

- Trump and the Illinois governor keep feuding over an invasive fishAfter accusing Illinois of being an "unreliable partner," the Trump administration is handing control of a billion-dollar carp barrier to Michigan.

- Many companies want clean energy. Georgia Power will soon let them build it.Supporters hope the move will serve as a model for other places balancing surging energy demand and climate goals.

- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Liquidonate CEO Disney Petit On Solving The Retail Returns CrisisSubscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. What if the solution... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Liquidonate CEO Disney Petit On Solving The Retail Returns Crisis appeared first on Earth911.

- Buyer’s Guide: Most Efficient Counter-Depth RefrigeratorsWe would all like to buy the most environmentally friendly appliances available. But in real... The post Buyer’s Guide: Most Efficient Counter-Depth Refrigerators appeared first on Earth911.

- 10 million trees have now transformed England’s industrial heartlandOne of the UK’s most significant nature restoration and ecosystem regeneration projects marks a major milestone with measurable social, economic and environmental impacts. 30 years after work first began to establish the National Forest across 200 square miles of the Midlands — spanning Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire — the scheme has confirmed its 10 millionth […]
- Plastic recovered from the coastlines is driving food-safe recycled polypropyleneIt’s in cups, trays, caps, films, closures — and our seas. Less than 1% of a ubiquitous packaging type is currently recycled, but can marine cleanups catalyse change? According to Prevented Ocean Plastic, the future of packaging for convenience food, make-up and other consumable products could be recycled polypropylene. In a world first, the organisation […]
- Pet adoption rates hit lowest on record, new PetRescue data revealsAs Australia’s most trusted pet adoption platform marks one million adoptions, it warns housing insecurity and cost of living pressures are pushing the rescue sector to breaking point PetRescue, Australia’s first national pet adoption platform, today reveals monthly pet adoption rates have fallen to the lowest point since its records began – dropping more than […] The post Pet adoption rates hit lowest on record, new PetRescue data reveals first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Research calls for Indigenous agency in academic publishingUncle Bob Muir – Photo: Lior Cohen New research is calling for a fundamental shift in how Australian universities and scientists publish research that draws on Indigenous Knowledges (sum of the understandings, skills, and philosophies developed by Indigenous societies with long histories of interaction with and custodianship of their natural surroundings), warning that current academic practices […] The post Research calls for Indigenous agency in academic publishing first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Computational “time machine” shows solar and wind on track for 2°C target but not for 1.5°CImage Credit: Chalmers University of Technology Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted but projecting their future expansion remains surprisingly difficult. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed what they call a computational “time machine” – a model that outperforms existing projection methods by using AI techniques to analyse historical […] The post Computational “time machine” shows solar and wind on track for 2°C target but not for 1.5°C first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- HESTA announces CEO appointmentIncoming HESTA CEO Robbie Campo HESTA The HESTA Board today announced the appointment of Robbie Campo as CEO of the $100 billion profit-to-members industry fund, effective August 2026*. HESTA Chair Nicola Roxon congratulated Ms Campo on the appointment, saying her wide-ranging leadership experience across a 26-year career in the superannuation sector made her a standout […] The post HESTA announces CEO appointment first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Chapters' Corner, April 2026Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on...
- What to know about seabed mining off Virginia’s coastA new proposal could see waters off of Virginia opened for seabed mining. Here’s what this proposal would put at risk. The post What to know about seabed mining off Virginia’s coast appeared first on Environment America.
- Where Conservation Meets Community: Lessons From South AfricaColumbia Climate School students tackled real-world conservation challenges in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

- Maryland General Assembly streamlines rooftop solar permitting, shortening wait times and bringing down costsThe provision of the Utility Relief Act will help more Marylanders adopt solar, reducing pollution and demand on the grid, and saving an average of $2,300 in annual electricity costs. The post Maryland General Assembly streamlines rooftop solar permitting, shortening wait times and bringing down costs appeared first on Environment America.
- Track the 2026 sustainability reports from major companiesA rolling list of sustainability reports from major businesses in the U.S. and Europe, updated weekly. The post Track the 2026 sustainability reports from major companies appeared first on Trellis.
- Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Announces Anna Macnak as Executive DirectorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2026 SAN ANTONIO— Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) today announced the appointment of Anna Macnak as its new Executive Director. A mission-driven leader...
- Seattle diesel tops $7 per gallon, a record, amid Iran blockadeAs U.S.-Iran peace talks hit another major snag this weekend, gas prices in Washington have continued to skyrocket.

- A Promising New Tool Could Help Protect Parrots and Snag SmugglersWildlife and customs officials working to stop the illegal parrot trade are in a tough spot. While it is against the law to capture wild parrots, buying and selling captive-bred individuals remains...
- A New Microbiome Test Aims to Help Law Enforcement Trace Poached ParrotsWildlife and customs officials working to stop the illegal parrot trade are in a tough spot. While it is against the law to capture wild parrots, buying and selling captive-bred individuals remains...
- Maryland passes bill to make it easier and less expensive for families to go solarReforms remove obstacles to rooftop solar and home batteries, promise to expand adoption of clean energy home technologies. The post Maryland passes bill to make it easier and less expensive for families to go solar appeared first on Environment America.
- News release: New state laws, policies to connect habitats for wildlifeVirginia, Oregon, Pennsylvania take action to help animals survive, thrive The post News release: New state laws, policies to connect habitats for wildlife appeared first on Environment America.
- New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workersAfter years of delays, the place to rest, recharge, and escape the elements is a major — but incomplete — win for the people delivering your burrito bowls.

- How a melting glacier could affect tens of millions around the globeIn the United States, a 2-foot increase in sea levels wouldn’t affect as many people as in parts of Asia, but the price of adaptation would be astronomical.

- In a First for the U.S., Renewables Generate More Power Than Natural GasIn a first last month, renewables supplied more power to the U.S. than natural gas, a milestone in the shift to clean energy. However, rising power demand is complicating the transition away from fossil fuels by extending the lives of many aging coal power plants.Read more on E360 →
- Greenhouse Gas Protocol mulls dramatic expansion of emissions accountingThe protocol’s proposal builds on new guidelines, released this week, for how companies can claim benefits for investments in supply-chain decarbonization. The post Greenhouse Gas Protocol mulls dramatic expansion of emissions accounting appeared first on Trellis.

- RECOUP announces a solutions‑driven event for the plastics industryOn 1 October 2026, plastic recycling charity RECOUP will hold The RECOUP Plastics Assembly in Peterborough. “Created to accelerate practical progress, this one day event is designed for professionals who want to drive real change, connect with peers, and gain fresh insight into the solutions shaping tomorrow’s circular plastics system,” say the organisers, who summarise […]

- Public consultation begins for East Riding of Yorkshire solar schemeSessions begin this month to ascertain levels of support and concerns surrounding the vast new renewable energy farm. If current proposals are realised, Mylen Leah will be capable of producing 500MW of clean electricity once online. This is enough to power 180,000 homes based on estimates in the planning documents. Located between the East Riding […]
- Big Oil and offshore BritainBig Oil and offshore Britain Channel News brendan 14th April 2026 Teaser Media
- EV charge point rollout: what councils and partners need to doConsumer confidence is key to winning over support for the next phase of electrifying Britain’s automotive infrastructure. According to a new report by JBP Associates, Accelerating the UK Electric Vehicle Market Through Effective Communications and Engagement, Britons are more likely to form their opinion on electric vehicle charge point investment based on clear messaging, not […]
- Trump wants to shutter FEMA. Will Markwayne Mullin get it done?The new Homeland Security chief has pledged to move on from the Kristi Noem era. But as hurricane season looms, the disaster agency is still in disarray.
- The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions"You're probably feeling it in ways you don't realize.”

- The Road to Net Zero: How Australia Can Accelerate EV AdoptionBy Sylvain Borré, Managing Director, mycar Our journey towards a greener transport system is at an important crossroads. In 2024, Australia produced around 446 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, up almost seven million tonnes on the previous year. Transport accounted for roughly 20 percent of that total and remains one of the fastest-growing sources – projected to become the […] The post The Road to Net Zero: How Australia Can Accelerate EV Adoption first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Yarra Valley Water’s smart monitoring helps Yarra Trams cut water use by 70 per centYarra Trams cut water use at its New Preston Depot by almost 70 per cent, saving 6.6 million litres of water a year, enough to fill 20 E-class trams after joining the WaterSmart program. The savings come after Yarra Valley Water installed data loggers at the depot as part of the Victorian Government’s program. The […] The post Yarra Valley Water’s smart monitoring helps Yarra Trams cut water use by 70 per cent first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Hidden in Plain Sight: Meet Australia’s Newly Identified Skink SpeciesKungaka. Credit: Tom Parkin Australian Museum A lizard known to Wiimpatja Aboriginal Owners as Kungaka “the Hidden One” has been formally described as a new species, acknowledged in research published today in Zootaxa. With fewer than 20 individuals of the species known to exist, the Kungaka is also now one of Australia’s most threatened reptiles. Through […] The post Hidden in Plain Sight: Meet Australia’s Newly Identified Skink Species first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Capral Secures ARENA Funding to Electrify Bremer Park Furnace and Reduce EmissionsCapral Aluminium has secured up to $3.45 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support a major upgrade at its Bremer Park extrusion facility in Queensland, advancing the company’s ongoing focus on lower-emissions manufacturing. The funding will be used to replace a 40-year-old gas-fired log furnace with a fully electric furnace […] The post Capral Secures ARENA Funding to Electrify Bremer Park Furnace and Reduce Emissions first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Biofuels and the road to cleaner, more secure freight in AustraliaBy Shayne Commons, Director, Product Strategy & Driver Development, Volvo Group Australia Low carbon liquid fuels can help Australia cut freight emissions, reduce exposure to volatile diesel prices and improve energy security while electrification scales up. Recent events have made it clear how exposed Australia is to global oil shocks. Conflict in the Middle East […] The post Biofuels and the road to cleaner, more secure freight in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson to Emphasise ROIC and Seek Sustained Growth by Redesigning Its Business Portfolio and Focusing Resources on Growth DomainsEpson introduces the ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035 Long-Term Corporate Vision and Mid-Term Business Plan, Phase 1 Epson has unveiled ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035, a Long-Term Corporate Vision that maps out the company’s strategy to 2035, along with a new Mid-Term Business Plan (2026-2028) that represents the first phase of work under the vision. In line with this […] The post Epson to Emphasise ROIC and Seek Sustained Growth by Redesigning Its Business Portfolio and Focusing Resources on Growth Domains first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happensWe’re in a perilous moment for water. But the Church Sampler is one of the many devices scientists can use help us make better decisions.
- Take Action on Arbor Day to Help Our PlanetThere are certain things in nature we take for granted. We wake up and the... The post Take Action on Arbor Day to Help Our Planet appeared first on Earth911.

- The power imbalanceThe power imbalance Channel Comment brendan 14th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Audubon California’s Camila Bautista Appointed to Salton Sea Conservancy Board(April 13, 2026) Governor Gavin Newsom and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Secretary Wade Crowfoot have named Camila Bautista, Audubon California’s Salton Sea & Deserts Program Manager...
- Restoring New Mexico’s trails, for people and wildlifeLegacy Restoration Fund restores wildfire-damaged New Mexico trails. The post Restoring New Mexico’s trails, for people and wildlife appeared first on Environment America.
- Victims of December floods sue King County, flood control district over levee breachesTwo levees broke open after heavy rain in December, flooding whole neighborhoods. Now residents are suing.

- Crafting and Exploring Along the Pinyon Juniper WoodlandSerenaded by zipping Broad-tailed Hummingbird scouts and the rumble of thunder, Spring Break Camp was a blast at the Randall Davey Audubon Center! Campers, ages 5-12, gathered to laugh...
- The math behind Microsoft’s plan to pause carbon removal purchasesHas the tech giant amassed enough credits to hit its 2030 carbon-neutral goal? The answer depends on data center emissions. The post The math behind Microsoft’s plan to pause carbon removal purchases appeared first on Trellis.

- Forest Service plans to close two research labs in WAThe facilities in Wenatchee and Seattle will be shuttered as part of a major reorganization over the coming year.

- Federal funding restores a key section of South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail, but work remainsLegacy Restoration Fund investments are helping to repair aging infrastructure along South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail, while highlighting the need for continued funding to keep our public lands accessible and safe. The post Federal funding restores a key section of South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail, but work remains appeared first on Environment America.
- Are Nuclear Power Plants Safe?Quick Answer: Are nuclear power plants safe? Yes, modern nuclear power plants are generally safe when they are well designed, strictly regulated, and run by skilled operators. That does not mean nuclear power is risk free. It means the whole system is built to keep the chance of a serious accident very low through multiple...

- Amazon opens up its cloud emissions dataThe new AWS Sustainability console lets users collect and compare customer-specific metrics for their Amazon Web Services account. The post Amazon opens up its cloud emissions data appeared first on Trellis.

- Our Growing Connection to Smartphones Is Driving Smarter Energy UseSmartphones now sit at the center of daily life. People use them for messages, maps, payments, tickets, work, entertainment, and security logins. That means they are charged all the time, at home, at work, and while out. The energy story is no longer about one person charging one device. It is about billions of phones,...
- Why Consolidated Freight Is Better for the EnvironmentConsolidated freight combines shipments from different businesses into one shared truck or container instead of moving each load on its own. In road transport, that usually means groupage or less-than-truckload, LTL. In sea freight, it usually means less-than-container-load, LCL. The environmental case is straightforward. When trucks and containers carry fuller loads, fewer trips are needed...
- The Energy Vampires Haunting Your HomeHere are some of the devices and appliances that might be secretly costing you money and energy, and how to save on both.

- How Smart Home Technology Helps Landlords Cut Energy WasteEnergy waste adds up fast in rental housing. A light stays on in a shared hallway, the heat runs too long in an empty unit, or an appliance keeps drawing power when no one is using it. None of these problems looks huge on its own, but over a month or a year, they raise...

- Refractometers enable development of advanced ‘green hydrogen’ electrolyzersInstrumentation firm Vaisala explains how its refractometers have supported the development of electrolysers for the generation of hydrogen, highlighting their role in enabling accurate, real-time monitoring of electrolyte concentration in demanding alkaline electrolysis environments The generation of green hydrogen by water electrolysis represents an exciting decarbonisation opportunity. However, the performance of electrolyzers is heavily impacted […]

- How Fishing Forecast Technology Supports Conservation EffortsAdvancements in fishing forecast technology are changing how anglers plan trips, with meaningful implications for conservation. These tools offer detailed information that helps distribute fishing activity and can promote the sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems. As concerns increase about the effects of fishing pressure, responsible technology use may offer a path to reducing ecological stress....
- Decapitated cougar stirs questions on Lake Pend OreilleParkgoers at Farragut State Park in Idaho reported the carcass to rangers and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

- Bill could lift decades-old funding lockout for Nisqually fish hatcheryThe Nisqually Tribe has sought ownership of Clear Creek Hatchery for decades. New federal legislation led by Rep. Marilyn Strickland supports the effort and could unlock funding.

- One in Five Gray Whales Entering San Francisco Bay Die ThereAs oceans warm and whale prey become increasingly scarce, gray whales have begun venturing into San Francisco Bay in search of food. But nearly one in five gray whales who enter the bay die there, many of them killed by passing boats, new research shows.Read more on E360 →
- Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn’t EnoughIn 2024, the global market for eco-labeled products crossed $500 billion. Electric vehicles, bamboo toothbrushes,... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn’t Enough appeared first on Earth911.

- 5 ways to differentiate your job search todayCuriosity, good listening and great storytelling are among coveted skills. The post 5 ways to differentiate your job search today appeared first on Trellis.
- How Jabil uses AI and robotics to bolster its decarbonization agendaThe contract manufacturer for Apple, Amazon and others is overhauling its systems for the sake of efficiency and emissions reductions. The post How Jabil uses AI and robotics to bolster its decarbonization agenda appeared first on Trellis.
- The most polluting LNG project in the US is being built in LouisianaLouisiana LNG is expected to generate more greenhouse gases than any other natural gas terminal in the country.

- Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?Corrugated cardboard makes its way from warehouse to mill in about two weeks. In contrast,... The post Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026? appeared first on Earth911.

- Shaping the future of Australia’s HVAC workforce as industry enters a new eraDaikin Australia calls for accelerated skills development, as digital technologies and artificial intelligence reshape heating and cooling systems nationwide. While the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning are important, Daikin believes the industry must modernise training to keep pace with technological change. As heating and cooling systems become more intelligent and integrated into building management, […] The post Shaping the future of Australia’s HVAC workforce as industry enters a new era first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- North West Queensland unearths the ancient giants during Queensland Dinosaur Week 2026Queensland Dinosaur Week is shaping up to be an unforgettable adventure, and Queensland’s North West is one of the places to be From the reef to the red dirt: North West Queensland unearths the ancient giants Queensland Dinosaur Week 4-10 May 2026 Queensland Dinosaur Week is shaping up to be an unforgettable adventure, and Queensland’s […] The post North West Queensland unearths the ancient giants during Queensland Dinosaur Week 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- UK climate tech leadership depends on regional supportThis post is by Andrew Wordsworth, CEO and founder of Sustainable Ventures. The UK is the world’s second-most advanced climate tech ecosystem, close behind the US. The sector is a rare engine of growth. Sustainable Ventures’ research with Barclays recently found that £15.5 billion in […]
- A lethal alignmentA lethal alignment Channel Comment brendan 13th April 2026 Teaser Media
- National roadshow to bring hands-on electrical training to 80 locations across Australia80-stop national tour launches May 2026, bringing hands-on training directly to electricians on the job Mobile learning centre showcases next-gen tech including EV charging, digital switchboards and smart systems Expands access to critical skills and expertise for both metro and regional electrical professionals More than 80 locations across Australia will host a new mobile training […] The post National roadshow to bring hands-on electrical training to 80 locations across Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- How the Push for Green Power is Changing The Transportable IndustryManaging Director Scott Rawson An Australian transportable building manufacturer says renewable power solutions in building and toilet-block assets are no longer a ‘nice to have’, amid growing consumer demand for green power. Instant Products Group has been designing and manufacturing transportable building and ablution facilities for purchase and hire for more than two decades. It’s […] The post How the Push for Green Power is Changing The Transportable Industry first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seattle’s blessing of fishing fleet tradition continues for 98th yearIt's the 98th time that Ballard First Lutheran Church has blessed the North Pacific fishing fleet in Seattle.

- Banded Roseate Spoonbill Sheds Light on Iconic Florida SpeciesSpotted! Wading Bird Research Specialist Shauna Sayers caught sight of an elusive band on the leg of a Roseate Spoonbill – a critical piece of data that brings their movement, behavior, and...
- Swarm of about 18 earthquakes strikes off WA coastRoughly 18 small earthquakes rumbled off the coast of Washington on Sunday morning.

- Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each yearThe tax break is one of the state’s costliest incentive programs and soon to be the most expensive of its kind in the nation.

- Trump approves federal disaster aid for WA’s record floodingFollowing months of uncertainty, the president on Saturday approved federal disaster funding for Washington state's recovery from the December floods.

- Oil companies accused of massive accounting fraud in New MexicoA lawsuit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells and expenses on states.

- Coast Guard scales back $137M Seattle waterfront expansionThe Coast Guard cited economic conditions, local tribes, site contamination and high construction costs in its decision.

- ‘Guardians of Life’ photographer shows how Indigenous communities forge new futurePhotographer Kiliii Yüyan’s visual odyssey “Guardians of Life” explores how traditional ecological knowledge is reshaping Indigenous communities through conservation and culture.

- Cathay continues to advance its sustainability priorities through strategic investments and collaborative actionsCathay’s Sustainability Report 2025 outlines continued progress across its priority areas Cathay is pleased to release its Sustainability Report 2025, reflecting a year of continuous progress in its sustainability journey and reaffirming its support to the aviation industry’s long-term decarbonisation vision. Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “This year marks a meaningful milestone for Cathay […] The post Cathay continues to advance its sustainability priorities through strategic investments and collaborative actions first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Protecting Birds on the Move in PhiladelphiaMigrating bird species pass through our cities each year—adding up to hundreds of thousands of birds—and rely on them as places to rest and refuel. In places like Philadelphia, Audubon and local...
- By the NumbersWith the 2026 legislative session behind us, we want to be sure you know how much your voice makes a difference. Although it was a challenging session on many fronts, we’re here to celebrate some...
- 2 factors that will determine if brands can make consumer refills workFrom hand soap to face masks, consumers are ready for reusable packaging — and they know what they want. The post 2 factors that will determine if brands can make consumer refills work appeared first on Trellis.
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- Is Baja Gold Sea Salt Good for You? Minerals, Sodium, and Hydration FactsQuick Answer: Is Baja Gold Sea Salt Good for You Baja Gold sea salt can be a fine choice if you prefer a less refined salt with trace minerals, but it is not a major nutrition upgrade over other salts. It is still mostly sodium chloride, so the bigger health issue is how much sodium...

- Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Solutions for Modern Australian HomesKeeping a home comfortable in Australia is no longer about buying a bigger heater or a stronger air conditioner. Energy prices are higher, weather swings are sharper, and heating and cooling now take a large share of household energy use, around 40% on average, and anywhere from 20% to 50% depending on climate zone. The...

- How to Compare Clean Tech SEO Agencies in 2026Clean tech companies rarely win trust in one visit. Buyers often spend months checking claims, comparing vendors, and reviewing the numbers with teams across finance, operations, procurement, and sustainability. Search matters early in that process because it shapes who gets seen first, who looks credible, and who makes the shortlist. That is why hiring an...
- Renewables lead electricity generation growth in 2026New forecast predicts this summer’s solar energy production will outpace last year by 17% The post Renewables lead electricity generation growth in 2026 appeared first on Environment America.
- Golden-cheeked Warblers: Texas Born and RaisedAs someone who grew up in Texas, I often heard people respond to the question of where they were from with “Texas born and raised.” For many, this is not only a phrase, but rather a reflection of...
- Five large data centers eyed for SeattleThe AI boom has reached the city of Seattle as four companies look to build massive data centers in town.

- Audubon Texas Selected for 2026 Conservation Wrangler Accelerator ProgramAUSTIN— Audubon Texas today announced its Bird City Texas program has been selected for Texan by Nature’s 2026 Conservation Wrangler initiative. Bird City Texas was one of only six...
- Gov. Kotek signs landmark bill investing in wildlife conservationThe broadly-supported 1.25% for wildlife legislation (HB 4134) has crossed the finish line The post Gov. Kotek signs landmark bill investing in wildlife conservation appeared first on Environment America.
- The Global Wildlife Trade Is Fueling the Spread of VirusesScientists have long known that deadly diseases, from HIV to SARS to Ebola, can begin in animals and spill over to people. But a new study is the first to quantify the risks from the global trade in wildlife, finding that nearly half of traded mammals share at least one pathogen with humans.Read more on E360 →
- Another gray whale mourned in WA as population strugglesMembers of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community gathered to honor a "sacred relative," the seventh gray whale to die in Washington in 2026.

- Dirty Business stars launch petition calling for national referendum on water ownershipAsh Smith and Professor Peter Hammond of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution — portrayed by David Thewlis and Jason Watkins in Channel 4’s Dirty Business — have launched a formal government petition calling for a referendum on returning the water industry to public ownership. The move follows the broadcast of the factual drama, which highlighted regulatory […]

- SMEs ‘willing but unsupported’ on net zero, London programme findsSustainability and decarbonisation are slipping down the priority list for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to new research and programme findings. SMEs account for 99% of the UK business population,1 meaning any slowdown in their climate action risks undermining the government’s net zero ambitions. Keir Starmer has set the country’s sights on an […]

- Firms partner on floating data centre concept using repurposed vesselsJapanese industrial and technology conglomerates have signed an agreement to explore the development and commercialisation of floating data centres, positioned as a way to address rising global demand for digital infrastructure while reducing land use and environmental impact. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Hitachi, and Hitachi Systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly […]

- New bill would bring funding to ranchers and landowners to conserve wildlifeBipartisan effort would provide landowners means to invest in wildlife habitat. The post New bill would bring funding to ranchers and landowners to conserve wildlife appeared first on Environment America.
- The No. 1 environmental concern? Water pollutionWater quality concerns outrank climate change, resource depletion and microplastics. The post The No. 1 environmental concern? Water pollution appeared first on Trellis.

- How the Trump administration’s climate math doesn’t add upThere's an old argument that protecting the environment hurts the economy. It's wrong for a lot of reasons.

- The skylines of the future will be made of woodLaminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.

- Don’t Let Allergens Interfere With Your SleepYou spend about a third of your life in your bedroom, and the air quality... The post Don’t Let Allergens Interfere With Your Sleep appeared first on Earth911.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Steven Johnson — Innovation Is Like Time TravelEarth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first,... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Steven Johnson — Innovation Is Like Time Travel appeared first on Earth911.

- Urgent action needed to protect emperor penguins from extinction, warns WWFA group of emperor penguin chicks with adults in the Snow Hill Island colony, Antarctica. © naturepl.com / Bryan and Cherry Alexander / WWF WWF-Australia Key facts: * The emperor penguin has now been listed as Endangered due to climate change * Climate change in Antarctica is leading to changes in sea-ice that are projected to cause […] The post Urgent action needed to protect emperor penguins from extinction, warns WWF first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Death knell for 'forgotten forests'Death knell for 'forgotten forests' Channel News brendan 10th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Upgrade Your Home Smarter: Why Heat Pump Hot Water Systems Are Gaining Popularity in VictoriaA smarter way to think about home improvement When most homeowners plan an update, they typically consider making noticeable modifications. Lighting, flooring, and kitchens typically come first. These improvements enhance a home’s comfort and attractiveness, but they don’t always address how well it functions on a daily basis. Enhancements that prioritise functionality above appearance are […] The post Upgrade Your Home Smarter: Why Heat Pump Hot Water Systems Are Gaining Popularity in Victoria first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- EDP signs long-term contract with major technology company for new 28MWp solar project in JapanA rendering of EDP Renewables APAC’s 28MWp Motoyoshi Solar Farm when completed, with over 42,000 solar panels highlighted in blue. With more than 16 GW in PPAs signed globally, EDP continues to be the partner of choice for the world’s leading companies seeking long-term renewable energy solutions tailored to their evolving needs. EDP, through EDP […] The post EDP signs long-term contract with major technology company for new 28MWp solar project in Japan first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Norway to Deploy World’s Largest Fleet of ‘Flying’ Electric Ferries Along Its CoastlineCandela P-12, already in production, will soon hit the Norwegian fjords, providing zero-emission, silent transport for tourists and commuters alike. Soon, tourists and commuters along Norway’s stunning coastline will travel aboard “flying” electric ferries. Norwegian operator Boreal AS—a leader in sustainable transport—has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Sweden’s Candela Technology, marking the […] The post Norway to Deploy World’s Largest Fleet of ‘Flying’ Electric Ferries Along Its Coastline first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Supporting PennEnvironment is a statement of hope.The post Supporting PennEnvironment is a statement of hope. appeared first on Environment America.
- Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwaterThe Environmental Protection Agency seeks to gut rules that target waste from burning coal.

- In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change AdaptationResearchers found that two alleles in the wood pink plant species may allow the perennials to adapt to warming temperatures.

- How Do American Robins Find Worms? Behold the Rich Sensory World of BirdsWe all know the early bird gets the worm, but how does he find it? That American Robin in your neighborhood park—how did it dig up the juicy nightcrawler dangling from its bill? After all, worms...
- Welsh Greens’ anti-nuclear stance draws criticism amid wider energy debateThe Welsh Green Party’s opposition to nuclear power has come under renewed criticism from trade unions and industry voices, following the publication of its Senedd manifesto and ongoing debate over the future of energy in Wales. But as the politics of nuclear power appears to be shifting globally (driven by advances in reactor technology and […]

- Brazil creates the South Atlantic's largest marine park
- 20 years in the making: Brazil protects a vast, rare ocean refuge
- A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into ViewScientists have uncovered a "blind spot" in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster.Read more on E360 →
- In Nebraska, wildfires are turning cattle ranching into a tricky businessNearly a million acres in the state have burned this year. One expert calls it ‘a new kind of wildfire era.’

- Georgia’s forestry industry is in crisis. One solution could be in your medicine cabinet.As paper mills close, the state legislature is offering the industry a lifeline.

- Worth More Standing — The Value of Old-Growth ForestsAt one point, the Pacific Northwest lost three square miles of old-growth forest every week... The post Worth More Standing — The Value of Old-Growth Forests appeared first on Earth911.

- Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny KitchensWashing a full load of dishes by hand can use up to 27 gallons of... The post Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny Kitchens appeared first on Earth911.

- Spring means dandelions are in, chronic inflammatory diseases are outEvidence has been found that one of the most common garden and parkland weeds in Britain can help with a range of health conditions. Dandelions may be able to assist with inflammatory diseases by targeting the AGE–RAGE signalling pathway. Quercetin and caffeic acid have been identified as the two compounds that polity a significant role […]
- Are forever chemicals increasing childhood asthma cases?High levels of prenatal exposure to PFAS has been linked to increased likelihood of developing chronic respiratory illness in younger years. The study, which looked at children born in Blekinge County, Sweden, isn’t the first to suggest a connection between so-called forever chemicals — or Perfluoroalkyl substances — and asthma. However, previous results have been […]
- Lessons from Iran: food stability needs regenerative farming, not fertiliserAs headlines focus on the oil and gas crisis brought about by Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Britain’s agricultural supply chain is also bracing for impact. Prior to outbreak of war in Iran, around one-third of all fertilisers distributed via seaborne routes were passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside urea and ammonia, […]
- Using ‘art as evidence’: Climate change research on display at CDUArtist Andrew Doyle’s ‘Bright to White’, included in the Climate Impacts on Country exhibition. Charles Darwin University A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the impacts of climate change is using “art as evidence”, alongside traditional data, to convey the lived experience of First Nations communities in relation to this global crisis. Led by […] The post Using ‘art as evidence’: Climate change research on display at CDU first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- How Mica Connects AI Workloads to Cleaner, Lower-Carbon PowerMica’s core idea is simple: AI workloads should not be treated as if electricity is invisible. By making power cost and grid conditions more visible, platforms like Mica aim to help organizations place flexible AI workloads in locations or time windows where electricity may be cleaner, less carbon-intensive, or more economical. That matters as data-centre...
- Armstrong Fluid Technology Appoints Danilo Elez as Chief Executive OfficerSeasoned global executive to lead Armstrong’s next phase of growth, innovation, and system-level performance Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global leader in intelligent, energy-saving fluid flow and whole building mechanical solutions, today announced the appointment of Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Danilo will lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation. Danilo […] The post Armstrong Fluid Technology Appoints Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- From Fossils to Flooring: How Mineral-Led Design is Eliminating Microplastics in Australian HomesFor most Australians, stepping out of the shower is a simple daily ritual. However, it often involves a quiet compromise: the traditional fabric bath mat. Despite being a household staple, these mats are notorious for holding moisture long after use, creating the damp, humid conditions where bacteria and mould naturally develop. While faster-drying synthetic alternatives […] The post From Fossils to Flooring: How Mineral-Led Design is Eliminating Microplastics in Australian Homes first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technologyDr Quentin Meyer says hydrogen fuel cells have long been touted as a way to decarbonise various difficult-to-abate industries, including freight and aviation. Photo: UNSW UNSW researchers have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for aviation, heavy transport and beyond closer to reality. Hydrogen fuel cells, using locally produced […] The post New hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock key clean energy technology first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World’s Most Populated RegionsA new study finds that land subsidence is outpacing ocean-driven sea-level rise along the northern coastline of Java Island, Indonesia.

- WA declares unprecedented fourth drought emergency in a rowThe fact that state officials started ringing alarm bells so early in the year underscores just how painful they expect the summer dry spell to be.

- ‘Climate change is kicking our butts.’ March smashes heat records for continental USMarch has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.

- How the Right Shutters Can Reduce Your Home’s Carbon FootprintQuick answer The right shutters can help reduce a home’s carbon footprint, but only as part of a broader efficiency strategy. Well-fitted shutters can improve comfort at the window, reduce some winter heat loss, help manage sunlight in brighter rooms, and last much longer than disposable window dressings. They are most useful when treated as...
- A Shift to EVs Would Lower the Price of Gasoline, Study FindsA broad shift to electric vehicles would benefit drivers of gas-powered cars by lowering the price of fuel. That is the finding of a new study, which comes as the war in Iran rattles energy markets, making oil more expensive.Read more on E360 →
- Oil companies are the only Iran war victorsAhead of next month’s elections, the Conservatives and Reform see the conflict-driven fuel crisis as an opportunity to convince Britons carbon cuts cost too much. Meanwhile, fossil fuel firms prepare for a major monetary windfall. Axe the Carbon Tax is the latest slogan to come from a battered, bruised but definitely not all-out Tory camp. […]
- War-time fall out: Cut fertilisers to improve UK security and benefit nature, says charityWhile there is relief at the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran, commentators continue to warn of ongoing uncertainty for fuel supplies and prices; but in the long run, will it be shortages of fertiliser and the knock-on effect on our food security that affect Britain the most in the economic fall-out of the […]

- Project turns recovered car battery acid and plastic waste into clean hydrogenResearchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen fuel and valuable industrial chemicals. The reactor, developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge, is powered […]

- Ganges River pollution study: standard monitoring identifies only 1% of organofluorine contaminationStandard tests fail to identify 99% of toxic PFAS chemicals in the Ganges River, according to a new study from interdisciplinary research organization The James Hutton Institute, the University of Graz, Warsaw University of Technology and the Indian Institute of Technology. Flowing over 2,500km from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges River […]

- Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity AwarenessThe adoption of sustainable technology is accelerating worldwide, whether in homes or businesses. Houses have... The post Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness appeared first on Earth911.

- How Clorox sets sustainability goalsStrategy is now set by an executive-level committee, and starting in May the company will start requiring business units to submit quarterly scorecards that track sustainability progress. The post How Clorox sets sustainability goals appeared first on Trellis.
- The sustainability profession has been given a mulligan. Let’s take itThe new director of the Center for Sustainable Business at NYU breaks down how to accelerate embedding sustainability into business. The post The sustainability profession has been given a mulligan. Let’s take it appeared first on Trellis.
- What to expect when you’re expecting the end of the worldJem Bendell predicted that society would collapse because of climate change. Then he tried to get on with his life.

- Revolutionary rubber waste recycling processes can capture CO2 by recycling glovesResearch by the University of St Andrews could help cut down a major waste stream and make a number of useful materials far more environmentally friendly. The team have revealed two breakthrough chemical recycling and upcycling techniques tackling nitrile butadiene rubber [NBR] products, which include disposable gloves and seals on industrial parts. Thanks to its […]
- There’s hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, reallyTrump’s court losses give the beleaguered industry a chance to get back on stable footing.
- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Plastic Bank’s David Katz on Grassroots Recycling SolutionsTurn back the clock to our first conversation with David Katz, founder of Plastic Bank.... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Plastic Bank’s David Katz on Grassroots Recycling Solutions appeared first on Earth911.

- Suffolk and Norfolk are case studies for nature based solutions investmentA new report by the Green Finance Institute makes the case for more coordinated private and public funding to provide more protection from climate change in two counties which are vital for UK energy and food. Developing Regional Economic Resilience through Nature‑based Solutions: Norfolk and Suffolk was published last month, and looks to provide a […]
- Free public transport via MontpellierFree public transport via Montpellier Channel News brendan 8th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Beyond the Pipes: When a Dishwasher Leak Is Actually an Appliance ProblemA puddle on the kitchen floor often sends homeowners straight to the plumbing, but a dishwasher leak is not always a pipe problem. In many cases, the clues point back to the appliance itself: water gathering at the front edge, foam pushing out from the door area, drainage trouble at the sink-side connection, or a...
- Pink iPhone 17e Clear Case: Why ESR’s Setup Looks Good, but the Details MatterImage Source: Pixel The pink iPhone 17e gives Apple’s lower-priced iPhone a more playful look than buyers usually expect from the e-series. Apple lists the phone in Soft Pink and says the model now supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, which makes magnetic cases and chargers much more relevant than they were...
- How Do NDIS Consultants Help Providers Manage Operational ChallengesDid you know that about 78% of NDIS providers report difficulty finding qualified support workers? Yes! This is true, which also makes workforce shortages one of the biggest operational challenges in the sector. And if you are also struggling with compliance rules, documentation, audits, and policy updates, you are not alone. One day, you are...
- TrusTrace’s One Retail Hub Gains Strong Early Traction as Fashion Brands Build Shared Infrastructure for Supply Chain ComplianceSeven weeks after launch, leading fashion brands report significant time savings and accelerated alignment through shared due diligence infrastructure TrusTrace, whose enterprise platform helps the world’s leading fashion brands capture, validate, and act on supply chain traceability data, today announced strong early traction for One Retail Hub, its free industry infrastructure for supply chain compliance. Seven […] The post TrusTrace’s One Retail Hub Gains Strong Early Traction as Fashion Brands Build Shared Infrastructure for Supply Chain Compliance first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- EV sales hit all time high as drivers hit the road for the Easter long weekend in big numbersJulie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council. Electric vehicles reached 22.9% of new car sales in March 2026 – the highest on record – as more Australians chose EVs for long weekend travel, supported by lower running costs. EVC and publicly recorded data showed that 24,054 (15,839 BEVs and 8,215 PHEVs) sold in March, with […] The post EV sales hit all time high as drivers hit the road for the Easter long weekend in big numbers first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Real world data reveals how much Australian electric vehicle owners save on fuelAustralians save nearly $100 in fuel costs per month by making the switch to an electric vehicle, new data from Swedish electric performance brand Polestar has revealed. A survey of 1015 motorists in Australia reveals 62% of electric vehicle owners spend well under $100 per month charging their cars, with a median monthly cost of $60 compared […] The post Real world data reveals how much Australian electric vehicle owners save on fuel first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock clean energy technology for freight, transport, and aviationUNSW researchers have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to solve a critical flaw, bringing clean energy for aviation, heavy transport and beyond closer to reality. Hydrogen fuel cells, using locally produced green hydrogen as the only fuel, have long been viewed as the ultimate clean energy source, but their commercialisation has been difficult. A multidisciplinary team […] The post New hydrogen fuel cell design could unlock clean energy technology for freight, transport, and aviation first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Gray whale was in ‘very debilitated state’ before it died in Willapa RiverThe whale was the third in the past week discovered to have died of malnutrition.

- The Dormancy Gap: Why Infrastructure Alone is Not Enough for Clean-Tech Recovery in AustraliaBy Kesewa Opoku Agyemang Australia has invested significantly in clean technology and recycling infrastructure. Collection points for batteries and e-waste are now more widely distributed across urban environments. Yet recovery rates for batteries and e-waste remain persistently low. This raises an important question: If infrastructure exists, why are materials not flowing through the system? […] The post The Dormancy Gap: Why Infrastructure Alone is Not Enough for Clean-Tech Recovery in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The Hidden Environmental Cost of Green Technology: Is Clean Energy Really Clean?Wind turbines, solar panels, and electric cars offer hope for a complete transition to alternative energy sources. Meanwhile, their decommissioned remains are disposed of in landfills in an environmentally unfriendly way. In this article, let’s try to figure out whether green energy is as clean as it is commonly thought. Problem #1: Disposal of Blades...
- How Dumpster Rental in Denver Supports Sustainable Waste Management GoalsDenver’s waste goals are shaped by city policy, but they are carried out one project at a time. That matters most during renovations, cleanouts, demolition work, and construction, where a lot of debris is created in a short stretch. In that setting, dumpster rental is not just a convenience. It is a basic waste-handling tool....
- The fossil fuel crisis shows the urgency of building a resilient, low carbon economy As well as the very real human suffering in the Persian Gulf, the recent escalation of the current conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, exposing how vulnerable countries, including the UK, are to fossil fuel volatility. The impact on household bills has been […]
- Rural WA schools struggle as logging dollars dropRural Washington school districts have gotten millions from logging in so-called trust land overseen by the state's Department of Natural Resources.

- Audubon to Expand Rancher-Powered Conservation for Birds Across 500,000 Grassland AcresWashington, D.C. (April 7, 2026)—The National Audubon Society today announced it has been awarded $4 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through the Grassland Resilience...
- Audubon to Expand Rancher-Powered Conservation for Birds Across 500,000 Grassland AcresWashington, D.C. (April 7, 2026)—The National Audubon Society today announced it has been awarded $4 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through the Grassland Resilience...
- Why we need to fund our public landsAmerica’s national parks and public lands are important for wildlife, filtering drinking water and providing recreational opportunities for millions of people each year. The post Why we need to fund our public lands appeared first on Environment America.
- Looking back at Audubon Adventures Nature Camp for KidsAt Audubon Adventures Nature Camp in Spiritwood, North Dakota, children use their senses to actively explore, engage in play, and create lasting outdoor memories--all while learning about the natural...
- First photos from NASA moon flyby show setting earth and eclipseAs the astronauts emerged from the other side of the moon, they experienced yet another breathtaking sight: a solar eclipse, from a vantage never witnessed by any human.

- Audubon NC’s Policy Priorities for Birds in 2026From mountains to coast, birds are facing intense pressure. The good news is that Audubon and our chapters are focusing on policies that tackle habitat loss and other threats in order to reverse...
- How Thrive Market is helping 1,000+ brands to decarbonizeThe online retailer wants small businesses to get started on emissions targets — even if they don’t employ a dedicated sustainability professional. The post How Thrive Market is helping 1,000+ brands to decarbonize appeared first on Trellis.
- Google to Use Natural Gas to Power Massive Data Center in TexasA planned gas-fired power plant at a Google data center in Texas would generate up to 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, more than the city of San Francisco.Read more on E360 →
- Heat networks fund accepting applications from Welsh projectsThe Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)1 will open to Welsh projects from Round 12, unlocking new opportunities for clean heat and accelerating Wales’ path to net zero by 2050. The Welsh Government shares Westminster’s goal to reach net zero by 2050 and has committed to decarbonising all public sector buildings by 2030. In Cardiff, a […]

- Trump administration proposes $400M cut at Hanford nuclear siteThe budget cut could hinder cleanup of chemical waste from plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War for the nation’s nuclear weapons program.

- Should California bring back grizzlies? Lawmakers consider reintroducing themGrizzlies were once plentiful in California. The golden animals, a type of brown bear, are still depicted on the state flag and in the names of university college teams.

- Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready?A couple years ago, in the middle of April, I was on a controlled burn... The post Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready? appeared first on Earth911.

- How To Recycle X-Ray FilmEvery kilogram of medical X-ray film holds 5 to 15 grams of silver — enough... The post How To Recycle X-Ray Film appeared first on Earth911.

- Major lithium-ion battery breakthrough in Surrey heralds new era for devicesThe new cell design moves away from typical graphene models and instead uses silicon. Developed at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), the research was initially published in ACS Applied Energy Materials. The novel design was gaunt to deliver some of the highest levels of energy storage capacity for silicon-carbon nanotube systems, without sacrificing […]
- UK transport must deliver for 1-in-3 without car, ending ‘connectivity lottery’Eight of travel’s leading charities have called for a new approach to mobility in England as a new collective body forms to lobby government. The Sustainable Transport Alliance comprises the Community Rail Network, CoMoUK, Walk Cycle Trust, Living Streets, Community Transport Association, Campaign for Better Transport and Bus Users. According to launch messaging, their shared […]
- Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angryKate Marvel reflects on her fiery resignation: “I don’t think we rebuild science without getting mad.”

- Smart organisations use environment, social, governance data for operational intelligenceFinance, procurement, operations, and commercial functions. Cost structures, risk exposure, and access to capital. In a stormy and unstable world, ESG reporting has emerged as the most important guardrail for future-proofing prospects. Volatility, whether it’s in energy markets, supply chains, or regulatory expectations, has become a defining feature of today’s business environment. As instability persists, […]
- How EVs could solve a problem with America’s rickety gridWith "vehicle-to-grid" technology, EVs turn into a vast network of backup power. That could help stabilize the system and accelerate the adoption of renewables.
- Insurance isn’t the back office of sustainability. It’s front and centerZurich’s Linda Freiner reveals why risk, resilience and realism — not just net zero — should be at the center of every CSO’s job. The post Insurance isn’t the back office of sustainability. It’s front and center appeared first on Trellis.
- WORLD-LEADING PALAEONTOLOGIST DR DEAN LOMAX TO MAKE FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN VISIT FOR QUEENSLAND DINOSAUR WEEK 2026One of the world’s LEADING palaeontologists Dr Dean Lomax Dinosaur Experiences Australia Queensland Dinosaur Week is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax will headline the 2026 statewide celebration, marking his first-ever visit to Australia. Running 4–10 May 2026 (and including National Dinosaur Day on Thursday May 7) Queensland Dinosaur Week will welcome the multi-award-winning British scientist, […] The post WORLD-LEADING PALAEONTOLOGIST DR DEAN LOMAX TO MAKE FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN VISIT FOR QUEENSLAND DINOSAUR WEEK 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Trump's war on Iran and on the futureTrump's war on Iran and on the future Channel Comment brendan 7th April 2026 Teaser Media
- America’s roadsides: An oasis for pollinatorsThe U.S. Dept. of Transportation announced a new round of funding for pollinator-friendly roadsides. Our hope is that all states apply. The post America’s roadsides: An oasis for pollinators appeared first on Environment America.
- Sowing AlUla’s Green Future: 1 Million Native Plants Initiative to Transform AlUla’s Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Tourism LandscapeMore than 140,000 native plants have been installed across projects outside of nature reserves, including tourism developments, cultural sites and visitor infrastructure. Prince William recently planted an acacia tree inside Sharaan National Park as part of AlUla’s land restoration programme. Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more […] The post Sowing AlUla’s Green Future: 1 Million Native Plants Initiative to Transform AlUla’s Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Tourism Landscape first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CCEP strengthens producer responsibility and expands national RVM rollout with new Return and Earn machine at NorthmeadCoca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has strengthened its longstanding leadership in Australia’s circular economy with the installation of a new Return and Earn Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at its Northmead production site in Western Sydney. The installation advances CCEP’s national strategy to expand access and convenience to recycling without increasing the cost to consumers. This […] The post CCEP strengthens producer responsibility and expands national RVM rollout with new Return and Earn machine at Northmead first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 concludes with strong success, driving momentum ahead with continued focus on next energy and technological innovationsAPM 2026 attendees on the exhibition floor The 19th Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) held its largest-ever edition in Singapore last week, welcoming 19,431 attendees, alongside more than 819 exhibitors from 41 regions and countries, including 20 pavilions, and 112 speakers from across the globe. Amid the strong turnout, APM saw a significant number of announcements, covering […] The post Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 concludes with strong success, driving momentum ahead with continued focus on next energy and technological innovations first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panelsUNSW Sydney Engineers from UNSW have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on climate and mounting systems. A new global study has revealed that ultraviolet (UV) radiation may be quietly shortening the lifespan of next-generation solar panels by up to 10 years — and current industry […] The post New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Do Manta Rays Have Stingers?A manta ray’s size can make it look dangerous at first glance. Many people assume that means it has a stinger. It does not, and that mistake usually comes from confusing manta rays with stingrays. Quick Answer: Do Manta Rays Have Stingers? No, manta rays do not have stingers. They do not have a venomous...

- Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a KidAn M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.

- New Video Highlights 25 Years of Jay WatchAfter 25 years, Jay Watch data have been shaping management decisions long enough to affect scrub-jay populations for the better. What's especially unique about the success of this program, and the...
- Can AI reveal the hidden life of a rainforest?
- WA lawmakers end Tesla’s EV dealership exclusiveA new state law allows two more EV manufacturers to sell their cars and trucks directly to consumers.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: Don Carli On Tuning What We See Online To Reduce eCommerce Returns$850 billion. That’s what retail and e-commerce returns will cost in 2026, generating 8.4 billion... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Don Carli On Tuning What We See Online To Reduce eCommerce Returns appeared first on Earth911.

- How Climate Disasters Are Breaking the Homeowners Insurance MarketIn parts of coastal North Carolina and Texas, homeowners who were paying one rate for... The post How Climate Disasters Are Breaking the Homeowners Insurance Market appeared first on Earth911.

- Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipseThe Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon.

- Algorithmic greenwashing: Lessons from building an AI agent for natureKnowing what prompts and in what order to give AI isn't an engineering decision. It's a sustainability one. The post Algorithmic greenwashing: Lessons from building an AI agent for nature appeared first on Trellis.
- What Allbirds got rightThe storied footwear brand stumbled in its quest to scale, but made a lasting contribution by sharing its recipes for natural and plant-based materials. The post What Allbirds got right appeared first on Trellis.
- Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it?As backlash grows, a nationwide search is underway for solutions to the AI energy crunch.

- The Iran war is changing how millions of people cook — and what they eatAcross Asia and Africa, the cooking gas shortage is emptying menus, driving people to coal and wood, and fueling a booming black market.

- Blocking bottom trawlingBlocking bottom trawling Channel News brendan 6th April 2026 Teaser Media
- Seattle weather: Highs in the 70s, then sunny, dry days all weekA second day of unseasonably warm weather is expected to grace Western Washington on Monday, with highs springing into the 70s before a midweek cool-off.

- After gray whale dies 20 miles inland in WA, experts fear for speciesThree gray whales have turned up dead in Southwest Washington this week, a worrying sign that the species is struggling to bounce back from lean years.

- Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems?An earlier spring affects when migratory birds arrive, leaves emerge, and fruit ripens — among plants and animals that determine ecosystem health.

- Gray whale, seen 20 miles inland, dies in WA’s Willapa RiverThe incident marks at least the third gray whale to turn up dead along the Western Washington coastline over the past few days.

- Will I-5 closure affect the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival?While northbound I-5 remains closed due to landslides, there are detours and scenic routes to get there and back.

- Strengthening Structures for a More Sustainable FutureSustainability has become a central focus across industries, and the construction sector is no exception. As the demand for environmentally responsible practices grows, so too does the need for stronger, longer-lasting structures that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Building for the future is no longer just about durability—it’s about creating systems that support both...
- Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concernIn the Trump administration’s reorganization of the struggling agency, there are painful echoes of BLM’s past moves.

- Eco-Tourism in Ukraine: Green Spaces That Still Tell the Country’s StoryUkraine’s green spaces say a lot about the country. They show its land, its history, and the way people have lived with nature over time. You can see that in the Carpathian Mountains, in Kyiv’s parks and gardens, and in the lakes and wetlands of the north. Ukraine has mountain forests, river valleys, marshes, old...

- From Streams to Canopy: A Forester’s Growth Through Audubon TrainingMike Eckley’s connection to the natural world began knee-deep in Pennsylvania’s trout streams, where weekends spent fishing with his father sparked a lasting curiosity about the outdoors. Over...
- A bipartisan push to stop the next sewage spillThe post A bipartisan push to stop the next sewage spill appeared first on Environment America.
- This Earth Day, Hope Soars Through Collective ActionEach spring, Cerulean Warblers migrate north from South America, crossing the Gulf to spend their summer in the eastern United States and southern Canada. Like many bird species, their survival...
- Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic PollutionStudents and faculty at Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science programs turned cutting-edge research on microplastics into Moby Filter, a sustainability startup tackling laundry-induced pollution at its source.

- A Day in the Life: Shorebird Program ManagerA few minutes before sunrise, Megan Hatten arrives at the Ten Thousand Islands Field Research Station in Goodland. As the Southwest shorebird program manager for Audubon Florida, she and Derek Salge...
- Watch Us on "Florida on a Tankful"A recent episode of Spectrum News 13's Florida on a Tankful featured the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, our rehabilitation work, public programming, and new aviary. Reporter Randy Rauch followed...
- Healthy Illinois Wetlands Support a Healthier Mississippi RiverIllinois lawmakers have an opportunity to reduce flood risk, protect water quality, and conserve essential wildlife habitat by restoring and protecting wetlands. Many wetlands in Illinois have been...
- Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet EarthMake Earth Day 2026 the next step in your response to the environmental damage inflicted... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth appeared first on Earth911.

- 4 ways to navigate sustainability certificationsWith more than 450 certifications available, it's critical to discern what actually drives impact. The post 4 ways to navigate sustainability certifications appeared first on Trellis.
- One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona’s energy futureA group of climate-focused candidates is hoping to steer the Salt River Project toward clean energy. Turning Point USA stands in their way.

- What does $164M buy Big Oil? Inupiat land and a broken promise.A federal auction undid a hard-won agreement to protect Alaska's North Slope. The Iñupiat community that fought for it is still waiting to be heard.
- Mother Nature’s Medicine: 4 Natural Remedies for Healthy KidsThe global market for natural health products now exceeds $300 billion, and parents are leading... The post Mother Nature’s Medicine: 4 Natural Remedies for Healthy Kids appeared first on Earth911.

- U.S. Biofuels Target Could Fuel Destruction of Tropical RainforestThe U.S. doesn’t produce enough vegetable oil to meet a new biofuels mandate, so suppliers will have to ramp up imports, putting pressure on tropical forests overseas, which may be cleared to grow oil crops.Read more on E360 →
- Portable Power Station vs. Generator, Which One Fits Your Needs Better?When the power goes out, or you need electricity away from home, the choice usually comes down to two options: a portable power station or a traditional generator. Both do the same basic job, but they do it in very different ways. A portable power station stores electricity in a battery and sends it out...

- EnviroInvest Investment Fund Launches to Capture Australia’s Environmental Investment OpportunityEnviroInvest has launched the EnviroInvest Investment Fund, providing investors with access to Australia’s rapidly expanding environmental investment landscape, as global capital continues to shift toward energy transition and decarbonisation. The launch follows record levels of investment into the sector, with global energy transition capital reaching approximately US$2.3 trillion in 2025, reflecting a structural reallocation of […] The post EnviroInvest Investment Fund Launches to Capture Australia’s Environmental Investment Opportunity first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Washington Takes a Major Step Toward a Cleaner, More Bird-Friendly Electric GridWith the recent passage of SB 6355, Washington has taken an important step forward in building the modern electric grid the state needs to support a clean energy future. The legislation establishes...
- This Songbird is the Bellwether of the BosqueEach April, as the Middle Rio Grande begins to green thanks to spring runoff and warming temperatures, neotropical migrants start to return to the bosque. One of the first to arrive is the Bell’s...
- Audubon Welcomes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Cooperative Watershed Management Both chambers of Congress introduced the Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 in March. The bipartisan bill—sponsored by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Sen. John...
- March Rainfall and 2026 Water Level Data from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary22241Audubon staff at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary recorded 0.7” of rain in March (average for March is 2.55”). "We’ve only received about half of the rain that we’ve typically received by this...
- Celebrate Poetry and Birds at the Randall Davey Audubon CenterNational poetry month is the largest literary celebration in the world with tens of millions of participants worldwide. It celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and reminds us that...
- Protecting Birds in a Changing Ocean: How Marine IBAs Can Guide Ocean PlanningEvery year, birds travel extraordinary distances to reach the productive coastal waters of California, where they depend on critical marine and coastal habitats recognized as Important Bird Areas...
- Protecting Birds in a Changing Ocean: How California Marine IBAs Can Guide Ocean PlanningEvery year, birds travel extraordinary distances to reach the productive coastal waters of California, where they depend on critical marine and coastal habitats recognized as Important Bird Areas...
- Cookstoves with SIM cards are reviving a contested carbon creditImproved methodologies and monitoring technologies are helping cookstove projects recover from a series of damaging findings. The post Cookstoves with SIM cards are reviving a contested carbon credit appeared first on Trellis.
- Why Starbucks is giving away climate-tolerant coffee treesMore than half of the land used to grow Arabica beans for the world’s largest coffeehouse could be unusable by 2050. The post Why Starbucks is giving away climate-tolerant coffee trees appeared first on Trellis.

- Celebrate 30 Years of California ConservationAs Audubon California marks 30 years in 2026, we’re also celebrating a conservation legacy in California that spans far longer. Long before we were established as an official state office in 1996...
- A Look Back for Audubon California's 30-Year AnniversaryAs Audubon California marks 30 years in 2026, we’re also celebrating a conservation legacy in California that spans far longer. Long before we were established as an official state office in 1996...
- Why Protecting Flowering Plants Is Crucial to Our FutureIn his latest book, biologist David George Haskell describes flowering plants as “world creators.” In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he explains how they spurred the evolution of new ecosystems and what flowering plants can teach us about survival on a warming planet.Read more on E360 →
- Argentina Reforms Glacier Protection LawA historic glacier protection law is under attack in Argentina as Congress loosens environmental protections.

- Research shows cast iron pipes can temporarily ‘reseal’Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail, according to the group. The UK water industry faces a unique challenge due to a significant legacy of grey cast iron (GCI) infrastructure, much of which dates back to the interwar period. The newly released report, ‘Understanding how the deterioration […]

- ISEP launches updated GHG framework amid rising energy price volatilityCoinciding with a time of heightened global energy uncertainty, the new Greenhouse Gas Management Hierarchy (GHGMH) has been launched today (2 April), providing organisations with a clear, practical framework for reducing carbon emissions – including transitioning away from fossil fuels. First introduced in 2009 and adopted by both the UNFCCC and ISO as global best-practice […]

- Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More ComplicatedPicture turning yard waste, wood scraps, and farm leftovers into something that stores carbon underground... The post Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated appeared first on Earth911.

- Eco-Friendly Parenting: How to Choose a Safe Baby Formula Without Losing Sight of SustainabilityFor many parents, formula shopping starts as a feeding decision and turns into something broader. You are not only reading the ingredient list. You are also thinking about farming, packaging, sourcing, and the kind of food system your child will grow up in. That is where eco-friendly parenting enters the picture. Still, two ideas often...
- Trying Times: Keeping the Faith as Environmental Gains Are LostFor people who came of age in the 1970s, it is especially painful to witness the Trump administration’s relentless rollback of hard-won environmental progress. But as the assaults on clean air and water, endangered species, and more mount, a noted ecologist finds reasons for hope.Read more on E360 →
- Solar was poised to help Puerto Ricans survive blackouts — until Trump axed nearly $1B in fundingThe money is being redirected to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, a government-owned utility with a checkered past.

- These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summerAmid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.

- Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance YardSpring is officially here, inspiring gardening plans as well as dread of lawn chores. Before... The post Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard appeared first on Earth911.

- Warwick is the UK’s most EV-friendly tourist destinationResearch has also revealed the cheapest holiday spot for charging and the percentage of hotels with plug-in infrastructure. A new study by Ageas shows that Warwick is the most electric vehicle-friendly tourist destination in Britain. The town has 74 charge points within 5km, and offers 254 nearby points of interest. When looking at value for […]
- Most data centres are planned for water stressed UK areasA new report shows the vast majority of tech hubs planned for Britain are in locations that can’t afford to spare a drop. According to Global Action Plan, 84% of data centres currently proposed for the UK are in areas either classed as water stressed, or projected to be water stressed by 2040. The majority […]
- New training courses launch in Sheffield ‘to grow clean energy workforce’One of the country’s leading heat pump specialists is now opening its Yorkshire facility to people outside the company. According to Aira, the new course offering at its Sheffield training facility is in direct response to the UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Amongst other things, this stipulates that an additional 400,000 heat pumps and 3 […]
- A circular economy must be prioritised to grow the UK’s wind industry fastThis post is by Dr Anne Velenturf, associate professor in circular economy at the University of Leeds. In March I toured the parliaments of the UK to celebrate the conclusion of the RESCUE project’s implementation phase, culminating in the launch of a policy briefing written […]
- Sámi, energy and 'green colonialism'Sámi, energy and 'green colonialism' Channel News brendan 2nd April 2026 Teaser Media
- RUNNATION FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH 30+ SCREENINGS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2026Real stories. Running connections. A film night to inspire. RunNation Film Festival returns for its 12th year in 2026, touring more than 30 locations across Australia and New Zealand from July to August. Bringing together runners, filmmakers, and communities, RunNation showcases a curated selection of films that explore running beyond the finish line. The program […] The post RUNNATION FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH 30+ SCREENINGS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- $1.2m partnership for robots to fix roadsAli Rajabipour is the Director of CDU’s Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies. Charles Darwin University An AI-powered robotic system will soon detect and repair cracked roads thanks to a $1.2 million partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU), Civiltech Solutions, and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC). The industry-research partnership will combine LiDAR road […] The post $1.2m partnership for robots to fix roads first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- NRMA Insurance reports record jump in EV quote requests as fuel prices surgeNew NRMA Insurance data shows quotes for electric vehicles (EVs) jumped 42% in March 2026, and by 81% year on year, as more Australian’s consider EVs amid rising crude oil prices and concerns over fuel supply. The events in the Middle East and its impact on fuel prices in early March saw monthly EV insurance […] The post NRMA Insurance reports record jump in EV quote requests as fuel prices surge first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Grants plant seed for environmental glow-upsOrganisations with ideas to improve the environment and inspire sustainable behaviour across Lake Macquarie are encouraged to apply for a Community Environment Grant. The grants offer up to $5000 for projects that reduce waste, improve biodiversity, lower carbon emissions or promote environmentally sustainable practices in the community. Recent projects the program has supported include a […] The post Grants plant seed for environmental glow-ups first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Audubon California’s 2026 State Legislative PrioritiesAudubon California’s top priorities at the state Capitol this year include ensuring birds have the water and lands they need, celebrating fifty years of the California Coastal Protection Act, and...
- Protections for Birds Worldwide Advanced by Successful COP15New commitments for strengthening protections for migratory birds and other species worldwide was the outcome of a one week meeting late last month, where governments, non-governmental...
- She May Know Anna's Hummingbirds Better Than Anyone—After Studying 350 of Their Nests in One ParkBeverly LaBelle names each year’s hummingbird mothers alphabetically, in order of when she finds them. “Nest #1 will be Abby, for example, #2 will be Brenda, and so on,” she says, looping back...
- This Woman May Know Anna's Hummingbirds Better Than Anyone—After Finding More Than 350 of Their Nests HerselfBeverly LaBelle names each year’s hummingbird mothers alphabetically, in order of when she finds them. “Nest #1 will be Abby, for example, #2 will be Brenda, and so on,” she says, looping back...
- Audubon Applauds Canada’s Commitment to Protect NatureOn March 31, 2026, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced the launching of A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, which outlines a plan for how the Government of...
- Nike vs Adidas: Which Athletic Brand Is Better for Your Needs?Choosing between Nike and Adidas comes down to what matters most to you. Nike stands out for race-day performance, basketball culture, and a tighter athletic fit. Adidas does better with everyday comfort, soccer heritage, broader lifestyle appeal, and a stronger public case on sustainability. Both make good shoes and apparel. The better brand is the...

- Is Hill’s Prescription Diet Worth It? What You Need To Know Before Switching Your Dog’s FoodWhen a vet recommends Hill’s Prescription Diet – it’s usually not an easy call. The cost is higher than run of the mill kibble, the names of the formulas can sound like they came straight out of a lab, and many owners are left scratching their heads wondering if they’re really getting their money’s worth...

- Eliminating plastic in the produce aisle is low hanging fruitOur new report shows that getting our produce without plastic packaging is within reach. The post Eliminating plastic in the produce aisle is low hanging fruit appeared first on Environment America.
- Trump’s ‘God Squad’ blocks endangered species protections in the Gulf of MexicoCiting the Iran war, the administration let oil companies take actions that are likely to threaten an endangered whale.

- Greater Chaco Canyon area to be stripped of protectionsThe Greater Chaco Canyon is on the chopping block. Longstanding protections are set to be removed with minimal public input. The post Greater Chaco Canyon area to be stripped of protections appeared first on Environment America.
- 3 Practical Ways Sustainable Massage Practices Support Better RecoveryMassage therapy is built around care, but the day-to-day setup of many treatment rooms tells a messier story. Disposable supplies pile up. Cheap equipment wears out fast. Strong synthetic scents and harsh cleaning products become part of the room without much thought. A more sustainable massage practice changes that in ways clients actually feel. It...
- STATEMENT: Bureau of Land Management moves to revoke Chaco Canyon protectionsDepartment of the Interior’s proposal provides only seven days for public comment The post STATEMENT: Bureau of Land Management moves to revoke Chaco Canyon protections appeared first on Environment America.
- 3 Surprising Ways to Hunt Greener TodayImage by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels A lot of hunters already think about land, habitat, and wildlife health. What often gets missed is how everyday field choices shape that same environment. Greener hunting does not start with a total lifestyle overhaul. It starts with a few practical decisions that cut waste, reduce toxic residue, and...
- Sustainable Ways to Feel Better at HomeFeeling better at home does not always require more products, more appointments, or more energy use. In many homes, the biggest gains come from a few smart changes, better light, better heat, and recovery tools that fit into daily life without turning the house into a high-consumption wellness zone. Three practical upgrades stand out. The...
- Simple Habits for Greener LabsImage from Kaboompics from Pexels Greener labs do not start with a renovation plan. In most cases, they start with better daily choices. The biggest wins usually come from three habits: buying equipment with lifetime impact in mind, sorting waste correctly every day, and setting shared routines that cut idle energy use. These are not...
- Ways to Create Custom Eco-Friendly PackagingCustom eco-friendly packaging is not only about swapping cardboard for something labeled green. In practice, the bigger gains often come from design choices that cut waste across the full shipping cycle. That means using packaging more than once, reducing petroleum-based cushioning, and building packs that fit the product instead of the pallet. Packaging remains one...
- Dozens of New Species Discovered In Deep Waters Off AustraliaScientists have identified more than 110 new species discovered deep underwater beyond the edges of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.Read more on E360 →
- Why Electric Water Heaters Are Still a Strong Choice in 2026Image source: Feepik Electric water heaters still earn their place in homes and many light commercial buildings for one basic reason. When they are sized properly and installed well, they deliver dependable hot water without much day-to-day trouble. That reliability still matters, but the buying decision is no longer as simple as it used to...
- Why Dissolution Testing Matters in Drug DevelopmentDissolution testing plays a central role in oral drug development because it shows how a tablet, capsule, or other dosage form releases its drug under controlled conditions. USP defines it as measuring the rate and extent to which a drug substance goes into solution from a dosage form. On paper, that sounds narrow. In practice,...
- A Complicated Future for a Methane-Cleansing MoleculeA new model shows how levels of the “atmosphere’s detergent” may rise and fall in response to climate change.

- Maritime project aims to improve methanol fire safetySafety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation has awarded £378,000 to a new initiative led by DBI – The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology – in a bid to tackle one of the maritime sector’s most urgent safety challenges: fire risk from methanol, one of the alternative fuels in the global green transition. The MEFISTO […]

- Make Every Voice Count This Earth DayWe all have the power to protect our planet, this month and beyond.

- Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To ActivismIt’s tough to think about “celebrating” Earth Day after the federal government rolled back over... The post Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism appeared first on Earth911.

- Why General Motors lobbied against its own EV goalsTrump’s gutting of pro-EV regulations was backed by several large automakers. Here’s how other companies can learn from those experiences. The post Why General Motors lobbied against its own EV goals appeared first on Trellis.
- How climate standards are slowing down corporate decarbonizationMany standards have become bottlenecks rather than enablers. The post How climate standards are slowing down corporate decarbonization appeared first on Trellis.
- Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefitsLittle bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites.

- As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adaptBut some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.

- Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James RenwickListen to “Earth911 Interview: Coastal Flooding In 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick” on Spreaker.... The post Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick appeared first on Earth911.

- Public distrusts water companies, but has faith in local suppliersMore than half of the country believes supply management is poor, while general understanding of regulation is low. Undertaken by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting, research published last week shows big differences in attitudes towards water companies. 52% of respondents considered suppliers to have a poor record when it comes to water management, however […]
- The circular economy isn’t failing, we’re just making it unnecessarily hardBritain now has Simpler Recycling for residential properties, bringing waste reuse and reduction to the top of the agenda. But as one sustainability expert explains, business are still contending with over-engineered, complex systems. The circular economy has never suffered from a lack of ambition. Across the UK and Europe, businesses, policymakers and innovators are aligned […]
- The art of activismThe art of activism Channel Comment brendan 1st April 2026 Teaser Media
- Financial BooST for homeowners in BoroondaraThe City of Boroondara has unveiled a new initiative, BooST (Boroondara’s Sustainable Transition), giving residents access to free expert advice and generous financial support to make their homes more energy efficient. As part of an expanded Solar Savers program, BooST offers free home energy assessments alongside subsidies of up to $2,000 for energy upgrades, with total funding of […] The post Financial BooST for homeowners in Boroondara first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Origin reaches major milestone on journey to make EVs more accessible and affordable for AustraliansOrigin has officially surpassed 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs) under management, cementing its position as Australia’s largest dedicated EV subscription and fleet provider. Major brands and partners who have come on board in Australia include AON, Australian Super, Gilbert + Tobin, Mantel, Ventia and Tesla. This represents a collective movement among corporations in Australia, making EVs more […] The post Origin reaches major milestone on journey to make EVs more accessible and affordable for Australians first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Flight Centre Travel Group launches global giving initiative powered by The Intrepid FoundationFlight Centre Travel Group has partnered with The Intrepid Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, to launch a global giving program, FCTG Gives. The partnership will expand Flight Centre’s philanthropic reach beyond its current long-term local charity partners by tapping into The Intrepid Foundation’s strong network of more than 50 grassroots not-for-profit organisations across 40+ countries. Through FCTG Gives, Flight […] The post Flight Centre Travel Group launches global giving initiative powered by The Intrepid Foundation first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- LIV Golf Launches LIV For Good, Committing to Impact Five Million Youth Through Initiatives tied to the Game, Community, and PlanetSouthern Guards GC’s Charl Schwartzel and Dean Burmester participate with attendees of the Southern Guards GC Youth Clinic ahead of LIV Golf South Africa. In February 2026, Southern Guards partnered with LIV Golf and Steyn City Golf Academy to launch the Southern Guards GC Academy Programme to develop and implement golf initiatives for youth across […] The post LIV Golf Launches LIV For Good, Committing to Impact Five Million Youth Through Initiatives tied to the Game, Community, and Planet first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- SolaX X3-Pro-G2 Delivers 100% Renewable Operations for Australian DistilleryPrecisely specified 20kW commercial installation cuts Brunswick Aces’ energy bills by nearly 80% and highlights solar’s growing role in small business/food and beverage manufacturing SolaX Power Australia has completed a solar storage installation at Brunswick Aces, Australia’s first moderation distillery, delivering 100% renewable energy during production operations and reducing the distillery’s overall energy bills by […] The post SolaX X3-Pro-G2 Delivers 100% Renewable Operations for Australian Distillery first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- To save coffee's future, 100 million trees — and counting
- Britain’s Most Powerful Green Perk : The Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice SchemeThe UK’s automotive scene is undergoing a pretty dramatic transformation as the deadline for ditching new petrol and diesel cars edges closer. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that battery electric vehicles are now about 23 to 24% of all new car sales in the UK. By 2025 this had...
- How eMobility Solutions Help Businesses Cut Energy WasteElectrifying a fleet removes tailpipe emissions, but it does not automatically make energy use efficient. Without intelligent management, EV charging increases site energy costs by triggering demand spikes, straining grid connections, and inflating capacity charges. That gap between electrification and genuine efficiency is where eMobility solutions make the real difference. Businesses that deploy the right...
- The Best Bird-Friendly Coffee Brands in 2026: Expert Picks for Sustainable CoffeeBird-friendly coffee is one of the best ways to help wildlife through your daily cup. These coffees grow under a canopy of trees. This helps protect homes for birds that migrate or live nearby. It also supports healthier land and nature overall. Regular coffee farming does not work this way. Bird-friendly farms grow coffee in...
- A Day in the Life: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Research AssociateDarienne Purtz pulls a wheeled cart out of the storage shed, loads up her clipboard, boots, and other gear, and rolls it onto the boardwalk toward this week’s sample site. As a research associate...
- Audubon and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area(March 31, 2026) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton the National Audubon Society, and Ducks Unlimited (DU...
- RELEASE: Store survey finds majority of fruits, vegetables unnecessarily packaged with plasticAs proliferating plastic waste threatens our health and environment, the produce industry is covering the natural peels, skins and shells of fruits and vegetables with unnecessary single-use plastic packaging. The post RELEASE: Store survey finds majority of fruits, vegetables unnecessarily packaged with plastic appeared first on Environment America.
- Another ‘fireball’ seen in WA, OR and B.C.According to NASA, analysis of these reports and videos suggest the fireball became visible around 50 miles above the town of Wilkeson in Pierce County.

- Indonesian Mega-Farm Drives Surge in DeforestationIndonesia saw the loss of forest hit its highest level in eight years last year, a jump driven in part by a sprawling effort to turn rainforest into rice and sugarcane plantations.Read more on E360 →
- How bad is WA’s summer drought going to get?WA is headed for an unprecedented fourth year of drought.

- Air pollution alerts deliver health benefits for Chinese cities, says studyAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China’s cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study appears to reveal. Publishing their findings in PNAS Nexus, an international research group led by University of Birmingham scientists analysed five years of data from 57 cities in northern China to assess the impact of alerts. […]

- Smarter use of wood can help cool the planet, says new studyA recent research project appears to demonstrate a more effective way to use wood to achieve enduring global cooling. Rather than sending low-value wood directly into bioenergy systems such as BECCS, the study suggests it could first be used to manufacture wood products — prolonging its timeline of carbon storage — before being used for […]

- Best Wholesale Ecommerce Platforms: Comparing Costs Beyond Product PriceChoosing a wholesale ecommerce platform based on unit price alone is one of the fastest ways to misread the real cost of sourcing. A low product price can look attractive at first, but once shipping, duties, taxes, payment fees, delays, and dispute risk enter the picture, the cheapest listing often stops being the cheapest option....

- Guest Idea: When to Act and What to Use for Seasonal Pest ControlPest management is most effective when the man-made cycles of the pests are observed in... The post Guest Idea: When to Act and What to Use for Seasonal Pest Control appeared first on Earth911.

- North East England would benefit most from organic waste-to-energyAs new recycling rules come into effect, councils across the country are waking up to the potential of converting discarded food into kWh. Across the UK, local authorities collect and process 2,478,241 tonnes of organic waste annually. According to waste management experts at Divert, every tonne of this can produce 300kWh of electricity, meaning it […]
- Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certificationsOrganic food companies Yerba Madre and Nature’s Path are among the 16 companies that have adopted the personal care and cleaning brand's pledge, which requires 10 commitments. The post Why Dr. Bronner’s new ‘purpose’ initiative is heavy on certifications appeared first on Trellis.
- Texas saw a $50B future in clean energy. Then the political winds shifted.Renewables brought income to ranchers and tax revenue to counties long buffeted by boom-and-bust oil cycles. Policy changes in Washington and unease on the ground threaten that momentum.

- Oceans are absorbing the Earth’s excess energy. That’s bad news for food systems.As the planet traps more energy than it releases, the pathways for global food production are being upended.

- The West’s unprecedented winter could fuel a summer of disasterRecord-low snowpack and an early heat wave could mean a higher risk of drought and fire in coming months.
- 7 DIY Recycled Bird FeedersBefore you throw away that empty soda bottle, wine bottle, or milk carton, think about... The post 7 DIY Recycled Bird Feeders appeared first on Earth911.

- Rhondda and Caerphilly councils begin hydrogen refuse vehicle trialsThe project aims to accelerate transition to cleaner, greener transport for public services, and has been delivered by the Cardiff Capital Region authority. Ricardo, Hyppo, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are partnering on the scheme which is supposed by £420,000 from the Welsh Government’s Climate Innovation scheme and Circular […]
- 20¢ Refund Push: More Money for Aussies, Charities, and Our EnvironmentEnvironmental groups, community organisations and recycling industry leaders are calling on State and Territory governments to increase their container deposit schemes’ refund amounts from 10c to 20c to increase the number of bottles and cans returned and give more money back to consumers, charities and community groups. The launch of the 20 Cents Makes Sense campaign today […] The post 20¢ Refund Push: More Money for Aussies, Charities, and Our Environment first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rulesTrump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.

- Return and Earn is even more convenient in ParramattaReturn and Earn Parramatta?residents have even more locations to recycle their eligible bottles,?cans?and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine. The?Northmead Return?and Earn machine is the?16th return point in the?City of Parramatta Council area,?making it easier than ever to recycle eligible containers and get your 10c refund. The new machine is?located?at?128 Briens Road, Northmead.?It […] The post Return and Earn is even more convenient in Parramatta first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Ministers move towards national battery stewardship as fire risksAustralia’s Environment Ministers have signalled a shift towards nationally harmonised battery stewardship, prioritising exploration of a mandatory approach as battery-related fire risks continue to increase. At last week’s Environment Ministers’ Meeting, ministers agreed to assess options for nationally consistent product stewardship arrangements at their next meeting, with batteries identified as a priority area. The communique […] The post Ministers move towards national battery stewardship as fire risks first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Circular economies should work for communities, not against themCharles Darwin University The circular economy concept is often thought of as a model to eliminate waste and pollution – but when applied thoughtfully, circular approaches can create jobs, strengthen local economies, improve public health and more, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). Circular economies – a system which aims to minimise waste by keeping materials, products and resources […] The post Circular economies should work for communities, not against them first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Global Tensions and Energy Bills: Prices Are Easing – But Volatility Isn’t Off the TableBy Sophie Ryan, Comparison Expert at iSelect Australians could finally feel some much-needed cost-of-living relief in their electricity bills, with benchmark pricing forecast to fall in most parts of the country. Early signs for local demand and wholesale costs have been positive, but just as the clouds start to part, a new storm may be […] The post Global Tensions and Energy Bills: Prices Are Easing – But Volatility Isn’t Off the Table first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- What Makes a Standing Desk Stable? Key Features to Consider Before BuyingStanding desks are an important aspect of contemporary working space that contributes to keeping people active and comfortable even during prolonged working hours. With remote work and home offices becoming more and more popular, a number of professionals are spending money on adjustable desks that enable them to alternate between standing and sitting throughout the...

- Maryland state parks challenge visitors to hike 250 miles for America’s 250th anniversaryThe Maryland parks service kicked off celebrations for America’s 250th birthday by challenging visitors to hike 250 miles over the course of the year. The post Maryland state parks challenge visitors to hike 250 miles for America’s 250th anniversary appeared first on Environment America.
- Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian landsThe deal is the second facilitated by the Symbiosis Coalition, a buyers’ group targeting 20 million tons of nature-based removal credits. The post Google, McKinsey and Meta back project to reforest degraded Appalachian lands appeared first on Trellis.
- American Oystercatcher Camera Project Captures Predators, DisturbanceThis very curious American Oystercatcher chick was born on Jones Beach in the summer of 2024, the first to hatch at the site in four years!It was an incredible coincidence that we caught it all on...
- The Role of Specialist Advice in Building Healthier, Greener SpacesSustainability in the built environment has moved well beyond energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets. Businesses are now recognizing that truly sustainable spaces must also support human health, long-term operational performance, and responsible resource use. At the centre of this shift is a growing appreciation for specialist advice. Designing healthier, greener spaces is no longer...
- Even a Few Scattered Trees on Farmland Can Be a Boon for WildlifeNew research finds that planting even a few trees on farms can give a big boost to forest wildlife.Read more on E360 →
- 3 Surprising Ways To Reduce Period WasteTo reduce period waste, individuals can swap disposable items for reusable options, choose ethical brands, and advocate for sustainable practices. In the United States alone, approximately 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are discarded each year. These disposable pads may take 500 to 800 years to break down, creating an immense environmental footprint that...
- 3 Easy Ways to Get a Handle on Noisy OfficesSustainable workspaces have really taken off – its no longer just some corporate buzz. However, the constant din of an open-plan layout is still a major problem that ends up getting ignored. Using eco-friendly soundproofing methods lets organizations cut down on background conversations. This helps out human health without requiring a massive and wasteful renovation....
- 3 Simple Ways to Brew Coffee That Won’t Haunt Your EnvironmentThe push for sustainable living has made it clear that all our everyday choices add up – and our daily cup of coffee is no exception. Brewing sustainable coffee comes down to some really simple habits like picking coffee beans that have been sourced fairly and cutting down on waste by using what you’ve already...
- 3 Unconventional Eco Hacks to Save Your Roof – And the PlanetThe EPA has some pretty alarming numbers – a staggering 600 million tons of C&D debris were generated in the United States back in 2018. And to put that in perspective, it’s more than double the amount of trash we throw away in a normal year. That’s a massive problem, and one that property owners...
- Ask Kenn: Can I Identify Woodpeckers by Their Drumming?Who’s Kenn? Simply put, Kenn is a national treasure. A renowned birder, author, and conservationist, Kenn Kaufman has spent his life dedicated to observing birds, reading about birds, writing...
- Where Do Vaux’s Swifts Spend the Night? A Community Science Effort Is Mapping Their Roost SitesA blocky building on the University of Oregon campus. A brickyard in California’s Bay Area piled with neat stacks. A former sugar plantation outside Mexico City with the air of a crumbling...
- Momentum ShiftTake it from someone who has stood in the middle of an Adélie Penguin colony, surrounded by birds perched atop rock nests and calling to mates: Penguins are loud. They’re industrious and patient...
- In Ecuador, Increased Dangers at Sea Hinder Seabird ConservationBobbing up and down some 10 miles from the port of Santa Rosa, Ecuador, Victor Balón turns off his motorboat and cuts up bits of fish. His crewman, Viejo, uses the flesh to bait hooks on a fishing...
- From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in SingaporeM.A. in Climate and Society alums Amanda Chen and Anuka Upadhye tackle climate change from halfway around the world.

- Our work in the news, March 2026
- Landscapes That Define UsNot long ago, I was back at Harvard, speaking with students about careers in climate and conservation. After the event, many of them came up to me, full of ideas, asking for advice, taking my card...
- Audubon Supports New Bill to Designate Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s Official Migratory BirdHARRISBURG, PA — A new bill introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would designate the Scarlet Tanager as the state’s official migratory bird, highlighting its beauty and...
- Taza Jenkins Creates Their Own Joy with St. Augustine Bird ClubIt’s a breezy Sunday in March and the St. Augustine Bird Club is meeting up at Masters Tract, a stormwater treatment facility known to locals as a birding hotspot. The group today is made up of...
- 5 Projects Transforming the Prospects for Birds and People in Latin AmericaJorge Velásquez will never forget the day he presented his undergraduate thesis at a national ornithology conference in Colombia. The young biologist had identified gaps in parrot conservation and...
- Meet the Musical Artists Who Are Paying Royalties to NatureIn the music world, nature is an undeniable star: Its range is impressive, and as a featured artist, its output is prolific. Countless musicians are inspired by other species’ vocal stylings...
- Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon creditsMicrosoft and Walmart are among the companies buying offsets and insets from a growing cadre of project developers. The post Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.

- Practical Ways to Make Freight Shipping More SustainableFreight sustainability often gets framed as a technology story. Electric trucks, cleaner fuels, and future infrastructure tend to get most of the attention. Those shifts matter, but they are not where many operators get the fastest gains. In day-to-day freight work, cleaner shipping usually starts with better planning. A route that avoids wasted miles, a...
- How to Keep Woodpeckers From Drilling Into Your HomeA woodpecker hammering on your home to communicate with potential mates or rivals can be loud and annoying, but it typically won’t cause structural damage. On the other hand, you might be in for a...
- Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRDApple, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever are among companies with certifications based on the framework created by the Alliance for Water Stewardship. The post Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRD appeared first on Trellis.
- Microforests Are Taking Root Across the Country, Making Urban Spaces Better for Birds and PeopleA robin’s nest, interwoven with threads from a blue tarp, sits in the crotch of a serviceberry tree surrounded by 178 trees of a dozen species. Down below, patches of native strawberry and...
- England’s new Land Use Framework is a big moment, but only the end of the beginningGreen Alliance has been calling for a Land Use Framework since before I joined the organisation four years ago. The government first committed to it in 2022, and I wrote a briefing on what we wanted from it soon after. Since then, there’s been a […]
- Chimney Swift Migration Is Full of Mysteries—but Rehabbed Birds Could Spill the Species' SecretsAt dusk in August 2025, a group gathered in the parking lot of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Connecticut to watch the sky fill with a flurry of birds, their cigar-shaped bodies dipping...
- Why tech giants are ditching the power gridSeeking power for data centers, Meta and other companies plan to use equipment that is expensive and polluting.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric’s Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy TransitionThe global energy system is changing in two big ways: it is moving from centralized... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric’s Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition appeared first on Earth911.

- The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It’s No AccidentNevada just shattered its March statewide high temperature record by 6 degrees, which is a... The post The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It’s No Accident appeared first on Earth911.

- 5 ways companies can push for resilient agricultural policiesBusiness leaders can urge lawmakers to safeguard the U.S. food system. The post 5 ways companies can push for resilient agricultural policies appeared first on Trellis.
- Your ‘widely recyclable’ Starbucks cup is still trashA new label promises single-use cups are recyclable. But that doesn't mean they actually get recycled.
- With its new farm bill, Florida’s climate fight just hit a tractor-sized roadblockThe sweeping new law enshrines farmers' use of gas-powered equipment and weakens protections for conservation lands, locking the state's climate-battered ag sector into fossil fuel dependence.

- Openreach announces major plans to make van fleet more sustainableThe UK’s largest broadband operator is partnering with Google Cloud to deliver massive CO2e savings across its 24,000 vehicles. By deploying the US tech giant’s advanced AI, data science technologies and geoanalytics, Openreach is optimising its commercial van fleet and has already begun to realise significant emissions and cost savings. Improving its operational oversight and […]
- What Do Termites Look Like – And How to Spot the Warning Signs in Your HomeTermites are sneaky little critters and that’s why they cause so much damage before you even notice they’re there. They tend to hide in wood, behind walls, under floors or close to the foundations of homes – sometimes for years – before you see any sign of the problem. By the time you spot them,...

- RAIL FREIGHT: MAKING AUSTRALIA’S FUEL STOCKS LAST LONGERThe Freight on Rail Group (FORG) today called on the Federal Government to prioritise freight rail as an essential service in response to heightened fuel prices and supply risks. FORG said freight rail plays a critical role in maintaining Australia’s economic resilience, food security and export competitiveness, particularly during periods of fuel scarcity. “Freight rail […] The post RAIL FREIGHT: MAKING AUSTRALIA’S FUEL STOCKS LAST LONGER first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Landmark 3.5 million MiQ Methane Certificate Transaction Settled on Xpansiv CBLBilateral block transaction settled via CBL secure platform demonstrates robust market infrastructure to support market-based solutions Methane certificates are emerging as a key solution to meet European methane and US data center requirements with independently validated methane emissions intensity data Xpansiv, the leading infrastructure provider for the global energy transition markets, and MiQ, the not-for-profit […] The post Landmark 3.5 million MiQ Methane Certificate Transaction Settled on Xpansiv CBL first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Yarra Valley Water’s 2026 Community Grants Program Now OpenYarra Valley Water’s 2026 Community Grants Program opens today, offering up to $15,000 for community-led initiatives that use water wisely, strengthen community connection, and restore and protect our natural environment. The program is one of the many ways Yarra Valley Water partners with local organisations to create positive and lasting outcomes across Melbourne’s north and […] The post Yarra Valley Water’s 2026 Community Grants Program Now Open first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seize the moment to accelerate electrification of Australian economyWith Australia in the grips of the third global energy crisis in six years, we – a coalition of energy, industry and consumer advocacy organisations – comprising the Energy Consumers Australia, Energy Efficiency Council, Electric Vehicle Council, Green Building Council of Australia, Rewiring Australia and Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity – call on Australian governments […] The post Seize the moment to accelerate electrification of Australian economy first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia’s Greater Bilby population quadruples in time for EasterClose-up of a Bilby at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary. © Hannah Nichols Australia’s threatened Greater Bilby, affectionately known as the Easter Bilby, has recorded its biggest population increase in recent years. New data from Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s (AWC) Annual Bilby Census reveals the population on AWC sanctuaries and partnership sites is now more than four times larger than […] The post Australia’s Greater Bilby population quadruples in time for Easter first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Global human population pushing Earth past breaking pointMatthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology Corey Bradshaw, from Flinders University The Earth has already exceeded its ability to support the global population sustainably, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability, and human wellbeing. However, slowing population growth and raising global awareness could still offer humanity some hope. Published in Environmental Research […] The post Global human population pushing Earth past breaking point first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seattle weather: Spring sun is coming, but first, frost and showersWarmer weather is coming to Seattle, but frost is likely Monday morning.

- 12 Red Light Therapy Devices to Brighten Up Your Nighttime RoutineYou could say red light therapy gets a bit of a bad rep – its touted benefits are easy to get caught up in, but the facts are equally easy to get lost in. For anyone looking to use one in the evenings, it all comes down to one key thing: does the device naturally...
- Greenhouse Gases Socked Away in Delicious SudsA California pub is pulling carbon dioxide from the air to carbonate pints. If the business model works, it could give the broader carbon-capture industry a boost.

- ‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in CaliforniaA sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on 136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers facing devastating water shortages.

- Why pink salmon are climate winnersHumpies, or pink salmon, are among the world’s so-called climate winners. They have become the top salmon in the North Pacific, fueled in part by ocean heating.

- How New Build Homes Cut Down On Energy ConsumptionImage Source Buying a house is a huge financial decision most people will ever make & the look and feel of a property is obviously important – but how its actually performing is perhaps even more so. In the UK, household energy costs still play a massive role in shaping our monthly budgets – and...

- Power Cuts, Fuel Bills, and Factory Stress: How the Energy Crisis Threatens South Asia’s Growth StorySouth Asia’s energy crisis is no longer just about blackouts and angry households. It has become a test of whether the region’s growth model can survive repeated external shocks. When oil and LNG prices jump, the pain does not stop at ports or power plants. It spreads into factory schedules, fertilizer output, export margins, fiscal...

- The Connection Between Air Pollution and Respiratory Issues in PetsImage Source Air pollution is always talked about as a human health issue, but the truth is a lot of it is blown right back into our pets home, and they have to breathe the same air. Dogs in particular walk right up to vehicle exhaust, dust and all sorts of nasty street-level crud. Cats...
- The Hidden Environmental Cost of Clogged Drains – And How Making Some Smarter Changes Can Make A DifferenceImage source At first, a clogged drain seems like a small household irritation – the water drains slowly, the sink starts to stink, and then you reach for the chemical cleaner. But the problem never seems to go away. That’s because things don’t just stay stuck in the pipe. In homes hooked up to the...
- How Public Health Education Prepares Students for Real-World ImpactImage Source Public health education shapes professionals who solve real problems that affect communities every day. Students do not just study theories; they learn how to act, respond, and improve lives through practical knowledge. Classrooms often mirror real-world scenarios, which helps learners connect concepts with action. Programs emphasize prevention, communication, and data-driven decisions, which prepare...
- DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America’s nuclear power regulatorStaffers from DOGE are revamping rules in ways to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry.

- Follow Scientists on a Daring Mission to the Danger Islands, a Penguin-Breeding StrongholdEvery November, approximately one-fifth of the world’s Adélie Penguins gather to nest on seven craggy outcrops near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The Danger Islands cover just 1.7 square...
- This Program Gives Local High Schoolers Hands-on Forestry Training—and a PaycheckNo two days look the same for the junior forest technicians at Bent of the River Audubon Center and Sanctuary. One day could involve filling bird feeders around the western Connecticut facility...
- As the World Warms, Researchers Warn That Many Ecosystems Are Nearing a Point of No ReturnGrowing up in southeast Alaska, Jeremy Aantiyéili Timothy says his summers were defined by the Mendenhall Glacier, or Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ. He’d sprint up the moraines—steep hills of silt...
- How to Harness Spring Weather for Spectacular Birding“If you don’t like our weather, just wait five minutes.”It’s a saying so widely embraced across the United States that its truth must lie not in any particular region but in the fickleness of...
- 7 Canopy Walks Where You Can Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Spring MigrationAction-packed as spring birding often is, it can be a strain to spot tiny songbirds darting through foliage high above. If the birds won’t come down to you, why not go up to them? Canopy walkways...
- Audubon Events Marking Earth Day 2026Each year, Audubon staff and local chapters bring communities together on and around Earth Day to celebrate birds and wildlife. From volunteer cleanups to bird walks and family-friendly events, these...
- Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over EarthArctic sea ice has shrunk to a tie for its lowest winter peak on record.

- Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for YourselfIn the avian symphony of spring, the Ruffed Grouse plays the timpani. At dawn he takes the stage on a log, stump, or boulder. Bracing himself with his tail, he begins his deep, thunderous drumroll:...
- Conservation International board members earn TIME's top climate honor
- Amazing Sighting at Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryEarly on a Saturday morning in March, Jo Gryniewicz, a photographer visiting from Pennsylvania, went out to the boardwalk. Very shortly thereafter, she had a life-changing experience when she saw and...
- AI’s arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it’s locking in more fossil fuelsThe race to deploy artificial intelligence is complicating tech companies' commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

- Recognizing Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's VolunteersRecognizing volunteers and the impact they make on conservation is a long-standing tradition at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. On March 24, we hosted the annual volunteer recognition event in celebration...
- Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To SustainabilityToday’s inspiration and photo come from Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe: “The first step to sustainability is... The post Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability appeared first on Earth911.

- The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: AffordabilityVery few consumers say healthier, more sustainable diets aren't worth it. The post The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: Affordability appeared first on Trellis.

- The $78 billion opportunity redefining fashion’s supply chainNext-gen textiles can help companies reduce sourcing risk and build resiliency. The post The $78 billion opportunity redefining fashion’s supply chain appeared first on Trellis.
- To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in codeWords considered "woke" are vanishing from National Science Foundation proposals. We tracked the changes.

- California’s fossil fuel phaseout has left it vulnerable to the Iran oil shockThe Trump administration and major refiners are using the war to justify restarting oil production and weakening climate rules.

- Experts Failing to Account for Ripple Effects from Extreme Weather, Paper WarnsA drought in Russia led to riots in Egypt. Fires in Canada fueled deadly pollution in Spain. Extreme weather can have knock-on effects in faraway places that are not well understood and rarely accounted for in planning, a new paper warns.Read more on E360 →
- WATCH: Global Water Bankruptcy Stakeholder BriefingThe Geneva Environment Network hosted an online and in real life event this week, responding to a recent United Nations report on water use and falling supplies. Published by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means I the Post-Crisis Era looks at the […]
- Is Working from Home Really More Sustainable?If you stop commuting, your work-related carbon footprint could drop by more than half. However,... The post Is Working from Home Really More Sustainable? appeared first on Earth911.

- The Hidden Environmental Cost of Conventional Skincare (And What to Do About It)Rinsing off a cleanser takes two seconds and disappears from thought. Where it actually goes – what happens after the drain – is a question most people never ask, and the skincare industry has been quietly fine with that arrangement. The sector does more than $155 billion annually. It also has a documented chemical trail,...

- DIY vs. Professional Roof Repair: Which Option Makes More Sense?Image:Unsplash When a roof problem shows up, most homeowners ask the same question first: should I fix it myself or call a professional? The better answer is usually simpler than people expect. DIY roof repair only makes sense for very limited, low-risk tasks and very small, clearly visible problems. Once a repair involves active leaks,...
- Veolia strengthens its leadership in PFAS treatment in Australia with AUD 220M acquisition of the country’s major soil remediation playerVeolia reinforces its position as a pioneer in the fight against PFAS contamination in Australia, with this acquisition acting as a double growth booster – accelerating both its geographic expansion in Australia and its capabilities in hazardous waste treatment – fully aligned with its global GreenUp strategy. The transaction, part of usual tuck-ins, is valued […] The post Veolia strengthens its leadership in PFAS treatment in Australia with AUD 220M acquisition of the country’s major soil remediation player first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Grants of $1 million available for Recycling SolutionsSustainability Victoria is inviting businesses, local government, social enterprises and not-for-profits to apply for up to $1 million in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund (CERMF). The CERMF combines Australian and Victorian government investment to support projects that strengthen Victoria’s recycling capability, build capacity and improve the resilience of […] The post Grants of $1 million available for Recycling Solutions first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Damselfish pick-up lines could have a regional accentA damselfish (Dascyllus Reticulatus). Image: Juan Carlos Azofeifa-Solano Australian Institute of Marine Science Key facts: Two species of Damselfish on Australian coral reefs produce distinct courtship pulse sounds with regional ‘accents’ Fish at Lizard Island (Queensland) make shorter, faster pulses while those at Coral Bay (Western Australia) produce slower, more drawn-out calls Environmental factors, particularly […] The post Damselfish pick-up lines could have a regional accent first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The End of Single-Use Plastics? Pacific Tourism Takes a Big StepThe Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has launched a landmark ‘This for That’ single-use plastic innovation drive at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2026, the region’s premier travel trade event. The campaign, aimed at eliminating single-use plastics from the Pacific tourism industry, was officially launched by the Honourable Viliame Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for […] The post The End of Single-Use Plastics? Pacific Tourism Takes a Big Step first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia’s Youth Agenda: A little less conversation, a little more climate actionClimate change could deal a $165,000 blow to the lifetime incomes of young Australians unless three urgent outcomes are delivered to realise a new, green growth model, a report released today warns. Developed by a team of young economists from Deloitte Access Economics, Australia’s Youth Agenda: A little less conversation, a little more climate action is the […] The post Australia’s Youth Agenda: A little less conversation, a little more climate action first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Council program a hopping good winCity of Moreton Bay has been recognised by the Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation for its nation-leading Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program The program has delivered safe fauna crossing infrastructure, including canopy bridge connections and wildlife underpasses, wildlife exclusion fencing, fauna escape hatches, and vehicle activated LED signs along more than 3800km of Council’s […] The post Council program a hopping good win first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Homeowners urged to act fast ahead of home battery rebate changesVoltX Energy Chief Operating Officer David Sedighi New data shows Sydney’s outer suburbs are leading a surge in demand for home batteries amid warnings March could be the last chance to secure installations before major changes take effect in the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate program. Leading energy solutions provider VoltX Energy admits this month is […] The post Homeowners urged to act fast ahead of home battery rebate changes first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- A Legacy Rooted in Conservation and Connection22180Mike Gies spent most of his life in Western Washington, yet it was the wide-open landscapes of Eastern Washington that truly captured his heart. Spending time in the region with a longtime...
- Bird Festivals in WashingtonJanuaryChristmas Bird CountBirds of Winter: A Skagit Valley ExperienceFebruaryGreat Backyard Bird CountMarchWings Over Water Northwest Birding FestivalOthello Sandhill Crane FestivalAprilBrant...
- Inside the Movement to Grow More Native Seeds—and Why It Matters More Than EverIt was a golden afternoon, the sky velvet at its edges with dust and smoke and distance. Long hills smudged blue-gray spread away from the draw where botanist Molly Boyter led a small band of...
- Protecting Birds on the Move in CanadaNestled in the heart of “North America’s bird nursery” are vast landscapes, wetlands, and coastal habitats that are home to billions of migratory birds during the breeding season. Many are...
- Brown-Headed Cowbird Necks Were Built for BeggingIn nature, as in horse racing, sometimes you can win by a neck. A new study shows that Brown-headed Cowbirds hatch from their eggs with extra-strong neck muscles, an evolutionary win that helps them...
- Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in GulfThe Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

- 3 Effortless Tricks for Sustainable Home DecorImage by Viaceslav Kat from Pexels The top three effortless tricks for sustainable home decor include sourcing responsibly harvested materials, prioritizing modular designs for long-term use, and evaluating product packaging to significantly reduce your household’s environmental footprint. Implementing these strategies allows you to create beautiful, eco-friendly spaces without requiring a premium budget or compromising on...
- Growing Bird-Friendly GrasslandsGrasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in North America—and grassland birds are paying the price. According to the most recent State of the Birds report, grassland birds have...
- 3 Easy Eco-Friendly Ways to Achieve Perfect HairThe three most effective eco-friendly ways to perfect hair include turning down styling heat, simplifying your scalp care routine, and managing systemic stress to minimize shedding. These low-effort habits form the foundation of sustainable hair care by addressing root causes rather than treating symptoms. When hair remains naturally resilient, you ultimately require fewer packaged products,...
- 3 Proven Ways to Stop Workplace AccidentsImage by Mikael Blomkvist from Pexels The three proven ways to stop workplace accidents are leveraging advanced gas detection technology, scheduling regular safety audits, and building sustainability directly into every safety protocol to protect workers and the environment simultaneously. When organizations integrate these protective measures with their environmental goals, they close critical compliance gaps and...
- 3 Surprisingly Easy Tricks That End Pests ForeverThree surprisingly simple tricks to end pests forever include using SMART sensor technology to monitor activity, applying natural mechanical deterrents, and sealing entry points. These eco-friendly pest control methods prioritize prevention and targeted treatments over continuous chemical applications. By shifting from reactive spraying to sustainable living strategies, homeowners can effectively eliminate seasonal infestations. Across the...
- U.S. House Passes Legislation to Reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeThis week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), legislation that reauthorizes critical regional watershed initiatives through 2031, including the...
- Why should we ban plastic foam foodware?Alaska’s Legislature is considering a bill to ban polystyrene foam takeout containers. The post Why should we ban plastic foam foodware? appeared first on Environment America.
- Their Birding Documentary Became a Surprise Hit, but the Reiser Brothers Are Just Getting StartedLook, Quentin and Owen Reiser know it’s all but impossible they’ll see an Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The last irrefutable sighting of the two-foot-tall bird in a southeastern forest was in...
- Great Green Macaws Come to Life in This Incredibly Intricate Paper SculptureAfter about a decade creating paper art together, Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird have their collaboration down to a science—and an art.“She’s the color girl,” says Shrimali, “and I’m the...
- Inside Iron Mountain’s data center battery projectThe New Jersey installation was motivated by the data center company’s need to improve access to reliable, lower-carbon power. The post Inside Iron Mountain’s data center battery project appeared first on Trellis.
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation names first chief AI and innovation officerNathan Allen will lead efforts to deploy AI-driven solutions for circularity as the foundation enters its next phase. The post Ellen MacArthur Foundation names first chief AI and innovation officer appeared first on Trellis.
- 3 Surprising Ways Sports Gear Saves the PlanetImage by Pixabay from Pexels Sports gear saves the planet by utilizing recycled and bio-based performance fabrics, eliminating textile waste through made-to-order models, and driving circular economy practices that reduce carbon emissions. Modern athletic programs no longer have to sacrifice performance or budget to make environmentally responsible equipment choices. By understanding supply chain impacts and...
- Boosting Media Exposure to Spread More Business Sustainability AwarenessSustainability is no longer a niche concern. With everything that has happened in recent years, it has become a defining factor in how modern businesses are perceived. Customers, investors, and stakeholders increasingly expect brands to take responsibility for their environmental and social impact. However, even the most meaningful sustainability efforts can go unnoticed without the...
- As It Boosts Renewables, China Still Can't Break Its Coal AddictionDespite being a renewables superpower, China continues to permit and build new coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. Analysts say the nation’s new five-year plan will ensure further coal plant expansion and jeopardize China’s ability to deliver on its climate promises.Read more on E360 →
- The State of Polystyrene Recycling In 2026That foam coffee cup, takeout box, or packing block likely won’t be recycled. It’s not... The post The State of Polystyrene Recycling In 2026 appeared first on Earth911.

- Environmental regulation system “not working as well as it should”, warns Public Accounts CommitteeThe UK’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns over the ability of environmental regulators and government to meet their existing responsibilities while delivering a programme of major reforms. In a newly published report, MPs conclude that the current regulatory system requires “substantial changes” and is failing to effectively support either nature recovery or […]

- Iran was already running out of water. Then came the ‘war on infrastructure.’Drought, a legacy of overpumping, and now military strikes are driving the country’s fragile water and food systems to the brink.

- In Texas, Corpus Christi’s water crisis may be a glimpse into the futureA 5-year drought, a failed desalination plant, and poor planning may force the city to choose between residents and the oil and gas industry.
- Modern agriculture is collapsing under climate change. Indigenous farming has answers.A new global review reveals a critical “gap between advocacy and evidence” when it comes to scaling traditional agriculture to fight climate change.
- Funding uncertainty is slowing down Defra’s Nature for Climate ProgrammeA new report from the National Audit Office shows significant steps have been made, but much more could be done with clearer financial promises. Activities such as tree planting and peatland restoration are having a significant impact on England’s ecosystems. When Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund Programme launched shed in 2020, the country had just […]
- National Heat Risk Commission will help councils tackle temperature threatsAnnounced this week, the new body will investigate and work on solutions to soaring thermometers — including public and environmental health. Based at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science, the National Heat Risk Commission is chaired by Emma Howard Boyd CBE, the […]
- 8 Sustainable Women’s Fashion Brands for Spring & Summer 2026Americans throw out 81.5 pounds of clothing a year; two-thirds of it ends up in... The post 8 Sustainable Women’s Fashion Brands for Spring & Summer 2026 appeared first on Earth911.

- We need a cultural shift to solve the nature crisisThis post is by Professor Tom Oliver , associate pro-vice-chancellor for research (environment) at the University of Reading, and author of The Nature Delusion. It’s clear that our civilisation is no longer a civilising force. Despite negative impacts on the natural world being well evidenced […]
- Simple Ways Your Company Can Pivot to Be More Eco-FriendlyEnvironmental responsibility is no longer a side project for businesses. It now sits much closer to operations, cost control, procurement, and reputation. That shift has become more visible as companies face stronger expectations around sustainability data, climate-related planning, and supplier practices. Even businesses that do not file formal sustainability disclosures are increasingly asked by customers,...

- RELA unveils new tools to empower landowners in renewable energy planning.Assess 2.0, backed by ARENA, is a free, independent platform that helps landowners evaluate their land’s renewable energy potential and plan how energy and agriculture can thrive together, supporting both energy and food security. Canberra, ACT | 26 March 2026 – RELA today launched Assess 2.0, the next generation of its land assessment software platform, […] The post RELA unveils new tools to empower landowners in renewable energy planning. first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- ‘WE THE WILD’ SCORES AT THE INTERNATIONAL MELBOURNE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW ‘We the Wild,’ a 310 sqm installation inspired by Victoria’s iconic southern coastline and designed by national planning, transport and landscape consultancy, Ratio Consultants, has received a gold medal, the Best Use of Plant Life and the Best in Show awards at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show this week. The installation has been designed as an ecological […] The post ‘WE THE WILD’ SCORES AT THE INTERNATIONAL MELBOURNE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Vital step in region’s Dark Sky Reserve journeyMilky Way Credit: Dr Ken Wishaw The Sunshine Coast is a major step closer to protecting its starry future, with Sunshine Coast Council applying for international designation to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. At Council’s March Ordinary Meeting, Councillors endorsed the application and adopted the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve […] The post Vital step in region’s Dark Sky Reserve journey first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Lawmakers agree to pay $3M to remove WA’s largest abandoned tire pileThe Twin Bridges Road site is home to about 7,100 tons of used tires and located just north of Highway 240 near the Richland City Landfill.

- EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe EPA said it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers.

- Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratoriumA bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment.

- Transitioning to Digital HACCP Systems – The Key to Enhanced Food SafetyWhen it comes to ensuring food safety, you’ve got two things on your plate – control and proof. Businesses need to be able to control risks as they happen, and have a record to match that shows they actually took control when it counted. That’s where HACCP still comes in. Even though HACCP, short for...

- Testing the waters: House of Representatives passes BEACH Act billBy a vote of 378-32, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to renew beach testing, and other federal clean water programs. The post Testing the waters: House of Representatives passes BEACH Act bill appeared first on Environment America.
- Conservation at the Greenwich Audubon Center: Welcoming American WoodcocksAs winter transitions into spring, careful listeners might notice the buzzy “peent, peent” call of the male American Woodcock in the evening. The sound, part of the bird’s courtship display, is...
- Royal Mail and Loganair launch UK’s first electric mail flights across ScotlandRoyal Mail, Loganair and US electric aerospace company BETA Technologies have begun the UK’s first live demonstration of electric aircraft on operational postal routes, marking a significant step in the decarbonisation of regional aviation. The initial flight took place on 20 March between Glasgow and Dundee, with additional demonstration routes planned across Scotland’s regional airport […]

- Look Out for Nesting Coastal Birds on Bay Area BeachesBeach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida's coasts and on rooftops in coastal areas. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as...
- The Surprising Environmental Advantage of Metal Bar Stools in Commercial SpacesIn hospitality design, sustainability often gets reduced to what guests can see. Reclaimed wood, natural textures, and low-impact finishes photograph well and fit the story many brands want to tell. In actual commercial use, the greener choice often comes down to less visible things, how long a product stays in service, how often it needs...
- Common Connectivity Mistakes Travelers MakeYour flight lands, the cabin doors open, and almost without thinking, you reach for your phone. You need directions, a ride, a hotel message, maybe just the comfort of seeing everything load the way it should. When it does not, the stress shows up fast. That matters because connectivity is no longer a nice extra...
- Green fireball captured on WA dashcam as meteor streaks across skyA bright green fireball was visible in parts of the Pacific Northwest, including in Southwest Washington, as it beamed across the sky.

- Defra opens consultation on Packaging Waste Recycling Note system reformsMany analysts believe the framework — which was introduced in 1997 — is in need of updating. The Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) and Packaging Export Recovery Note (PERN) system was rolled out under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations. At the time, policymakers positioned the schemes as a way for producers to prove […]
- Labour publishes new home design guidance, promises plug-in solar ‘within months’The UK Government has now shared the outcome of a consultation on how residential properties should be built in a bid to tackle both housing and energy crises. The Future Homes & Buildings Standards Guidance concludes an assessment period which began in 2023. The goal was to gather views on changes to Building Regulations in […]
- Guest Idea: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Lost Golf BallsEvery year, American golfers lose an estimated 300 million golf balls, according to research by... The post Guest Idea: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Lost Golf Balls appeared first on Earth911.

- European Stoves Leaking Cancer-Causing BenzeneBenzene, a compound linked with leukemia and other blood cancers, is leaking from gas stoves in Europe, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →
- The math behind Lego’s big virgin plastic reductionMore than half of the materials the toymaker bought in 2025 to make its bricks came from recycled or renewable sources. The post The math behind Lego’s big virgin plastic reduction appeared first on Trellis.
- The ‘wickedness’ of climate actionThere's a reason low-leverage climate interventions are structurally doomed to fail. The post The ‘wickedness’ of climate action appeared first on Trellis.

- We need to talk about groundwater drought (and rehydrating the planet)Hiding beneath our feet, the world’s subterranean H2O stores are rapidly running dry. The result is supply shortages, mass subsidence and a rising threat to livelihood and lives. Groundwater over-extraction is one of the least visible crises facing the global water system today. Aquifers that took thousands of years to form are being drained in […]
- Sustainability’s next generation of leaders is ready — but still need usThey’re stepping into a field at a precarious but impactful moment — and taking cues from how today’s leaders show up. The post Sustainability’s next generation of leaders is ready — but still need us appeared first on Trellis.
- The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue feverScientists in Brazil and Peru may have found a way to beat mosquitoes at their own game. The U.S. may soon need to do the same.

- Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farmingTilling helps farmers control weeds and boost soil fertility. But that also degrades a field's ability to hold water and carbon.

- Environment Consultants : Understanding What They DoEnvironmental issues are rarely contained within neat little boxes. You’ve got a company looking to expand, pick up some land with an uncertain industrial past, move into a heavily regulated area, or feel that heat to report on emissions – and it’s not just about caring about the planet. You need to understand the environmental...
- Best Used Kia Models to Consider in SharjahSharjah drivers usually need the same things from a used car: dependable daily performance, reasonable fuel costs, good air conditioning, easy parts availability, and a cabin that still feels comfortable in stop-and-go traffic. That helps explain why used Kia models remain popular in the UAE market. Kia’s newer generations also added many features buyers now...
- What to Check Before Renting a Luxury CarRenting a luxury car should be an exciting experience, but the truth is the best time to be excited is after you’ve taken the necessary precautions. That goes double for a high-end vehicle like a Rolls-Royce – where the real risks aren’t just the size of the rental bill. The main issues usually lie hidden...
- Trump’s $1B payoff to stop offshore wind is even stranger than it soundsThe government is paying TotalEnergies to halt a wind farm it isn’t building, in exchange for fossil fuel investments it’s already making.
- Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Ecosia.org’s Christian Kroll on Planting Trees With Every Web SearchHow do you reduce your digital life’s environmental impact? Making changes to reduce your environmental... The post Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Ecosia.org’s Christian Kroll on Planting Trees With Every Web Search appeared first on Earth911.

- RELEASE: Needless red tape hinders residential solar in MassachusettsThe Bay State got a low grade on our permitting scorecard. Researchers offer solutions The post RELEASE: Needless red tape hinders residential solar in Massachusetts appeared first on Environment America.
- $20 million crap’s given: Who Gives a Crap proves that profit-for-purpose can scaleWho Gives A Crap surpasses $20m AUD in total contributions to global water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) efforts. Through its profit-for-purpose business model, the Aussie company does good with its bottom line, donating 50% of its profits. With a 19.97% year-on-year growth in Woolworths, more Australians than ever are swapping their traditional rolls for toilet paper that does good. Australian social […] The post $20 million crap’s given: Who Gives a Crap proves that profit-for-purpose can scale first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- One year on from Cyclone Alfred: what have we learnt?With Cyclone Narelle’s impact already being felt in Queensland and now threatening to reach as far south as Perth, local communities and businesses are bracing for its severity and financial impact. It follows the recent anniversary of Cyclone Alfred which also struck Queensland, causing almost $2 billion in damages. One year on, The Insurance Council of Australia and has renewed their call for urgent […] The post One year on from Cyclone Alfred: what have we learnt? first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- BIG W Leads the Way for Cotton Transparency as First Australian Retailer to Adopt Oritain’s Gold VerificationGemma Lynch, Chief Customer Officer at Oritain BIG W, one of Australia’s most trusted retailers, is raising the bar for ethical sourcing by becoming the first Australian retail brand to join Oritain’s global Membership Program as Gold Members. This commitment expands BIG W’s three-year partnership with Oritain and its promise to source and sell sustainable and […] The post BIG W Leads the Way for Cotton Transparency as First Australian Retailer to Adopt Oritain’s Gold Verification first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian households worth over $26B in rooftop value, new analysis revealsAI platform launches to help Australian households unlock billions in rooftop solar and battery value If all Australian homes had rooftop solar and battery systems installed, the nation could be saving more than $26 billion in annual electricity bills, according to new research released today. The Australian Rooftop Valuation Report, published alongside the official launch of AI-powered […] The post Australian households worth over $26B in rooftop value, new analysis reveals first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New heights reached with project on mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks?Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, is the most recent climb for the Seven Summits Sustainability Project lead researcher.? Picture: Chrystie Watson Charles Darwin University A research project exploring the impacts of mountaineering activities on the Seven Summits has reached a new peak, with three climbs thus far undertaken. The project, led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) […] The post New heights reached with project on mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks? first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Schneider Electric deepens building security offering through new Gallagher Security partnershipScott Johnstone, National Sales Manager – Australia, Gallagher Security Schneider Electric has formed a strategic partnership with Gallagher Security to deliver integrated security and building management solutions. The partnership with Gallagher Security adds greater depth and flexibility to Schneider Electric’s security offering. The collaboration is in response to growing demand for connected, future-ready infrastructure across […] The post Schneider Electric deepens building security offering through new Gallagher Security partnership first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire fundingThe law will close a "tax loophole" for large mortgage lenders.

- What is clean energy?Energy producers often call their products ‘clean’ or ‘renewable.’ Which energy sources are the real deal? The post What is clean energy? appeared first on Environment America.
- As Climate Change Exacerbates Extreme Weather, Olive Oil Feels the SqueezeIntensifying droughts and extreme heatwaves are having a profound impact on olive quality, quantity and price, according to recent research.

- The secret lives of tropical forests
- How Can I Grow My TikTok Account FastGrowing fast on TikTok has less to do with luck than with repeating a few behaviors that the platform can measure quickly. When I review my own posts, the pattern is plain: videos that earn strong watch behavior early get more opportunities to reach new viewers, while everything else stays in smaller circles. TikTok itself...
- What Does Passion Fruit Taste Like – Love It or Hate It?People tend to have strong feelings about passion fruit – there are few foods that people don’t have a strong opinion about. Some people are immediately drawn to its sweet-tart tropical intensity, while others try it once and give up on it, finding it too sharp, too floral, or just plain not what they expected....

- Welcoming New Conservation Director John DeLuca to the North Carolina FlockGARNER, NC—Audubon North Carolina is pleased to welcome John DeLuca as our new Director of Conservation. From coastal habitat protection to urban forestry campaigns, DeLuca will ensure our...
- After a glimpse of hope, WA’s snowpack dips back into the redThe late-winter flurries sure were nice. But with snow melting quickly, Washington is headed for a fourth straight severe drought.

- Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?Most of us feel a small sense of satisfaction when we take out the recycling.... The post Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling? appeared first on Earth911.

- World's Freshwater Fish in Crisis, U.N. Report FindsOver the last half century, populations of migratory freshwater fish have dropped by 81 percent, according to a stark new U.N. report. Read more on E360 →
- Inside Danone’s best practices for water stewardshipClose to 72 percent of the food and beverage company’s sites have a watershed preservation or restoration strategy, compared with 20 percent in 2020. The post Inside Danone’s best practices for water stewardship appeared first on Trellis.
- A look behind the scenes of what could be Google’s biggest test of carbon captureDocuments indicate that the tech company may be planning a massive natural gas-powered data center project in Nebraska — but it could hinge on one piece of legislation.

- Utah Republicans see storing nuclear waste as a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’Some think a Trump administration plan is a chance to boost communities that hemorrhaged jobs after coal plants closed.

- ADEPT’s new toolkit provides dedicated guidance for climate communicatorsEffective communication is one of the most important climate action catalysts. A new blueprint from Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission can help councils connect with everyday people. For many working in environment and sustainability roles the case for climate action is clear, the science well established and the impacts increasingly visible. The need to reduce […]
- Eden Project is a £6.8bn example of environment driving economicsAs a major gathering of climate leaders and change-makers gets underway at the landmark, new data shows how powerful nature-based attractions can be. Since opening in 2001, the Eden Project has delivered £6.8 billion to the economy of South West income, with a £5.7 billion net gain for Cornwall during that time. This is partly […]
- Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From ScratchAs the spring flowers start to appear and the days get longer, the urge to... The post Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch appeared first on Earth911.

- Community Groups Invited to Apply for Plico Future Fund Grants Supporting Sustainability and Community ResilienceCommunity organisations across Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Plico Future Fund, with the latest round of grants now open. The Fund supports community groups, schools, charities, sports clubs, grassroots organisations and beyond in delivering projects that strengthen sustainability, community resilience and environmental stewardship. Established by […] The post Community Groups Invited to Apply for Plico Future Fund Grants Supporting Sustainability and Community Resilience first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The food commodities driving deforestation globallyResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have produced a comprehensive global survey of how different commodities are causing deforestation. The image shows forest loss in the Appalachian Mountains. Photo: Alex Diaz on Unsplash. Maize, rice and cassava drive more deforestation than major export-oriented crops like cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This has been shown by researchers from […] The post The food commodities driving deforestation globally first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Are Refurbished iPhones a More Sustainable Option Than Buying New?The answer’s yes, in most cases a refurbished iPhone is a more sustainable option than buying a brand-new one. The main reason is a pretty simple one: if you re-use a existing phone, you avoid most of the negative environmental impact that comes from having to manufacture a whole new device from scratch. And that...

- Return and Earn is even more convenient in ForsterBreese Parade Return and Earn machine. Return and Earn Forster?residents have even more locations to recycle their eligible bottles,?cans?and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine. The?Breese Parade Return?and Earn machine is the?15th?return point in the?MidCoast Council area,?making it easier than ever?to recycle eligible containers and get your 10c refund. The new machine […] The post Return and Earn is even more convenient in Forster first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Grundfos Joins Danish Royal Delegation to Drive Australian Water Security and Green Building TransitionGrundfos team with John Warlters from Rural Aid during the Danish State Visit business delegation in Melbourne Grundfos participated in the Green Buildings track as part of the business delegation attending the official Danish State Visit to Australia. As part of the visit, Grundfos announced a new partnership with Rural Aid, supported by the Grundfos […] The post Grundfos Joins Danish Royal Delegation to Drive Australian Water Security and Green Building Transition first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Energy Shake-Up: Australians should rethink their energy plan as refreshed electricity pricing heats up competitionNectr tops the list of best electricity pricing in NSW and QLD, offering more affordable energy to Australians looking for a better deal Australian energy users are set to benefit from new electricity pricing hitting the market. Today, Australian energy retailer and solutions provider Nectr has released top electricity rates, offering much needed power bill relief for […] The post Energy Shake-Up: Australians should rethink their energy plan as refreshed electricity pricing heats up competition first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 140 years on, CPAs face the AI era – trust and ethics remain irreplaceableChris Freeland AM, CEO at CPA Australia. CPA Australia Australia’s largest accounting body CPA Australia marked a milestone for the accounting profession, using its 140th Anniversary Gala Dinner in Sydney last night to reflect on the forces shaping its future – including the rapid rise of AI. Keynote speaker Peter Tonagh, Chair of Nine, Executive Chair […] The post 140 years on, CPAs face the AI era – trust and ethics remain irreplaceable first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Our 10 Favorite Bird Videos From the 2025 Audubon Photography AwardsLast year, the Audubon Photography Awards expanded to include the South American countries of Colombia and Chile. The additions proved an immediate boon for everyone: Not only were the awards...
- Is NaturalSlim Good for You? What You Need to Know Before You Invest in Weight LossIf you’ve been searching for a weight loss system that’s more than just another generic diet pill, you’ve probably come across NaturalSlim. Created by metabolism specialist Frank Suárez, NaturalSlim has built up a loyal following – especially in Puerto Rico, Latin America, and the US Hispanic community. But is NaturalSlim really good for you ?...

- The Hidden Environmental Impact of Leaving Appliances Running While You’re Away on HolidayWhen getting ready to head off on a trip, most of us focus on packing, checking the house is secure & sorting out travel plans, but somehow we often forget about the energy guzzling that’s going on back at home. There’s one really important thing you can do before you leave : take a good...
- What every expat needs to know about getting online abroadMoving abroad is a thrilling adventure and a great opportunity but it can also be a challenge staying in touch with home while navigating foreign internet systems. Planning ahead and being aware of how things work is the key to staying safely and reliably connected wherever you end up. figuring out your options – from...
- Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster PreparednessM.S. in Climate student Allison Karabu reflects on the importance of community-based initiatives and finding the right questions to ask to effect real change.

- Lighting expert appoints Environmental Metrics ManagerLighting circularity expert Recolight has appointed Flavie Lowres as Environmental Metrics Manager. The group said she will play a pivotal role in supporting the lighting industry in the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Flavie joins Recolight with a distinguished track record in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), EPDs, and the circular economy of construction products […]

- Transatlantic link-up reflects global interest in marine renewables researchTwo international marine science conferences will create a keynote talk with a difference by simultaneously involving speakers on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. The Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables (EIMR2026) conference in Oban, Scotland and the Pan American Marine Energy Conference (PAMEC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will create a hybrid online session involving […]

- Spring break trip guide: Visit South Carolina’s first new state park in 20 yearsInstead of visiting Myrtle Beach or Florida’s coast this spring break, take a trip to South Carolina’s new Black River State Park! The post Spring break trip guide: Visit South Carolina’s first new state park in 20 years appeared first on Environment America.
- Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida’s Endemic BirdFlorida Scrub-Jays are birds of strong opinions. They live only in Florida, they breed only in the Florida scrub habitat, and they can survive only in habitat that has been kept open by fire (or...
- What to know about carbon markets in 2026Expert guidance from corporate sustainability teams, ratings companies and carbon credit registries on how to invest with confidence in 2026. The post What to know about carbon markets in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- New York State Regulations Fall Short for Grassland BirdsCo-authored with the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, this opinion piece appeared in print in the Times Union on March 15, 2026.As New York advances its transition to clean energy, we face...
- The Balance That Keeps Climate Stable Is Out of Whack, U.N. Report FindsUnder a stable climate, about the same amount of energy comes in from the sun as is reflected back. That equilibrium has been upset.

- Why more WA utilities want to remotely control your thermostatExpensive peaks in electricity demand have more utilities looking to control how much power their customers use. It's a delicate balancing act.

- Advocacy Day 2026Thank you for joining the flock at Audubon North Carolina’s 2026 Advocacy Day on May 27!Please complete these steps now to confirm your participation in Advocacy Day.If this is your first...
- Sustainability In Your Ear: Jasper Steinhausen on Making Sustainability ProfitableMost business leaders believe sustainability costs money. They’re wrong. The proof is sitting right under... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Jasper Steinhausen on Making Sustainability Profitable appeared first on Earth911.

- Counting The Growing Cost of President Trump’s Environmental PolicyOn February 12, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stood next to President Trump and called... The post Counting The Growing Cost of President Trump’s Environmental Policy appeared first on Earth911.

- Oaks face 'slow burn' disasterOaks face 'slow burn' disaster Channel News brendan 23rd March 2026 Teaser Media
- Can America’s Wolves Survive an Onslaught of Political Attacks?Gray wolves made an uneasy comeback in the Northern Rockies and are struggling to return to the Southwest. But legislation now working its way through Congress is being spurred by misinformation and myth, rather than science, and threatens to end wolf recovery in the U.S.Read more on E360 →
- How to dodge the imminent net-zero mass failureSocietal systems are holding corporate climate action back. The post How to dodge the imminent net-zero mass failure appeared first on Trellis.
- This $400B Biden climate program is surviving the Trump administrationTrump’s energy secretary says he’s canceled billions of dollars in clean energy loans. The Biden official who made those loans says the number is “fake.”
- Can replacing Illinois’ toxic lead pipes lead to a workforce boon?Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe plumbing could generate 90,000 jobs.
- SANY and OCHA Sign Partnership Agreement at HNPW 2026Shen Danxi, Secretary-General of SANY Foundation During the 2026 Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), SANY Foundation and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) , formalizing a cooperation framework covering disaster preparedness, emergency response, and early recovery for people in crisis worldwide. The agreement was […] The post SANY and OCHA Sign Partnership Agreement at HNPW 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- North Yorkshire road and rail most vulnerable to climate flooding20% of England’s rail network and 12% of roads are at risk of rising sea and river levels brought about by more extreme weather. An analysis of land use and the likelihood of climate change-driven flooding, conducting by Ordnance Survey, has identified so-called ‘road and rail pinch points’ across England. These are locations where […]

- The next challenge for Australia’s energy transition is coordinationBy Thomas Deschler, Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric Australia and New Zealand’s electricity networks are entering a new phase of the energy transition. For more than a decade the focus has been on building renewable generation and connecting it to the grid. That effort continues, and it will remain essential. But for many […] The post The next challenge for Australia’s energy transition is coordination first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- EcoCeres and Chinese Aviation Partners Launch SAF Pilot Program in ChinaEcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer, has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, codenamed “Project Spark”, together with The Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI), China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo, Sichuan Airlines, and Huarong Chemical, completing a closed […] The post EcoCeres and Chinese Aviation Partners Launch SAF Pilot Program in China first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Time to supercharge efficient electrification to protect against global shocksThe Energy Efficiency Council has called on Australian governments to ramp up support for the electrification of Australian homes, to bolster their resilience to global energy shocks. With Australians facing their third major disruption to the global energy market in the last six years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has cautioned that it may take […] The post Time to supercharge efficient electrification to protect against global shocks first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- AI’s growth is colliding with a physical reality: heatBy Farokh Ghadially, Vice President IT and Data Centres, Schneider Electric Artificial intelligence is often framed as a software breakthrough. In practice, it is also an energy and infrastructure challenge. A single AI query can consume roughly ten times the electricity of a typical internet search, and demand is climbing rapidly. By 2030, data centres are projected […] The post AI’s growth is colliding with a physical reality: heat first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Oaktree and Macquarie Asset Management back RELA as it takes Prepay international, acquiring one of the UK’s largest renewable energy lease portfolios.RELA, the Australian renewable energy land specialist, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable energy lease interests, marking the formal launch of RELA Prepay in the United Kingdom. The acquisition and launch is backed with equity from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”) and debt financing provided by Macquarie Asset Management […] The post Oaktree and Macquarie Asset Management back RELA as it takes Prepay international, acquiring one of the UK’s largest renewable energy lease portfolios. first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New Data: Australian EV Drivers Save $32,000 in Fuel Costs Over Lifetime of CarEd Harvey, CEO of Evnex As the Middle East crisis continues to push petrol prices around $2 a litre for Australian drivers, new data released from Evnex has revealed that the average electric vehicle driver saves $2,820 in fuel costs compared to a petrol car, every single year. The EV charger manufacturer says that saving adds up […] The post New Data: Australian EV Drivers Save $32,000 in Fuel Costs Over Lifetime of Car first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Celebrating a century of Australian Eco-Tourism: O’Reilly’s marks 100 yearsAustralia’s oldest family-owned ecotourism retreat, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in the Scenic Rim in Queensland, is turning 100 this year, a milestone that celebrates a century of adventure, innovation, and a deep connection to nature. Since 1926, when the O’Reilly family opened their remote guesthouse in the heart of Lamington National Park, they’ve been pioneers of […] The post Celebrating a century of Australian Eco-Tourism: O’Reilly’s marks 100 years first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson showcases education innovation as Platinum Sponsor of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association National Summit (ASPA)Epson DS-32000 A3 high-speed document scanner Held from 24–25 March 2026 at Gandel Hall in the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Epson Australia will take centre stage as a Platinum Sponsor at the upcoming Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA) National Summit, bringing some of its latest education technology solutions to one of the country’s most influential gatherings of […] The post Epson showcases education innovation as Platinum Sponsor of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association National Summit (ASPA) first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revokedThe rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.

- Northbound I-5 closed indefinitely near Bellingham due to rockslidesA contractor plans to haul away trees and debris starting Sunday. An update on the repair timeline should be released by midweek.

- World Water Day: groundwater over-extraction threatens our economySinking cities, dry wellsprings and empty aquifers. This is what happens when you refuse to admit there’s not enough H20 left under our feet. In December, scientists at University College London, The Guardian and Watershed Investigations published a worrying analysis of surface and subsurface water retainment across Europe. Simply put, areas of southern and southeastern […]
- Long overlooked as crucial to life, fungi start to get their dueAs efforts to study and conserve fungi expand, researchers say a "shroom boom" is underway.

- WA, Trump administration standoff continues in fight over coal plantThe Trump administration has ordered again to keep the state's last coal plant ready to fire up.

- Plant a tree in memory of your pet and help save Australia’s koalasAustralian Koala Foundation Key facts: For $10, supporters can plant a tree through the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) to memorialise a pet or loved one AKF’s 100-acre Quinlans sanctuary is being restored from former cattle grazing land to native bush habitat for koalas Trees planted by staff are now mature enough for koala feeding, though […] The post Plant a tree in memory of your pet and help save Australia’s koalas first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Renewables and batteries herald lower electricity prices for East Coast households and businessesSolar Citizens welcomes the news from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) today that electricity prices are expected to fall by up to 10% for households and up to 20% per year for businesses on the east coast. “The great news is that increased renewable energy and battery storage is starting to drive down the wholesale […] The post Renewables and batteries herald lower electricity prices for East Coast households and businesses first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Major flooding expected for Snohomish River; Western WA under flood watchA dayslong atmospheric river and feet of snowmelt in the mountains is making rivers swell. Major flooding is forecast in Snohomish River, in particular.

- What It's Like Inside the Brain of An Expert BirderErik Wing knows well that birding can change the way you think. As a neuroscientist, he’s studied how avian expertise can rewire cognition and boost parts of the memory. As a birder himself, he’s...
- STATEMENT: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife recommends limited action to protect oceanCrucial state agency ignores its legal commitment despite increased threats to coastal ecosystem The post STATEMENT: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife recommends limited action to protect ocean appeared first on Environment America.
- Getting to the Roots of Clean Cultivation: What You Should Know About Sourcing and Growing Practices for THCA FlowerImage: Freepik Over the past decade, consumer attitudes in the botanical and cannabis space have gone through a radical shift. What used to be all about end-product potency and price point has started to take a back seat to more in-depth questions : where was this grown, what kind of soil was it grown in,...
- New Study Reveals Hidden “Chemical Currency” Fueling the Ocean’s Carbon CycleThis research identifies a diverse set of molecules released by marine phytoplankton that fuel microbial life and help drive Earth’s carbon cycle.

- How Failing Septic Systems Degrade Groundwater QualityFailing septic systems can get out of control in a hurry, and groundwater can pay the price when wastewater leaks out of the tank before the soil has a chance to properly clear out all the bad stuff that seeps out of our toilets and sinks. Worst case scenario, that means a cocktail of bacteria,...

- WA fines Walmart and Amazon, saying they sold illegal, polluting productsThe fines came after repeated warnings over the course of several years to help the companies comply with the law, said the Department of Ecology.

- Colorado River Remains in Crisis with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and OperationsThe winter of 2025-2026 has not been kind to the Colorado River. Record-warm temperatures day after day across the mountains that feed the river have led to record-low snow levels. All indications...
- Be a Good Egg: Share the ShoreReady for spring? As the weather heats up, Florida’s beach-birds begin nesting, incubating their eggs and raising their chicks right on the sand. Starting March 1 in the Tampa Bay area...
- Keeping your UK Home Secure During the Holidays: The Locksmiths PerspectiveLeaving home for a break shouldn’t be a promise to burglars. To keep your house secure while you’re away the trick is to lock and double-check every door and window, give the impression that someone’s still around, secure all your outbuildings, keep visible signs of being on holiday to a minimum, and make sure any...

- In Mexican Forests, Monarch Butterflies Halt Their DeclineIn the forests of central Mexico, the number of monarch butterflies grew for the second year in a row, suggesting the population has stabilized after years of decline. Read more on E360 →
- Earth911 Inspiration: Half The Energy and Doing Just FineStewart Brand, who popularized the “blue marble” photograph that changed humanity’s perspective on the fragility... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Half The Energy and Doing Just Fine appeared first on Earth911.

- Why Organic Linen Sheets Are Worth The InvestmentThe textile industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions – a staggering 10% – outstripping the totals for international flights and maritime shipping. As consumers begin to grasp the scale of this issue, organic linen has emerged as one of the few sustainable alternatives in home goods. Unlike conventional cotton, which demands copious...
- How Reconditioned Transformers Can Help Create a More Sustainable Energy FutureNowadays, as businesses and utilities are all about lowering their environmental impact, you’d think the talk would be all about renewable energy and reducing emissions. And those things are clearly important. But when it comes to sustainability, the actual infrastructure of electricity distribution is just as vital – especially when it comes down to deciding...
- Health, well-being lead the global shift to more sustainable dietsThere's ample agreement around the desire to eat less processed food. The post Health, well-being lead the global shift to more sustainable diets appeared first on Trellis.

- Why Prologis is leaning into on-site solar — and branching outThe real estate investment trust operates more than 1 gigawatts of clean electricity at its warehouses, logistics facilities and data centers, more than retailer Walmart. The post Why Prologis is leaning into on-site solar — and branching out appeared first on Trellis.
- It’s time for comms and sustainability to shift from colleagues to alliesBoth teams are tasked with building trust. The post It’s time for comms and sustainability to shift from colleagues to allies appeared first on Trellis.
- In Situ Remediation Solutions : What Works Best for the Toughest SitesCleaning up a contaminated site that’s a real mess is rarely a simple job of just picking one technology and slapping it all over the property. The really tricky ones usually involve a mix of contaminants, lumpy subsurface conditions, groundwater moving around, vapour concerns, the pressure from regulators, and long cleanup timelines. And that’s why...

- On Thin IceThe growing allure — and danger — of glacier tourism.

- Ask a Climate Therapist: How can I balance my travel itch with guilt about emissions?Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport advises a reader who loves to travel, but worries about its impact on the planet.

- World Water Day: potable and drinkable sources are casualties of warAhead of this weekend’s dedication to our most valuable resource, the increase in military and online attacks against drinking supplies sets a worrying precedent. Research from the Pacific Institute’s Water Conflict Chronology has identified thousands of incidents where water systems and sources have been targeted during war. It also points to a sharp […]
- Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; ‘This is what climate change looks like’Scientists say a record-smashing March heat wave in the U.S. Southwest shows climate change is already driving more dangerous weather extremes.

- The night-time nectar barThe night-time nectar bar Channel News brendan 20th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Melbourne businesses strengthen sustainability commitments and water efficiency goals with WaterSmartMelbourne Zoo’s 110-year-old Ficus Macrophylla tree at Carousel Park. Greater Western Water Greater Western Water is encouraging businesses with high water needs to join Victoria’s WaterSmart program to track and target their water usage. Now in its second year, Greater Western Water is already supporting more than 20 businesses in Melbourne’s north and west regions […] The post Melbourne businesses strengthen sustainability commitments and water efficiency goals with WaterSmart first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- EDP recognised by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical CompaniesIn the year it celebrates its 50th anniversary, EDP is one of the 138 companies recognised by Ethisphere and the only Portuguese company included in the World’s Most Ethical Companies list. This is the 15th time EDP has been globally recognised for its ethical business practices. EDP has once again been recognised as one of the World’s […] The post EDP recognised by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Swift action delivers major win for endangered Little Terns at Blacksmiths BeachLittle Tern nestling rescue Community Environment Network Lucas Grenadier @NSW DCCEEW Six newly hatched Little Terns are helping boost the population of their endangered species, following a successful and unexpected breeding season at Blacksmiths Beach this summer. Lake Macquarie City Council Manager Environmental Systems Brendan Callander said the colony, which laid 22 eggs, was the […] The post Swift action delivers major win for endangered Little Terns at Blacksmiths Beach first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Historic Golden Heritage Pipeline plans resurface after 128 yearsScott Aiken – Binnies MD, Glen Hardy – Binnies Regional Director, Pat Donovan CEO or Water Corporation Two original 19th-century engineering reports that shed new insight into Western Australia’s mammoth Golden Heritage Pipeline have been rediscovered by water engineering consultancy Binnies, an RSK Australia company. Binnies has donated the reports to Water Corporation to ensure the historical documents take their […] The post Historic Golden Heritage Pipeline plans resurface after 128 years first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Hitachi, The University of Technology Sydney and NTT DATA Sign MoU to Accelerate Green Transformation in AustraliaHitachi, The University of Technology Sydney and NTT DATA Sign MoU to Accelerate Green Transformation in Australia Establishing UTS as a Living Lab to verify the value of integrated ESG data management and AI-driven energy optimisation for the Australian market Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”), The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and NTT DATA, a global […] The post Hitachi, The University of Technology Sydney and NTT DATA Sign MoU to Accelerate Green Transformation in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- These Glacier Guardians Are WomenFrom a photography exhibit of a high-mountain community in the Peruvian Andes to leading research by Columbia scientists, a recent panel celebrated the knowledge and work of women in and around glaciers.

- Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15Lesser Yellowlegs migrate thousands of kilometers each year from North America to the Brazilian Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland. Along the way, they stop to feed and rest, dependent...
- How Double Panel Radiators Improve Heat Output in Larger RoomsHeating a large room is rarely a thermostat problem on its own. In real homes, the trouble usually comes from heat loss. Open-plan layouts, tall ceilings, long outside walls, and big glazed areas all let warmth escape faster. The radiator then has to replace that lost heat at a steady rate, not just blast out...

- Reducing Material Waste Through Better Design in Industrial SystemsSustainability in manufacturing usually gets brought up in terms of energy use, emissions and recycling, but let’s be clear – all that matters too – although a lot of waste is actually locked in right from the get-go, during the design phase. Before a system so much as gets built, turned on or put into...
- Tattoo Planning and Skin Safety – The Decision Stage Makes All the DifferenceTattoos are often talked about as a purely creative choice – the style, the meaning, and aftercare get all the attention, but the truth is that a tattoo is a whole lot more than that. It’s a skin choice, a long-term commitment, and for many people, a test of how carefully they think about committing...
- Can Better File Conversion Habits Reduce Digital Waste?Most people think of waste as something physical. Plastic packaging. Food scraps. Old electronics. Piles of paper that should have been recycled weeks ago. Digital waste feels different because it is harder to see. A bloated video file does not sit on the kitchen counter. Ten duplicate exports do not spill out of a bin....
- American Airlines and Google say AI helped airplanes reduce contrails that trap heatAmerican Airlines and Google said the tool could be one of the most cost-effective, scalable climate solutions available in aviation now.

- Continued global shocks make the case for food system change stronger than everWith conflict in Iran in its third week, the downstream economic impacts are becoming clearer. Oil and liquefied natural gas prices have dominated the reporting, but another ripple effect is receiving far less attention: food. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the […]
- Sustainable Living: How Can It Lower Utility Costs in Small Apartments?Photo by Robert So from pexel.com Small apartments already use less space, but lower utility costs aren’t determined solely by square footage. The real difference comes from how energy and water flow through that space each day. Even a compact unit can waste power quickly if cooling runs too hard or lights remain inefficient. The...
- How Indigenous Australians are restoring Earth’s largest organism
- Why Skagit Valley tulips and UW cherry blossoms are blooming earlyTulips and cherry blossoms are predicted to bloom early. This weekend, in fact. You've got a warm, dry winter to thank for that.

- After record WA flooding, promising signs emerge at restoration siteScientists observed a restored river channel reacting well to powerful December flooding.

- Regulations to watch in 2026 and beyondSustainability teams have long reported being overwhelmed by new rules. A recent surge has made the problem worse. The post Regulations to watch in 2026 and beyond appeared first on Trellis.

- As Zambia Pushes New Mining, a Legacy of Pollution LoomsZambia is expanding development of its rich deposits of critical minerals, which are needed for the global shift to renewables. But poisoning from past mining and a huge toxic spill at a mine site are raising fears that new wealth will come at a high cost for people and the environment.Read more on E360 →
- The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaosData centers will swallow 14 percent of Archbald, evict a trailer park, and border many residential properties. Who's to blame is a matter of fierce debate.

- The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it?Bureaucratic hurdles and high costs have prevented the offshore wind industry from developing the Great Lakes’ abundant wind resources.
- Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVsAs fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.

- How You Can Help Keep Recycling Workers SafeRecycling helps cut down on waste and lets valuable materials be used again. It reduces... The post How You Can Help Keep Recycling Workers Safe appeared first on Earth911.

- Can Rio Tinto take responsibility for QMM?Can Rio Tinto take responsibility for QMM? Channel Comment brendan 19th March 2026 Teaser Media
- £100m to expedite planning approvals, critics warn against expanding industrial agricultureMore funding for Britain’s two most powerful environmental regulators will focus on outcomes over process to speed up new developments. But do changes to national policy prioritise the wrong type of business? Last week Downing Street announced Strategic Policy Statements to give Natural England and the Environment Agency — the UK’s biggest ecological watchdogs — […]
- WATCH: UK AI supercomputer and fusion energy missionFollowing our report earlier this week that Britain is poised to become a world leader in ‘limitless atomic power’, we step inside the mainframe itself. Launched with a £45 million budget, and a mission to delivery 1.4MW of non-carbon electricity, the UK’s Sunrise project has been heralded as a potential next step towards the a […]
- Analytik Jena Celebrates 40 Years of Biometra – A Success Story in Molecular BiologyThe Team – Biometra Analytik Jena, together with its subsidiary Biometra, is celebrating four decades of technological excellence in molecular biology. Since its founding in 1985, Biometra has had a significant impact on laboratory practice – from early electrophoresis systems to pioneering PCR thermocyclers and modern platforms enabling automated, highly precise workflows. This success story […] The post Analytik Jena Celebrates 40 Years of Biometra – A Success Story in Molecular Biology first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The “Environmental Memories” in Museum JarsYellow-bellied water skinks (Eulamprus heatwolei) ethanol_collection_AustralianNationalWIldlifeCollection.jpg – Caption: Spirit-preserved specimens like these yellow-bellied water skinks are now being used to unlock molecular “snapshots” of Australia’s environmental history. Credit: CSIRO. How 100-Year-Old Specimens Are Saving Australian Species By Sarah Hard Inside the sterile, climate-controlled vaults of the CSIRO’s new “Diversity” building in Canberra, millions of preserved […] The post The “Environmental Memories” in Museum Jars first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- European Investment Bank (EIB) backs €260 million solar portfolio across Ireland with a €100 million project finance loan to Dolmen Solar Ltd, a holding company of Power Capital Renewable EnergyFour new solar farms totalling 395 MW to power nearly 80,000 homes and support Ireland’s 2030 climate targets – construction starts in coming months Landmark financing combines long-term EIB backing with commercial co-lending to unlock 395 MW of renewable capacity EIB provides €100 million in Ireland’s first fully non-recourse solar project financing Record solar investment […] The post European Investment Bank (EIB) backs €260 million solar portfolio across Ireland with a €100 million project finance loan to Dolmen Solar Ltd, a holding company of Power Capital Renewable Energy first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- BICYCLE NETWORK AND RACV HELP OVER 1600 VICTORIAN STUDENTS LEARN TO RIDE BIKES AHEAD OF RIDE2SCHOOL DAYSource: Bicycle Network More than 1600 Victorian primary school students have gained critical bike riding and road safety skills through a partnership between RACV and Bicycle Network, as the organisations gear up for National Ride2School Day this Friday 20 March 2026. More than 350,000 students across the nation are expected to ride, walk, scoot and […] The post BICYCLE NETWORK AND RACV HELP OVER 1600 VICTORIAN STUDENTS LEARN TO RIDE BIKES AHEAD OF RIDE2SCHOOL DAY first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- NEW REPORT: CHINA’S $120bn INVESTMENT BLITZ INTO GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS LEAVES AUSTRALIA EXPOSED – THE CLOCK IS TICKINGClimate Energy Finance New CEF report warns Australias dig-and-ship economy faces a clear and present threat as China systematically diversifies away from Australian supply across lithium, iron ore and critical minerals A major new report released today by independent think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) – Raw Power: China locks-in global dominance of critical minerals and […] The post NEW REPORT: CHINA’S $120bn INVESTMENT BLITZ INTO GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS LEAVES AUSTRALIA EXPOSED – THE CLOCK IS TICKING first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson projectors and printers win the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026Each year since 1954, iF International Forum Design GmbH, headquartered in Germany, organises the iF DESIGN AWARD, now recognised internationally as one of the most prestigious design competitions. A jury selects the best and most innovative industrial product designs. This award honours only products that meet a wide range of strict criteria, including practicality, craftsmanship, […] The post Epson projectors and printers win the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Water-based Outdoor Recreation Generates $11.7 Billion Annually for Arizona's EconomyPHOENIX, AZ—Audubon Southwest released a new report to help illustrate the economic value of water in Arizona’s rivers, lakes, and streams. The National Audubon Society's southwest...
- Climate Finance Has Failed Africa Twice Over. Here’s How To Fix It.Credit-rating methodologies must stop treating poverty as a self-fulfilling proxy for default risk.

- On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands“I don’t start by telling people I’m in the cattle business. I tell people I’m in the conservation business,” rancher Dave Haubein said. “Cattle are simply the key cog in how I...
- Forecasters issue avalanche, flood warnings in Western WAHeavy rainfall and wet melting snow could spark avalanches in the Cascades and cause parts of Western Washington to flood this week, forecasters said.

- New Video Highlights Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuary Living ShorelinesAudubon Florida has built more than a mile of living shoreline in the Tampa region. The structures prevent wave energy from boat wakes and storm surge from eroding islands critical for bird nesting...
- Getting a Handle on the Environmental Impact of Clinical Waste: Managing a Delicate BalanceHealthcare does its best to protect our health, but the waste that ends up here can be a ticking time bomb waiting to go wrong if handled carelessly. You can’t ignore this issue anymore. Clinical waste has moved from being a routine hassle or a compliance matter to a situation that’s all wrapped up with...
- Citing Conservation, Tanzania Pushes Ahead on Evictions of Indigenous MaasaiFive years ago, Tanzanian authorities set out to push the Indigenous Maasai off their ancestral lands in the famed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Despite global outcry over the forced removals, this month two presidential commissions called for the evictions to continue, citing the need to protect wildlife.Read more on E360 →
- Hundreds of companies skipped publishing sustainability reports in 2025The drop is largely due to small and medium-sized business opting not to publish. The post Hundreds of companies skipped publishing sustainability reports in 2025 appeared first on Trellis.

- National Gas sets out plans for 300-mile east coast hydrogen pipelineNational Gas has outlined early-stage plans for a 300-mile hydrogen pipeline along England’s east coast, marking what seems a significant step towards a national hydrogen network. The operator of the UK’s national gas transmission system unveiled plans for the first phase of the proposed national hydrogen network – Project Union: East Coast – on 18 […]

- New initiative recycles electrolysis cell production scrapA new recycling initiative aims to convert pure titanium scrap generated during the manufacturing of electrolysis cells into a raw material for pure titanium. The approach is designed to reduce the environmental impact of cell production and enhance the value of recovered materials. It has been launched by Asahi Kasei, Nippon Steel, and Nippon Steel […]

- Comment: Offshore wind’s IP blind spotAs UK offshore wind pushes further into the North Sea, the territorial limits of patent law are creating a blind spot that developers and innovators can no longer afford to ignore, writes Lawrence Paleschi. The UK offshore wind sector is expanding at a remarkable pace. Allocation Round 7 awarded a record 8.4 GW of new […]

- Convenience Comes at the Environment’s ExpenseI must admit, I still get excited when an online order arrives at my doorstep,... The post Convenience Comes at the Environment’s Expense appeared first on Earth911.

- Multiple major supplier sustainability networks launch across sectorsAstraZeneca, Fatface, and EcoVadis have announced far-reaching projects to help slash their indirect and direct emissions by supporting widespread decarbonisation. Facilitated by the international environmental, social and governance ratings agency EcoVadis, EcoVadis Community provides a ‘trusted space for suppliers to collaborate, exchange insights and tackle complex sustainability challenges’. 400 firms across multiple sectors are involved, […]
- How to choose a carbon accounting tool for your businessLeaders from food, automotive, investing and other industries share the questions they use when vetting vendors. The post How to choose a carbon accounting tool for your business appeared first on Trellis.
- The top skills sustainability consultants need todayThree questions one consultancy founder asks to effectively assess candidates. The post The top skills sustainability consultants need today appeared first on Trellis.
- Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data.Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.

- Big Oil has moved on from ‘greenwashing.’ Here’s the new playbook.Over a few years, oil giants went from trumpeting climate pledges to saying fossil fuels are here to stay.

- Scientists race to decode data from Europe’s vanishing glaciersGlacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it's too late.

- £1m available to UK councils as Electricals Recycling Fund reopensNow in its third year, the funding programme has already established 900 collection points, helping 33,000 items be ‘rehomed’ and saving 900 tonnes of waste. Run by Material Focus, the Electricals Recycling Fund (ERF) reopened last week, inviting applications from local authorities and other organisations, effectively paying for them to set up accessible local reuse […]
- The Supreme Court takes up a Guam munitions case with high stakes for CHamoru landsThe ruling won't just dictate the fate of a CHamoru beach. It could set a major precedent for Indigenous rights and federal power across U.S. territories.
- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Project Repat Is Saving US Jobs & T-Shirts From LandfillsProject Repat, founded by Ross Lohr and Nathan Rothstein, had prevented more than 11 million... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Project Repat Is Saving US Jobs & T-Shirts From Landfills appeared first on Earth911.

- What Is Fair Trade Worth?Fair Trade aims to create a more ethical and sustainable way of trading that puts... The post What Is Fair Trade Worth? appeared first on Earth911.

- ‘Net zero by 2050’ cheaper than war’s dirty energy crisisThe Climate Change Committee estimates gross investment of £26 billion per year is still Britain’s cheapest option, while the OBR has predicted astronomical economic costs due to geopolitical instability. According to a new report by the UK’s advisory body on emissions targets, a fossil fuel ‘shock’ at the same level as 2022 — when Russia […]
- Speeding towards climate breakdownSpeeding towards climate breakdown Channel News brendan 18th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Bowen backs Clean Energy Regulator to oversee rooftop solar, batteries and EVsEnergy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen Solar Citizens welcomes the commitment from Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen to establish a national technical regulator for consumer energy resources (CER), with the Clean Energy Regulator announced to oversee the new framework. “Millions of Australians already own rooftop solar, and home batteries and EVs are […] The post Bowen backs Clean Energy Regulator to oversee rooftop solar, batteries and EVs first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- InCommodities secures $200m battery deal with Vena Group to expand Australian energy footprintAndrew Koscharsky, InCommodities Head of Australia – Owen Sela, Country Head, Vena Group – Their Majesties Danish energy trading company InCommodities has signed a landmark $200 million long-term battery storage agreement with Vena Group for the Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Beryl, New South Wales. The deal was announced during the Danish Royal State visit to […] The post InCommodities secures $200m battery deal with Vena Group to expand Australian energy footprint first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CH4 Global wins global AgTech award for the third straight yearCH4 Global founder and CEO Dr Steve Meller CH4 Global has been selected as one of the THRIVE Top50 AgTech companies of 2026, an international award recognising the international companies redefining innovation across the agricultural landscape. SVG Ventures, an international innovation platform which supports advancement in the food and agriculture industry, identifies standout businesses distinguished […] The post CH4 Global wins global AgTech award for the third straight year first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson on CDP A List for Water SecurityEpson has been selected as an A List company, the highest possible rating, in the Water Security category of the CDP assessment conducted by the international non-profit organisation CDP. In addition, Epson received an A- rating in the Climate Change category. These ratings reflect CDP’s recognition of Epson’s leadership in addressing issues related to water […] The post Epson on CDP A List for Water Security first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Fuel price hikes spark 15% surge in EV quote requests: NRMA Insurance findsRising petrol prices are accelerating interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with new data from NRMA Insurance showing a sharp increase in drivers seeking EV insurance quotes. New data shows a 15% increase in EV insurance quote requests in the first two weeks of March compared with the same period in February 2026, and a 56% […] The post Fuel price hikes spark 15% surge in EV quote requests: NRMA Insurance finds first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Two in Three Australians Say Op-Shopping Is More Exciting Than Buying New, New Salvos Stores Research RevealsNew national study reveals op-shopping has become a ‘treasure hunt’ experience, with Australians twice as likely to regret missing out on an op-shop find than a regular retail item. Nearly two in three Australians (68%) say op-shopping is more exciting than buying new, according to new national research commissioned by Salvos Stores, highlighting the growing appeal […] The post Two in Three Australians Say Op-Shopping Is More Exciting Than Buying New, New Salvos Stores Research Reveals first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Steel Roofing Is Leading Australia’s Push Toward Sustainable ConstructionAustralia’s construction sector is wasting materials at an unprecedented scale, with a new national report revealing the average building project discards 141 kilograms of material for every square metre built. That’s the equivalent of throwing away a fully stocked fridge for every square metre of floor space. The top categories wasted include concrete, masonry, tiles, lighting and […] The post Steel Roofing Is Leading Australia’s Push Toward Sustainable Construction first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Chapters' Corner, March 2026Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on for...
- From Subtle Skulker to Skylarking SongsterOne of my favorite birds of the Southwest is the Cassin’s Sparrow. At first glance, it seems unassuming: a small, brown bird with subtle streaking and a long tail. To the casual observer, it...
- California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribesThe new policy aims to start healing the harm caused by the state barring tribes from their homelands and criminalizing cultural and land management practices.

- In Memoriam, Eleanor EisenmengerOn February 23, the Randall Davey Audubon Center lost a much-beloved volunteer. Eleanor Eisenmenger worked in our visitor center for more than fifteen years greeting guests and delighting anyone who...
- Chapters' Corner, March 2026Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on for...
- Can Capitalism Solve the Climate Crisis? The inaugural Perspectives Dialogue Series event brought together prominent thinkers with diverse perspectives on capitalism and the role it could play in solving climate change.

- 10 Fun Facts About the Blue JayThey’re the big guys at the bird feeder, arriving with a bright blue flash and a shrill jay! jay! call. One of our larger North American songbirds, Blue Jays are year-round residents in woodlands...
- From Subtle Skulker to Skylarking SongsterOne of my favorite birds of the Southwest is the Cassin’s Sparrow. At first glance, it seems unassuming: a small, brown bird with subtle streaking and a long tail. To the casual observer, it...
- Audubon, Partners Install Living Shorelines on River Islands in Time for Nesting BirdsAudubon just wrapped up installation of test living shoreline projects on Battery and Shellbed Islands on the Lower Cape Fear River thanks to support from many partners, including Cape Fear Audubon...
- Flip the Light Switch for Birds this SpringGARNER, NC—Signs of spring are in the air and so are birds returning to their summer homes to begin their courting and nesting rituals. Millions of birds will be migrating at night so now is a...
- News release: More corporations taking plastic pollution seriouslyThe post News release: More corporations taking plastic pollution seriously appeared first on Environment America.
- In Memoriam, Eleanor EisenmengerOn February 23, the Randall Davey Audubon Center lost a much-beloved volunteer. Eleanor Eisenmenger worked in our visitor center for more than fifteen years greeting guests and delighting anyone who...
- UK to become fusion superpower with world’s most advanced AI computerThe £45 million, 1.4MW energy mission will be focused at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. Announced yesterday, Monday 16th March, the UK government will begin the Sunrise project in June, utilising the world’s most advanced AI supercomputer. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), technology will initially […]
- The Quiet Pennsylvania Town Facing a Data Center BoomArchbald, Pennsylvania, a borough of fewer than 8,000 people, may soon be home to five massive data centers that, when completed, would rank among the largest now in the world. While residents are worried that data centers will strain the electric grid and drive up power bills, officials are clearing the way for these projects, which are a potentially lucrative source of tax revenue.Read more on E360 →
- ‘Least loved’ wildlife should feature on new British bank notesWhile some critics attempt to position forthcoming currency changes as a ‘woke move’ orchestrated by the Green Party, real debate is underway as to which species should be included. Last week the Bank of England announced it would replace political and historic figures on banknotes with images of nature and wildlife. This comes after a […]
- 10 Fun Facts About the Blue JayThey’re the big guys at the bird feeder, arriving with a bright blue flash and a shrill jay! jay! call. One of our larger North American songbirds, Blue Jays are year-round residents in woodlands...
- WA Dept. of Ecology deploys marmot to lead anti-litter campaignWashington is calling in its official endemic mammal to head up a litter prevention commercial campaign. Crews picked up 6.2 million pounds of litter last year.

- New York’s Legionella outbreak: A wake-up call UK cities shouldn’t ignoreWhen news of a major Legionella outbreak in Harlem emerged last year, it followed an all-too-familiar script: serious illness, scrutiny of building water systems and practices, and inevitable questions about whether it could have been prevented. As New York grapples with yet another Legionella incident, Greg Rankin of Hydrosense examines the systemic drivers behind the […]

- Stocked and ready for action: A pumps supplier reflects on last-minute sourcingThis article contains sponsored content. Pumps are an equipment category that can seem mystifying to the outsider. There’s the profusion of different shapes, sizes and specifications, for one thing. And the fact that people often seem to forget they exist until they fail. Celebrating its 100th year, W Robinson & Sons attributes its ongoing growth […]

- Heal our planet: How we’re protecting the Amazon
- Audubon, Partners Install Living Shorelines on River Islands in Time for Nesting BirdsAudubon just wrapped up installation of test living shoreline projects on Battery and Shellbed Islands on the Lower Cape Fear River thanks to support from many partners, including Cape Fear Audubon...
- Flip the Light Switch for Birds this SpringGARNER, NC—Signs of spring are in the air and so are birds returning to their summer homes to begin their courting and nesting rituals. Millions of birds will be migrating at night so now is a...
- The making of a breakthrough: How Alphasense developed its lead-free galvanic oxygen sensorThis article contains sponsored content. January saw the launch of the first ever lead-free galvanic oxygen sensor for industrial safety, permitting a long-sought-after leap in sustainability. Lead’s traditionally indispensable role in galvanic oxygen sensors means the announcement counts as a true industry breakthrough. That this win has been secured by a relatively small UK company, […]

- An arboreal ally emerges from the dataForest soils appear to have a significant – and previously unappreciated – capacity to absorb methane, according to a German evaluation of the world’s most comprehensive data set on the topic. The conclusions seem to spotlight an important role for these soils in protecting the climate, since methane is increasingly acknowledged as a powerful GHG. […]

- Nitrogen uncovered: Advancing atmospheric ammonia measurementA new study has identified a more reliable method for measuring the natural nitrogen isotope signature of atmospheric ammonia, offering scientists a stronger tool for tracing pollution sources and improving air quality management. In the atmosphere, ammonia reacts with acidic compounds to form PM2.5 particulate matter, which contributes to air pollution and climate effects. Identifying […]

- How to mitigate water shortages and floods with one methodDecision-makers must square two connected problems: intense storm runoff and increasing scarcity of drinkable and potable H20. On-site water management emphasising deliverability and ecological protection can help. Across the UK, water infrastructure faces multiple pressures. Reduced availability threatens household supplies and, where irrigation is necessary, jeopardises agricultural production and food security. At the same […]
- Tunnel boring begins beneath Thames for National Grid upgradeA 271.5-tonne tunnel boring machine has commenced the work required to construct a 2.2km tunnel beneath the River Thames, which will enable a significant upgrade of electricity infrastructure in the Thames region. The machine, which has been named Caroline, will be used to excavate a cable tunnel between Grain in Kent and Tilbury in Essex. […]

- How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utilityInvestor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch oil and gas. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables through a new dual-service model.

- Partnership aims to fast-track vehicle-to-grid technologyWorking with Octopus Energy, UK Power Networks says it has become the first network operator in the UK to approve new connection requests automatically within seconds, including for EV chargers that enable vehicle-to-grid (V2G). V2G technology allows electric cars to send electricity back to the grid when it’s needed most. In other words, the car’s […]

- Georgia farmers’ long wait for Helene relief is endingThe state’s biggest crops needed a special program to cover "once-in-a-generation" losses — for the second time in a decade.

- 11 Sustainable Men’s Clothing Brands for Spring & Summer StyleEvery pair of jeans you buy took roughly 2,000 gallons of water to produce. Every... The post 11 Sustainable Men’s Clothing Brands for Spring & Summer Style appeared first on Earth911.

- Is Shredded Paper Recyclable?At Earth911, people often ask us, “Is shredded paper recyclable?” The answer is still “yes,... The post Is Shredded Paper Recyclable? appeared first on Earth911.

- Sound ideasSound ideas Channel News brendan 17th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Custom Python Software vs Off-the-Shelf ToolsMost businesses begin with off-the-shelf SaaS solutions, and rightly so. They are easy to implement and provide a satisfactory solution for most processes during the early stages. However, as the operations become more complex, these solutions start to pose limitations that cannot be bypassed through workarounds. The debate of custom software vs off the shelf...
- Tuning In to Spring MigrationBillions of birds are on the move or getting ready to depart for spring migration. Warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more will navigate hundreds to thousands of miles guided by stars...
- Essential Energy targets biggest barrier to plug the regional, remote EV charging gapEssential Energy Plug and Play program to use existing network infrastructure to boost private enterprise Essential Energy is positioning itself as a catalyst for electric vehicle (EV) charging in regional, rural and remote NSW in a bid to attract private investment into towns where a sustainable market has yet to emerge. Through its Plug and […] The post Essential Energy targets biggest barrier to plug the regional, remote EV charging gap first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Workiva Bolsters APJ Investment with Strategic Executive Appointment Amid Period of Sustained GrowthKristen “KP” Pimpini as Vice President of Sales and General Manager, APJ Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), a leading, AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability, is fueling its investment in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), announcing the appointment of Kristen “KP” Pimpini as Vice President of Sales and General Manager, APJ. The appointment comes on the […] The post Workiva Bolsters APJ Investment with Strategic Executive Appointment Amid Period of Sustained Growth first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian food-tech platform Saveful makes its India debut at Australian High CommissionSaveful India Launch Matt Morna and Sanjeev Kapoor with Australian High Commissioner Phillip Green Saveful, Australia’s social enterprise and food-tech platform, has marked a major milestone in its global expansion with an official India launch, unveiled at the Australian High Commission’s ‘Plates with Purpose’ event, held on the sidelines of AAHAR 2026 in New Delhi. […] The post Australian food-tech platform Saveful makes its India debut at Australian High Commission first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- B Lab opens new B Corp standards to businesses worldwideAt a time when corporate sustainability claims face growing scrutiny from regulators, investors and consumers, B Lab has officially opened its new standards for B Corp Certification to businesses around the world. The updated standards, launched on 11 March, represent the most significant evolution of the certification in B Lab’s history. They will shape how […] The post B Lab opens new B Corp standards to businesses worldwide first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Fusion Signage achieves SOC 2 Type II attestation and launches Trust CentreIn a major achievement Fusion Signage, often referred to as Australia’s user-friendliest digital signage software, has officially achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation. The new SOC 2 Type II attestation is very highly regarded and critical to all users of digital signage software. The company’s SOC 2 Type II audit was completed by Sensiba, an independent […] The post Fusion Signage achieves SOC 2 Type II attestation and launches Trust Centre first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Tuning In to Spring MigrationBillions of birds are on the move or getting ready to depart for spring migration. Warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more will navigate hundreds to thousands of miles guided by stars...
- The Misunderstood Birds That Inspired Me to Pursue My DreamA record-breaking heatwave broils New York. The city sweats in tandem with the living world—delayed trains, broken air conditioners, cracking sidewalks. My curly fro rises like bread as I arrive...
- 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-UpWashington’s 2026 legislative session concluded on March 12, and lawmakers faced a difficult task: balancing pressing needs across the state while managing a significant budget shortfall. Even in...
- Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the oceans, new study showsNew research shows industrial chemicals — such as in drugs, pesticides and plastics — have reached even the most distant and remote places on the planet.

- The Misunderstood Birds That Inspired Me to Pursue My DreamA record-breaking heatwave broils New York. The city sweats in tandem with the living world—delayed trains, broken air conditioners, cracking sidewalks. My curly fro rises like bread as I arrive...
- Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper miningThe transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America is complete.

- 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-UpWashington’s 2026 legislative session concluded on March 12, and lawmakers faced a difficult task: balancing pressing needs across the state while managing a significant budget shortfall. Even in...
- The Hidden Carbon Cost of Home Renovations: Why Your Kitchen Remodel Has a Bigger Footprint Than You ThinkImage Source: Pixabay A kitchen renovation can transform the heart of your home. You might think of upgrading cabinets, installing new countertops or swapping outdated appliances for modern models. While these modifications improve style and functionality, renovations also carry a significant environmental impact. Every step of the process produces carbon emissions, from extracting raw materials...
- From Activist to Founder: How to Turn Your Environmental Passion Into a Product People Will Pay ForImage source: pixabay You marched. You signed petitions. You argued online about emissions, waste, and climate policy. At some point, a different thought showed up: what if protest was not the end of the story? What if you built something people would actually buy? That question matters. The green technology and sustainability market is projected...

- An Unexpected Meeting Made Possible by Bird BandingBanding is a critically important tool scientists use in bird conservation. Through the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory program, biologists gain valuable insights into birds’ natural...
- Why Millwright Training Matters More in the Green Energy BuildoutClean energy is not just about tax credits and new technology. It is also about machines. Those machines must be installed, lined up, checked, fixed, and kept running. That is where millwrights matter. Millwrights work on heavy machines. They install them. They align them. They maintain them. They find problems and repair them. In the...
- An Unexpected Meeting Made Possible by Bird BandingBanding is a critically important tool scientists use in bird conservation. Through banding programs (like those run by the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory) biologists gain valuable...
- Prioritise TCO for environmental investment decisionsThis article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with HRS Heat Exchangers. When making investment decisions, particularly when purchasing high-value environmental systems (such as heat exchangers and thermal processing systems), capital cost is one of the first things to be considered. However, a far more accurate metric is the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). […]

- As Iran War Drives up Gas Prices, Interest in EVs GrowsSince President Trump launched the latest bombing campaign against Iran, the price of a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has climbed by 20 percent. The spike in fuel costs has reportedly driven a surge in interest in electric cars.Read more on E360 →
- Where did UW Bothell’s crows go? It’s a ‘murder’ mysteryVast rivers of crows once poured onto the University of Washington Bothell campus to sleep every night. In recent years, they've moved on.

- Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the oceanResearchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: The XPRIZE Wildfire Competition Heats UpEvery wildfire starts small. The problem is that by the time most are detected, minutes... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: The XPRIZE Wildfire Competition Heats Up appeared first on Earth911.

- Reducing Creative Waste in Business: How to Get More Bang From Your Existing Visual ContentMost people talk about sustainability in terms of packaging, transport, materials and energy – and those things are super important but they’re not the whole picture. Businesses are also creating waste with how they create content. When images are tossed out too quickly, or every new campaign has to start from scratch, or assets are...
- Reducing Downtime & Material Waste in Automated Production LinesAutomation gets so much attention for making production faster and more efficient. But the real story here is something else entirely: waste. When those automated production lines run smoothly, manufacturers can cut down on scrap, make less rework, get a more consistent product, and make better use of the materials they’ve got on hand. But...

- Why target fulfillment is the wrong measure of corporate climate ambitionThe fight over what counts toward targets misses a bigger question. The post Why target fulfillment is the wrong measure of corporate climate ambition appeared first on Trellis.

- 3 ways to win sustainability allies in the C-suiteHow leaders from drink-mix Liquid I.V., semiconductor supplier onsemi and cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty influence strategy. The post 3 ways to win sustainability allies in the C-suite appeared first on Trellis.
- Are Mylar Bags Toxic? Safety, Shelf Life, and Proper Usage GuideMylar bags are now being used as one of the most popular methods of storing food and emergency preparedness and commercial packaging. These bags are usually used to store dry foods that will not go to waste even after several years and this leads to an important question among many consumers and this is whether...

- British biogas could shield households from Gulf energy shock, says industryBritain could reduce the impact of rising global gas prices and supply concerns caused by the conflict in the Gulf by rapidly increasing domestic green gas production, according to the UK’s anaerobic digestion industry. Trade association the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) says existing biomethane plants could increase production by almost a third within […]

- Granular activated carbon-sorbed PFAS can be used to extract lithium from brineA group at Rice University in Houston, Texas have developed a process to use PFAS to extract lithium from high-salinity brine pools, in a study recently published in Nature Water. “Extracting lithium from brine can be less environmentally damaging than conventional mining, but it still faces challenges such as selectivity, cost and water use,” said […]

- UK government announces decision to bring forward Allocation Round 8The UK government has announced plans to bring forward the next auction for renewable energy projects as part of efforts to accelerate investment in domestic clean power and strengthen energy security. In a statement released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on 15 March, ministers said the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) […]

- Online Marketplaces reveal the scale of WEEE non-compliance in UK lighting, says groupEnvironment Agency data released this month has uncovered the scale of WEEE non-compliance of product sold through online marketplaces, reports lighting circularity expert Recolight. For the last four and a half months of 2025, online marketplaces were legally required to report sales of electrical products imported into the UK via their platforms. And that data […]

- Is the world heating up faster than we thought?A new study says global warming is accelerating. Some aren't ready to agree.
- Bradford Council launches Beryl e-bike share scheme with LNER200 ‘next generation’ electric bicycles are now ready to hire across the metropolitan area. Available at 50 docking stations, hubs have been placed at strategic locations such as major transport hubs, key infrastructure sites, busy business districts, education institutions and cycle superhighways. The focus is to make it as easy as possible for commuters and […]
- 4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the worldIn just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
- Should You Go Solar In 2026?More homeowners are installing solar, but 2026 brings a significantly changed financial landscape. The federal... The post Should You Go Solar In 2026? appeared first on Earth911.

- Electric Hydrofoiling Passenger Vessels Set for Swan River as Vessev Enters Australian MarketNew Zealand marine technology innovator Vessev has announced its expansion into the Australian market, with the Enautic Group set to introduce Vessev’s electric hydrofoiling passenger vessels to Western Australia. Several Vessev VS–9 vessels have been reserved and are expected to operate on the Swan River in Perth, initially offering premium tourism experiences including Swan Valley […] The post Electric Hydrofoiling Passenger Vessels Set for Swan River as Vessev Enters Australian Market first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxesAssociate Professor Ru Hong from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) Global study also showed that carbon trading cuts fossil fuel use and boosts the use of renewable energy. Carbon trading limits the amount of carbon dioxide an organisation can emit. To emit more, organisations must buy unused carbon emission allowances from others. A global study has […] The post Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 'Border breaches risk meat disaster''Border breaches risk meat disaster' Channel News brendan 16th March 2026 Teaser Media
- What a five year project in Tower Hamlets shows us about building resilient city food systemsThis post is by Elle McAll, Just FACT programme manager at Wen (Women’s Environmental Network). The UK imports 64 per cent of its fruit and vegetables from regions vulnerable to climate shocks. Food security is a major challenge. We’re already seeing climate impacts on supply chains and food […]
- Top 10 postcodes driving EV uptake revealedNALSPA chief executive Rohan Martin NALSPA New data released by Australia’s peak body for novated leasing reveals the Electric Car Discount has been booming in the outer suburbs over the past year. National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) data for 2025 shows outer-suburban postcodes dominate the top locations for battery electric vehicle (BEV) […] The post Top 10 postcodes driving EV uptake revealed first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The ‘audacious’ plan building a national industry around rare earths refinement in AustraliaJan Kwak is Brisbane-based Director of Climate Change at Hatch The culmination of unique market conditions has primed Australia for a resource boom, with a global expert appointed to a major Australian rare earths project urging the country to seize the opportunity now to build an enviable rare earths refinement economy. Jan Kwak is Brisbane-based Director […] The post The ‘audacious’ plan building a national industry around rare earths refinement in Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seattle weather: Showers, highs near 60 for last days of a warm winter"We’ve gone from really cold and wet to warmer and wet," due to a weather system moving toward Western Washington late Sunday, a meteorologist said.

- WinDC and Armada Join Forces to Turn Australia’s Renewable Energy Advantage into a Global AI HubAustralia’s first portable AI factory has arrived in Australia, built on clean energy that the national grid cannot absorb and positioned to attract global technology investment to Australian soil WinDC today announced a strategic partnership with Armada to deploy Australia’s first network of portable AI factories powered by renewable energy. The partnership is designed to […] The post WinDC and Armada Join Forces to Turn Australia’s Renewable Energy Advantage into a Global AI Hub first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Call continues for Koala Protection Act (KPA)Australian Koala Foundation The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is still fighting for a national Koala Protection Act (KPA), grounded in a simple principle: the rule of law must protect Australia’s wildlife. For four decades the Foundation has argued that the Koala, and all other species that call these forests home, deserve their own dedicated legislation […] The post Call continues for Koala Protection Act (KPA) first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Gayini: where science meets traditional knowledge in restoring former cotton countryA view of the Murrumbidgee River where UNSW researchers study how flooding and grazing shape surrounding ecosystems. Picture: UNSW Sydney/Richard Freeman UNSW Sydney Traditional Owners, UNSW scientists, government and conservation groups join forces to get Gayini wetlands thriving again. Gayini – meaning “water” in the Nari Nari language – is part of 80,000 hectares of […] The post Gayini: where science meets traditional knowledge in restoring former cotton country first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?When scientists recently analyzed hundreds of studies of ecosystems, they were surprised to see a marked slowing in the rate of species turnover.

- Why this salmon species, unlike others, is booming in the NorthwestPinks, the smallest Pacific salmon species, are booming. That's spelled trouble for other fish species struggling for survival.

- APCO and SPSA partner to accelerate Australia’s soft plastics stewardship pathwayNew partnership gives brands and retailers a clear, practical route into soft plastics stewardship as collection and recycling pathways expand. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia (SPSA) have announced a partnership to support the next phase of soft plastics stewardship in Australia, giving brands and retailers a clear and coordinated […] The post APCO and SPSA partner to accelerate Australia’s soft plastics stewardship pathway first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!Between January and March, these passionate conservationists explore the Salton Sea and the surrounding desert through immersive classroom presentations, hands-on field trips, and tackle local...
- The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!Between January and March, these passionate conservationists explore the Salton Sea and the surrounding desert through immersive classroom presentations, hands-on field trips, and tackle local...
- Mining rush for critical minerals threatens Amazon land reform settlementsA survey of mining records found dozens of requests for copper, manganese, and nickel targeting land reform settlements in northern Brazil’s Carajás region in the last five years.

- Common Signs of Stress You Might be Ignoring – and Writing off as Just Another Bad Dayyou’re not really sick or injured. You’re just feeling… off. like you should be doing something about it, but can’t quite put your finger on what’s going on. Your shoulders are always tight. You snap at people in a split second – its a bad habit that’s developed over time. You lie in bed feeling...
- New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and HabitatNew Mexico’s 2026 legislative session ended on February 19, 2026. In New Mexico, even years like this one are short 30-day sessions that focus primarily on the budget rather than on large policy...
- Permitting for Stream Restoration under Regulation 87On February 9, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) approved Regulation 87, establishing the state’s new program for permitting impacts to state waters. This concludes...
- New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and HabitatNew Mexico’s 2026 legislative session ended on February 19, 2026. In New Mexico, even years like this one are short 30-day sessions that focus primarily on the budget rather than on large policy...
- Permitting for Stream Restoration under Regulation 87On February 9, Colorado’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) approved Regulation 87, establishing the state’s new program for permitting impacts to state waters. This concludes...
- Announcing the Great Plains' Bird of the Year: the Western MeadowlarkThis year, we launched the Audubon Great Plains’ Bird of the Year contest to celebrate the many amazing bird species found in our region. We narrowed down to ten species nominees and shared them on...
- Trump EPA moves to repeal regulation of cancer-linked chemical ethylene oxideThe repeal loosens standards for roughly 90 sterilization facilities that emit the toxic chemical in neighborhoods across the country.

- A Neighborhood for Birds: How Prairie Dogs Help Shape the Sky AboveWithin the rolling shortgrass prairies of central North America resides a vitally important mammal tasked with many roles. Sure, the American bison is our national mammal and a mascot of the Dakotas...
- How Natural Spring Water Fits into an Eco-Friendly LifestyleLiving an eco-friendly lifestyle is all about making a series of small daily choices that add up to make a big difference. We think a lot about where products come from, how far they have to travel and the kind of waste they generate – and what impact they have on the environment. But one...
- Water Leak Detection Systems: What Detectors, Alarms, and Home Leak Finders Actually ProtectA water leak rarely starts as a disaster. More often, it starts as a loose supply line, a failing toilet flapper, a slow drip under a sink, or a water heater that gives way when nobody is home. The reason leak detection matters is simple: the sooner you catch a problem, the less water you...

- Announcing the Great Plains' Bird of the Year: the Western MeadowlarkThis year, we launched the Audubon Great Plains’ Bird of the Year contest to celebrate the many amazing bird species found in our region. We narrowed down to ten species nominees and shared them on...
- WA aims to stabilize carbon market, lower costs with key strategyLinking carbon markets with California and Quebec is a long-sought way to inject stability and predictability into these uncertain times, state officials say.

- A Neighborhood for Birds: How Prairie Dogs Help Shape the Sky AboveWithin the rolling shortgrass prairies of central North America resides a vitally important mammal tasked with many roles. Sure, the American bison is our national mammal and a mascot of the Dakotas...
- Bringing Climate Research to New York City’s ClassroomsThe NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute brought together K-12 educators to identify meaningful entry points for climate education lessons in their classrooms and beyond.

- Medieval Farms Were a Boon for Biodiversity, Research FindsIn parts of Europe, the diversity of plants was greatest in the years before the Black Death, at a time when small farms and pastures existed alongside grasslands and forests, new research reveals. The findings show how, under the right conditions, farms can be a boon to nature.Read more on E360 →
- Water regarded as national security priority, says FCDOWater resilience should be regarded as a national security priority, delegates to the British Water International Forum 2026 heard on 23 February. Speaking at the event in London, Andy Roby, senior water resources advisor for the UK government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), said, that there was a potential market opportunity for the water […]

- New conference will shine a light on waste crime amid record incidentsA new national conference taking place on 19 March (online) will address the growing challenge of waste crime, following new Government data showing that fly‑tipping incidents in England have risen to their highest level since records began. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Waste Crime Conference, supported by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management […]

- Glasgow fire renews concerns over lithium-ion battery safetyA major fire in a building next to Glasgow Central station on 8 March – which forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest railway hub – has put the spotlight once again on longstanding concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries. More than 200 firefighters1 battled the blaze which appeared to begin on a small scale […]

- All but 2 of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 yearsAlpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say this highlights the impact of climate change.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Filled With Things You Don’t KnowToday’s quote is from Native American author and poet Sherman Alexie. In his award-winning book... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Filled With Things You Don’t Know appeared first on Earth911.

- Beyond Electrolysis: Bringing Biomass into India’s Hydrogen FutureIndia’s hydrogen strategy is usually framed around solar- and wind-powered electrolysis. But another major opportunity already exists across the country’s agricultural landscape. With over 228 million tonnes of surplus agricultural biomass generated annually, India has a large but underused feedstock base that could support hydrogen production, reduce residue burning, and build stronger rural energy linkages....

- Growth at any cost is losing its lusterPublic opinion shows growing support for balancing economic prosperity and environmental protection. The post Growth at any cost is losing its luster appeared first on Trellis.

- How to fund measurable methane reductions at scale — and fastA biowaste-focused coalition can spur methane reductions while building sustainable infrastructure. The post How to fund measurable methane reductions at scale — and fast appeared first on Trellis.
- How the humble hornwort could supercharge agricultureScientists studying the plant have discovered a new way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer the trick to crops.

- Speaking truth to powerSpeaking truth to power Channel Comment brendan 13th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Global renewable energy installed capacity to double to 8.4TW by 2031, forecasts GlobalDataGlobal renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand at a rapid pace over the next five years, driven by the high scalability of solar PV deployment, persistent cost deflation, and increasingly robust policy tailwinds. Worldwide renewable energy installed capacity is forecast to more than double, from 4.1TW in 2025 to 8.4TW by 2031, registering […] The post Global renewable energy installed capacity to double to 8.4TW by 2031, forecasts GlobalData first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia mapped into global sharks and rays databaseThe juvenile Largetooth Sawfish is found in northern Australia. Picture Credit: Peter Kyne Charles Darwin University A global database documenting the location of critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras has recently expanded to include Australia, with years of extensive research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) contributing to this crucial digital record. The Important Shark and […] The post Australia mapped into global sharks and rays database first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 1KOMMA5° introduces energy optimisation platform Heartbeat AI in Australia, accelerating battery payback for homeowners by up to $1,500 annuallyHeartbeat AI optimises home solar and battery systems, automatically trading energy on the wholesale electricity market on behalf of households, making New Energy available for hundreds of thousands of Australian homeowners. The intelligent optimisation can accelerate battery payback for Australian households by up to $1,500 per year – and potentially more. Heartbeat AI arrives after […] The post 1KOMMA5° introduces energy optimisation platform Heartbeat AI in Australia, accelerating battery payback for homeowners by up to $1,500 annually first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- AUSTRALIAN FASHION COUNCIL AND R.M.WILLIAMS DELIVER FIRST-EVER INDUSTRY-BACKED PLAN TO SCALE AUSTRALIA’S FASHION & TEXTILE MANUFACTURING SECTORThe National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 – 2036 launch at Parliament House in Canberra The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have launched the National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 – 2036 at Parliament House in Canberra – the first coordinated national roadmap to rebuild targeted domestic manufacturing […] The post AUSTRALIAN FASHION COUNCIL AND R.M.WILLIAMS DELIVER FIRST-EVER INDUSTRY-BACKED PLAN TO SCALE AUSTRALIA’S FASHION & TEXTILE MANUFACTURING SECTOR first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- James Dyson Award 2026: Calling the next generation of problem-solvers The James Dyson Award, a global design engineering competition that has supported more than 400 inventions, opens for submissions today for 2026. The Award invites current and recent design and engineering students across 28 countries and regions to present ideas that tackle real-world problems. Shortlisted entries will be reviewed by national judging panels of design […] The post James Dyson Award 2026: Calling the next generation of problem-solvers first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Audubon Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect BirdsLANSING (March 11, 2026) – Today, Audubon members, community leaders and policy experts gathered at the Michigan State Capitol to raise awareness of the threats facing birds, hear from leading...
- Trump administration sues California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission rulesThe Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards.

- Mayor Katie Wilson shifts course on Seattle City Light pick following backlashDennis McLerran, whom the mayor tapped to be acting CEO, will instead be the utility’s deputy general manager. A permanent CEO choice is still on the horizon.

- Audubon Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect BirdsLANSING (March 11, 2026) – Today, Audubon members, community leaders and policy experts gathered at the Michigan State Capitol to raise awareness of the threats facing birds, hear from leading...
- Are Hummingbirds Really Attracted to the Color Red?Hummingbird feeders come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, but virtually every design has one detail in common: the color red. There's good reason for this. Popular belief has long held...
- Are Hummingbirds Really Attracted to Red? And Is Dyeing Their Food Safe?Hummingbird feeders come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, but virtually every design has one detail in common: the color red. There's good reason for this. Popular belief has long held...
- Are Hummingbirds Really Attracted to Red? And Is Dying Their Food Safe?Hummingbird feeders come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, but virtually every design has one detail in common: the color red. There's good reason for this. Popular belief has long held...
- Reluctance to rely on China for green technology could slow climate actionNew research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy – and could even delay the adoption of green technologies around the world. The study by Dr James Jackson from The University of Manchester, working alongside Dr Mathias Larsen from the London School of Economics, examined how China’s rapid […]

- Cost of Net Zero by 2050 less than a single fossil fuel price shock, says CCCThe Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released a new report to complement its 2025 advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. The independent, statutory body tested its cost and energy security conclusions against different scenarios. It found that the total additional cost of a single fossil fuel price spike of 2022 magnitude is likely to […]

- Government backs space and AI technologies to boost farm productivity and nature recoverySeven British businesses have secured a share of £560,000 in government funding to develop satellite and artificial intelligence technologies designed to transform farming, support nature recovery and drive economic growth. The funding follows a pioneering “hackathon” organised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Innovate UK, which brought together government, industry and […]

- Are Hummingbirds Really Attracted to Red? And Is Dyeing Their Food Safe?Hummingbird feeders come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, but virtually every design has one detail in common: the color red. There's good reason for this. Popular belief has long held...
- The sovereign wealth fund with $2 trillion in assets shares an update on climateThe Norwegian government’s pension fund is notable for its sheer size and transparency on sustainability issues. The post The sovereign wealth fund with $2 trillion in assets shares an update on climate appeared first on Trellis.

- Can You Eat Bear Meat – or Is That a Bad Idea? What to Know Before You Give it a TryYes, people have been eating bear meat for ages, but let me make one thing clear – eating bear meat is not without its risks. In the States, it’s mainly reserved for hunters and those living off the land, rather than being a common cut of meat in the supermarket. The key issue isn’t whether...

- The secret superpower of Brazil’s vast savannaThe Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils.

- Power outages darken Western WA after windstormHere's the latest weather updates on the windstorm and its effects on Western Washington, including traffic impact, damage estimates and rescue updates.

- California’s desert wildflowers are putting on a show: Where to see themRecent rainfall and mild winter temperatures have triggered dormant seeds to sprout, creating a fleeting spectacle of desert color in Southern California.

- The 9 Rs of Circular Economy ExplainedHere’s a number that should make you uncomfortable: the global economy is only 7.2% circular.... The post The 9 Rs of Circular Economy Explained appeared first on Earth911.

- How To Recycle Sealed Air Instapak Foam PackagingIf you’ve ever opened a shipment of electronics, medical devices, or other fragile goods, you’ve... The post How To Recycle Sealed Air Instapak Foam Packaging appeared first on Earth911.

- Data Governance 101: Policies to Prevent Disorganization and Poor DecisionsHow your organization manages data says a lot about the way you do business. Data is worth its weight in gold, and poor management of this precious asset just shows that you have much to work on in this area of your business. What is Data Governance? First of all, what is data governance, and...
- Long Overlooked as Crucial to Life, Fungi Start to Get Their DueFungi create soil, sequester vast amounts of carbon, and contribute $55 trillion to the global economy, but knowledge about them is scarce. Now, mycologists are pushing to get the international scientific community to recognize fungi on the same level as plants and animals.Read more on E360 →
- Best Practices for Minimizing Construction Impact on Natural HabitatsPhoto courtesy of Freepik As urbanization continues to expand, the need for balancing development with conservation becomes increasingly vital. Construction projects often disrupt natural habitats, leading to loss of biodiversity and ecological damage. To mitigate these effects, it’s essential to adopt construction practices that prioritize environmental sustainability. This article aims to explore best practices that...
- How Eco-Friendly Hygiene Systems Can Help Reduce Waste for BusinessesEco-friendly hygiene systems help businesses cut waste by busting the tendency to over-dispense, slashing packaging use, stretching out refill intervals, making equipment last longer, and helping facilities plan smarter maintenance schedules. In facilities with a lot of foot traffic, that can turn something as mundane as cleaning up after yourself into a clear opportunity to...

- Meet the drilling entrepreneur unlocking geothermal power for GoogleFervo Energy co-founder and CEO Tim Latimer was inspired by skills learned in the oil and gas business. The post Meet the drilling entrepreneur unlocking geothermal power for Google appeared first on Trellis.
- In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniorsHow officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.

- Most authorities meet air quality targets, 80% fail on WHO limitsNew figures show councils have worked hard to bring atmospheric pollution in line with government requirements, but this emphasises the disconnect between ‘better’ and ‘best’. New figures show councils have worked hard to bring atmospheric pollution in line with government requirements, but this emphasises the disconnect between ‘better’ and ‘best’. Data published by electric vehicle […]

- Retention, recognition, and recruitment in UK environmental healthJoanna Seymour, the woman responsible for encouraging new talent to pursue careers in one of the most far-reaching and essential private and public sector specialisms, outlines new tactics to sustain and expand the workforce. It has only been two weeks since the Local Government Association updated its Environmental Health Workforce Strategy. But already the revised […]

- Fukushima at fifteenFukushima at fifteen Channel Comment brendan 12th March 2026 Teaser Media
- 1 dead after tree falls on vehicle east of MonroeOne person died east of Monroe when a large tree fell onto their vehicle during a windstorm Wednesday evening.

- BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PORT COOGEE JOINS THE B CORP COMMUNITYAs part of B Corp Month, we are proud to announce that Blooms The Chemist Port Coogee has become a B Corp Certified company, joining nearly 750 Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand purpose-led businesses working towards a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. The B Corp Certification of Blooms The Chemist Port Coogee marks a […] The post BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PORT COOGEE JOINS THE B CORP COMMUNITY first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Despite ANZ Renewable Infrastructure Investment Surging 52% YoY, Region Ranks Lowest in Projected GrowthJustin Smith, Managing Director at Ansarada New Ansarada report reveals ANZ investment jumps to US$21.2 billion in 2025 Only 7% of global executives rank Australia and New Zealand as a top region for projected renewable infrastructure growth, the lowest of all regions surveyed Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) reforms and acute supply chain pressures are reshaping […] The post Despite ANZ Renewable Infrastructure Investment Surging 52% YoY, Region Ranks Lowest in Projected Growth first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Candela and Canopy Power Partner on Floating Solar Charging for Electric Vessels in Asia-PacificCandela P-12 is cutting energy usage by 80%, allowing long range and efficient charging from floating solar chargers. Canopy Power’s floating charging stations, powered by Ocean Sun’s patented floating solar technology, will charge Candela’s electric hydrofoil ferries deployed in remote locations, freeing islands from dependence on diesel generators. Candela, the global leader in electric hydrofoil […] The post Candela and Canopy Power Partner on Floating Solar Charging for Electric Vessels in Asia-Pacific first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Vivid Sydney 2026 – Museum Celebrates Torres Strait Artist Brian RobinsonAustralian National Maritime Museum In 2026 the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to announce its largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling. From 22 May to 13 June, the Museum will be championing the incredible work of renowned Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Island) artist Brian Robinson, with the precinct being illuminated […] The post Vivid Sydney 2026 – Museum Celebrates Torres Strait Artist Brian Robinson first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Epson NZ grows Trees that Count initiativeHavelock Hills Planting Programme Epson NZ has expanded its support for Trees That Count | Te Rahi o T?ne, the environmental not-for-profit dedicated to enabling native forest restoration throughout the motu. Epson NZ marketing manager Nika Osbourne explained, “Our support for Trees That Count began in 2023 as part of our commitment to environmental responsibility. During […] The post Epson NZ grows Trees that Count initiative first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New AEMC rules will reduce the impact of data centres on Australia’s gridNew draft rules for grid connection, published by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) today, will reduce the impact of data centres and other large loads on Australia’s grid. The AEMC has proposed changes that will influence how large electricity users connect to the grid and the impact they have on the power system, especially […] The post New AEMC rules will reduce the impact of data centres on Australia’s grid first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Perfectly MatchedWith her signature wit and warmth, author and former Australian of the Year finalist Rachel Jayne Cassidy has released two books in the last twelve months, In a Heartbeat and Perfectly Matched, featuring former Perfect Match host Greg Evans. Having survived a critical heart event herself, Rachel Jayne wrote In a Heartbeat through the lens […] The post Perfectly Matched first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seattle windstorm: 1 dead, 120K without power; blizzard blasts CascadesHigh winds and mountain blizzard conditions rolled into Western Washington on Wednesday evening, carried by an atmospheric river.

- I-90 stalled as snow snarls traffic across Snoqualmie PassInterstate I-90 briefly closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon east of North Bend, as heavy snow on Snoqualmie Pass caused crashes and spinouts.

- The war in Iran could plunge the world into hungerFarmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.

- Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ report findsCalifornia's own test data reveals "forever chemical" pesticide residues on peaches, grapes and strawberries, among dozens of other fruits and vegetables.

- Earth’s “Missing” Billion Years: Study Links the Great Unconformity to Early TectonicsNew findings shed light on a widespread gap in the geologic record, where more than a billion years of Earth’s history appear to have been erased.

- King penguins are rare species benefiting from a warming world, for nowKing penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual.

- Chapters Gather in Winston-Salem to Share Conservation SuccessesThe North Carolina flock gathered in Winston-Salem on February 15 for our first in-person Chapter Day in years. Although rainy, the day was made brighter by chapter leaders and members sharing wins...
- Dolphin-shaped robot developed to skim oil spills using sea-urchin-inspired filterEngineers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a remote-controlled miniature robot designed to collect oil spills from the surface of water using a novel filtration system inspired by sea urchins. Oil spills remain a major environmental hazard worldwide, capable of damaging marine ecosystems, killing wildlife and costing billions of dollars to remediate. The researchers […]

- Back British biofertiliser to protect farmers from rising prices: Trade body issues callBritish biofertiliser could replace imported artificial fertilisers whose costs are soaring if the Government removes unnecessary restrictions to help farmers, according to the UK trade body representing green gas and bioresources. In an open letter of 11 March to Emma Reynolds (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) the UK trade association for […]

- Wind advisory issued for Seattle area: What to knowStay away from the mountains, experts say. High wind gusts will whip the lowlands with power outages possible and the passes where snow will turn to rain.

- Global News Coverage of Climate Change Falls for Fourth Straight YearGlobal news coverage of climate change declined for the fourth straight year in 2025, even as emissions hit new highs, according to a new analysis.Read more on E360 →
- Chapters Gather in Winston-Salem to Share Conservation SuccessesThe North Carolina flock gathered in Winston-Salem on February 15 for our first in-person Chapter Day in years. Although rainy, the day was made brighter by chapter leaders and members sharing wins...
- Environmental fallout from Iran war will be felt globally for decadesA new analysis points to toxic runoff, extreme acid rain, heavy marine pollution, oil and gas fires, with grave ecological consequences. The Conflict and Environment Observatory has updated its assessment of the environmental impact from Operation Epic Fury — the joint US and Israeli military bombardment of Iran. The revised analysis was published this week, […]
- Pampering Pets, Smarter: How To Cut Waste Without Compromising CareImage Source: Pixabay There is a certain kind of love that shows up in the small routines. The washed blanket folded back into place. The favorite toy rescued from under the sofa. The slow check of a food label in the pet aisle because you want to get it right. For many owners, that same...
- Why sustainability in tree care starts before the work beginsUrban sustainability conversations usually focus on public transport, building efficiency, renewable energy, and waste reduction. Tree care is discussed too, but most often in terms of planting, preservation, and canopy coverage. What gets overlooked is the operational side of maintaining that urban canopy. In practice, sustainability in tree care depends not only on what work...
- How J&J, Suntory and Toyota cut industrial heat emissionsReducing natural gas consumption for low-heat processes such as equipment sterilization or chemical reactions starts with process redesign. The post How J&J, Suntory and Toyota cut industrial heat emissions appeared first on Trellis.
- Recycled content has a messaging problem — and an opportunity"Reduce, reuse, recycle" is a great slogan but has contributed to consumer confusion. The post Recycled content has a messaging problem — and an opportunity appeared first on Trellis.
- What Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Germany Actually Looks LikeImage Source: Pixels When you get a serious diagnosis, you start to wade through a lot of noise, and it’s hard to figure out what’s for real. So here’s a clearer picture: what you can realistically expect from metastatic pancreatic cancer treatment in Germany – where the field is actually making progress and which claims...
- The planet is overheating. Why is the news looking away?Since 2021, global media coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent. Blame wars, political chaos, and Jeffrey Epstein.

- Poor ESG data causes commercial damage at 95% of British businessesHigh insurance and financing costs are amongst the biggest threats associated with weak measurement and recording processes. Almost all large businesses in the UK have suffered commercial damage of some kind due to poor environmental, social and governance data sets. Meanwhile, 59% say they do not trust the information they hold on their own performance […]
- Wiltshire gets new Green Skills Innovation Centre funded through renewablesThe cutting edge facility will have prepare the next generation of transition and clean energy workers. Funding has come from renewable supplier Good Energy, which is working in partnership with Wiltshire College & University Centre. The training centre is located at the educational institution’s Lackham Campus, and includes a former period property which has been […]
- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Carbon Direct Chief Scientist Julio Friedmann on the Path to Carbon RemovalThe scale of our climate challenge is staggering: humans have pumped 1.6 trillion tonnes of... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Carbon Direct Chief Scientist Julio Friedmann on the Path to Carbon Removal appeared first on Earth911.

- Indigenous rangers find rarely seen animals in first camera survey of TruwanaA blonde echidna and a white-footed dunnart photographed on Truwana/Cape Barren Island © Truwana Rangers WWF-Australia The first camera survey ever conducted on Truwana/Cape Barren Island off Tasmania has recorded two rarely seen animals – white-footed dunnarts and blonde echidnas. A vulnerable shorebird – the Latham’s Snipe – was also photographed. The project was led […] The post Indigenous rangers find rarely seen animals in first camera survey of Truwana first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- On the road to cheaper, safer commutes with CDU’s new research hubCDU Senior Lecturer of Engineering Dr Ali Rajabipour will lead the University’s new Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART). Charles Darwin University The Northern Territory is on the road to smoother, safer commutes with innovative support and research from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART). CART will expand […] The post On the road to cheaper, safer commutes with CDU’s new research hub first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal callsPhoto: Ben JJ Walker. UNSW Sydney UNSW Sydney researchers have traced the evolution of over 100 animal calls – including from lions, koalas and whales – to learn more about how mammals communicate over distances. From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances so that friends – and […] The post Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal calls first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New funding and renewable gas project signal momentum at Renewable Fuels Summit(L-R) Eric Kimmel, NSW DCCEEW – Ivan Baadsgaard, GrainIT – Jarrod Leak, Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity – Jim Snow, Oakley Greenwood The opening day of the 2026 Renewable Fuels Summit has delivered a major funding signal and a new project announcement, highlighting growing momentum behind Australia’s emerging renewable fuels industry. Analysis shows Australia has sufficient feedstock […] The post New funding and renewable gas project signal momentum at Renewable Fuels Summit first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Audubon Florida’s Julie Wraithmell Selected by Flamingo Magazine as a Culture KeeperFlamingo Magazine is known for its quirky covers and meaty stories that cover all things Florida, from the Keys to the Panhandle. Published on March 9, the article entitled Florida’s Culture...
- Indigenous activists smeared on socialsIndigenous activists smeared on socials Channel News brendan 11th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Audubon Florida’s Julie Wraithmell Selected by Flamingo Magazine as a Culture KeeperFlamingo Magazine is known for its quirky covers and meaty stories that cover all things Florida, from the Keys to the Panhandle. Published on March 9, the article entitled Florida’s Culture...
- Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian ReservationWhere Arizona, California and the Republic of Mexico meet, the lower Colorado River transitions into its delta and dries up before finding its way to the Gulf of California as it had done a century...
- Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop ThemIt’s a pleasant spring morning, you’re lazing in bed, and then—clackety thunk-thunk clack!A bird is thrashing away at your window and raising quite a racket. It’s annoying and it’s...
- As gas prices soar, Trump is ignoring the lessons of the last oil crisisFuel economy rules have reduced U.S. dependence on oil. Trump ripped them up — and then sent gas prices through the roof.
- Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the Audubon Photography AwardsBirds rarely stay still. A sudden wingbeat, a fleeting interaction, or a flash of color can disappear in seconds. Capturing those moments requires patience, careful observation, and a deep connection...
- Dispatches from a fly fishing showPoorly designed culverts are bad for fish and fishermen. Where do the anglers stand on fixing this problem? The post Dispatches from a fly fishing show appeared first on Environment America.
- With a Bird’s Eye View to Grasslands, Tucker Lutter Joins Audubon as Iowa Conservation ManagerDES MOINES, Iowa (March 10, 2026)—The National Audubon Society has hired Tucker Lutter as Iowa Conservation Manager for Audubon Upper Mississippi River. In this role, Lutter will lead the rollout...
- With a Bird’s Eye View to Grasslands, Tucker Lutter Joins Audubon as Iowa Conservation ManagerDES MOINES, Iowa (March 10, 2026)—The National Audubon Society has hired Tucker Lutter as Iowa Conservation Manager for Audubon Upper Mississippi River. In this role, Lutter will lead the rollout...
- Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian ReservationWhere Arizona, California and the Republic of Mexico meet, the lower Colorado River transitions into its delta and dries up before finding its way to the Gulf of California as it had done a century...
- Antarctica Undergoes ‘Greenlandification’ As Ice Melt AcceleratesScientists have found that Antarctica’s ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland.

- Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop ThemIt’s a pleasant spring morning, you’re lazing in bed, and then—clackety thunk-thunk clack!A bird is thrashing away at your window and raising quite a racket. It’s annoying and it’s...
- Lessons learned from 1,100 CSRD reportsThe shift from voluntary to mandatory is changing the structure and tone of sustainability reports. The post Lessons learned from 1,100 CSRD reports appeared first on Trellis.
- Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the Audubon Photography AwardsBirds rarely stay still. A sudden wingbeat, a fleeting interaction, or a flash of color can disappear in seconds. Capturing those moments requires patience, careful observation, and a deep connection...
- War Brings Black Rain to a Parched IranAs U.S. and Israeli forces pummel Iran, oil installations and a desalination plant have come under fire. Experts warn that attacks on key infrastructure threaten the supply of fresh water in a country already coping with a brutal drought.Read more on E360 →
- Building Greener With Steel: Why Prefab Metal Buildings Are Getting A Second LookWhen people talk about sustainable buildings, the conversation usually starts with the visible upgrades: rooftop solar, high-efficiency HVAC, LED lighting, smart controls. Those features matter, and they often deserve the attention they get. But they are only part of the environmental story. A building’s real sustainability profile starts earlier and runs deeper. It begins with...

- Eco-Friendly Furniture Choices Made Easier With Configurator ToolsFurniture shopping has changed dramatically. Buyers still care about price, comfort & style, but more & more people are asking tougher questions before they click “buy”. What kind of wood is this exactly? Is the fabric free from anything nasty? Does it have a low-VOC finish? Is this piece going to last a while or...

- Modern buildings “not fit for future climate”, warns architecture academicA leading climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate. (Words: Heriot-Watt University). Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University Susan Roaf says most modern public and private buildings are simply not designed for the impending realities of the 2030’s and 2040’s climates. […]

- The Role of Soil Volume in Ecosystem RegenerationIf you want to fix a piece of land, stop looking at it like a flat map. It is much better to see it as a deep, three-dimensional box that needs filling. Most people think saving the environment is only about the green stuff, like leaves and birds. Those are just the ornaments. The foundation...
- Recovery after 2025 drought, but risks remain, says SEPAParts of eastern Scotland have seen improvements in water resources over the winter following the 2025 drought, although some areas could still face water scarcity later this year if spring rainfall is lower than normal. According to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s Winter Water Situation Report, published on 10 March, rainfall patterns during the past […]

- EU’s vision of citizen energy remains a dream, for now, auditors warnThe European Union’s ambition to accelerate the energy transition through citizen-led renewable projects is progressing far more slowly than expected, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). In a special report released on 9 March, the EU’s independent audit body said that although energy communities were intended to become a […]

- Finalists announced for 2026 Pump Industry AwardsThe finalists for the 2026 Pump Industry Awards have been announced, with companies and individuals shortlisted across nine categories recognising innovation, technical performance and contributions to the global pump sector. The annual awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 19 March at the Hilton St Georges Park in Burton upon Trent. Organisers say the event, […]

- Study links falling phosphorus levels to ecological improvements in English riversA new report from the Environment Agency and the University of Stirling looks at the links between phosphorus concentrations and ecology in English rivers. It offers evidence that reductions in phosphorus pollution in these rivers are associated with ecological recovery, although improvements remain uneven and can take years to emerge. The study, Exploring Phosphorus Concentrations […]

- Stockholm’s ‘flying ferry’ slashes emissions by 94%, halves journey timesJust over 12 months since service began, a new report points to dramatic improvements in local climate conditions. Introduced in late-2024, Stockholm’s all-electric ‘flying’ ferry is actually a Candela P-12 hydrofoil shuttle, which the manufacturer claims is the fastest electricity-powered vessel available anywhere in the world. Currently offering services between Ekerö and the centre of […]
- Another royal scandal: Duchy of Lancaster ‘owns’ Wigan illegal waste dumpMeanwhile, Defra has reported the worst year on record for fly tipping in England. A Channel 4 News investigation has shown an illegal dump in Bickershaw, Wigan, where more than 25,000 tonnes of rubbish had been tipped, sits on land owned by the Duchy of Lancaster – the private estate owned by King Charles III. […]

- Your AI Carbon Footprint: What Every Query Really CostsEvery time you ask an AI chatbot for a recipe, have it summarize an article,... The post Your AI Carbon Footprint: What Every Query Really Costs appeared first on Earth911.

- The feds pulled $1.5B from tribal clean energy. Tribes are finding another way.With federal funding gone, tribes are turning to philanthropy, alternative lenders, and their own institutions.
- Ocean speed limits protect endangered right whales. Trump wants to weaken them.NOAA wants to replace a longstanding rule with technology scientists say is unproven.

- All blue and green space in England has been mapped outThere is much work to do if the government has a chance of meeting its ’15-minute commitment’. As set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, one of Labour’s aims is to begin measures that would see everyone in the UK living within a 15-minute walk of ‘natural assets’. That could be a park, […]

- Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible ProduceThere are many reasons to grow your own food. Avoiding pesticides. Reducing the environmental impact... The post Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce appeared first on Earth911.

- Hell and - even higher water?Hell and - even higher water? Channel News brendan 10th March 2026 Teaser Media
- NSW PREMIER JOINS OCTOPUS AUSTRALIA TO BREAK GROUND ON $900 MILLION BLIND CREEK SOLAR AND BATTERY PROJECTNSW Premier Chris Minns has today joined Octopus Australia to officially break ground on the $900 million Blind Creek Solar Farm and Battery project, marking a major milestone for regional infrastructure and energy security in New South Wales. The project combines a 300MW solar farm with a 243MW / 486MWh battery, capturing energy during the […] The post NSW PREMIER JOINS OCTOPUS AUSTRALIA TO BREAK GROUND ON $900 MILLION BLIND CREEK SOLAR AND BATTERY PROJECT first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Thermal drones boost detection of entangled sealsCape Fur Seal entanglement trail Photo by Claire Taylor, Two Oceans Aquarium Monash University Key points: Colour and thermal-infrared technology in drones was used to detect marine debris entanglements in fur seals The technology can also detect shark bites and other injuries on fur seals that showed up as elevated temperatures Researchers combined colour and […] The post Thermal drones boost detection of entangled seals first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- $6 million boost for community projects in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy ZoneBilly Dunn Adventure Playground Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment Minister for Heritage Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Tara Moriarty Minister for Agriculture Minister for Regional New South Wales Minister for Western New South Wales The Minns Labor Government is giving another $6 million to […] The post $6 million boost for community projects in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- NSW Health upgrades hospital EV charging to meet 2030 fleet mandateNSW Health upgrades hospital EV charging to meet 2030 fleet mandate Schneider Electric and Master eMobility EcoXpert Aeron Group partner to deliver EV charging upgrade for NSW Health Project supports NSW Government target of 100% electric passenger fleet by 2030, with 50% adoption by 2026 Dynamic Load Management enables scalable charging across live hospital sites […] The post NSW Health upgrades hospital EV charging to meet 2030 fleet mandate first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sydney researchers build ultra-compact AI chip operating at speed of lightAustralian researchers have built an ultra-compact artificial intelligence (AI) chip that is able to make calculations using the power of light, at the speed of light. The nano photonic chip prototype, which harnesses the power of light particles (photons) is built completely in-house at the Sydney Nano Hub at the University of Sydney. The researchers say the prototype […] The post Sydney researchers build ultra-compact AI chip operating at speed of light first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Adam Bandt to DJ at Lime Green FestivalAdam Bandt at the decks Photo Credit: Kristoffer Paulsen Australian Conservation Foundation Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Adam Bandt will do a guest DJ set at the Lime Green Festival in Adelaide on Saturday 18 April. Lime Green will feature performances by Lime Cordiale, The Dreggs, aleksiah, PASH, TONIX and Sticky Beak. The festival aims to put […] The post Adam Bandt to DJ at Lime Green Festival first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the TideAs the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture advances the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), it is worth remembering that the legislation represents the nation’s largest...
- America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the TideAs the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture advances the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), it is worth remembering that the legislation represents the nation’s largest...
- WA weather: Blizzard warning in Cascades; snow unlikely in SeattleThe North Cascades snowpack should get a much-needed late boost, with 2 to 4 feet of fresh powder expected to accumulate by Wednesday night.

- Audubon Board Welcomes New Directors to Guide Conservation Across the HemisphereNEW YORK – The National Audubon Society announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Marcia Angle, a retired preventive medicine physician and environmentalist, and Mr...
- Audubon Board Welcomes New Directors to Guide Conservation Across the HemisphereNEW YORK – The National Audubon Society announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Marcia Angle, a retired preventive medicine physician and environmentalist, and Mr...
- Audubon Florida Getting Ready for Beach Bird Nesting SeasonThe beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators...
- Audubon Florida Getting Ready for Beach Bird Nesting SeasonThe beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators...
- As Cambodia’s great lake recovers, a rare predator returns
- Firms recast aluminium recycling possibilities with advanced multi-sensor sorting technologyA strategic partnership between firms in the recycling technology and aluminium refining spheres has pioneered a multi-stage sorting line that is said to make it possible to move beyond traditional ingot production and create branded, near carbon-free aluminium ingots and specific high-purity alloys, maximising profit while also delivering significant environmental benefits. The strategic partnership between […]

- EfW operator expands use of AI tool to identify non-conforming wasteEnergy-from-waste (EfW) operator enfinium has expanded its use of advanced visual artificial intelligence (AI) technology across all its operational facilities. Supplied by German software specialist Wasteer, the system uses cutting-edge analytics to identify non-conforming waste entering the processing facilities. Following installation and machine learning calibration, the technology will help to process waste more efficiently by […]

- ‘Extinct’ butterfly seen across England in suspected de-extinction processA butterfly classed as extinct in the UK for more than 30 years has been seen at sites across southern England. Eagle-eyed nature lovers have captured photographs of Large Tortoiseshells in Kent, Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isle of Wight in the past two weeks, said the charity Butterfly Conservation in a 9 March […]

- UK maps route to reducing chemicals in the environmentThe latest data from what is possibly the UK water industry’s most ambitious chemical monitoring programme suggests targeted policy, collaborative science, and source control can successfully tackle forever chemicals. UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)’s1 Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP) represents the UK water industry’s most comprehensive scientific response to tackling chemical substances in the water environment. […]

- Study will explore the underwater noise impact of tidal energyThe University of Manchester will lead a new research project to understand how noise generated by tidal-stream turbines travels through the marine environment and how it may affect marine life, supporting the responsible commercial scaling of tidal energy. As the UK prepares for a rapid expansion of tidal energy, (not)NOISY (Propagation of NOISe generated by […]

- Global Warming Is Accelerating, Study ShowsThe Earth is warming at the fastest rate on record as emissions hit new highs and critical carbon sinks break down.Read more on E360 →
- Circular Construction Hub launches in LondonWhat’s said to be the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub has been launched in the Royal Docks in London, which will aim to ensure construction waste is recycled and re-used instead of going to landfill. Its creators say the new hub is set to become the largest in Europe and will support the Mayor’s ambition […]

- Snohomish County transfer station closing for $2.25 million upgradeSnohomish County is closing its largest transfer station through most of March for a $2.25 million upgrade.

- 4 Benefits of Middleware Solutions for Business OperationsSoftware accumulates in growing businesses the way boxes accumulate in spare rooms. Each one arrived for a reason. Each one made sense at the time. But at some point, someone opens the door and realizes that nothing fits together and […] The post 4 Benefits of Middleware Solutions for Business Operations appeared first on Eco Friend.
- China’s latest Five-Year Plan raises questions over climate trajectoryChina has unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) during the country’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing, setting out economic, industrial and energy priorities that will shape the world’s largest emitter over the next five years. While the plan reiterates commitments to expand renewable energy and reduce carbon intensity, analysts say it stops short of signalling […]

- Sustainability In Your Ear: The MooBlue Team Keeps The Beef, Without The Burp Cattle are one of the most consequential climate problems hiding in plain sight on... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: The MooBlue Team Keeps The Beef, Without The Burp appeared first on Earth911.

- It’s time to ditch the term ‘stakeholder engagement’The vague term is undermining sustainability's credibility. The post It’s time to ditch the term ‘stakeholder engagement’ appeared first on Trellis.
- The future of geothermal energy may depend on fossil fuel workersThe next generation of geothermal energy is drawing on decades of talent and technical expertise developed in the oil and gas industries.

- The US barely bothers to track geoengineering. What could go wrong?Whether it's cloud seeding or covering the Arctic in tiny glass beads, there’s little standing in the way of weather modification.
- Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What’s at stake at this week’s seabed mining talksTrump's aggressive push toward deep-sea mining is putting pressure on global negotiators to act fast to shape deep-sea mining rules.
- Leeds biochar design promises 75% agro-emissions cut and carbon captureThe model allows farmers to remain compliant with land application regulations and boost energy efficiency through heat recovery. In the UK, agriculture contributes to around 12% of total national greenhouse gas emissions. Within the sector, some 10% of that output comes directly from manure. Adding to the environmental footprint, large volumes of crop residue — […]

- Where to Find Eco-Friendly Ergonomic PillowsWhen we first published this guide in 2019, environmentally responsible ergonomic pillows were a niche... The post Where to Find Eco-Friendly Ergonomic Pillows appeared first on Earth911.

- Shipowners set to steer the next phase of maritime transformation at Asia Pacific Maritime 2026Asia Pacific Maritime 2024 Weichai The transition towards digitalisation and automation is speeding up in the maritime industry, and a comprehensive strategy is emerging to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability. Yet key questions remain about the adoption of technologies and solutions to enhance operational performance, future-proof fleets while remaining commercially competitive, and ultimately realise the […] The post Shipowners set to steer the next phase of maritime transformation at Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Surfing on renewables: world-first fins made from recycled wind turbine blades launch on the Gold CoastRecycled wind turbine blades are hitting the waves, with renewable energy company ACCIONA partnering with Australian surf brand Bolero Surf to launch what they say are the world’s first commercially available surfboard fins made from turbine blade material. The fins debuted on the Gold Coast at the 2026 Aussie Boardriders Battle, where professional surfer Darcy […] The post Surfing on renewables: world-first fins made from recycled wind turbine blades launch on the Gold Coast first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Hope as a radical actHope as a radical act Channel Comment brendan 9th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Now is the time to prepare for the next big flood: Why Australia needs to rethink how it tackles climate changeNewcastle – March flooding 2022 By Ben Patterson, Technical Director and Civil/Water Resources Engineer at Haskoning Australia has just endured the wettest decade since records began, culminating in devastating flooding across much of Australia’s East Coast. Engineers Australia (ARR, 2019) and the Bureau of Meteorology have both indicated that flood intensity and frequency will continue […] The post Now is the time to prepare for the next big flood: Why Australia needs to rethink how it tackles climate change first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Limited edition gin to help save Australia’s beloved Easter BilbyGreater Bilby at Scotia. © Wayne Lawler This Easter, raise a glass and boost hope for Australia’s very own Easter Bilby. Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) has teamed up with Brisbane-based craft distillery BY.ARTISANS to create a limited-edition gin called ‘Burrow & Bloom’, with each bottle supporting AWC’s conservation work through a per-bottle contribution. The unique and innovative collaboration raises […] The post Limited edition gin to help save Australia’s beloved Easter Bilby first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- QBE Foundation partners with Centre for Women’s Economic Safety to expand financial support for women across AustraliaThe QBE Foundation is proud to announce a new community partnership with the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES), an organisation dedicated to supporting women experiencing economic abuse and driving systemic change to improve economic safety. The partnership aims to support the expansion of CWES’s Money Clinics program, which offers free and confidential financial guidance to […] The post QBE Foundation partners with Centre for Women’s Economic Safety to expand financial support for women across Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Innovative green hydrogen and ammonia project to cut emissions for Moree farms Penny Sharpe Minister for Climate Change Minister for Energy Minister for the Environment Minister for Heritage Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Paul Scully Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Tara Moriarty Minister for Agriculture Minister for Regional New South Wales Minister for Western New South Wales Moree farms will soon […] The post Innovative green hydrogen and ammonia project to cut emissions for Moree farms first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The fight for the heart of the US Environmental Protection AgencyOne year after the Trump administration threw the EPA into chaos, former employees continue to push back—and to dream of an agency reborn.

- KMART POWERS AHEAD TO 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITYL-R_ Hon Josh Wilson MP,Kmart Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer – Alexandra Staley Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson visits Kmart DC Kmart Group has hit a major milestone on its sustainability journey, announcing today at the Kmart Distribution Centre in Jandakot with the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, […] The post KMART POWERS AHEAD TO 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The Future of Light-Based Wellness Technology – What’s Coming NextLight has finally made the leap from the fringes of the wellness world and into the mainstream health conversation. And while that shift is real, it’s also a reminder that we need some clear boundaries in place. Over the last decade or so, researchers have been dug deep into how light affects everything from your...

- International Women’s Day: climate tech sector needs female foundersDespite growing evidence that male-led companies are less ethical and offer lower return on investment, 98% of all UK venture capital funding is still claimed by men at the top. The data from British Business Bank has been released at the same time as a study by The Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship which […]
- Greener Buildings Start With A Better Maintenance MindsetImage by Borin on Freepik Environmental sustainability is often linked to major capital projects – things like solar panels, fancy new facades, and low-carbon building materials. And those investments do matter. But for most existing buildings, a lot of the environmental progress comes from something a lot less dramatic – how the heck you take...

- How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apartMisinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.

- Are you ready to get surprised by a deer on a dark road?Daylight savings is here again, along with a more dangerous morning commute The post Are you ready to get surprised by a deer on a dark road? appeared first on Environment America.
- “After more than 30 years here, each winter feels more unpredictable and frightening”The post “After more than 30 years here, each winter feels more unpredictable and frightening” appeared first on Environment America.
- “It makes me a little bit concerned about resilience and our ability to adapt to this”The post “It makes me a little bit concerned about resilience and our ability to adapt to this” appeared first on Environment America.
- “Several large trees had fallen onto our home, blocking our windows entirely”The post “Several large trees had fallen onto our home, blocking our windows entirely” appeared first on Environment America.
- “A devastating hurricane like that just doesn’t happen in Western North Carolina. By default, nobody was prepared for it.”The post “A devastating hurricane like that just doesn’t happen in Western North Carolina. By default, nobody was prepared for it.” appeared first on Environment America.
- Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Local RooftopsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
- Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Bay-area RooftopsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
- Audubon Florida Needs Your Eyes and Ears: Look for Sea and Shorebirds on Bay-area RooftopsIt’s the most wonderful time of the year— shorebird nesting season! Did you know that not all shorebirds nest on the seashore? Some shorebirds use gravel rooftops as an alternative nesting...
- Art Meets Science at Lamont-Doherty Earth ObservatoryLamont’s 2025 Research as Art exhibit provides a platform for scientists to share their research in a creative way.

- Condor couple may be tending to first egg in Northern California in a centuryAccording to wildlife officials, the condor couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.

- Trump’s high-profile oil and gas lease sale in Alaska has no takersThe auction is seen as a key test of the industry’s appetite for investment in a state that President Donald Trump has called a “natural resource warehouse."

- Maine’s catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industryMaine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean.

- AI companies face uneven public perceptionsStrong perception rankings for tech companies don't extend to AI firms. The post AI companies face uneven public perceptions appeared first on Trellis.

- What corporate offset buyers can learn from consumer protection lawsSome states enable private parties to bring lawsuits, creating additional risks for businesses. The post What corporate offset buyers can learn from consumer protection laws appeared first on Trellis.
- The Homes Buyers Are Talking About: How Design, Flexibility And Efficiency Are Redesigning The Modern HouseYou walk into a house that actually works for the way people live today and you can tell right away. It’s not just the fresh coat of paint or the floors that shine – it’s that feeling that the space was designed the way we as a society actually live our lives. For a long...

- Commercial Needs Environmental Protection In Coastal ZonesCoastal development creates an interesting problem. Businesses need infrastructure that works. Marine ecosystems need environments that support life. Getting both right at the same time takes more thought than most people realize. Traditional approaches picked one priority and ignored the other. Build massive concrete barriers that protect property but destroy habitats. Or do nothing and...
- Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking waterScientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.

- The Iran war is driving up energy prices. These companies are profiting.Fighting in the Middle East has meant higher bills for consumers and windfalls for oil and gas companies.
- What Can You Do With Your Old Electrical Wires and Cables?Do you have a box of old electrical wires and cables lying in a corner... The post What Can You Do With Your Old Electrical Wires and Cables? appeared first on Earth911.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Accepting Our HumanityThis week’s quote is from author, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Albert Camus: “Man is the... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Accepting Our Humanity appeared first on Earth911.

- Among Young Climate Scientists, a Growing Interest In GeoengineeringFed up with a lack of action on climate change, some students are researching dimming the sun despite the pushback from other scientists.Read more on E360 →
- Rain, rain go awayRain, rain go away Channel News brendan 6th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Parkside extends compostable packaging range with new metallised filmic structures suitable for home compostabilityParkside, the leading flexible packaging manufacturer, has announced three new materials have been added to its accredited compostable flexible packaging range to help break through barriers commonly associated with compostable films. The new materials mark a step-change in the company’s sustainable flexible packaging, which have largely focused on paper-based packaging or industrially compostable films. To […] The post Parkside extends compostable packaging range with new metallised filmic structures suitable for home compostability first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- International Women’s Day: Celebrating the strength behind the Koala fightDeborah Tabart OAM Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation Australian Koala Foundation Key facts: Deborah Tabart OAM has dedicated nearly 40 years to koala conservation as Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF), which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year Under her leadership, she helped secure endangered status recognition for koalas in Queensland, NSW and […] The post International Women’s Day: Celebrating the strength behind the Koala fight first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Nectr secures solar partnership with The Panthers Group at Pullman PenrithNectr expands off-field partnership with the Panthers, delivering renewable energy solutions for the group’s commercial venues Australian energy specialists Nectr, through Nectr Solar and Battery, has secured a new agreement with The Panthers Group to deliver solar energy solutions for the Pullman Hotel and Western Sydney Convention Centre in Penrith. The agreement marks another milestone in […] The post Nectr secures solar partnership with The Panthers Group at Pullman Penrith first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- If food must list every ingredient, why shouldn’t clothing?RMIT University Confusing textile language can mislead consumers and obscure the real environmental impacts of what we wear and use in our homes. An RMIT expert explains. Dr Rebecca Van Amber, Senior Lecturer Fashion and Textiles “Everyday consumers are being asked to make responsible choices in a landscape saturated with vague claims, greenwashing, and unsubstantiated […] The post If food must list every ingredient, why shouldn’t clothing? first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The 125th Christmas Bird Count in MinnesotaThe 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was successfully run in 90 circles across Minnesota in the winter of 2024/2025, down one from last year’s record of 91 circles. While the count two...
- The 125th Christmas Bird Count in MinnesotaThe 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count was successfully run in 90 circles across Minnesota in the winter of 2024/2025, down one from last year’s record of 91 circles. While the count two...
- Seattle City Light proposes $4 billion for Skagit River hydropower damsThe hard-fought agreement includes nearly a billion dollars for fish passage at Skagit River hydropower dams.

- Apple prevails in US greenwashing suit over ‘carbon neutral’ claimsThe class action questioned whether the company retires enough carbon credits to offset the impact of certain Apple Watches. The post Apple prevails in US greenwashing suit over ‘carbon neutral’ claims appeared first on Trellis.
- Kristi Noem all but killed FEMA. Will her departure save it?The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.

- A crash, a current, and countless nurdles: how one Michigan spill reveals a deeper plastic pollution problem in the MidwestA late-winter truck crash in Michigan has turned into a quiet but deeply concerning environmental incident. It shows just how easily microplastic pollution can find its way into our waterways and how difficult it is to remove once it does. The post A crash, a current, and countless nurdles: how one Michigan spill reveals a deeper plastic pollution problem in the Midwest appeared first on Environment America.
- The hidden potential of Trump’s critical minerals stockpileThe administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.

- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Aids with Merlin Bird Sound RecognitionTeaching a computer to identify bird sounds is a lot like teaching a human a new language: it takes a lot of listening. Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID app is a free mobile app that...
- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Aids with Merlin Bird Sound RecognitionTeaching a computer to identify bird sounds is a lot like teaching a human a new language: it takes a lot of listening. Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID app is a free mobile app that...
- Sustainable Fashion: How to Build an Eco-Friendly Wardrobe in 2026Sustainable fashion used to be a niche. Over the last few years, it’s become much easier. Lots of people are at least trying to get it right. For some, it’s about climate concerns. Others want better quality. Generally, people are just fed up with clothes that fall apart after a handful of washes. Whatever the...
- Greenwashing risk is widespread, survey of 3,500 companies findsThe prevalence points to gaps in voluntary standards, but it also suggests steps to take to avoid accusations. The post Greenwashing risk is widespread, survey of 3,500 companies finds appeared first on Trellis.
- Amazon and JPMorgan headline group committing $100 million to cut ‘superpollutants’Other founding companies in the Superpollutant Action Initiative include Autodesk, Google, Figma, Salesforce and Workday. The post Amazon and JPMorgan headline group committing $100 million to cut ‘superpollutants’ appeared first on Trellis.
- Best Dog Food for Your High Energy Pal – The Real DealIf you’ve got a high energy dog, then you know the drill: “tired” is just a myth. Whether you’re talking about a Border Collie who chases after balls like their lives depend on it or a Vizsla that thinks running is just a warm-up, active dogs don’t just need more calories – they need a...

- 2.5 MW community-owned wind project in Ayrshire goes into commercial operationThe Kilbirnie wind turbine1 has completed its first full week of operations, becoming Scotland’s first community-owned development to operate commercially without long-term government subsidies.2 This watershed moment for community energy follows the UK Government and Great British Energy publishing its Local Power Plan this month, aiming to invest £1 billion in locally owned clean energy […]

- Comment: £7bn at stake – why the UK needs EU carbon linkageWith billions in trade exposed to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Britain wants clarity and convergence – but Brussels may be about to change the rules, writes Tim Moxham1 One of the main objectives behind the UK Government’s push to link its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) with the EU’s is economic. Without linkage, an estimated […]

- UK energy bills could rise 10% in July as global gas markets surgeForecasts for the July–September Default Tariff Cap (price cap) have surged to £1,801 per year for a typical dual-fuel household, according to energy consultancy Cornwall Insight, following sharp increases in wholesale gas prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The projected figure would represent an increase of £160, or around 10%, on April’s […]

- Find Your Fix: Tech Brands Are Embracing Right to RepairWhen your phone screen cracks or your laptop battery dies, what do you do? For... The post Find Your Fix: Tech Brands Are Embracing Right to Repair appeared first on Earth911.

- How to Recycle or Dispose of Single-Use Alkaline BatteriesEvery year, Americans buy almost 3 billion dry-cell batteries for things like remote controls, flashlights,... The post How to Recycle or Dispose of Single-Use Alkaline Batteries appeared first on Earth911.

- Private wire scheme to supply solar energy to London TubeTransport for London has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to develop solar installations that will supply electricity directly to the London Underground network under what the transport authority describes as one of the first private-wire renewable energy schemes for an urban transport system. The partnership will see purpose-built solar projects connected directly to TfL’s electricity network, […]

- Technology could transform packaging EPR, says WRAP-supported reportEmerging technologies could revolutionise the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, ensuring businesses that invest in genuine recycling are rewarded while driving better environmental outcomes, according to a new white paper released at The RECOUP Summit on 4 March. The report, titled “EPR That Works: Incentivising Real Recycling with Data and Innovation,” is presented by […]

- Species Slowdown: Is Nature’s Ability to Self-Repair Stalling?When scientists recently analyzed hundreds of studies of ecosystems, they were surprised to see a marked slowing in the rate of species turnover. If new species don’t replace old ones, they say, ecosystems may have less flexibility to respond to habitat loss and climate change.Read more on E360 →
- New guidance aims to strengthen environmental assessment for UK space launchesNew industry guidance has been released to help spaceport developers and launch operators in the UK assess and manage the environmental impacts of spaceflight as the country’s commercial space sector expands. The document, UK Spaceports and Launch Operators: Industry Good Practice Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Effects, has been published by the Institute of […]

- Specialty gas and chemicals supplier expands logistics capabilityThis article contains sponsored content. Blended Products has strengthened its liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) distribution capability with the introduction of a newly dual-branded Aritas Cryogenics 22 bar LCO₂ Semi-Trailer, paired with a Volvo FH540 Tractor Unit, in partnership with AD FUELS. The specialist cryogenic trailer is dedicated to the haulage of food-grade liquid carbon dioxide, […]

- Prepping for a disaster? You’ll probably want to pack a little treat.It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.

- How electrifying a Bay Area rail system made trains faster, cleaner, and more frequentA $2.4 billion upgrade is shaving minutes off Caltrain trips through Silicon Valley, doubling weekend ridership, and reducing riders’ exposure to toxic diesel pollution.

- Why Suntory’s sustainability leader also heads risk managementKim Marotta uses internally developed artificial intelligence tools to gather information, which she shares monthly across the spirits company. The post Why Suntory’s sustainability leader also heads risk management appeared first on Trellis.
- Pilot vs. scale: Why sustainability innovation stalls and what to do about itTwo Harvard researchers embark on a market-wide study and practitioner survey to help turn goals into action. The post Pilot vs. scale: Why sustainability innovation stalls and what to do about it appeared first on Trellis.
- Hairdressers could be powerful climate crisis influencersThe sector is full of undervalued trusted sources for recommendations, with many professionals fostering decades-long relationships with customers. Academics at the University of Bath’s Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), alongside colleagues at the universities of Cardiff, Oxford and Southampton believe hair salons are hubs for knowledge exchange. Their research, first published in Humanities […]
- Pilot begins for domestic energy storage without lithium-ion cellsThe company hopes to ‘turn summer sun into winter warmth’ for many households in Europe as another conflict looks set to add more cost to domestic bills across the continent. Norwegian energy storage company Photoncycle has confirmed €15 million in Series A funding to scale up its solution to disparities between how much renewable power […]
- The UK is successfully building a clean electricity system, so what explains calls to change course?The UK is decisively moving towards an electricity system powered by renewable energy. In 2025, sources like wind and solar generated almost 50 per cent of all electricity in Great Britain on average. Gas provided just 28 per cent, and coal provided none of our […]
- Burn, baby, burnBurn, baby, burn Channel News brendan 5th March 2026 Teaser Media
- Thirty weedy seadragons in a single dive: What South Australia’s divers are seeing underwater Divers for Climate South Australia’s harmful algal bloom has entered its second year, local divers are witnessing dramatic shifts in marine life. A national community of dive operators, divers and marine scientists take these stories into classrooms, forums, and screenings across South Australia this week. Marlene has been diving Rapid Bay and Second Valley […] The post Thirty weedy seadragons in a single dive: What South Australia’s divers are seeing underwater first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Melburnians encouraged to embrace smarter gardening habits as dry conditions persistWith extended heat and dry conditions continuing into early autumn, Yarra Valley Water is encouraging households across Melbourne to adopt smarter gardening habits that help gardens recover, use water more efficiently and stay resilient heading into the cooler months. Around 15 per cent of the average household’s water use is outdoors, and with drier conditions […] The post Melburnians encouraged to embrace smarter gardening habits as dry conditions persist first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Dental Aligner Recycling Program Launches Across Australia and New ZealandAngel Aligner and TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Box in-clinic TerraCycle Launched by Angel Alignerand TerraCycle®, the initiative provides a recycling solution for used clear dental aligners Angelalign Technology Inc. (“Angel Aligner”) has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to launch the Angel Aligner Recycling Program across Australia and New Zealand – giving orthodontic and dental practices a practical […] The post Dental Aligner Recycling Program Launches Across Australia and New Zealand first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Targeted policy reform needed to unlock clean manufacturing opportunityPre consumer scrap Australian Aluminium Council Key facts: The aluminium industry has been operating in Australia since 1955, and over the decades has been a significant contributor to the national economy. It includes six mines which collectively produce over 100 Mt per annum making Australia one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. Australia is […] The post Targeted policy reform needed to unlock clean manufacturing opportunity first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia Post sets new 2030 targets to reduce carbon emissions and enhance circularityAustralia Post has launched its 2030 Sustainability Framework, setting new targets to reduce carbon emissions and keep resources in use across its fleet, properties and operations over the next five years. Having already achieved a 20% emissions reduction and a 39% reduction in waste to landfill from FY19, Australia Post’s new 2030 Framework sharpens its […] The post Australia Post sets new 2030 targets to reduce carbon emissions and enhance circularity first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- The birds are not alrightAnalysis of Breeding Bird Survey data shows wide decline in bird abundance The post The birds are not alright appeared first on Environment America.
- Member-Only Lecture: Raptor ConservationCorkscrew Members are invited to attend a virtual lecture on March 13: Celebrating Raptor Conservation in Florida, featuring Katie Warner, Center Director, and Daisy Fiore, PhD, Senior Education...
- Member-Only Lecture: Raptor ConservationCorkscrew Members are invited to attend a virtual lecture on March 13: Celebrating Raptor Conservation in Florida, featuring Katie Warner, Center Director, and Daisy Fiore, PhD, Senior Education...
- Wildlife conservation bill passes Oregon SenateHouse Bill 4134 passed the Oregon Senate 20-9 The post Wildlife conservation bill passes Oregon Senate appeared first on Environment America.
- Ginger Chews: Are They Good for You? The Benefits, Drawbacks & Who Should Skip ThemGinger chews are stuck in a weird in-between place – half snack, half remedy. Some people swear by them to calm their tummies on flights, others use them after meals and plenty just can’t get enough of that spicy-sweet taste. So – is taking ginger chews actually any good for you? Well, kind of. It...

- How Faster Home Sales Can Reduce Neighborhood WasteA U.S.-focused, neutral, reference-backed editorial on vacancy, deterioration, dumping, and when “speed” actually helps. In the United States, a home that sits vacant and unmanaged for long stretches often creates avoidable waste: damaged materials that get torn out, dumped debris that requires municipal cleanup, and “idle” energy use to keep the building from failing. This...

- Our federal lobby day on wildlife crossings and national parksEnvironment America and our state groups traveled to D.C. to talk to our elected officials about wildlife crossings and national parks. The post Our federal lobby day on wildlife crossings and national parks appeared first on Environment America.
- Meet the Inaugural Dean’s Graduate Scholars at Columbia Climate SchoolEight full-time M.S. in Climate students have been honored with a scholarship recognizing their academic and professional excellence in the field.

- How to participate in the International Plastic Pellet CountA global day of action against plastic pollution in our waterways. The post How to participate in the International Plastic Pellet Count appeared first on Environment America.
- What is a national forest?National forests are public lands, owned by the American people. They serve many purposes and make our lives better in many ways. The post What is a national forest? appeared first on Environment America.
- The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study findsClimate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought.

- As renewable energy economics shift, smaller buyers get creativeCompanies like Brown-Forman, Cardinal Health and REI are looking for simpler clean power deals located closer to their facilities. The post As renewable energy economics shift, smaller buyers get creative appeared first on Trellis.

- Record Number of Objects Launched Into Space Last YearHumans launched a record number of objects into space last year, from satellites to probes to crewed spacecraft. As launches increase, scientists see new risks in the growing number of satellites amassing over the planet. Read more on E360 →
- Common Mistakes in Home Remodeling ContractsA full home remodeling is more than just a physical transformation of your living space; it is your financial and legal insurance. Most people who own a home are unfortunate, and they either hurry through this or think that all contractors are governed by the same rules. It may cause misunderstandings, time-wasting, and expensive conflicts...

- The Role of Social Services in Building Healthier NeighborhoodsHealthy neighborhoods don’t get built by hospitals alone. They’re built on a foundation of stable housing, safe streets, a steady income, supportive relationships and help when you need it most. Those everyday conditions – often lumped into the category of social determinants of health – have a way of determining whether people can lead a...
- Why Nursing Is One Of The Most Needed Careers Right Now (And What That Really Means)Image source Healthcare hiring isn’t just going up because more people suddenly want to be doctors. No – the fact is modern care just can’t function without a workforce that can consistently deliver the kind of care that keeps patients safe in every setting: hospitals, clinics, outpatient centres, in the homes of the elderly, and...
- Can fewer garbage collections increase recycling?An analysis of 297 English and Welsh councils has found less frequent general waste removal boosts circularity, and asking us to separate rubbish doesn’t discourage engagement. Across much of the world, recycling rates remain worrying low. A number of factors feed into this, including fickle and forgetful people, not to mention confusing arrangements, processes and […]
- Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home’s Top Electricity ConsumersIn a perfect household, every appliance would run with zero waste. In reality, the U.S.... The post Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home’s Top Electricity Consumers appeared first on Earth911.

- Legacy credits are tainting carbon markets. Here’s how to get rid of themThere are over a billion credits looking for buyers — and over 60 percent of them have deep flaws. The post Legacy credits are tainting carbon markets. Here’s how to get rid of them appeared first on Trellis.

- Arizona’s water is drying up. That’s not stopping the data center rush.Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.

- How Patagonia, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and PepsiCo are working to rein in emissions Companies continue to weigh the risks and rewards of full transparency. The post How Patagonia, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and PepsiCo are working to rein in emissions appeared first on Trellis.
- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Peter Fusaro’s Wall Street Green Summit Explores Financing The Renewables TransitionRead along with this episode. Tune today and join the live conference next week. Global... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Peter Fusaro’s Wall Street Green Summit Explores Financing The Renewables Transition appeared first on Earth911.

- Low smoke fuels can double ultrafine particulate emissionsLow smoke fuels can double ultrafine particulate emissions Scientists working at the University of Galway’s Ryan Institute have carried out a number of controlled burning tests in domestic stoves using peat, wood, and ‘low smoke’ manufactured products, including alternative coal types. Using advanced measurement instruments, the team was able to determine the density of ultrafine […]
- Iran war is just the latest example of unstable fossil fuel futureAs conflict in the Middle East rapidly spreads, disrupting major global supply chains, Britain is bracing itself for escalating oil and gas prices in the coming weeks. We’re only a few days into military strikes on Tehran and other parts of Iran by the US and Israel, and the cost of gas in the UK […]
- Climate nears tipping pointsClimate nears tipping points Channel News brendan 4th March 2026 Teaser Media
- ‘It’s too warm’: Greenland’s fishermen are under threat from climate changeGreenland’s fishermen are struggling as warming weather from climate change makes the sea ice unreliable and the fish harder to predict.

- New Savanna Fire Management methods near approval following ERAC reviewCorporate Carbon Executive Director Gary Wyatt has welcomed remarks from Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson at the National Indigenous Carbon Forum, signalling that approval of two new Savanna Fire Management (SFM) methods under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme is imminent. Assistant Minister Wilson confirmed that public consultation on the proposed emissions-only […] The post New Savanna Fire Management methods near approval following ERAC review first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Young Northern Quolls bring hope on World Wildlife DayA Northern Quoll at Brooklyn Wildlife Sanctuary. Credit: Kate Borgo On World Wildlife Day (3 March 2026), conservationists are celebrating records of juvenile Northern Quolls in Far North Queensland. The finding provides a deeper understanding of the species’ unique breeding behaviour and will help inform plans for a proposed reintroduction of the quolls to the Coane Range. […] The post Young Northern Quolls bring hope on World Wildlife Day first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- POWERING THE FAMILY CLUB: HAWTHORN FC NAMES ANKER SOLIX AS PROUD OFFICIAL HOME BATTERY PARTNERLeading home battery provider joins forces with the Hawks to deliver energy independence and exclusive member benefits. Melbourne, Australia – The Hawthorn Football Club has announced a major premier partnership with Anker SOLIX, naming the global home battery leader as the club’s Proud Official Home Battery Partner. With Australian households facing rising electricity costs, the […] The post POWERING THE FAMILY CLUB: HAWTHORN FC NAMES ANKER SOLIX AS PROUD OFFICIAL HOME BATTERY PARTNER first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Good Food for All – Does Europe Have a Food Access Problem?Slow Food: We think it does, that’s why we support the European Citizens’ Initiative on the Right to Food. Europe does not lack food. According to Eurostat, in 2024 alone, the EU produced 258 million tons of cereals, 162 million tons of raw milk, and 21 million tons of pork, generating a €36 billion trade surplus […] The post Good Food for All – Does Europe Have a Food Access Problem? first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- WWF sounds the alarm on nature loss with Challenge 60 launch ahead of Earth Hour’s 20th anniversary Challenge 60 participants running past the Sydney Opera House and along the Circular Quay promenade, and doing yoga under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Australians are being challenged to get active outdoors for 60 minutes a day this March as part of the 20th year of Earth Hour. Credit – thinkMammoth In just one hour, Australia […] The post WWF sounds the alarm on nature loss with Challenge 60 launch ahead of Earth Hour’s 20th anniversary first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Platte River Safari Camps at Rowe SanctuaryThis summer, the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary welcomed young explorers back to the vibrant ecosystems of the Platte River Valley. With most of...
- Platte River Safari Camps at Rowe SanctuaryThis summer, the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary welcomed young explorers back to the vibrant ecosystems of the Platte River Valley. With most of...
- Western Meadowlark: The Bird of Many StatesWestern Meadowlarks are grassland residents at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary. Their scientific name is Sturnella neglecta, which was assigned by John James Audubon. Audubon gave this name to the...
- Western Meadowlark: The Bird of Many StatesWestern Meadowlarks are grassland residents at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary. Their scientific name is Sturnella neglecta, which was assigned by John James Audubon. Audubon gave this name to the...
- Audubon Conservation Ranching Expands in MinnesotaAudubon Conservation Ranching is expanding its technical support into central and southwest Minnesota. Annie Bahe, new Audubon Range Ecologist joining Audubon Upper Mississippi River’s team, is a...
- Audubon Conservation Ranching Expands in MinnesotaAudubon Conservation Ranching is expanding its technical support into central and southwest Minnesota. Annie Bahe, new Audubon Range Ecologist joining Audubon Upper Mississippi River’s team, is a...
- UCF Knighthawk Audubon Campus Chapter Brings Nature Journaling to CampusWhen planning their upcoming semester of activities, the officers of Knighthawk Audubon — the campus chapter located at the University of Central Florida — threw around different ideas. Birding...
- UCF Knighthawk Audubon Campus Chapter Brings Nature Journaling to CampusWhen planning their upcoming semester of activities, the officers of Knighthawk Audubon — the campus chapter located at the University of Central Florida — threw around different ideas. Birding...
- Our work in the news, February 2026
- Jay Watch: 2025 Season by the NumbersThis infographic originally appeared in the 2025 Jay Watch report. Read the full report here.
- Jay Watch: 2025 Season by the NumbersThis infographic originally appeared in the 2025 Jay Watch report. Read the full report here.
- Lyonia Preserve Volunteer Celebration, November 8, 2025In early November, 50 Jay Watch volunteers gathered to celebrate another great year of the Jay Watch program! The event, hosted by Audubon Florida with support from Lyonia Preserve and West Volusia...
- Lyonia Preserve Volunteer Celebration, November 8, 2025Field TripDuring an early morning jay walk led by West Volusia Audubon Vice President Stephen Kintner, volunteers hit the trails and were delighted to see some of Lyonia Preserve’s most charismatic...
- Conservation Lands Highlight: Water Management DistrictsEach year, Jay Watch partners with the South Florida, Southwest Florida, and St. Johns water management districts to count Florida Scrub-Jays on their properties. These protected lands form a...
- Conservation Lands Highlight: Water Management DistrictsWhat Are Water Management Districts? In 1972, with advocacy from Audubon and other conservation organizations, the Florida Legislature passed the Water Resources Act, considered by many scholars of...
- 25 Years of Jay Watch: People, Partnerships, and Florida Scrub-JaysThis year marks a milestone for Jay Watch: 25 years of volunteers, land managers, scientists, and conservationists coming together to monitor and protect one of Florida’s only endemic bird species...
- 25 Years of Jay Watch: People, Partnerships, and Florida Scrub-JaysFrom the Lake Wales Ridge to a Statewide Program Jay Watch began as a collaborative effort of the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Working Group, created to ensure land managers had the data to...
- Dog Training Supplies: The Must-Have Tools to Ensure SuccessWhen you bring a new furry friend home, chances are they won’t know how to behave in the new environment. Dogs aren’t born understanding where not to sleep, or what’s okay to chew on, or how to act around people and other pets. That’s where training comes in. Training is how you teach your dog...

- Why your RV should have solar panelsOver the past two decades, RV ownership in the United States has grown dramatically. More than 10 million households now own a recreational vehicle. The post Why your RV should have solar panels appeared first on Environment America.
- Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.

- Cocoa boom, water bustCocoa boom, water bust Channel News Catherine Early 3rd March 2026 Teaser Media
- 75% of smartphone impact occurs prior to saleIn the last red flag for biodiversity as an operational risk, a new analysis looks to raise awareness of the difference between ‘low carbon’ and ‘green’. Published by Fairphone, the study highlights how 75% of the environmental impact from smartphones occurs prior to the device being sold. This is largely due to mining and the […]
- Environmental guidance published for Shetland and Newquay spaceportsThe document looks to minimise footprints at the UK’s first two active galactic transport hubs, one of which will soon handle 60% of Europe’s orbit-bound takeoffs. Off-world travel is notoriously un-ecological, with Carbon Market Watch estimating that emissions from space tourism could be up to 100 times worse than taking a long-haul flight within the […]
- Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and TransmissionThe U.S. electric grid loses roughly 5% of all electricity generated just moving it from... The post Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission appeared first on Earth911.

- How the “universal language” of impact accounting can integrate sustainability with financeData platform Everpure shared lessons learned from it’s three-year test of the approach. The post How the “universal language” of impact accounting can integrate sustainability with finance appeared first on Trellis.
- Why scaling back ESG rules will not solve the sustainability data challengeGreat Britain may no longer be part of the EU, but the bloc’s environmental reporting legislation has a profound effect on UK trade. Recent changes made by Brussels look to simplify reporting requirements, but the truth remains much more complex. The European Parliament’s decision last year to scale back elements of its sustainability reporting framework […]
- Molecular Grip and the Reality of Low Surface Energy LabelingMost people assume that a sticker should stick to any flat surface without any major issues. They expect the adhesive to grab onto the material and stay there forever regardless of the conditions. In reality, some surfaces act like a non-stick frying pan. This frustration happens because of the invisible molecular forces that govern how...
- Apply to 15 Climate Tech Startups to Watch in 2026 by March 27The list recognizes early-stage startups innovating in three categories: data center solutions, material innovation, and climate adaptation. The post Apply to 15 Climate Tech Startups to Watch in 2026 by March 27 appeared first on Trellis.
- What Decline Curves Really Mean for Royalty and Mineral OwnersIf your royalty checks drop after the first few months, that’s usually not a problem—it’s the expected shape of production. A “decline curve” is simply the pattern of how a well’s production rate changes over time. The trick is learning what’s normal, what’s noise, and what’s a real red flag. Why your first checks feel...

- Beyond ‘Endangerment’: Finding a Way Forward for U.S. on ClimateEnvironmentalists are challenging the EPA’s repeal of the “endangerment finding,” which empowered it to regulate greenhouse gases. Whether or not the action holds up in court, now is the time to develop climate strategies that can be pursued when the political balance shifts.Read more on E360 →
- After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmersNow, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

- After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workersThe risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.

- Sustainable Roofing Buyer’s Guide: 2026 UpdateFor most people, buying a new roof is one of the most important and expensive... The post Sustainable Roofing Buyer’s Guide: 2026 Update appeared first on Earth911.

- Why the music industry offers sustainability’s biggest untapped leverFew institutions understand cultural scale better than music. The post Why the music industry offers sustainability’s biggest untapped lever appeared first on Trellis.
- British Steel should be the test case for the new steel strategyIn September 2024, the last blast furnace at Port Talbot shut. The plant will reopen, operating a 3.2 megatonne (Mt) electric arc furnace (EAF), making it one of the largest furnaces of its kind in the world. Almost exactly six months after Port Talbot’s closure, […]
- Threads of lifeThreads of life Channel Comment brendan 3rd March 2026 Teaser Media
- Solahart named 2026 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers in the Solar Installers CategoryAustralia’s solar pioneers recognised as the nation’s most trusted solar installer in an increasingly crowded category. Solahart has been awarded the 2026 Canstar ‘Most Satisfied Customers – Solar Installers’ award, marking the company’s fourth win in this category. This sought-after accolade reflects the confidence Australians have in Solahart’s expert service – reaffirming the company’s legacy […] The post Solahart named 2026 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers in the Solar Installers Category first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Schneider Electric completes its Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program, setting the stage for the next chapterSchneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program. Over the past five years, the Group has reported measurable progress across climate, social, and governance dimensions, supporting customers, partners, and communities in their transition toward a more sustainable and inclusive […] The post Schneider Electric completes its Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program, setting the stage for the next chapter first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOBART FOR ITS 10TH YEAR 6–17 August 2026VAST Marks First Major Reveal of Beaker Street Festival’s 2026 Program For ten years, Beaker Street Festival has transformed Hobart each winter into a playground for big ideas. From 6–17 August 2026, the Festival enters its Second Act — a bold new chapter celebrating a decade of science after dark, cultural collision, and boundary-pushing experiences in Lutruwita/Tasmania. To celebrate, tickets are on sale now for the Festival’s first event, VAST: […] The post BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOBART FOR ITS 10TH YEAR 6–17 August 2026 first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CADILLAC EXPANDS ALL-ELECTRIC LUXURY SUV LINE-UP IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WITH OPTIQ AND VISTIQLeading into Cadillac’s inaugural Formula 1® Grand Prix race in Melbourne, General Motors revealed two new vehicles to join Cadillac’s all-electric line-up in Australia and New Zealand. With the OPTIQ and VISTIQ joining the LYRIQ, Cadillac now offers customers in Australia and New Zealand three all-electric luxury SUVs to suit their lifestyle, said GM Australia […] The post CADILLAC EXPANDS ALL-ELECTRIC LUXURY SUV LINE-UP IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WITH OPTIQ AND VISTIQ first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- TERA-Award Programme Expands Global Reach with Prestigious New International CollaborationsApplications for TERA-Award 2026 are now open. Innovators are invited to submit their entries via the official website at www.tera-award.com. Collaboration with United Nations and University of Cambridge Institute Accelerates Programme’s Mission to Deploy Breaking Technology to Find Climate Solutions The TERA-Award 2026 programme has significantly expanded its global reach by forming two prestigious new international partnerships […] The post TERA-Award Programme Expands Global Reach with Prestigious New International Collaborations first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- What’s a Northern Cardinal Doing at a Pile of Deer Guts? Chowing Down.Northern Cardinals are not picky eaters. They forage everything from insects to flower petals, and they’ll happily visit feeders with a variety of seeds, especially black oil sunflower. Also...
- What’s a Northern Cardinal Doing at a Pile of Deer Guts? Chowing Down.Northern Cardinals are not picky eaters. They forage everything from insects to flower petals, and they’ll happily visit feeders with a variety of seeds, especially black oil sunflower. Also...
- Repair techs explain why appliances aren’t lasting as longOpponents of energy efficiency standards have claimed that they make our appliances less durable. What do the experts think? The post Repair techs explain why appliances aren’t lasting as long appeared first on Environment America.
- Lower Emissions, Lower Bills: How Tech Gives Industry a Leg Up (Global Playbook & Real-World Examples)Industrial companies are caught in a tight spot: Energy costs and expenses keep on fluctuating while Expectations around carbon emissions just keep rising – as a result of tougher regulations, supplier contract requirements, and customers who are watching what you’re doing. The good news is that being greener and staying competitive no longer need be...

- Clean energy additions to break records in 2026The US is on track for a landmark year in renewable energy development. The post Clean energy additions to break records in 2026 appeared first on Environment America.
- How Columbia Students and Local Activists Are Co-Creating Climate JusticeA course aims to teach students the importance of effective climate-adaptation planning through collaboration with local community partners.

- Webinar launches new tool, features energy efficiency tipsSix efficiency professionals shared practical tips for reducing home energy use. The post Webinar launches new tool, features energy efficiency tips appeared first on Environment America.
- Gorton and Denton shows the public won’t retreat on climate, even if politicians try The by-election in Gorton and Denton marks one of the most striking political moments of this Parliament so far and it offers a glimpse into how volatile the UK’s new multi-party era has become. A wake-up call for Keir Starmer The result is being widely interpreted as […]
- Seattle weather: One last day of sunny skies before rain rolls inAfter some dazzling weekend weather, March rain returns Monday night through the rest of the week.

- Wiltshire pilot explores landfill gas-powered food productionA pilot project in Wiltshire explores the possibilities of turning landfill sites into low carbon, affordable fruit and vegetable production hubs. Unveiled by Sustain Wiltshire in Royal Wooton Bassett, the project appears somewhat novel in its combination of landfill waste-to-energy technology with controlled-environment agriculture – the latter taking the form of a positively-pressured growing dome […]

- Michigan Fishing Spots: 9 Best Places to Fish (Plus Seasons, Shore Access, and License Rules)Michigan – one of the most diverse fishing states in the country – thanks to its access to the Great Lakes, inland lakes and cold-water rivers. State sources give us a pretty good idea of just what that entails, with some seriously impressive stats: around 3,200+ miles of Great Lakes shoreline and about 36,000 miles...

- Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You’re Not Prepared ForSmoke doesn’t check borders. You learn that fast on a fireline, watching a fire run... The post Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You’re Not Prepared For appeared first on Earth911.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: The Forest Stewardship Councils’ Path to a Circular Bio-based Future with Loa Dalgaard WormForests are vital for people everywhere. They cover about 4.14 billion hectares, roughly a third... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: The Forest Stewardship Councils’ Path to a Circular Bio-based Future with Loa Dalgaard Worm appeared first on Earth911.

- Built for –50°C: Pumps support landmark Antarctic drilling milestoneThis article contains sponsored content. When the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) set out to drill into the most inaccessible and least-understood part of Thwaites Glacier in East Antarctica, they relied on proven technology capable of withstanding extreme cold, isolation and operational intensity (words: Cat Pumps). Thwaites is one of the largest and fastest-changing glaciers in […]

- The wrong way to finance a factoryA smarter capital stack for industrial decarbonization simplifies scale and protects the balance sheet. The post The wrong way to finance a factory appeared first on Trellis.
- China's Fossil Fuel Emissions Dropped Last Year as Solar BoomedIn China, the world's leading carbon emitter, a massive buildout of solar power is beginning to push coal into decline. Last year China saw its fossil fuel emissions drop, even as demand for energy rose. Read more on E360 →
- Energy majors to build hydrogen network in the HumberA consortium of major energy companies has unveiled plans to develop what might become the UK’s first integrated hydrogen transport and storage network, centred on the Humber industrial region. The project — known as Humber Hydrogen — brings together National Gas, Centrica, Equinor and SSE Thermal in a joint bid to secure around £500 million […]

- Does Coffee Count as Water Intake? A Science-Backed Answer (Plus a Simple Rule of Thumb)If you drink coffee every day, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re trying to “drink more water,” you’re tracking bottles, and then you wonder whether your morning coffee helps your hydration goal—or quietly works against it. Here’s the science-backed bottom line: for most adults, coffee does count toward daily fluid intake. Coffee is mostly water,...

- Geothermal electricity generation commences at United DownsThe UK’s first geothermal power plant generating electricity has gone into operation at United Downs, near Redruth in Cornwall. Its integration with a production facility extracting lithium carbonate from geothermal fluids, and now seemingly at commercial scale, also marks a UK first. Announced on 26 February, a switching-on event was held to commemorate the milestone […]

- A regional network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seedsAs climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.

- Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo.As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.

- United community advocacy in Australia has achieved landmark environmental law reformsThis post is by Alexia Wellbelove, campaigns director at the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) Australia is globally admired for its extraordinary natural heritage. But beneath the beauty, all has not been well. The latest Australian State of the Environment Report 2021 delivered a stark […]
- Wild idea for vegetarian festivalWild idea for vegetarian festival Channel News brendan 2nd March 2026 Teaser Media
- SWAP YOUR DESK FOR A DAY IN NATURE: CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING IN NSW NATIONAL PARKS AVAILABLEThe NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) offers a Corporate Volunteering program for organisations and their employees, combining meaningful conservation work, guided learning and fun team-building activities. The program is currently available at 3 spectacular national park locations in the Sydney region including: Sydney Harbour National Park (Middle Head) Kamay Botany Bay National Park […] The post SWAP YOUR DESK FOR A DAY IN NATURE: CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING IN NSW NATIONAL PARKS AVAILABLE first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY – Australians join over 8,000 Clean Up events across the nation on Sunday 1st MarchNow in its 36th year, Clean Up Australia Day has once again had an incredible attendance with over 750,000 volunteers coming together to help keep their local communities clean across more than 8,000 Clean Up events. While registrations are still being received, it has been another inspiring effort from volunteers right across Australia. The number […] The post CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY – Australians join over 8,000 Clean Up events across the nation on Sunday 1st March first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Canberra’s electricity network builds digital grid capabilityEvoenergy is delivering a digital grid program in partnership with Schneider Electric, introducing new digital capability across parts of Canberra’s electricity network. The program introduces scalable infrastructure and advanced grid management systems, enabling real-time network monitoring and improved operational decision-making. New connected kiosks, advanced switchgear and digital controls are being installed to improve voltage regulation […] The post Canberra’s electricity network builds digital grid capability first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CELEBRATES 130TH STORE MILESTONEBlooms The Chemist has celebrated a major national milestone of reaching 130 stores in the network, with the opening of Blooms The Chemist Douglas. As part of the local community for over a decade, the Douglas pharmacy recently joined the Blooms network, strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality expert care. Blooms The Chemist Douglas Pharmacist-owner […] The post BLOOMS THE CHEMIST CELEBRATES 130TH STORE MILESTONE first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Huge program revealed for Climate Action Week Sydney 2026 as new research shows Australians want more local climate actionClimate Action Week Sydney Climate Action Week Sydney Key facts: Climate Action Week Sydney features over 250 community-led events across Sydney from 9-15 March Opening Day at UTS will bring together government leaders, energy experts, First Nations representatives, youth advocates, and business leaders to promote local climate action New national polling conducted in the lead […] The post Huge program revealed for Climate Action Week Sydney 2026 as new research shows Australians want more local climate action first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by stormIn more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

- The Environmental Cost of Food Contamination in the Supply ChainPhoto by Alexander on Pexels Food contamination is one of the main problems affecting the global food supply system. Data shows that more than one billion tons of food are discarded annually. This is also an environmental concern, as each rejected batch represents a loss of land, energy, and labor. These costs also go unnoticed...
- Sustainable Spring Cleanup in Ithaca: A Practical, Local Guide to Keeping Renovation Waste Out of LandfillsSpring in Tompkins County carries a particular kind of momentum. Snow retreats, the gorges swell with meltwater, and projects that sat on hold all winter suddenly feel urgent. Homeowners start long-delayed repairs. Contractors kick off jobs that couldn’t run in the cold. Businesses finally tackle refreshes, reorganizations, and buildouts. That seasonal surge is good for...
- The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and EpsteinNuclear experts aren’t sure the company could manage to make small reactors both cost-effective and scalable.

- The seabirds of Destruction Island off WA reveal impacts of climate changeFrom puffins to auklets, the feathered creatures of Destruction Island reveal the impacts of climate change.

- The Cooling Mistake Thousands of UK Households Make Every Summer(And how to choose the right unit—without wasting money or sleeping through another sticky night) British weather has a habit of flipping fast: one week it’s grey and drizzly, the next it’s 28°C, the bedroom won’t drop below “oven,” and every retailer’s “portable cooling” category looks like a clearance rack in reverse. That panic-buy cycle...

- How Can AI Address Climate Justice When Women’s Voices Are Silenced?Unless women’s lived realities are embedded in AI's foundations, it risks reinforcing the very inequities it claims to solve.

- Nike promotes manufacturing exec to lead sustainabilityCimarron Nix, who joined the footwear company in 2017, was most recently vice president of global apparel. The post Nike promotes manufacturing exec to lead sustainability appeared first on Trellis.
- Older Humpbacks Prove Better at Wooing MatesAs humpback whale populations recover, researchers are gaining a richer understanding of these wondrous creatures. A new study suggests it may take years for humpbacks to learn how to successfully serenade a mate.Read more on E360 →
- Greens celebrate 'victory for hope'Greens celebrate 'victory for hope' Channel News brendan 27th February 2026 Teaser Media
- Earth911 Inspiration: Time Is but the StreamThoreau wrote in Walden that “Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in,” which... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Time Is but the Stream appeared first on Earth911.

- The top industries earning public trustEven the highest-rated sectors only achieved modest positivity scores. The post The top industries earning public trust appeared first on Trellis.

- Despite federal rollbacks, states push forward on climate policiesBusinesses can use their influence to advocate for state climate change. The post Despite federal rollbacks, states push forward on climate policies appeared first on Trellis.
- The culture war is coming for your electricityUtah Republicans are calling for an energy "divorce" from blue states. A major utility just granted part of their wish.

- The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now.The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in decades.

- UK-wide action days announced to oppose ‘dirty data centres’This weekend will see campaigners across the country stand up to the rapid expansion of energy and water-hungry big tech infrastructure. Running on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February 2025, Global Action Plan has collaborated with a range of organisations on various localised campaigns raising awareness about the impact of data centres. APRS (Action to […]
- 6 themes shaping corporate sustainability in 2026: Takeaways from GreenBiz 26From ROI and governance to AI and water, here's a LinkedIn-powered review of the themes conference attendees say will define corporate sustainability in 2026. The post 6 themes shaping corporate sustainability in 2026: Takeaways from GreenBiz 26 appeared first on Trellis.
- Climate Charity announces Innovation Award Winner Winner of the CORENA Innovation Award Farahan Wazer, founder of CrowdVision.ai with CORENA chair Georgia Cooke. Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) is delighted to announce CrowdVision.ai as the winner of the second CORENA Innovation Award. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed by a judging sub-committee of CORENA. […] The post Climate Charity announces Innovation Award Winner first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- SMART DONATES OVER $40,000 TO STEWART HOUSEJade Miller, Bianca Bates, Paul Somers & Olga Cahill Australia’s leading salary packaging provider Smart has donated more than $40,000 to Northern Beaches based children’s charity Stewart House, supporting the charity as it marks 95 years of service in 2026. The donation will help Stewart House continue its long-standing work providing health, wellbeing and support services to disadvantaged […] The post SMART DONATES OVER $40,000 TO STEWART HOUSE first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- REMONDIS Australia expands medical waste services with acquisition of VetraHealthShirley Affoo, Mike Arnold, Shaune Affoo REMONDIS AUSTRALIA REMONDIS Australia has continued expanding its presence in the medical, biosecurity and clinical waste sector, having acquired Brisbane-based VetraHealth. The acquisition is strategically important given REMONDIS’s inroads to the sector nationally, drawing on expertise from its existing local and global operations. VetraHealth is an established family-run business […] The post REMONDIS Australia expands medical waste services with acquisition of VetraHealth first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Uranium Super-Cycle Emerging as Shaw and Partners Lifts Price Forecast to US$200/lbAndrew Hines, Head of Research at Shaw and Partners Shaw and Partners Financial Services Shaw and Partners has released a comprehensive new sector report forecasting a multi-year uranium price spike to US$200 per pound, arguing that structural supply deficits, accelerating nuclear demand and tightening fuel contracting cycles are setting the stage for a powerful and […] The post Uranium Super-Cycle Emerging as Shaw and Partners Lifts Price Forecast to US$200/lb first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Elusive phascogale adapting to life in feral-free refugeRed-tailed Phascogale Credit Image: Brad Leue/AWS Once extinct in the mallee woodland of south west NSW, the pint-sized, carnivorous Red-tailed Phascogale is now being recorded leaping around one of Australia’s largest feral predator-free fenced areas. This marks a remarkable turnaround for the species that had been wiped out in NSW for over a century by introduced cats […] The post Elusive phascogale adapting to life in feral-free refuge first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic SeabirdsThe Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects unique deep-water canyons and corals, and is a critical foraging habitat for seabirds, particularly Atlantic Puffins during the...
- A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic SeabirdsThe Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects unique deep-water canyons and corals, and is a critical foraging habitat for seabirds, particularly Atlantic Puffins during the...
- Harbor seal shot in the face near Hood Canal may not recover, officials sayThe law enforcement arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is “looking to gather any information about these recent reports,” said spokesperson Cierra Jefferson.

- Hyperscale data centre protestsHyperscale data centre protests Channel News brendan 27th February 2026 Teaser Media
- The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpowerNot far from the crowds of Venice, scientists are finding that sea lavender locks away carbon, builds ecosystems, and could help coastal cities weather a warming world.

- Energy-Saving HVAC Installation Tips – Eco-Friendly HomeownersImage: Freepik For most people, heating and cooling is one of the biggest drivers of those eye-watering utility bills – and the environmental impact is just as bad. The climate implications are the same: if an HVAC system is too big, set up badly or connected to leaky ducts, it will gobble up energy for...

- Federal judge orders protections for salmon on Columbia RiverThe order comes after the Trump administration last June abandoned a landmark agreement intended to provide a road map for salmon recovery in the basin.

- How Google got ahead of the ‘bring your own’ data center power movementThe giant cloud and artificial intelligence services company has negotiated special tariffs and contracts in Minnesota, Nevada and Texas. The post How Google got ahead of the ‘bring your own’ data center power movement appeared first on Trellis.
- Microsoft, Autodesk and SwissRe among companies with highest internal carbon feesCompanies are using the funds to invest in heat pumps, emissions accounting software and carbon removals. The post Microsoft, Autodesk and SwissRe among companies with highest internal carbon fees appeared first on Trellis.

- Circular Economy Startups to Watch in 2026The circular economy grew 7.5% in the past year and now employs more than 2.2... The post Circular Economy Startups to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Earth911.

- Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost?As the climate changes, mountains and nordic facilities have begun relying more on energy and water-intensive machine-made snow.

- Plastic Alternatives Can Cut Environmental Impact—But Only If They’re Designed for Safety, End-of-Life, and Real-World UsePlastic waste is now a systems problem, not just a litter problem. The OECD estimates global plastic waste rose to 353 million tonnes in 2019, more than double the level in 2000, and that only about 9% was recycled after accounting for losses in the system. UNEP also estimates 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste...

- How to Recycle Nitrile, Latex, and Vinyl Sterile GlovesNitrile, vinyl, and latex gloves are staples in the medical world and remain common in... The post How to Recycle Nitrile, Latex, and Vinyl Sterile Gloves appeared first on Earth911.

- The Hidden Environmental Cost of Household Water Waste—and Why “Small” Plumbing Problems Matter More Than You ThinkMost sustainability conversations focus on renewable energy, electric vehicles, and plastics. Far less attention goes to what happens inside homes when water is used inefficiently. That blind spot is costly—because household water waste is not just a water issue. It is also an energy and emissions issue. Every gallon that reaches your tap has already...
- Biodiversity is at risk the more you mow the lawnA new study has shown that insects love living in perennial grasses, less so short-lived annual species. Conducted by the University of Göttingen and Hungary’s HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research, the analysis looked at wasps, midges, beetles, flies and other common garden species. 225 of these lived in grass types which are prominent for 12 […]
- WATCH: woodland managers recommend best bluebell walks for springMarch is just moments away – give or take – and that means a change is coming. The professionals recommend their best destinations for a stroll through the season’s newborn carpet of colour. Bluebells are one of Britain’s best-loved and most iconic wildflowers. Not least as they signify that winter is coming to an end […]
- Nottinghamshire councils share £18m energy efficiency funding as bills fallOfgem is set to lower the price cap on domestic electricity and gas in April, saving households £117 per year, while some authorities are doubling down on initiatives to reduce usage. News of a further reduction in retail energy prices was announced yesterday, Wednesday 25th February. At the same time, hundreds of households across Nottinghamshire […]
- Aberdeenshire sees further expansion to EV networkRetail sites in Kintore and Banchory are the latest to receive connections. Allego, one of the UK and Europe’s leading electric vehicle destination and en-route charge point providers, is behind the new installations in two neighbourhoods on the edge of Aberdeen city. The two locations have been chosen due to their location next to Co-Op […]
- What the environment needs from the Spring Statement With a racy film version of Wuthering Heights going down a storm in cinemas right now, the chancellor will be hoping that all the drama takes place safely elsewhere and not in the House of Commons when she stands up to deliver her spring statement […]
- Hope as a radical actHope as a radical act Channel Reviews brendan 26th February 2026 Teaser Media
- The Ecology of Longevity: How Long-Life Furniture Reduces OverconsumptionMost homes are filled with objects that were never meant to stay. Tables bought for a phase. Shelves chosen because they were “good enough for now.” Chairs that loosen after a few years and quietly wait to be replaced. This pattern feels normal—almost invisible. Yet it sits at the center of a much larger problem:...
- The E.U.’s Burgeoning Repair Movement Is Set to Get a BoostEurope’s new Right to Repair Directive will make it easier — and cheaper — for consumers to get their household goods fixed, rather than buy something new. Part of the E.U.’s Green Deal, the plan is expected to slash waste, promote recycling, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more on E360 →
- HASKONING COMPLETES THIRD OUTER-ISLAND WORKBOAT HARBOUR IN TUVALU, IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND RESILIENCENuitao Island (Tuvalu) completed harbour Climate-resilient maritime infrastructure improves safe access, connectivity and opportunity for Tuvalu Consulting engineering company Haskoning has marked the completion of Tuvalu’s third and final outer-island harbour under the Outer Island Maritime Investment Project, with the opening of the new Niutao harbour. This critical piece of climate-resilient maritime infrastructure has been […] The post HASKONING COMPLETES THIRD OUTER-ISLAND WORKBOAT HARBOUR IN TUVALU, IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND RESILIENCE first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Unlocking the fertiliser potential of Australia’s bioenergy industryKey points: Anaerobic digestion is increasingly being used to recycle organic by-products to produce renewable energy and nutrient-rich biofertiliser around the world, making a dual contribution to emission reductions and soil health. Australia lacks tailored digestate regulations, limiting its use as a biofertiliser and creating uncertainty for investors and farmers. This project will map and […] The post Unlocking the fertiliser potential of Australia’s bioenergy industry first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Shell shock! Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic grapheneThe UNSW team have produced small quantities of high-quality graphene via a new process that uses waste peanut shells. Image from Guan Yeoh/UNSW UNSW Sydney UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable […] The post Shell shock! Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic graphene first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Cause for shell-ebration: UN-recognised shellfish reefs thriving in Gippsland LakesTNC’s Andy Bossie among the flourishing shellfish reefs. The Nature Conservancy Key facts: Restored shellfish reefs in Gippsland Lakes show significant recovery after three years, with mature mussels, native oysters and diverse marine life flourishing Project spans 17 reef patches across 2.5 hectares and has become the first Australian initiative recognised as a UN World […] The post Cause for shell-ebration: UN-recognised shellfish reefs thriving in Gippsland Lakes first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Research and innovation partnership boosting food productivity, expansion into IndiaLa Trobe University A world-first food productivity system partly funded by La Trobe Eagle Fund has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its first production greenhouse and an agreement to establish the system in India. The innovative hydroponic system was originally engineered with the help of researchers from La Trobe’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (SCEMS) and the […] The post Research and innovation partnership boosting food productivity, expansion into India first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the ArcticI recently spent some time on the Bird Migration Explorer website, and it got me thinking about some of the interesting connections between bird breeding habitat in the Arctic and the far-off...
- What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the ArcticI recently spent some time on the Bird Migration Explorer website, and it got me thinking about some of the interesting connections between bird breeding habitat in the Arctic and the far-off...
- Years in the Amazon shaped this acclaimed film
- A.I. Weather Models Fell Short in Predicting Northeastern BlizzardWhile artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of more accurate weather forecasting, A.I. models may still struggle to predict freak storms. This week a historic blizzard blanketed the Northeast in snow, dumping more than 2 feet on parts of New York and Massachusetts, and a conventional weather model outperformed A.I. models in accurately predicting the storm.Read more on E360 →
- DIY Carpet Cleaning Solutions You Can Make at HomeYou rarely wake up intending to clean your carpet. It’s usually something you decide to do halfway through the day, when the light hits your rug at an unflattering angle and reveals a mark you swear wasn’t there yesterday. This is usually when DIY carpet cleaning enters the chat. And despite what the internet might...
- Digital Medical Billing Is a Quiet Climate Lever in U.S. HealthcareHealthcare rarely shows up in mainstream sustainability debates, even though it is one of the most resource-intensive parts of the U.S. economy. The sector’s footprint is large enough that small operational choices—multiplied across thousands of organizations—become meaningful. Estimates commonly place U.S. healthcare at about 8.5% of national greenhouse gas emissions. Most attention goes to clinical...
- Digital Delegation Is an Underused Sustainability Lever for EntrepreneursMost sustainability discussions in business still center on the “big three”: supply chains, materials, and offsets. Those matter—especially for product companies. But for many modern entrepreneurs, the fastest, least expensive emissions reductions sit closer to home: how the business runs day to day. Office space, commuting patterns, administrative workflows, and the physical “stuff” required to...
- Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy’s heart is captured in a new telescope pictureA telescope in Chile has revealed the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.

- The Earth911 Rain Garden Installation GuideWhen it rains, water runs off your roof, driveway, and sidewalks, picking up fertilizers, oil,... The post The Earth911 Rain Garden Installation Guide appeared first on Earth911.

- We’ve just seen a landmark moment for the environment in WalesIt’s taken nearly eight years but, last night, Senedd Cymru finally agreed new laws to restore nature, put the environment at the heart of policy making and increase access to environmental justice in Wales. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies described it as a “landmark moment” […]
- EcoDaan: Building a Culture of Responsible Tourism in the HimalayasThe early morning light falls softly on the Bhagsu waterfall trail. Stone steps on this under one kilometre trail lead the way. On one side, the stream flows from the waterfall and moves gently between the hills. It is a quiet and calming sight. As you keep walking, the sound of the waterfall comes closer....

- Disney sustainability VP to fellow pros: Stop talking yourself out of a jobYalmaz Siddiqui thinks too many leaders in the field devalue their unique expertise. The post Disney sustainability VP to fellow pros: Stop talking yourself out of a job appeared first on Trellis.
- 3 ways to show sustainability boosts garment business profitsMost apparel companies don't have a sustainability problem. They have a waste problem. The post 3 ways to show sustainability boosts garment business profits appeared first on Trellis.
- Europe’s worst countries for roadside emissions revealedA new analysis of the EU has ranked nations in terms of the highest environmental burden from road vehicles. Conducted by used car-part marketplace Ovoko, the research looked at all 27 EU member states. Examining CO2 intensity, and the proportion of registered vehicles running on internal combustion engines, cars, vans, trucks and buses were all […]
- A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for moldIn Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.

- A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline’s fateMichigan has been trying to shut down the controversial pipeline since 2019. A technical question before the court could seal its fate.

- Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: The Ocean River Institute’s Natural Lawn Challenge for Climate ActionTurn back the clock with this classic interview that will get you ready for Spring... The post Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: The Ocean River Institute’s Natural Lawn Challenge for Climate Action appeared first on Earth911.

- Sussex firm becomes founding member of global nature, sustainability, society networkInnovation and experience in methodology, data and technology will be shared in response to rising demand for ecological expertise. Myllium – which takes its name from the Nordic word mylla, meaning fertile ground, and the underground mycelium network, which connects trees, plants and fungi – is formed of seven companies. Combined, the members can offer […]
- rPP: circular packaging starts with smarter systemsSupply chain innovation is urgently needed to tackle a mounting waste crisis. We find out how a world first innovation can close a glaring gap in the producer-retailer-consumer loop. For decades, the packaging industry has worked to balance performance, safety, and sustainability. But achieving true circularity remains one of its toughest challenges. Recycling too often […]
- Deakin and Bellarine Foods partner to turn marine waste into the future of wellnessL-R: Bellarine Foods CEO Murray de Jong with Deakin University’s Chair in Biotechnology Distinguished Professor Colin Barrow at Bellarine Foods plant. Is salmon skin a magic ingredient for wellness protein products and anti-aging cosmetics? In a move to transform Australia’s health, wellness, and cosmetics industries, Deakin University and Bellarine Foods have partnered to explore how high-value protein products from local marine byproducts, including collagen, can supplement protein powders […] The post Deakin and Bellarine Foods partner to turn marine waste into the future of wellness first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sustainability is becoming the new standard in facilities and cleaning services: How to put it into practiceGeorge Manoussakis, Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director at SKG Services By George Manoussakis, Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director at SKG Services, a family-owned Australian company with a 50-year history delivering cleaning, maintenance and security services across the country Sustainability is being pushed to the forefront of discussion across industries and the cleaning and facilities services […] The post Sustainability is becoming the new standard in facilities and cleaning services: How to put it into practice first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Firmus Technologies Group Selects VAST AI Operating System to Power Sovereign, Energy-Efficient AI Factories in Asia PacificDaniel Kearney, Chief Technology Officer at Firmus Infrastructure built on the NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference design supporting large-scale AI training and inference for public-sector and regulated workloads VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, today announced that Firmus Technologies Group, an AI infrastructure specialist founded in Australia with operations across Asia Pacific, has selected the VAST […] The post Firmus Technologies Group Selects VAST AI Operating System to Power Sovereign, Energy-Efficient AI Factories in Asia Pacific first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Madagascar hit by two cyclones in two weeks – over 400,000 affectedMadagascar has been struck by two successive cyclonic systems — Cyclone Fytia and Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani — in late January and early February 2026. Occurring less than two weeks apart, the storms have sharply increased humanitarian needs across the country and affected more than half a million people. Preliminary reports indicate that more than […] The post Madagascar hit by two cyclones in two weeks – over 400,000 affected first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sales open for Australia’s premier Indigenous business eventSupply Nation is pleased to announce ticket sales open today for Australia’s premier event for the Indigenous business sector – Connect. This year’s event will be held on the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation in Boorloo on 11 and 12 August 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. For sales […] The post Sales open for Australia’s premier Indigenous business event first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Hell and high waterHell and high water Channel News brendan 25th February 2026 Teaser Media
- Congressional vote could mean more energy wasted in U.S. homesBill headed for Senate could dismantle appliance efficiency standards The post Congressional vote could mean more energy wasted in U.S. homes appeared first on Environment America.
- Audubon Staff Getting Ready for Beach-Bird Nesting SeasonThe beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for five vulnerable species, which must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators to...
- Audubon Staff Getting Ready for Beach-Bird Nesting SeasonThe beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for five vulnerable species, which must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators to...
- How Poor Air Quality Affects Workplaces More Than Most People RealiseMost people think air quality is an outside issue, something to worry about when you’re in industrial areas or the news tells you it’s a high-pollution day and you shouldn’t go outside. But that’s no true; the air quality in workspaces and around workspaces impacts those working in them daily and is quantifiable. It’s something...
- Electric Bikes vs. Cars: How Much CO₂ Can You Actually Cut?Key takeaway For the short, everyday trips that make up a big share of driving, switching from a gas car to an e-bike is usually one of the highest “CO₂ saved per mile” choices you can make—often cutting emissions by well over 90% per mile when you compare tailpipe CO₂ from a typical U.S. passenger...

- Bill to invest in wildlife conservation passes Oregon HouseHouse Bill 4134 passed the Oregon House 36-22. The post Bill to invest in wildlife conservation passes Oregon House appeared first on Environment America.
- These Precious Photos of Baby Birds Are Just What You NeedParents tending to their offspring are some of the most endearing moments in nature, so it’s no wonder that photographers strive to capture these interactions. Last year, like any other year, the...
- These Precious Photos of Baby Birds Are Just What You NeedParents tending to their offspring are some of the most endearing moments in nature, so it’s no wonder that photographers strive to capture these interactions. Last year, like any other year, the...
- The Toothbrush a Patient Takes Home Matters More Than We ThinkIn dentistry, clinical outcomes are increasingly standardized. Procedures follow clear protocols. Equipment improves each year. Patient expectations are well understood. What often creates a lasting impression, however, is not the treatment itself. It is what patients carry home afterward. Many dental clinics in the United States have quietly re-evaluated a simple detail: the toothbrush they...
- WA proposes tighter rules on harvesting shellfish, including geoducksThe Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing rule changes around harvesting shellfish from the state's public beaches.

- Companies should heed the warnings of the new Business and Biodiversity AssessmentThis post is by Katie Leach, head of nature at Lloyd’s Banking Group and IPBES business and biodiversity assessment co-ordinating lead author. A couple weeks ago over 150 governments gathered in Manchester to finalise the first Business and Biodiversity Assessment at the 12th Plenary of […]
- Boost Local SEO With the New Free GeoPlugin Geo Browse ToolNobody likes shipping blind. Yet that’s exactly what many of us do with local SEO: we publish, cross our fingers, and hope the page our team sees in London looks the same to a shopper in São Paulo or Tokyo. Too often it doesn’t. Fonts break, currency symbols vanish, or a smart redirect quietly sends...
- Pruning with a Purpose: How Smart Tree Care Can Make American Communities Healthier, Safer, and GreenerImage source: Pixabay Trees play a vital role in American cities and suburbs. They block the sun, clean the air, slow down stormwater runoff, and make neighborhoods feel like neighbourhoods. But trees in built-up areas have a tough time – their roots are squished, they’ve got limited space to grow, they get damaged in building...
- Corporate air pollution reporting remains patchy, says GRI reportA deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world appears to find that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking. The air pollution reporting gap: Evidence from 1,000 organizations across high-emitting sectors, produced by GRI* with […]

- Edinburgh green gas conference to highlight economic and net zero valueTaking place two months before crucial Parliamentary elections in Scotland, the conference on green gas organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) in Edinburgh on 4 March will offer an opportunity not only to reflect on the sector’s progress in the country, but also to highlight its contribution towards energy security, the net […]

- How the Circular Economy Can Help Solve Climate ChangeMost discussions about climate change focus on energy, like moving from fossil fuels to solar,... The post How the Circular Economy Can Help Solve Climate Change appeared first on Earth911.

- How to Recycle and Reuse Garden Plug TraysEvery spring, millions of gardeners use plastic plug trays to start seedlings. These black trays... The post How to Recycle and Reuse Garden Plug Trays appeared first on Earth911.

- Hydrogen deal to power Lower Thames Crossing’s carbon-neutral construction pushBritish hydrogen company GeoPura has been selected to supply what is being described as the largest volume of green hydrogen ever produced for a UK construction project, the Lower Thames Crossing. The National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing project is targeting carbon-neutral construction, which would be an industry first. A key part of this ambition is […]

- Hartlepool, Heysham, Suffolk, Torness produced 12% of UK energy in 2025The French-owned operator of all four sites has now pledged a further £15bn for UK nuclear and renewable projects. EDF was responsible for generating more than one-sixth of all electricity used in the UK during 2025. This mainly came from the company’s five British nuclear sites, including Sizewell B in Suffolk, Heysham in Lancashire, and […]
- Packaging firm partners with bee monitoring expert on biodiversity mappingSustainable packaging company DS Smith has reported the first results from a scientific partnership that uses bees to monitor environmental conditions around its industrial sites in France. The initiative, launched in 2025 in collaboration with bee biomonitoring specialist Apilab, has installed monitored hives at thirteen DS Smith packaging facilities. The project turns honeybees into what […]

- These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rulesThough the companies weren't granted exemptions, their requests illustrate the data center industry's desperate quest for energy.

- To power Utah’s data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuelsThe rush to meet AI's energy needs is sure to rely on natural gas, raising worries about air pollution in the state's urban corridor.

- How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It's an ominous sign.
- The Supreme Court hears a Line 5 oil pipeline case with high stakes for treaty rightsThe Straits of Mackinac aren't just ecologically critical — they're the center of the Anishinaabe creation story.
- MI5 and MI6 see biodiversity loss as national security riskLast month, we were told nature depletion means population displacement, global instability, supply chain collapse, nuclear tension and domestic terrorism. Now, an expert in socio-ecological conditions and economic impact has more to say. The language of intelligence assessments is deliberately measured. Terms like ‘highly likely’ and ‘realistic possibility’ carry specific weight in the UK […]
- A Call to Action: Conserving Avian Biodiversity in the Central Andes of ColombiaThe National Audubon Society develops strategic actions for the protection of birds and their habitats across the Americas through scientific research programs, environmental education, and...
- A Call to Action: Conserving Avian Biodiversity in the Central Andes of ColombiaThe National Audubon Society develops strategic actions for the protection of birds and their habitats across the Americas through scientific research programs, environmental education, and...
- 'Nature will take over''Nature will take over' Channel News brendan 24th February 2026 Teaser Media
- The Alchemy of Fire and the Soul of Wood: Leonardo da Vinci’s Material Prophecy in 21st?Century BioarchitectureIn the hushed silence of the Biblioteca Nacional de España, among the yellowed pages of Codex Madrid II, a brief annotation has waited more than half a millennium to be understood in its astonishing prophetic significance. The hand is that of Leonardo da Vinci, the universal genius whose mirror?writing seems to shield his deepest intuitions from the […] The post The Alchemy of Fire and the Soul of Wood: Leonardo da Vinci’s Material Prophecy in 21st?Century Bioarchitecture first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Technology, collaboration and investment drives Australia’s energy transition, ABB research showsAaron Trueman, Vice President of ABB’s Energy Industries division in Australia Survey of Australian businesses conducted by ABB’s Energy Industries division indicates technology advancements (68 per cent) and AI and automation (51 per cent) are key drivers of the energy transition Almost all (99 per cent) of respondents plan to boost energy transition investment, with […] The post Technology, collaboration and investment drives Australia’s energy transition, ABB research shows first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Climate-resilient urban garden takes centre stage at Melbourne Flower & Garden ShowNational planning, transport and landscape consultancy, Ratio Consultants is set to unveil a future-ready urban garden at this year’s Melbourne Flower & Garden Show, showcasing how compact spaces can deliver measurable environmental gains in dense cities. The 310 sqm installation, titled We the Wild, has been designed as an ecological micro-system, featuring a series of innovative indoor-outdoor spaces, including 100% Australian native […] The post Climate-resilient urban garden takes centre stage at Melbourne Flower & Garden Show first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- How early insight data could help NT flood evacuees bounce backCDU Northern Hub Knowledge Broker David Gallacher said early insight datasets could improve recovery efforts in communities that have suffered natural disasters and financial hardships. Charles Darwin University Gathering timely data is the first step to rebuilding a community’s resilience after natural disasters, and a new workshop series in March will put power in the […] The post How early insight data could help NT flood evacuees bounce back first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Woodford Folk Festival turns trash to trees with record recycling resultWoodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year’s collection of 90,000 containers. As part of its commitment to keep its waste footprint to a minimum, Woodfordia Inc, the organisation behind the festival, has partnered with Containers for Change since 2022 to recycle more than 340,000 containers. Woodfordia has […] The post Woodford Folk Festival turns trash to trees with record recycling result first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Goulburn welcomes region’s first Return and Earn depotThe new Goulburn Return and Earn Depot is open. Return and Earn Goulburn is now home to a new Return and Earn depot designed to make recycling large numbers of eligible bottles, cans and cartons easier than ever before. The Goulburn Return and Earn Depot – the first depot and the 4th return point in […] The post Goulburn welcomes region’s first Return and Earn depot first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- A bumper berry harvest has New Zealand’s weird flightless parrot in a rare mood for romanceNew Zealand conservationists have been fighting for years to keep the kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, from disappearing, with intensive conservation efforts.

- Planning Exercises That Got Community Engagement RightThe Resilient Coastal Communities Project has a new white paper that highlights examples of truly fair and accountable resilience planning.

- Could a New Program in Washington Help Ranchers Protect Birds?The showroom at the Washington Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Tradeshow was bustling on a November afternoon. The keynote speech had just let out, and people shuffled from booth to booth...
- Could a New Program in Washington Help Ranchers Protect Birds?The showroom at the Washington Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Tradeshow was bustling on a November afternoon. The keynote speech had just let out, and people shuffled from booth to booth...
- How sustainability leaders can cope with uncertainty and risk in 2026Leaders from Impact Pathways, Patagonia, Suntory and The Nature Conservancy share lessons learned in 2025 that are guiding their decisions in 2026. The post How sustainability leaders can cope with uncertainty and risk in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them(February 23, 2026) The Great Lakes form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth, providing habitat for millions of birds and drinking water for 40 million people. Congress continued its...
- Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them(February 23, 2026) The Great Lakes form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth, providing habitat for millions of birds and drinking water for 40 million people. Congress continued its...
- Huge solar and battery project planned in WA sold to new developerThe Hanford project is to be the largest in a federal Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative that repurposes tracts of federally owned land nationwide.

- House of Representatives to vote this week on bill to gut energy efficiency standardsBill would hand the executive branch new powers to attack existing efficiency standards and create roadblocks to future updates. The post House of Representatives to vote this week on bill to gut energy efficiency standards appeared first on Environment America.
- Hanford nuclear reactor stack toppled with explosives. Watch it dropThe contractor that demolished the K West Reactor stack had also taken down the Kingdome in 2000. This is a step toward putting the reactor into temporary storage.

- Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuitsThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for damage linked to climate change.

- Do Dunkin Refreshers Have Caffeine? A Dietitian’s Honest Take, Based on the FactsQuick Answer: Do Dunkin Refreshers Have Caffeine? Yes, Dunkin Refreshers do indeed contain caffeine. It comes from green tea extract, not coffee. You can expect a small to have about 65 mg of caffeine, a medium to have around 95 mg, and a large to have up to 130 mg. The amount actually varies a...

- The State of Plastic Bans in the United StatesState and local plastic bans are gradually changing how Americans shop, eat, and handle waste.... The post The State of Plastic Bans in the United States appeared first on Earth911.

- Sustainability In Your Ear: The Net Zero Accelerator’s Colin Mangham on Nature’s Rules for Building A Sustainable InfrastructureWe already have the technology to decarbonize buildings, and many pilot projects have shown it... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: The Net Zero Accelerator’s Colin Mangham on Nature’s Rules for Building A Sustainable Infrastructure appeared first on Earth911.

- First ever mechanical sail taxonomy sets a standard for wind propulsionFirms in the wind-assisted shipping sector have published the first structured generational taxonomy for mechanical sails, in a bid to bring greater technical clarity to a field that is moving rapidly from isolated sail solutions to fully integrated, ship and fleet-level systems. The publication follows the late January confirmation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) […]

- Indoor plants can quietly reshape the health and quality of homes and workplacesHouseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create healthier, more climate-resilient buildings, according to new research led by the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE). Published in Building and Environment, the study […]

- Voluntary climate action isn’t so voluntary anymorePublic policy is starting to catch up with corporate climate action. The post Voluntary climate action isn’t so voluntary anymore appeared first on Trellis.
- How to Reduce Your Business’s Carbon FootprintPhoto by CadoMaestro from Pexels As more business owners and consumers become aware of the effects of climate change, addressing carbon footprints has become even more critical. Regardless of your industry and the products and services you sell, taking your business’s environmental impact more seriously should start on the right foot. Setting an example for...
- Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers?More than a year later, not a dollar has been spent — and no one knows what happened to the money.

- Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in WisconsinMadison is proving that electric buses can run through frightfully cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales.

- That Ceaușescu momentThat Ceaușescu moment Channel Comment brendan 23rd February 2026 Teaser Media
- Mechanical sales and wind power are no longer a shipping nicheA new white paper has been published on the history of modern wind-powered ferries and cargo vessels, predicting future breakthroughs beyond hardware. Ville Paakkari, Head of R&D at Norsepower, and Henrik Sjöblom, Vice President, Business Concepts, at Kongsburg Maritime, have set out a mechanical sail taxonomy for the very first time. The timeline of […]

- Warming Raises the Risk That Multiple Wildfires Strike at OnceThe extreme heat, high winds, and severe dry conditions that produce towering, fast-moving flames that advance by the acre are not just becoming more common; new research shows that these factors are increasingly arising in multiple regions at the same time, creating the conditions for simultaneous wildfires around the world.Read more on E360 →
- If we want our thriving EV market to drive investment, let’s stop tinkering with policyThis post is by Andy Palmer, automotive engineer and and co-founder of Palmer Energy, and was originally published in BusinessGreen. The UK automotive industry sits at a crossroads. Over the past decade, Britain has quietly built one of Europe’s leading market for electric vehicles. That […]
- Australia’s Longest-Standing Solar Installer Raises $4100 for The Hunger Project AustraliaSolargain partners with The Hunger Project Australia (Image Credit: Sujata Khanna) Solargain Key facts: Hunger Project estimates that 45 million children under 5 are suffering from acute malnutrition worldwide. Solargain donates $200 or more for every solar package installed in a Solar Dwellings home. The partnership has generated a running total of $4,100 since July […] The post Australia’s Longest-Standing Solar Installer Raises $4100 for The Hunger Project Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Seabird conservation starts upstream, scientists sayConceptual model of river influences on seabird foraging, health and demography Monash University New research from Monash University, in collaboration with Phillip Island Nature Parks, has found conclusive evidence that rivers are vital drivers of food and habitat for seabirds around the world. The research, published in Biological Reviews, examined 51 scientific studies that looked at […] The post Seabird conservation starts upstream, scientists say first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- From trash to treasure: turning high-emissions waste into fertiliserUNSW Sydney Key facts: New research from UNSW Sydney could transform one of the world’s most pollution-heavy chemical industries, turning waste products into fertiliser while cleaning up waterways and cutting emissions. UNSW engineers have tackled a longstanding problem at the heart of global agriculture: how to make urea for fertiliser without the intensity of emissions […] The post From trash to treasure: turning high-emissions waste into fertiliser first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Sea Eagles Partner with VoltX Energy to Power a More Sustainable Future(left to right) CEO VoltX David Sedihi, Aaron Schoupp, Nathan Brown, CEO Jason King and Ethan Bullemor Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are proud to welcome VoltX Energy as the Club’s exclusive Solar Energy Partner ahead of the 2026 Season. Aussie-owned and operated, VoltX Energy specialises in providing Solar Battery Solutions, making dependable power simple, safe and accessible. […] The post Sea Eagles Partner with VoltX Energy to Power a More Sustainable Future first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australian First: ENGIE Stadium switches to reusable cups for every pourSydney Showground Stadium – Giants vs Swans From the first pour to the final siren, ENGIE Stadium will go fully reusable, becoming the first major venue in Australia to serve beer, wine and spirits in reusable cups, in a major step forward led by Sydney Showground and WOSUP. From March 7, wine and spirits at […] The post Australian First: ENGIE Stadium switches to reusable cups for every pour first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- What is an avalanche and what happens when you’re caught in one?An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area on Feb. 17, 2026, was the deadliest on record in California. Here's what happens when snow begins to flow downhill.

- Cost of coal push plays out in dollars, noise and healthEnergy Secretary Chris Wright is keeping the plants open in service of President Donald Trump's plan for a renaissance of what he calls "beautiful clean coal."

- Scientists have found another alarming pattern in wildfiresAround the world, the conditions that brew massive blazes are ... syncing up?

- Inside WA’s messy breakup with Montana coal countryElectrons used to flow from Montana coal country to Washington state. But no more. It has been a tough split.

- Why Insulation is actually a Smart Way to Save on Energy in Florida HomesFlorida homeowners often go all out on fancy upgrades like new air conditioners and smart thermostats – or even shell out for solar panels But one of the smartest, most cost-effective ways to save on energy bills is something that’s usually hidden from view: insulation In a sweltering place like Florida, insulation does more than...
- Seattle weather: Wind, showers in lowlands; fresh snow in CascadesThe National Weather Service issued wind advisories for the Pacific Coast and Cascade foothills through Sunday.

- What You Need to Know Before You Buy a House in Portland (2026 Guide)Image: Pixabay Portland Oregon – it’s a city that seamlessly blends all the best bits of urban living with the laid back vibe of the Pacific Northwest. But buying a home here is more than just a matter of whether you like the vibe – you need to get clued up on the local market...
- ‘A different set of rules’: Thermal drone footage shows Musk’s AI power plant flouting clean air regulationsImages confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship data centers.

- How to Save Thousands on Your Heating Oil Tank Replacement: NH Safetank & 2026 IncentivesIn New Hampshire, homeowners are faced with a lot of different challenges during cold weather months, including concerns about their home and family being warm and getting the proper fuel supply for their furnace. One area that many homeowners do not think about until it’s too late is the condition of their oil tank. In...
- From Waste Reduction to Brand Building Through Kraft PackagingThe packaging system of Kraft has developed from its original purpose of waste reduction into a marketing instrument which shows environmental commitment while providing high-end product experiences to customers. Businesses operating in the present day have learned that using natural brown kraft materials helps them achieve two important goals which include waste reduction in packaging...
- Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn’t require PFAS waxU.S. ski techs reflect on competing at the first Olympics banning waxes with "forever chemicals."

- Congrats to the California Chapter Recipients of 2026 Audubon in Action and Collaborative GrantsAudubon chapters in the California flock have some big projects up their sleeves—or, up their wings—thanks to yearly grants awarded by the National Audubon Society. Audubon in Action Grants are...
- Congrats to the California Chapter Recipients of 2026 Audubon in Action and Collaborative GrantsAudubon chapters in the California flock have some big projects up their sleeves—or, up their wings—thanks to yearly grants awarded by the National Audubon Society. Audubon in Action Grants are...
- The Surprising Connection Between Spruce Trees, Pine Siskins, and Salmonella OutbreaksIn the winter of 2020 and 2021, Ben Tonelli was a new Ph.D. student at UCLA—but the COVID-19 pandemic meant that instead of moving to Los Angeles, he was starting his doctoral program remotely from...
- The Surprising Connection Between Spruce Trees, Pine Siskins, and Salmonella OutbreaksIn the winter of 2020 and 2021, Ben Tonelli was a new Ph.D. student at UCLA—but the COVID-19 pandemic meant that instead of moving to Los Angeles, he was starting his doctoral program remotely from...
- 2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant ProjectsEach year, Audubon seeks to financially support campus and community chapters by providing grants for affiliated chapters working on conservation projects. These grants are one of many ways that...
- 2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant ProjectsEach year, Audubon seeks to financially support campus and community chapters by providing grants for affiliated chapters working on conservation projects. These grants are one of many ways that...
- Audubon Receives Grant to Monitor Innovative Salt Marsh Restoration in Somerset County21770Baltimore, Maryland – February 20th, 2026 – Audubon Mid-Atlantic has been awarded more than $610,000 to monitor the restoration of saltmarsh habitat at the Irish Grove Sanctuary on...
- Audubon Receives Grant to Monitor Innovative Salt Marsh Restoration in Somerset County21770Baltimore, Maryland – February 20th, 2026 – Audubon Mid-Atlantic has been awarded more than $610,000 to monitor the restoration of saltmarsh habitat at the Irish Grove Sanctuary on...
- 5 Fun Facts to Chirp About: Featuring Amy Tan, Author of The Backyard Bird ChroniclesPausing to look into your backyard and discovering your feeder alive with Red-headed Woodpeckers, sparrows, goldfinches, and juncos can spark joy, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose. Taking...
- 5 Fun Facts to Chirp About: Featuring Amy Tan, Author of The Backyard Bird ChroniclesPausing to look into your backyard and discovering your feeder alive with Red-headed Woodpeckers, sparrows, goldfinches, and juncos can spark joy, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose. Taking...
- A crane season traditionMore than 50 years ago, Audubon, a grass roots volunteer led group began hosting what would become known as the Crane Festival—recognizing the return of Sandhill Cranes to the Platte River as one...
- 2026 Crane Season at Audubon’s Rowe SanctuaryMore than 50 years ago, Audubon, a grass roots volunteer led group began hosting what would become known as the Crane Festival—recognizing the return of Sandhill Cranes to the Platte River as one...
- A Crane Season TraditionMore than 50 years ago, Audubon, a grass roots volunteer led group began hosting what would become known as the Crane Festival—recognizing the return of Sandhill Cranes to the Platte River as one...
- Texas Takes Flight: Cities and Campuses Uniting for Bird‑Friendly Buildings by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager While we’ve made tremendous progress through the Lights Out, Texas! initiative—a movement championed by Audubon Texas and partners where more than 20 cities...
- Texas Takes Flight: Cities and Campuses Uniting for Bird‑Friendly Buildings by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager While we’ve made tremendous progress through the Lights Out, Texas! initiative—a movement championed by Audubon Texas and partners where more than 20 cities...
- Expanding Impact After Dark: Technology, Community Science, and Conservation. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center As daylight fades, Mitchell Lake Audubon Center transforms; wildlife stirs, the air cools, and nighttime sounds like coyotes and Common Pauraques begin to rise. This...
- Expanding Impact After Dark: Technology, Community Science, and Conservation. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center As daylight fades, Mitchell Lake Audubon Center transforms; wildlife stirs, the air cools, and nighttime sounds like coyotes and Common Pauraques begin to rise. This...
- My First Christmas Bird Count.by Delaney Hankins - Knowledge Tools and Communication InternOn Christmas Day, the year 1900, 27 birders from Toronto, Ontario to Pacific Grove, California participated in Audubon’s first Christmas...
- My First Christmas Bird Count.by Delaney Hankins - Knowledge Tools and Communication InternOn Christmas Day, the year 1900, 27 birders from Toronto, Ontario to Pacific Grove, California participated in Audubon’s first Christmas...
- Building Community Through Environmental Education and Creating Better Habitat for Birds.Trinity River Audubon Center In reflecting on 2025, it was clear Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) deeply fostered building community through environmental education and creating better habitat...
- Building Community Through Environmental Education and Creating Better Habitat for Birds.Trinity River Audubon Center In reflecting on 2025, it was clear Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) deeply fostered building community through environmental education and creating better habitat...
- Texas Leaders in Conservation Enters Its 11th Year with New Partnerships and Fresh Momentum.by Yvette Stewart, Manager, Community Outreach The Texas Leaders in Conservation (TLC) program kicked off its eleventh year in the 2025–2026 school year with a renewed focus on “starting...
- Texas Leaders in Conservation Enters Its 11th Year with New Partnerships and Fresh Momentum.by Yvette Stewart, Manager, Community Outreach The Texas Leaders in Conservation (TLC) program kicked off its eleventh year in the 2025–2026 school year with a renewed focus on “starting...
- Can You Have Too Many Native Plants in Your Landscape?Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center In a word, no. Not when we’re talking about our urban and suburban spaces, where natural habitat is shrinking and birds are struggling to find what they need to...
- Can You Have Too Many Native Plants in Your Landscape?Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center In a word, no. Not when we’re talking about our urban and suburban spaces, where natural habitat is shrinking and birds are struggling to find what they need to...
- Boots on the Ground in Texas Communities are What Makes a Difference.by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager Audubon Chapters are the boots on the ground across the Lone Star State, and we are lucky to have local Audubon chapters and organizations that support the...
- Boots on the Ground in Texas Communities are What Makes a Difference.by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager Audubon Chapters are the boots on the ground across the Lone Star State, and we are lucky to have local Audubon chapters and organizations that support the...
- Saving Habitat Across a Changing Landscape.By Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager Conserving and restoring habitat is one of Audubon’s core strategies for bending the bird curve, but this work is becoming increasingly challenging in Texas...
- Saving Habitat Across a Changing Landscape.By Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager Conserving and restoring habitat is one of Audubon’s core strategies for bending the bird curve, but this work is becoming increasingly challenging in Texas...
- Herds for Birds – Creating Pathways to Engage.by Anita Gilson, Range Ecologist, Audubon Conservation Ranching Land stewards in the Audubon Conservation Ranching program support some of North America’s most important bird habitat. However, the...
- Herds for Birds – Creating Pathways to Engage.by Anita Gilson, Range Ecologist, Audubon Conservation Ranching Land stewards in the Audubon Conservation Ranching program support some of North America’s most important bird habitat. However, the...
- Working to Rebuild Important Habitats.by Alexis Baldera, Senior Manager, Coastal Program Waterbirds depend on Texas’s coastal islands for nesting. Twenty-six species of colonial waterbirds gather on these islands each year to nest and...
- Working to Rebuild Important Habitats.by Alexis Baldera, Senior Manager, Coastal Program Waterbirds depend on Texas’s coastal islands for nesting. Twenty-six species of colonial waterbirds gather on these islands each year to nest and...
- Data-driven Conservation Bends the Bird Curve.by Dr. Richard Gibbons, Director of Conservation How do we know what conservation work needs to be adapted, expanded, or redirected to stop and reverse the population declines for the birds that...
- Data-driven Conservation Bends the Bird Curve.by Dr. Richard Gibbons, Director of Conservation How do we know what conservation work needs to be adapted, expanded, or redirected to stop and reverse the population declines for the birds that...
- Urban mining enters the supply-chain risk conversationThe Circular Supply Chain Coalition is seeking to build e-waste recycling nerve centers in North America, Europe and Asia. The post Urban mining enters the supply-chain risk conversation appeared first on Trellis.
- Improving Energy Efficiency in HVAC Companies with Cloud-Based PlatformsImage Source: Pixabay Energy efficiency isn’t just about the gear HVAC companies install anymore, it’s also about how those companies do business. With the cost of electricity going up, and regulations on the environment getting tougher, people are starting to expect a lot more from the service providers. And at the same time, the way...
- Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxinsThe Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants.

- Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I deal with friends and family who won’t stop polluting?Your climate values are conflicting with your closest relationships. Here's some advice on how to cope.

- Mindfulness Techniques to Manage Discomfort During Orthodontic TreatmentOrthodontic treatments are usually followed by varying levels of discomfort. While the more severe discomfort can be tackled with drugs, minor discomfort can be calmed using mindfulness. Mindfulness practice is an orthodontic discomfort management technique that eases discomfort and provides patients with the tools to handle stress. The mindfulness techniques give patients the power to...

- RecentFollow vs FollowSpy: Which Instagram Tracking Tool Fits Your Workflow?Image Source: Pixabay Instagram tracking tools often look similar from far away. They promise visibility into follower movement, and they usually start with a username search. The real difference shows up once the tool meets real work, such as a quick competitor check, a weekly reporting routine, or a focused review of one campaign’s audience...
- Books To Get You Garden-ReadyDepending on where you live, you might already have dirt under your fingernails, or that... The post Books To Get You Garden-Ready appeared first on Earth911.

- Eight in 10 Americans expect climate action from government and companiesEven among Republicans, support for government responsibility remains substantial. The post Eight in 10 Americans expect climate action from government and companies appeared first on Trellis.

- Would you pay $49 a month to drink recycled wastewater?A recent survey found that rural Americans would pay for the privilege of water reuse. Here's the huge potential benefit of the technique.

- Jesse Jackson’s vision for America embraced environmental justiceThe civil rights leader, who died earlier this week, linked segregation, pollution, and political power.
- Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective PoliciesEarth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first,... The post Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies appeared first on Earth911.

- A High-Stakes Lawsuit Against a French Oil Giant Is Closely Watched in AfricaHearings began Thursday in the first major climate suit of a multinational oil company in France. Judges will decide if oil giant TotalEnergies must curb its production of fossil fuels to keep its emissions in check. Among those following the case are African campaigners now rallying against a controversial pipeline backed by the oil giant.Read more on E360 →
- Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts sayThe Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most.

- Why More People Are Leaving Cities for Nature-Centric LivingFor a long time, city life was the dream. Tall buildings. Busy schedules. “Everything is close by.” That’s what we told ourselves. But somewhere along the way, the dream started feeling… heavy. Loud. Exhausting. More and more people are quietly asking the same question now: why life city feels so draining even when everything looks...
- Climate Resilience Strategies for Industrial FacilitiesImage by marcinjozwiak from Pixabay Industrial facilities now operate in a climate that refuses to behave predictably. Heatwaves linger longer, storms arrive harder, and cold snaps strike with little warning. For warehouses and factories, these disruptions are recurring stress tests that expose weak infrastructure, fragile workflows, and outdated assumptions about normal conditions. Downtime, equipment damage,...
- Green hydrogen to command 88.6% share of low-carbon production by 2030, reveals GlobalDataLow?carbon hydrogen production grew slowly for years and was largely flat until recently. However, the trend has changed in the past couple of years, with production increasing to 0.84 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2024. The low-carbon hydrogen production capacity is anticipated to reach 65.3mtpa in high case scenario and 42mtpa in low case scenario […] The post Green hydrogen to command 88.6% share of low-carbon production by 2030, reveals GlobalData first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- ‘Incredibly resilient’ nylon device creates electricity under tonnes of pressureA tough and flexible invention generates electricity from compression and keeps working even after being run over by a car multiple times, opening the door to self-powered sensors on our roads. Credit: Will Wright, RMIT University RMIT University RMIT University researchers have developed a flexible nylon-film device that generates electricity from compression and keeps […] The post ‘Incredibly resilient’ nylon device creates electricity under tonnes of pressure first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- National project a quantum leap in sustainable data centresLa Trobe University La?Trobe University will lead a major national project aimed at optimising energy use and emissions of Australia’s data centres using next?generation quantum and artificial intelligence technologies. Funded with a $1.1 million grant under the Federal Government’s National Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) and announced by the Federal Member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites MP, the project brings together La?Trobe researchers with leading industry and […] The post National project a quantum leap in sustainable data centres first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Audubon Florida Staff Members Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird CountBack yards in Florida range from grassy fenced suburbs to sandy beach views, screened pools to oak-shaded forests, and all of them can be good places to spot birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count...
- Audubon Florida Staff Members Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird CountBack yards in Florida range from grassy fenced suburbs to sandy beach views, screened pools to oak-shaded forests, and all of them can be good places to spot birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count...
- Audubon Applauds Passage of Bill Recognizing South Carolina's “Swamp Canary”21774COLUMBIA, S.C. — Audubon South Carolina today celebrated the passage of South Carolina Senate Bill 383 — the "Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act" — which designates the brilliant...
- Audubon Applauds Passage of Bill Recognizing South Carolina's “Swamp Canary”21774COLUMBIA, S.C. — Audubon South Carolina today celebrated the passage of South Carolina Senate Bill 383 — the "Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act" — which designates the brilliant...
- Tidal Mudflats: More than Meets the EyeConnecting the dots between our beloved shorebirds and the habitats important to their survival is essential to Audubon’s mission to protect birds and the places they need. By exploring this...
- Tidal Mudflats: More than Meets the EyeConnecting the dots between our beloved shorebirds and the habitats important to their survival is essential to Audubon’s mission to protect birds and the places they need. By exploring this...
- Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant back online after repairThe Columbia Generating Station, a 1,207‑megawatt electric nuclear power plant, is the third largest electricity generator in Washington state.

- Orca born to L podThere’s a tiny new member of the L pod of endangered southern resident orcas, scientists reported this week.

- Northeast Iowa: 126,000 dead fish from a manure spillA manure spill from a dairy farm in Northeast Iowa killed a staggering number of fish. The post Northeast Iowa: 126,000 dead fish from a manure spill appeared first on Environment America.
- What on Earth is ‘nature finance’?
- Food brands break Frankenchickens promiseFood brands break Frankenchickens promise Channel News brendan 19th February 2026 Teaser Media
- Act 59: A Plan to Maintain to Maintain an Ecologically Functional LandscapeAptly nicknamed the Green Mountain State, Vermont is beloved for its natural beauty. Our unique landscape is a tapestry of natural areas, working lands, cities, and towns. Vermonters value our...
- Update on the Potomac River sewage spillA massive sewage spill into the Potomac River underscores the importance of maintaining and investing in our water infrastructure. The post Update on the Potomac River sewage spill appeared first on Environment America.
- Environment America’s priorities for Congress in 2026Our legislative agenda calls on Congress to save America’s wildlife, protect clean air and water and more. The post Environment America’s priorities for Congress in 2026 appeared first on Environment America.
- Microsoft says it hit a key climate milestone. Does the math add up?Experts are split on how much Microsoft matching its electricity usage with renewable energy contracts actually reduces real-world emissions.

- Baboon Raiders: In Cape Town, Can Big Primates and People Coexist?For years, baboons have roamed Cape Town suburbs, entering yards and houses in search of food. Now officials have a conservation plan aimed at reducing conflicts between the large primates and people — but like most things baboon-related here, it is sparking heated controversy.Read more on E360 →
- The Sustainable Consumer’s Guide to Amazon ShoppingIs it sustainable to shop on Amazon? This is an important question, since almost everyone... The post The Sustainable Consumer’s Guide to Amazon Shopping appeared first on Earth911.

- Guest Idea: Wearing the Change—Transforming Coffee Pods Into Meaningful JewelryEditor’s Note: We invite artists and reuse enthusiasts to share their stories about growing a... The post Guest Idea: Wearing the Change—Transforming Coffee Pods Into Meaningful Jewelry appeared first on Earth911.

- Brazil’s growing water crisisBrazil’s growing water crisis Channel News brendan 19th February 2026 Teaser Media
- What circularity practitioners can learn from fast-moving consumer goodsReturn velocity is key to true circularity. The post What circularity practitioners can learn from fast-moving consumer goods appeared first on Trellis.
- The cowboy who got rich selling veggie burgersTo see the future of food, look no further than Sam Cobb, the cattle rancher making soy-based Boca Burgers.

- The nation’s largest public utility is going back to coal — with almost no input from the publicThe Tennessee Valley Authority once prided itself on political independence. Data center demand and political pressure have it changing course from clean energy

- Two months after being arrested, this Indigenous climate leader remains imprisoned in RussiaThe U.N. and dozens of Indigenous organizations are demanding Daria Egereva's release, but a Moscow court just extended her detention until at least March.
- What local government needs to combat chemical pollutionLast year Downing Street set out aims to clean contaminated land and water. But has it equipped those responsible for doing it? Natalie Sims, Policy Advisor at the Royal Society of Chemistry, brings us up to speed. When the Environmental Improvement Plan landed late last year, many working in local government saw a familiar pattern: […]
- Somerset, Severn, Thames areas face month of extreme weatherMessaging from the Met Office is clear – many southern regions will experience ongoing downpours and unpredictable patterns well into March. Already 2026 has delivered unprecedented levels of rainfall, with some parts of the South West dealing with up to 216mm of precipitation already this year. No ones than 184% of the long-term average for […]
- The Fingleton Review has tempted the government to scrap hard won environmental protectionsThis post is by Sarah Finch, a climate campaigner, who won a landmark legal victory in 2024 over greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel developments. When the economist John Fingleton and his taskforce published their review of civil and defence nuclear regulation last November, including […]
- Leeds City Council begins rollout of new charge points, for freeThe West Yorkshire authority has seen the first of 71 new installations go live, thanks to a new partnership with Believ. The charge point operator has funded the project, which will run throughout this year and involves a combination of rapid chargers for long stay and overnight use, and faster systems for on-the-go top-ups at […]
- Minimalist Sterling Silver Necklace Designs That Elevate Any OutfitMinimalism is not merely a fad; the trend is about lifestyle, and it is all about simplicity, classiness, and conscious design. A minimalist silver necklace is one of the most versatile and timeless accessories one can ever have in everyday life. You can go to work with the right pattern and look much better, or...

- The Unique Shape Advantage of a Marquise Engagement RingShape is a potent determining factor of the personality of a ring when selecting an engagement ring. Though round and princess cuts are still popular, there is undoubtedly something appealing about the marquise shape. Its long shape and sharp edges give a dramatic and yet graceful look to the finger. A marquise diamond does not...

- Arup appoints Peter Brunt as Victorian Water Business LeaderPeter Brunt Global built environment consultancy Arup has appointed Peter Brunt as the new Victorian Water Business Leader, strengthening the firm’s water capability in Victoria. Peter brings nearly 20 years’ experience across consulting and utilities, with a strong track record delivering major water infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams across the full asset lifecycle. His […] The post Arup appoints Peter Brunt as Victorian Water Business Leader first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Genesis showcases algae breakthrough at Climate Investor ForumAgri-climate innovator Genesis has taken centre stage at Australia’s largest climate investment conference, presenting its scalable algae-based technology as a proven and commercially viable pathway to lowering agricultural emissions without compromising productivity. By doing so, Genesis positions itself as one of the available climate technologies in the market capable of delivering both environmental and economic returns at […] The post Genesis showcases algae breakthrough at Climate Investor Forum first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- White sharks vs. killer whales: white sharks not always fearful of killer whalesWhile killer whales (Orcinus orca) can trigger immediate departure of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), extended absences from their aggregation sites are also part of the sharks’ natural behaviour, new research reveals. Using 12 years of acoustic telemetry and wildlife tourism sighting data, the Flinders University-led study found that the prolonged disappearance of white sharks from South Australia’s […] The post White sharks vs. killer whales: white sharks not always fearful of killer whales first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Poor community engagement is putting Australia’s renewable energy rollout at riskMatthew Gordon Australia’s clean energy rollout is accelerating, with billions being committed to solar, wind and storage projects in rural and regional areas. But as delays persist across rural and regional Australia, leading community engagement consultancy Capire, an RSK Group company, says the biggest bottleneck isn’t funding or technology – it’s community trust. Too often, developers fail to […] The post Poor community engagement is putting Australia’s renewable energy rollout at risk first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Australia’s largest Antarctic art exhibition opens at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub GalleryKeith Jack ‘Mt Erebus Ross Is.’, 1914-1917 RMIT University Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, a major new exhibition opening at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery on 20 February 2026, brings together historical and contemporary Australian artists and writers who have shaped how Antarctica is imagined, documented and understood. Containing artwork spanning more than 100 years, the exhibition […] The post Australia’s largest Antarctic art exhibition opens at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Saputo Dairy Australia biogas to energy project goes liveSaputo Dairy Australia (SDA) is pleased to announce a key milestone in its environmental sustainability efforts with the go-live of its purpose-built biogas to energy solution at its Allansford manufacturing facility. This innovative project is set to significantly enhance the site’s environmental performance by removing up to 14,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from the environment, […] The post Saputo Dairy Australia biogas to energy project goes live first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Donde vuelan las aves se eleva la colaboración21405Ciudad de México - El pasado 12 de febrero, Reforestamos México entregó un reconocimiento a Audubon por su contribución estratégica a la conservación de los ecosistemas forestales y la...
- Donde vuelan las aves se eleva la colaboración21405Ciudad de México - El pasado 12 de febrero, Reforestamos México entregó un reconocimiento a Audubon por su contribución estratégica a la conservación de los ecosistemas forestales y la...
- Bill Gates’ Kirkland-based Breakthrough Energy lays off staff, cuts investmentsBreakthrough Energy, the Bill Gates-backed group that bankrolls climate tech, has stopped making investments from one of its key funds to scale up green tech.

- Protect California’s Public LandsCalifornia’s natural heritage is at risk. We need to take action so that our campgrounds, trout streams, mountain trails and hunting grounds can’t be sold to the highest bidder. The post Protect California’s Public Lands appeared first on Environment America.
- New Climate Finance Initiative Supports Climate Adaptation Efforts in Glacier-Dependent RegionsA newly approved $250 million from the Green Climate Fund will target glacier melt in Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Pakistan, offering an example of large-scale climate finance for adaptation.

- When Hurricane Helene washed away whole communities in western North Carolina, Pastor Stuart jumped into actionThe post When Hurricane Helene washed away whole communities in western North Carolina, Pastor Stuart jumped into action appeared first on Environment America.
- Framing the London river more polluted than instruments can measureDespite a constant stream of claims that action is being taken to improve the UK’s water pollution crisis, incidents and independent assessments continue to project a damning picture. Now one artist is running with that idea. Opening on Wednesday 18th February, and running through to Sunday 22nd March, The Brook is the culmination of Ben Nathan […]
- ‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in AfricaAnimal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection.

- Brazilian Amazon on Track for Record Low DeforestationThe Brazilian Amazon is on pace to see forest clearing hit a record low this year, government figures show. Officials credit the decline to stepped-up enforcement against illegal deforestation.Read more on E360 →
- Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protectionsA coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

- How To Edit AI-Generated Content For A Natural ToneAre you using AI to write content but still want it to sound like a real person wrote it? Do you want your blog posts, emails, or website content to feel smooth and friendly instead of stiff? If yes, you […] The post How To Edit AI-Generated Content For A Natural Tone appeared first on Eco Friend.
- How To Check AI Images Before Posting OnlineAre you about to post an image online and want to feel fully confident about it? Do you sometimes pause and think if the image is real, edited, or created by AI? You are not the only one. These days, […] The post How To Check AI Images Before Posting Online appeared first on Eco Friend.
- What are the top Sustainable Construction Trends for 2026 ?Sustainable construction in 2026 in the US is all about reducing the carbon footprint of buildings, which account for 40% of total US energy consumption. That’s right, according to the US Department of Energy , buildings are a major source of energy use and carbon emissions. And it gets even worse when you consider the...

- What’s behind your eye-popping power bill? We broke it down, region by region.The culprit depends on where you live — but it’s probably not data centers (yet).

- A CSO is needed in 2026 more than everWhy the lead sustainability role is essential today, according to a Trellis survey. The post A CSO is needed in 2026 more than ever appeared first on Trellis.
- Is the CSO irrelevant? Not so fastThe real question, said Dylan Siegler of Universal Music Group, is whether we are bold enough. The post Is the CSO irrelevant? Not so fast appeared first on Trellis.
- Nothing is written: For sustainability, it’s still the middle of the storyPresident Dwight Eisenhower once said, “When I run into a problem I can’t solve, I always make it bigger.” The post Nothing is written: For sustainability, it’s still the middle of the story appeared first on Trellis.
- Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: SePRO’s Mark Heilman On Phosphorus, Waterways, And Invasive SpeciesListen now and read a transcript of this episode. Introducing Sustainability In Your Ear transcripts.... The post Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: SePRO’s Mark Heilman On Phosphorus, Waterways, And Invasive Species appeared first on Earth911.

- Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & BirdsIt’s seed-ordering season. As you browse this year’s catalog, plan to help butterflies, bees, and... The post Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & Birds appeared first on Earth911.

- UK-California energy deal builds on decades of clean power cooperationGavin Newsom and Ed Miliband signed a new partnership to speed up the roll out of renewable infrastructure in the latest sign that US national policy does not reflect the intention of many states. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to ‘drive innovation, scale up clean energy technologies and connect businesses and researchers across both economies.’ […]
- New study shows recyclable packaging now a factor in consumer choice76% of grocery shoppers are actively looking for products that don’t add to landfill at the end of their lifecycle. Amcor’s Recycled Content, Real Impact report reveals that around two-thirds (63%) of European consumers consider brands that use recyclable PCR plastic in their packaging to be more trustworthy than those that don’t. Beyond this, just over […]
- Government Intervention Driving Structural Shift in Commodity Markets: ANZ’s Daniel HynesChapter One Advisors Rising government intervention is fundamentally reshaping global commodity markets, compressing supply responses, distorting pricing signals and lifting capital risks across the resources sector, according to ANZ Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Hynes. Speaking on the second day of the 25th RIU Explorers Conference in Fremantle, Hynes said markets are adjusting to what he […] The post Government Intervention Driving Structural Shift in Commodity Markets: ANZ’s Daniel Hynes first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Get the picture? High-tech, low-cost lens focuses on global consumer marketsThe days of dropping a thermal imaging camera and replacing an expensive lens are coming to an end with a new repairable lens developed by Flinders University scientists. A high-performance lens for infrared cameras invented by Flinders researchers is emerging as a lower cost, more sustainable option for industries whish use thermal imaging cameras, including […] The post Get the picture? High-tech, low-cost lens focuses on global consumer markets first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Driving positive change: SeaLink’s growing commitment to ecotourism and environmental protectionAustralians are increasingly choosing holidays that do more than offer an escape, seeking experiences that respect the environment, benefit local communities and create a deeper connection to place. Recent insights from Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report for Australia and New Zealand highlight this shift. Drawing on feedback from more than 300 local travel advisors, the research found that […] The post Driving positive change: SeaLink’s growing commitment to ecotourism and environmental protection first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- 4 Ways You Can Make Your Farm Work Easier For YouWhen it comes to managing and maintaining a farm, there is never a shortage of work that needs to be done. Farm owners know that even a small time savings is worth it in the long run. There are lots of ways that you can maximize your ability to save time and make your farm...

- The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin to monitor and reduce ice cream packaging waste in Sydney HarbourThe Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), owner of Streets ice cream in Australia, has announced a new partnership with Seabin to help prevent and reduce marine pollution and strengthen efforts to help protect Australia’s coastlines. The partnership reflects TMICC’s commitment to reducing its plastic footprint and improving sustainability outcomes as it continues to define its […] The post The Magnum Ice Cream Company partners with Seabin to monitor and reduce ice cream packaging waste in Sydney Harbour first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Indigenous plant could have handy health benefitsSamiddhi Gunathilake and Dr Mahsa Majzoobi with a beaker of saltbush powder. RMIT University New research suggests an Australian desert plant could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce reliance on added salt in staple foods. The drought-tolerant shrub affectionately known as Old Man Saltbush is mostly used as stock fodder, but can also be added to salads or cooking and has been used as bush tucker by Indigenous Australian for thousands of years. Now, early […] The post Indigenous plant could have handy health benefits first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Rowe Sanctuary wins Outstanding Ecotourism Award from Nebraska TourismAudubon’s Rowe Sanctuary has been awarded the 2026 Outstanding Agritourism or Ecotourism Entity from Nebraska Tourism. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to Nebraska’s tourism...
- Rowe Sanctuary wins Outstanding Ecotourism Award from Nebraska TourismAudubon’s Rowe Sanctuary has been awarded the 2026 Outstanding Agritourism or Ecotourism Entity from Nebraska Tourism. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to Nebraska’s tourism...
- Despite court order, a critical FEMA program remains frozenMonths after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore climate adaptation grants, FEMA insiders say the agency hasn’t budged.
- PODCAST: How wildlife crossings save livesEspecially in rural America, wildlife collisions are an everyday risk. Here’s an EcoNews podcast about wildlife crossings and the need to build more of them. The post PODCAST: How wildlife crossings save lives appeared first on Environment America.
- Circularity meets consumer power in the tech repair fightThe interests of consumer rights groups and circularity advocates are intersecting in the right-to-repair movement, as tech brands rework products to satisfy new laws. The post Circularity meets consumer power in the tech repair fight appeared first on Trellis.
- Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global OceanA recent study demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence as a tool for processing large amounts of ocean data.

- The height of practicality: Measuring PM in the clouds above DelhiCost-effective sensors on drones may be an effective tool for better investigating the lowest layers of the atmosphere. If ground-based air quality measurements were supplemented by such drone-based readings, air quality models and mitigation approaches could be improved, according to the team behind a recent study in the metropolitan region of Delhi, India. The group […]

- Four more sustainability organizations targeted by Republican attorneys generalLegal scholars say the reasoning behind the complaints is weak — but that may not matter if the goal is to damage the organizations. The post Four more sustainability organizations targeted by Republican attorneys general appeared first on Trellis.
- Low Impact Development (LID) in Australia : Why the Ground Beneath Your Feet is Crucial to SuccessImage Source Australian cities are littered with hard surfaces – the hundreds of kilometres of rooftops, roads, car parks and sidewalks that stop rainwater from seeping into the earth. When heavy rain falls on these impermeable surfaces, all that water rushes off into the drains – an overwhelming load for any system. In response, Australia...
- P&G goes wide with a waterless, plastic-free Tide The consumer products giant's flagship laundry product will now be available nationwide as a six-layered fiber tile packaged in a recyclable cardboard box. The post P&G goes wide with a waterless, plastic-free Tide appeared first on Trellis.
- What Is Chicken Al Pastor – Origins, Ingredients, and Why It’s So PopularQuick Answer: What Is Chicken Al Pastor Chicken al pastor is a Mexican-inspired dish that’s cooked up by marinating chicken (usually thighs) in a mixture of achiote, dried chiles, pineapple, vinegar, and spices – then charring it lightly and caramelize it. Its a leaner take on traditional pork al pastor – famous for its sweet...

- Even in Antarctica, Insects Are Eating MicroplasticsMicroscopic particles of plastic have been found across the Earth, from the clouds over Mount Fuji to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Now, scientists have found microplastics in the bellies of Antarctic midges, the only insects found exclusively in Antarctica.Read more on E360 →
- Trump Administration Dismantles Federal Climate RegulationsOn February 12, 2026, the Trump administration officially repealed the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 Endangerment... The post Trump Administration Dismantles Federal Climate Regulations appeared first on Earth911.

- The Earth911 Button Cell Battery Recycling GuideButton cell batteries are the small, flat, round batteries found in watches, hearing aids, car... The post The Earth911 Button Cell Battery Recycling Guide appeared first on Earth911.

- UK outperforms many of its peers on circularity, but residual waste will be an ongoing challengeBritain ranks among the better performers on waste management compared with other advanced economies, but — like its peers — will still face substantial volumes of unrecyclable material for the foreseeable future. A new report looks at how this unavoidable residual waste should be handled, highlighting what it describes as a key system-balancing role for […]

- In defence of the oil industryIn defence of the oil industry Channel News brendan 17th February 2026 Teaser Media
- Why corporate investors should look to domestic companies for dividends Domestically-focused companies may offer compelling investment opportunities as globalization wanes. The post Why corporate investors should look to domestic companies for dividends appeared first on Trellis.
- New tourism standard tracks environmental and human impact of holidaysLate-winter is peak booking season for people looking to escape abroad in summer. Now the British Standards institute has developed a way to measure the true footprint of those trips. Unveiled early February, the BSI wants to help tourism operators enhance sustainability performance, contribute to conservation projects, and encourage climate friendly practices. According to a […]
- A massive climate resilience program is escaping Florida’s DOGE purgeRon DeSantis is slashing government spending, but the Sunshine State can’t afford to abandon its climate adaptation fund.
- What’s geologic hydrogen? What to know about the clean energy source buried under Michigan.Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.

- Temporary Dumpster Rentals for Permit-Restricted Zones and Right-of-Way AreasConstruction projects in dense urban cores, historic districts, downtown corridors, and mixed-use neighborhoods rarely have the luxury of open staging space. In these environments, placing a temporary dumpster is not simply a logistical decision. It is a regulated activity that intersects with municipal codes, right-of-way policies, traffic management rules, and public safety standards. For contractors operating in permit-restricted zones, temporary dumpster rentals require deliberate planning,...
- Offshore wind supply chain support programme opensThe first Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) offshore wind supply chain support programme directed at businesses across Scotland opened for applications on 12 February. F4OR Scotland, delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will be supported with industry funding from Crown Estate Scotland and the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd. Up to 10 companies […]

- How to reframe sustainability stories beyond carbon reportingWhile UK sustainability reporting is seen as an obligation, the real risk is failing to use the data to its full advantage. Marketing expert, Ellie Smith, explains how to transform this into green communications. The global market is fixated on carbon footprints, a logical byproduct of the Paris Agreement and subsequent Net Zero targets. With […]
- Gold and Silver Defy the Rulebook as Structural Forces Drive Historic RallyABC Refinery Global Head of Institutional Markets Nicholas Frappell Chapter One Advisors Gold and silver prices have surged to extraordinary highs in recent months, defying many of the traditional metrics that typically govern precious metals markets. Speaking at the RIU Explorers Conference in Fremantle, ABC Refinery Global Head of Institutional Markets Nicholas Frappell said the […] The post Gold and Silver Defy the Rulebook as Structural Forces Drive Historic Rally first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- “The Everything Bull Market”: Canaccord Calls Start of Multi-Commodity SupercycleCanaccord Genuity Head of Mining Research Reg Spencer Chapter One Advisors A powerful new commodity bull market may already be underway, according to Canaccord Genuity Head of Mining Research Reg Spencer, who delivered the call during the opening session of the 25th RIU Explorers Conference at The Esplanade in Fremantle. Speaking to a packed auditorium, […] The post “The Everything Bull Market”: Canaccord Calls Start of Multi-Commodity Supercycle first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Camel Milk Gains Attention for Its Unique Nutritional Profile and Potential Multitude of Health BenefitsSummer Land Camels CEO Paul Martin with one of his prized camels Camel milk is emerging as a nutrient-rich alternative dairy product in Australia, attracting growing interest from nutrition researchers and consumers seeking options for digestive sensitivities. Produced under Australia’s strict food-safety and animal-health standards, camel milk differs significantly from cow’s milk in its protein structure, […] The post Camel Milk Gains Attention for Its Unique Nutritional Profile and Potential Multitude of Health Benefits first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Butterfly on the move: social media reveals rapid spread of invasive species into AustraliaMonash University A fast-moving butterfly is helping scientists prove that Facebook and Flickr aren’t just for holiday snaps, they could be key allies in tracking invasive species and monitoring biodiversity shifts in real time. In a new study published in Conservation Biology, an international team of researchers led by Monash University School of Biological Sciences have shown […] The post Butterfly on the move: social media reveals rapid spread of invasive species into Australia first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- One of Australia’s rarest birds found thriving on Queensland pastoral landPlains wanderer on NAPCo-Station © Hayden DeVilliers For the first time, Australia’s critically endangered Plains-wanderer has been both seen and heard on a pastoral station in western Queensland, an exciting discovery that confirms the species is surviving in an area where it had never been recorded before. Once widespread across the grasslands of eastern Australia, the Plains-wanderer […] The post One of Australia’s rarest birds found thriving on Queensland pastoral land first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Supernode Stage 1 Commences Commercial OperationsOne of Australia’s largest battery storage campuses achieves commercial operations for its initial stage, with full power export to the Queensland Grid Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on delivering the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, today announced the successful start of commercial operations for Stage 1 of its Supernode battery storage project located […] The post Supernode Stage 1 Commences Commercial Operations first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Leveraging Risk Communications to Bridge Tribal VoicesA new, collaborative project aims to elevate and bridge Tribal voices in disaster risk communication.

- Teddy Roosevelt’s family urges GOP to protect public landsTed Roosevelt IV and three others are speaking out against an effort by House Republicans to allow mining near an expanse of wilderness in Minnesota.

- Sensors installed across Aberdeen in bid to map geothermal energyResearchers exploring Aberdeen’s potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D subsurface map. Installed across a mix of public and private green spaces, including domestic and commercial properties, as well as local authority municipal areas, each of the 100 nodes will be […]

- Night mission rescues 2 injured hikers from Olympic MountainsTwo injured hikers waited hours in the cold as emergency crews worked to reach them by helicopter.

- Pączki Day wouldn’t be the same without beesMany of the fruit fillings for your Mardi Gras paczki rely on bees to pollinate them. The post Pączki Day wouldn’t be the same without bees appeared first on Environment America.
- How “sunlight on demand” could erase darknessWe count on the sun rising and setting each day. There’s a proposal to generate “sunlight on demand” from satellites. The impacts on wildlife are uncertain. The post How “sunlight on demand” could erase darkness appeared first on Environment America.
- Project uses plants and worms to regenerate polluted urban soilsA team of researchers say they are showing how biological systems can reshape the way cities deal with polluted soils, offering a glimpse into a future where natural urban infrastructures are greener, cheaper, and more resilient. The project is being funded by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and the Hydro Nation Chair, following a […]

- Interactive Interior Walkthroughs: From Static Renders to Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality ToursImage Source: Pixabay Interactive interior walkthroughs are like being inside a designed space – you can explore it in real time using 3D visualisation, virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR). Unlike boring static pictures, these immersive tests allow clients & designers to wander through rooms, figure out whether layouts are working, test out different...
- Despite Rollbacks, U.S. Fossil Fuels Face Tough Road AheadLast week, the Trump administration declared the federal government has no legal authority to regulate greenhouse gases, its latest move aimed at weakening regulations and boosting fossil fuels. And yet, analysts continue to see waning fortunes for miners and drillers.Read more on E360 →
- Sustainability In Your Ear: CurbWaste’s Mike Marmo Is Building the Waste Logistics Layer of the Circular EconomyThe U.S. waste management industry moves more than 290 million tons of municipal solid waste... The post Sustainability In Your Ear: CurbWaste’s Mike Marmo Is Building the Waste Logistics Layer of the Circular Economy appeared first on Earth911.

- Guest Idea: Late Winter Pruning Optimizes Tree Health for Backyard Carbon SequestrationGreen spaces are dormant during late winter, making it the perfect time to prune your... The post Guest Idea: Late Winter Pruning Optimizes Tree Health for Backyard Carbon Sequestration appeared first on Earth911.

- Study upends “plant trees everywhere” strategy for climate actionForests are most effective for climate regulation when conserved or restored in their natural or native locations, according to a new study. The importance of natural forests is becoming more apparent, say the researchers, not only for global climate change mitigation, but for local climate adaptation of people and biodiversity. The study, led by a […]

- Repair, resilience and responsibility: why decisions around rotating equipment are changingThomas Marks outlines the changing drivers behind repair versus replace decisions and explains how his own Association is evolving to meet them. At the start of a new year, it’s tempting to focus on plans and priorities. But as we move through 2026, it feels more useful to pause and look at what is actually […]

- New training course designed for era of environmental roboticsAs the use of robotics in data collection increases, a leading UK environmental research charity says now is the time for researchers and other professionals to learn how to use them. The Scientific Robotics Academy, based at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban, will host two courses this March: ‘Environmental monitoring using […]

- Beavers go wildBeavers go wild Channel News brendan 16th February 2026 Teaser Media
- Australia’s Next Global Sport and Wellness Destination Hits the MarketRender Following a record-breaking Australian Open that once again cemented Melbourne’s status as one of the world’s great sporting capitals, global attention is now turning to what comes next for sport, wellness and destination-led investment in Victoria. As the Australian Open draws to a close after weeks of elite competition, international broadcast exposure and unprecedented […] The post Australia’s Next Global Sport and Wellness Destination Hits the Market first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Boral completes product development of Australian-first low carbon calcined clay concreteThe next-generation solution follows successful product development and field trials Leading construction materials company Boral Limited (Boral) has successfully completed product development for a low-carbon concrete incorporating Australian calcined clay. It marks the first Australian company to achieve this milestone and is a significant step in next-generation innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions in concrete production and infrastructure. The […] The post Boral completes product development of Australian-first low carbon calcined clay concrete first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- GET YOUR GLOVES ON AUSTRALIA – JOIN A CLEAN UP EVENT OR REGISTER YOUR OWNCLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY RETURNS 1 MARCH 2026 Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, and we’re calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to join a Clean Up event near them or register their own to be part of Australia’s largest environmental movement. Since its inception, over […] The post GET YOUR GLOVES ON AUSTRALIA – JOIN A CLEAN UP EVENT OR REGISTER YOUR OWN first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Rocky start to relationship but Lake Mac crew makes Valentine’s dayA Lake Macquarie City Council crew has leapt into action after a wallaby found itself stuck between a rock and a hard place at Valentine. Staff from the Natural Areas Project Team found the swamp wallaby wedged between rocks on Wednesday 11 February while working to remove lantana in remote bushland off Ruston Road. “We […] The post Rocky start to relationship but Lake Mac crew makes Valentine’s day first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Native families were promised free solar. Trump took it away.From elders struggling with high electric bills to lost economic development opportunities, Trump’s gutting of Solar for All is felt by residents of northern Plains reservations.

- Make a Name for Yourself in E-Commerce with These Three TipsStarting an e-commerce business is a lot – but it’s exciting. All the effort is worth it in the end. You get to build something that’s yours. Your brand, your products, your voice. But here’s the hard truth: the online world is crowded. Thousands of stores launch every single day. If you want to make...
- Why Solar Panels Make Sense as an Investment (Even Under Britain’s Grey Skies)The UK is well on its way to adopting renewable energy sources, and solar panels are a pretty obvious choice for homeowners & businesses. Its not just the right thing to do for the planet but its also sensible for the wallet. Advances in solar tech mean you can now make a solid investment despite...
- How to Build a Lifestyle That’s Healthier for You and the PlanetPhoto by Jannis Brandt on Unsplash Living a healthier life and living sustainably are often treated as two separate goals. But in reality, they’re deeply connected. The daily choices that support your physical and mental well-being, including what you eat, how you move, what you consume, and what you discard, can greatly shape your environmental...
- Offshore wind showed up big during the East Coast’s brutal coldAmerica’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms performed as well as gas power plants and better than coal in January — including during Winter Storm Fern.

- Sigenergy expands into commercial energy storage with CEC approval for new Commercial & Industrial inverter rangeSigenergy has officially expanded into commercial energy storage, with its Commercial & Industrial inverter range now CEC-listed and available to order in Australia. The Clean Energy Council approval, granted last week, confirms Sigenergy inverters meet Australia’s highest safety and performance standards and enables immediate use across commercial-scale solar and hybrid energy projects. The CEC approval […] The post Sigenergy expands into commercial energy storage with CEC approval for new Commercial & Industrial inverter range first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- New roadmap for grid stability in Australia’s shift to renewablesUNSW Sydney As Australia moves to a renewable electricity supply, the foundations of power system security are being challenged and transformed. Coal-fired generators are retiring, new technologies are scaling rapidly, and decades-old rules and assumptions are being tested in real time. A new White Paper, Securing Power Systems in the Renewable Revolution (available here – media access […] The post New roadmap for grid stability in Australia’s shift to renewables first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- How to Join a Christmas Bird CountIt’s the event of the season—for avian enthusiasts, that is. Across the Western Hemisphere, around 80,000 volunteers take part in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) each year, tallying birds...
- How to Join a Christmas Bird CountIt’s the event of the season—for avian enthusiasts, that is. Across the Western Hemisphere, around 80,000 volunteers take part in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) each year, tallying birds...
- A Day in the Life: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Facilities TeamA loud whirring sound emanates from Maintenance Shop 1 as Gio D’Achiardi arrives for work. He checks in with his team, some of whom are sanding a large plank of wood, and sets the day's agenda...
- A Day in the Life: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Facilities TeamA loud whirring sound emanates from Maintenance Shop 1 as Gio D’Achiardi arrives for work. He checks in with his team, some of whom are sanding a large plank of wood, and sets the day's agenda...
- Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revivalThe Trump administration has moved to keep the power plant available to burn coal. A bill the state House approved would impose taxes and fees if it fires up.

- Women in Science: Climate Scientist Gisela WincklerWinckler focuses on the history and causes of past, present and future climate variability, as well as the ocean’s role in the climate system and the carbon cycle.

- Valentines, voices and a vision for Oregon’s wildlifeStudents, other constituents and advocates from across the state filled the Capitol with valentines and stories urging support for 1.25% for Wildlife The post Valentines, voices and a vision for Oregon’s wildlife appeared first on Environment America.
- From Turing to Today: What Years of AI Progress Teach Modern AI Tech ConsultingIn 1950, Alan Turing did not ask how powerful machines might become. He asked whether a short conversation with a machine could feel convincingly human. That quiet move from hardware to dialogue still shapes modern work at the point where mathematical models meet everyday human routines. Since then, every wave of AI has arrived with...
- Columbia Generating Station shut down after problem detectedThe Columbia Generating Station north of Richland is the third largest electricity generator in Washington state, behind the Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams.

- Japan restarts nuclear power generationJapan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant was restarted on 9 February, the first reactivation of a nuclear power facility in the country since the 2011 accident at Fukushima. It is scheduled to begin commercial generation again in mid-March. Located in Japan’s Nigata Prefecture, the plant is considered the world’s largest by installed capacity (approximately 7,965 MW),1 […]

- A global trust crisisNew data show global companies are among the least-trusted institutions. The post A global trust crisis appeared first on Trellis.

- A better way for businesses to measure circularity effortsMeasuring consistent metrics and having common definitions are key to scaling circularity. The post A better way for businesses to measure circularity efforts appeared first on Trellis.
- Poison at play: Unsafe lead levels found in half of New Orleans playgroundsEven trace amounts of the toxic metal can cause learning problems and behavioral issues in children.

- It just got harder for shareholders to push companies on climateNew SEC restrictions could sideline the small shareholders who have driven high-profile climate fights in recent years.

- Earth911 Inspiration: Waste Can End With YouThis week’s inspiration: “Waste starts with people and can end with you.” We can make... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Waste Can End With You appeared first on Earth911.

- WATCH: Fylde Sand Dunes are vital habitat for rare speciesThe latest episode of Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Chronicles looks at the importance of unique wetlands for supporting biodiversity and protecting against tidal systems. With more than 80% of UK sand dunes lost to the elements in the last 150 years, there is now an urgent need to restore and re-establish these iconic but often […]
- Warming Tripled the Odds of Patagonia WildfiresThe climate crisis inflamed wildfires that left 23 people dead in Chile and devastated forests in Argentina that host some of the world’s oldest trees, scientists have found.Read more on E360 →
- Compassionate Support during Deep LossLosing someone you love can change everything. The world may feel unfamiliar. Simple tasks can feel overwhelming. The quiet left behind can feel heavy and painful. If you are going through this right now, you are not alone. Grief support offers a safe space to share your feelings. It can help you honor your loved...
- Understanding the Pharmaceutical Industry’s Environmental ImpactPhoto by Roberto Sorin on Unsplash When you visit your local drugstore to pick up medication, you likely aren’t giving much thought to how those drugs were produced or the impact that pharmaceutical manufacturing has on the environment. However, it might be time to start, especially when you learn that the C02 emissions of pharmaceutical...
- Arctic Expeditions and the Unavoidable Truth About Responsible TourismThe arctic used to be a dusty relic you’d find on a classroom map. But that’s changed – its warming at a pace that’s actually faster than any other part of the world, with coastlines, ecosystems and communities being rewritten in real-time. At the same time, there’s been a big surge in people wanting to...
- Paddling for a purpose: Lake Mac locals gear up to clean upElena Babazogli picking up rubbish at Naru Beach One of Australia’s largest community environmental events is fast approaching, and Lake Macquarie City Council is encouraging residents, schools, businesses and community groups to register a Clean Up Australia Day site for Sunday 1 March. Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz encouraged locals to get involved – whether […] The post Paddling for a purpose: Lake Mac locals gear up to clean up first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Stockholm’s electric flying ferry successful on all parameters, according to official reportThe world’s first hydrofoiling ferry, Candela P-12 Nova, foiling at 22 knots after departing Stockholm City Hall, bound for Ekerö centrum The novel flying electric Candela P-12 ferry in Stockholm’s public transport system has been declared a major success in the Swedish Transport Administration’s official report. Halved travel times, drastically reduced emissions, very satisfied passengers, […] The post Stockholm’s electric flying ferry successful on all parameters, according to official report first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Registrations Open – 2026 AORA Annual ConferenceRegistrations are now open for the most anticipated event in the organics recycling calendar for 2026, the Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) Annual Conference. Join us in Melbourne from 22–24 April 2026 at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park for three days of insight, innovation and connection across the organics recycling sector. Early bird pricing is […] The post Registrations Open – 2026 AORA Annual Conference first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Fugro completes artificial reef installation for Woodside and RecfishwestLifting pyramid Reef module on the Etive vessel. Image credit: Fugro Fugro has successfully installed an artificial reef off the coast of Dampier, Western Australia, on behalf of Woodside Energy and Recfishwest, creating a new habitat to support local fish species and enhance recreational fishing opportunities for the community. The project involved the deployment of […] The post Fugro completes artificial reef installation for Woodside and Recfishwest first appeared on Empower Stories | Build Authority - Drive Impact.

- Time to act on animal welfareTime to act on animal welfare Channel Comment brendan 13th February 2026 Teaser Media
- How to Attract Northern Cardinals to Your HomeWho doesn’t love a Northern Cardinal? The appeal of these abundant, widespread songbirds is undeniable: They brighten drab winter days with a pop of bright red. Weeks before spring, they’re among...
- How to Attract Northern Cardinals to Your HomeWho doesn’t love a Northern Cardinal? The appeal of these abundant, widespread songbirds is undeniable: They brighten drab winter days with a pop of bright red. Weeks before spring, they’re among...
- The Olympics just saw its first ‘forever chemical’ disqualificationsWaxes containing PFAS are banned at the Milan-Cortina Games. Three athletes already have been disqualified for using them.
- Women in Science: Paleoceanographer Apollonia ArellanoArellano uses geochemical analyses to reconstruct deep ocean circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean.

- Here Today, Gone TomorrowIn the 1970s across the northeastern US, Evening Grosbeaks were daily visitors to backyard feeders each winter. And then, seemingly all at once, they were gone.Nowadays many birders count themselves...
- Here Today, Gone TomorrowIn the 1970s across the northeastern US, Evening Grosbeaks were daily visitors to backyard feeders each winter. And then, seemingly all at once, they were gone.Nowadays many birders count themselves...
- EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.

- STATEMENT: Right whale reported dead off Virginia’s coastSecond confirmed death among this endangered species’ population in 2026 The post STATEMENT: Right whale reported dead off Virginia’s coast appeared first on Environment America.
- Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank Award-winning geochemist and volcanologist Terry Plank studies the phenomena shaping the Earth’s crust and how they affect the world’s volcanoes.


