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NuGen Funds EV Fleet Rollout for FedEx Contractor in California
NuGen’s financing helped NorCal Logistics deploy electric trucks on FedEx routes. The model bridges incentive gaps to speed EV adoption.
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Season 2025
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2:17

Rhode Island Moves to Eliminate Microplastics in Consumer Products with New Legislation
A newly introduced bill in Rhode Island aims to ban products with intentionally added microplastics by 2029 while advancing state-led testing and strategy to address environmental and health risks.https://www.environmentenergylead...
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Season 2025
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4:13

Ford’s 40% EV Sales Plunge Reveals Market Hesitation and Triggers Strategic Reset
Ford’s EV sales dropped 40% in April, triggering major project cancellations as consumers pivot to hybrids and Ford grapples with rising losses and shifting demand.
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4:52

Toxic Dust in Climbing Gyms Raises Health Red Flags
Rubber particles from climbing shoes may pose health risks indoors. Facilities and manufacturers face urgent calls to act on exposure.
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Season 2025
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3:02

Finance Backs New Approach to Protect Vital Forest Ecosystems
A new finance model aims to protect intact tropical forests before damage. Global partners are betting on prevention, not restoration.
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Season 2025
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3:06

BlueWave Expands Solar and Strengthens Community Ties
2024 Impact Report reveals 46 MW of new solar projects and strong community involvement, with operations now extending across 13 states.
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Season 2025
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2:59

Energy Sector Slows Down but Stays Committed to Transition
Geopolitical and economic hurdles are dampening short-term energy optimism. Yet, the sector remains focused on long-term sustainability goals.
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Season 2025
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3:14

U.S. Pressure Leads Mexico to Fulfill Water Treaty Amid Texas Drought
Under U.S. pressure, Mexico will deliver long-overdue water to South Texas, easing agriculture concerns under the 1944 Water Treaty.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/us-pressure-leads-mexico-to-fulfill-water-treaty-a...
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Season 2025
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4:42

Harbinger Taps Panasonic to Power Commercial EV Rollout
A new battery supply deal strengthens U.S. EV production and supports the growing demand for electrified commercial vehicle fleets.
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Season 2025
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3:12

Alabama Moves to Secure Uranium-233 for Next-Generation Energy Development
Alabama advances plans to store uranium-233, aiming to drive next-gen nuclear energy innovation, job creation, and private investment in the state.
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Season 2025
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4:23

Adirondack Lakes Rebound After Decades of Metal Pollution
A new study finds metal levels in Adirondack lakes have dropped by 90%. Researchers credit long-term environmental policy for the rebound.
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Season 2025
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2:55

eeden Secures $19.3 Million to Scale Textile Recycling Technology
German startup eeden raises $19.3 million to advance chemical recycling of cotton-polyester textiles, addressing rising regulatory pressure and supporting a more circular textile economy.
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Season 2025
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4:24

Investor Concerns Rise as ConocoPhillips Exits Sarawak Oil Project
ConocoPhillips’ withdrawal from Malaysia’s Salam-Patawali project exposes growing risks tied to federal-state tensions over energy governance, highlighting the need for regulatory clarity to safeguard Malaysia’s investment climate.
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Season 2025
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2:55

PFAS Enforcement Enters New Phase: What Will It Mean for Industry, Science, and Accountability?
The EPA’s evolving approach to PFAS under Administrator Lee Zeldin blends scientific inquiry, regulatory reform, and polluter liability—raising urgent questions for utilities, manufacturers, and environmental managers.
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Season 2025
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4:57

Built to Last: Unlocking the Full Potential of Renewables is the Real Challenge of the Next Decade
With renewables reaching grid parity, optimising asset management is key. Find out how smart technologies and policy shifts are shaping the next phase of energy leadership.
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5:26

AI Waste Sorters Arrive at San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco’s Ferry Building adds AI bins to cut waste errors. The system helps visitors sort trash right and learn better recycling habits.
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Season 2025
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2:52

Nuclear Power Set for 25% Growth by 2035
Global nuclear capacity is growing fast, driven by SMRs and energy goals. Asia’s rapid buildout is shifting the power map.http...
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Season 2025
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5:31

Scouting for Clean Waterways Launches Nationwide Effort to Fight Plastic Pollution
For every pound of plastic the Scouts collect—up to 100,000 pounds—CleanHub will remove an equivalent amount from global pollution hotspots.
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Season 2025
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2:26

The Nuclear Company Expands in South Carolina to Advance Fleet-Scale Nuclear Energy
The Nuclear Company opens new Columbia, South Carolina office, creating 100+ jobs to advance fleet-scale deployment of nuclear reactors and meet America's surging energy needs.
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Season 2025
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5:12

Himalayan Snow Decline Puts Water and Ecosystems at Risk
Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya has fallen to a record low, threatening water security and biodiversity across Asia. Urgent ecosystem-based responses are needed.
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Season 2025
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4:10

Harvesting the Untapped: Electrochemical Capacitors Transform CO₂ into Usable Energy
Ionic liquid-based electrochemical capacitors enable direct energy harvesting from CO₂ absorption, signaling a breakthrough in sustainable energy recovery technologies.
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Season 2025
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3:11

Team Penske Embeds Carbon Tracking Into Operations
Team Penske expands its sustainability efforts, using advanced data tools to integrate carbon tracking, reporting, and real-time environmental insights.
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Season 2025
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2:35

Biomass Could Be Key to Europe’s Clean Energy Future
New research warns that sidelining biomass could cost Europe €169B annually and derail climate goals, highlighting its critical role in clean energy plans.
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Season 2025
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