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Now Under Construction: Rhode Island’s Largest Single Rooftop Solar Project

December 10, 2020

Construction has begun on a 6.76 MWdc rooftop solar power system in Rhode Island.  The post Now Under Construction: Rhode…

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Nestlé’s Largest Investment in Renewable Energy is New Texas Solar Project

Nestlé has announced it will be the sole tax equity investor for the 250 MWac Taygete I Energy Project located…

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100% of Keurig Dr Pepper K-Cup Pods are Now Recyclable

Keurig Dr Pepper has just announced that all of the K-Cup pods the company produces are now recyclable.    The post 100%…

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Manhattan’s ‘Most Sustainable Condominium’ Building Unveiled

Roe Corporation, a privately held real estate company, today announced the launch of sales for what is believed to be…

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From the Editor: Congrats to the 2020 E+E 100 Honorees!

Environment + Energy Leader is excited to announce this year’s list of E+E Honorees. The E+E 100 is a list…

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‘As You Sow’ Files Climate-Focused Resolutions with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Others

Shareholder advocate As You Sow, along with several investors, recently filed climate-focused resolutions with a large segment of the U.S. banking…

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Veolia North America Launches Recycling Program for Wind Turbines

Veolia North America (VNA) will now recycle blades removed from its US-based onshore turbines during upgrades and repowering efforts. The…

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E+E Leader Announces Call for Submissions for Product and Project Awards

Environment + Energy Leader announces its call for submissions for the ninth annual E+E Awards. It’s time to start putting…

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Southern California Edison Signs Contracts for 590 MW of Battery Energy Storage

Southern California Edison has signed long-term contracts for four projects totaling 590 megawatts of battery energy storage resources. The post…

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CDP Sees 45% Increase in Number of Companies on its ‘A List’ for Environmental Action

Over 300 companies including AstraZeneca, Danone, Firmenich, HP Inc, KAO Corporation, Klabin S/A, Mars, Symrise AG, and Mitsubishi Electric have today been named on this year’s “A List” by environmental non-profit CDP.…

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  • UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people 

    Land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure “undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people”, the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. 

  • ‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children: UN health agency  

    The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a landmark new report on the toxic threat. 

  • Restoring nature ‘the test of our generation’: UN General Assembly President

    Stepping up global efforts to combat land degradation is the only way to safeguard food and water security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ward against future threats to health and the environment, the UN General Assembly President told ambassadors meeting in New York on Monday. 

      • UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people 

        Land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure “undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people”, the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. 

      • UN-backed report finds no G7-based stock exchange indices align with Paris climate goals 

        New research co-authored by the UN Global Compact revealed on Thursday that none of the G7 leading industrial nations’ main stock indices are aligned with global emissions targets set out in the Paris Agreement, thwarting efforts to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. 

      • UN launches Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to counter ‘triple environmental emergency’

        Heads of Government, religious leaders, activists and artists joined the United Nations on Friday in a rallying cry to heal the planet, launching the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. 

      • ‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children: UN health agency  

        The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a landmark new report on the toxic threat. 

      • Restoring nature ‘the test of our generation’: UN General Assembly President

        Stepping up global efforts to combat land degradation is the only way to safeguard food and water security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ward against future threats to health and the environment, the UN General Assembly President told ambassadors meeting in New York on Monday. 

      • Turning to sustainable global business: 5 things to know about the circular economy

        Due to the ever-increasing demands of the global economy, the resources of the planet are being used up at an alarming rate and waste and pollution are growing fast. The idea of a more sustainable “circular economy” is gaining traction, but what does this concept mean, and can it help save the planet?

      • Guterres: Vaccines should be considered 'global public goods'

        Lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines should be considered “global public goods”, the UN chief told journalists on Friday, covering the G7 Summit of leading industrialized nations taking place in the United Kingdom.  

      • Global push needed to ensure ‘clean, affordable and sustainable electricity’ for all

        During the last decade, more people around the world have gained access to electricity than ever before. However, the number still not connected has grown in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, according to a new UN report on universal access to energy, launched on Monday. 

      • First Person: Owner of first ‘vegan football club’ scoring sustainable goals

        A football club in the west of England has been recognized by the United Nations for its leading role in setting goals to tackle climate change, from planning a low-carbon stadium, to selling only 100 per cent vegan food. Ahead of the kick-off  of the delayed Euro 2020 football competition, owner and chairman, Dale Vince, told UN News that the...

      • End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for World Oceans Day

        Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his message for World Oceans Day. 

      • Chilliest Spring in years is cold comfort as CO2 emissions rise: WMO

        Confirmation that Europe has just had its chilliest Spring in years is cold comfort for the planet, amid rising greenhouse gas levels which will bring negative impacts for generations to come, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.

      • Still time to reverse damage to ‘ravaged’ ecosystems, declares UN chief, marking World Environment Day 

        Amidst the triple environmental threat of biodiversity loss, climate disruption and escalating pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres launched “an unprecedented effort to heal the Earth”, on the eve of World Environment Day. 

      • Records Fall in Early Summer Heatwave

        Extreme heat has descended on the southwestern United States, with several states enduring temperatures near and above record highs for June.
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      • Russia’s Crater of Diamonds

        Popigai is one of the largest and most well-preserved impact craters on Earth.
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      • Finding Gold Mining Hotspots in Peru

        Researchers have created a satellite-based tool to help officials identify new activity.
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      • The Large Footprint of Small-Scale Mining in Ghana

        In the past decade, unregulated artisanal mines accounted for more deforestation than industrial mines.
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      • An Entanglement of Land and Sea

        Sediment-rich water from the interior of Madagascar meets the sea in mangrove-fringed Loza Bay.
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      • Africa Sheds Some Dust

        The millions of tons of dust lofted out of Africa each year are a visual reminder of how Earth’s systems are interconnected.
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      • Heatwave Scorches the Middle East

        A phenomenon known as a “heat dome” set the stage for remarkably high temperatures as meteorological summer got under way.
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      • Western Soils and Plants are Parched

        For the second year in a row, drought has overtaken much of the United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast.
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      • Satellite Observes Ship Fire Off Sri Lanka

        NASA plays a role in providing observations and analysis of natural and technological disasters.
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      • Lake Victoria’s Rising Waters

        Intense rains during the wet season for a second year in a row have caused trouble for riparian communities near Africa’s largest lake.
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      • Dual Storms in the Andes Mountains

        A rare winter-like storm struck central Chile and Argentina in the middle of austral summer, with drastically different consequences compared to a typical winter storm.
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      • Japan Just Had Its Earliest Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossoms in 1,200 Years. Is Climate Change to Blame?

        An exceptionally warm spring has led to the early arrival of cherry blossoms in Japan, causing researchers to draw patterns between local temperature increases and global warming.

      • How Plant 'Vaccines' Could Save Us From a World Without Fruit

        Researchers are formulating unconventional solutions for tree diseases that harm beloved foods like oranges and chocolate. These include a potential RNA therapy, similar to certain COVID-19 vaccines.

      • Pollinators Are in Trouble. Here's How Transforming Your Lawn Into a Native Wildflower Habitat Can Help

        Biologists are recruiting everyday gardeners to save pollinators, with a little help from a smartphone app.

      • Could Carbon Capture Technology Help the U.S. Meet Climate Change Commitments?

        The tech for capturing carbon dioxide is old. But it requires political will and money to implement these methods to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

      • Turning Cow Poop Into Energy Sounds Like a Good Idea — But Not Everyone Is on Board

        In California’s Central Valley, a gas utility is harvesting methane from manure on cow feedlots. Critics worry the push toward biogas will only further entrench two polluting industries.

      • The Paradox of Internet Famous Wilderness

        How destinations like The Wave, located near the Arizona-Utah border, are managing overtourism.
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