
Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader
Latest News from Environment+Energy Leader.
Streaming Daily wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Do you have an upcoming news story you'd like to see covered? Reach out to our team today.
Episodes
705 episodes
Army Pilots 3D-Printed Retrofits for Energy Efficiency
The Army's Detroit Arsenal is testing 3D-printed insulation to cut energy waste. A 50% boost in efficiency could change how bases upgrade.
•
Season 2025
•
2:32

Sierra Club Foundation Dumps BlackRock After Failed Climate Stewardship
Sierra Club Foundation divests from BlackRock, citing climate inaction, and moves assets to managers focused on decarbonization and systemic risk.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sierra-club-foundation-dumps-blackro...
•
Season 2025
•
4:42

Texas Backs Major Seawater Desalination in Corpus Christi
Texas moves ahead with a large-scale seawater desalination plant. The Corpus Christi facility aims to secure water amid rising drought risk.
•
Season 2025
•
2:19

States and Industry Converge to Accelerate SAF Adoption
As Michigan launches a state-level tax credit program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, U.S. producers expand output—even as federal policy under the Trump administration sends mixed signals.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/st...
•
Season 2025
•
4:44

USGS Finds Vast Oil and Gas Reserves on Public Lands
A new USGS survey reveals 29.4B barrels of oil under U.S. public lands. Modern tech is reshaping what’s considered recoverable.
•
Season 2025
•
2:38

Oregon Launches Coordinated Statewide Effort to Expand Water Reuse Initiatives
Signed into law on June 24, 2025, Oregon’s HB2169 creates a coordinated state initiative to expand water reuse projects and remove regulatory barriers.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/oregon-launches-coordinated-sta...
•
Season 2025
•
4:06

Wafer-Scale Engines vs GPUs: The Future of AI Infrastructure
AI workloads are exploding in size. Enterprises must now weigh GPUs’ flexibility against wafer-scale engines’ speed and energy efficiency.
•
Season 2025
•
6:42

DHL and Fortum Partner to Power Circular Economy with EV Battery Recycling
DHL and Fortum team up to deliver sustainable logistics for EV battery recycling, strengthening Europe's circular economy and clean energy goals.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/dhl-and-fortum-partner-to-power-circu...
•
Season 2025
•
2:14

How Rare Earth Metals Compete in Contaminated Waters
REEs like lanthanum and cerium share a transport site in algae. This competition may lower toxicity in mixed-metal environments.
•
Season 2025
•
3:08

Romania Expands Renewable Energy Footprint with $13 Million in Local Solar Projects
More than two dozen Romanian public institutions, including schools and hospitals, will soon produce their own clean electricity following a new round of contracts signed under the Modernization Fund.https://www.environmentenergyl...
•
Season 2025
•
3:48

Winter Sea Ice Drives Southern Ocean CO₂ Variability
Antarctic sea ice in winter caps CO₂ emissions and alters mixing. In low-ice years, more carbon escapes—reshaping global forecasts.
•
Season 2025
•
2:30

New Pilot Advances Industrial Carbon Capture with 90% Less Energy Use
As industrial decarbonization accelerates, a new wave of compact, low-energy carbon capture systems like Nuada’s is reshaping the future of emissions reduction across cement, waste-to-energy, and biomass sectors.https://www.enviro...
•
Season 2025
•
4:15

Kraft Heinz to Eliminate Artificial Colors by 2027
Kraft Heinz will cut all FD&C colors from U.S. products by 2027. The move reflects rising demand for simpler, cleaner ingredient lists.
•
Season 2025
•
3:02

Solar and Storage Power Almond Farm Emissions Cut
An almond farm in NSW is using solar and storage to cut 7,500 tons of CO₂ a year. It's a clear win for energy stability and cost savings.
•
Season 2025
•
2:16

Albany Port Leads with Voluntary Green Marine Certification
The Port of Albany earns top marks from Green Marine, setting a regional example for sustainable port operations and environmental performance.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/albany-port-leads-with-voluntary-green-...
•
Season 2025
•
3:41

Rethinking Energy Costs as Inflation and Grid Pressures Rise
Inflation, energy volatility, and deferred maintenance are driving up costs. Learn how businesses are rethinking energy strategy to manage risk and ROI.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rethinking-energy-costs-as-inf...
•
5:05

Eco Love Enters the Sustainable Consumer Goods Market
Eco Love, a U.S.-based lifestyle brand, is bringing sustainable household essentials made from bamboo, glass, and stainless steel to market, offering a scalable model for toxin-free, circular design in consumer goods.https://www.e...
•
Season 2025
•
3:58

Nuclear’s Emerging Role in Project Finance: A Cross-Technology Perspective
As clean energy demand grows, advanced nuclear is stepping into a more central role. A new model blending nuclear, renewables, and hydrogen could offer the firm, carbon-free power needed to support data centers and climate goals.Indu...
•
Season 2025
•
6:59

ArcelorMittal Halts Green Investment Plans in Germany
ArcelorMittal scraps €1.3B ($1.4B) green steel project in Germany, citing high energy costs, import pressures, and policy uncertainty.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arcelormittal-halts-green-investment-plans-in-ge...
•
Season 2025
•
3:47

California Pushes to Protect Billions in Federal Infrastructure and Clean Energy Funding
California Senate advances resolution urging federal protection of key infrastructure and climate investments amid growing political and economic uncertainty.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/california-pushes-to-pro...
•
Season 2025
•
4:52

Lockheed Martin and Electra Expand Hybrid Aircraft Deal
Lockheed Martin and Electra expand collaboration to accelerate the EL9 Ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft for military, logistics, and emergency applications.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/lockheed-martin-and-ele...
•
Season 2025
•
4:13

New York Plans Return to Nuclear Energy to Meet AI and Climate Demands
Gov. Hochul directs NYPA to build a 1 GW nuclear plant, reversing course after Indian Point closure. Project aims to power AI growth and ensure grid reliability.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-york-plans-return...
•
Season 2025
•
3:48

Arctic Peatlands Are Expanding: What This Means for the Global Carbon Balance
New satellite data shows Arctic peatlands have expanded over the past 40 years due to warming. This shift may strengthen the region’s carbon sink—at least for now.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arctic-peatlands-ar...
•
Season 2025
•
3:47
