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North Carolina Town Sues Utility Over Climate-Related Costs

In the latest in a growing wave of actions aiming to hold the fossil fuel industry liable for its role in accelerating climate change, Carrboro, NC is suing Duke Energy for its continued use of fossil fuels and attempting to gaslight the public about... View More

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Embracing Complexity, Indigenous Wisdom and Regeneration for a Future-Proof Economy

Opening keynotes at SB’24 San Diego emphasized the need for interconnected action — from honoring Indigenous knowledge and leveraging complexity theory to leveraging business and technology to create resilience. ... View More

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More Travel Offerings Highlighting Interinfluence of Climate Change and Tourism

Climate-focused tour operators are learning to balance bringing travelers to fragile destinations to learn about the effects of climate change while not exacerbating the negative impacts of the tourism industry. ... View More

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Helios: An Out-of-This-World Solution for Decarbonizing Steelmaking

Inspired by work on lunar resource extraction, the Helios Cycle creates zero direct emissions and uses 30% less energy than traditional methods of extracting iron — offering transformational potential for the heavy-emitting steel industry. ... View More

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These Startups Are Mycoremediating Impacts of the Building Industry

Mycocycle and Mogu are harnessing mycelium to transform industrial waste into resilient, circular materials for the construction sector. ... View More

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The Frugal Economy, Part 3: Global Value Chains Become Hyper-Local Value Networks

By building hyper-local value networks that are open, adaptable and deeply rooted in communities, businesses can gain agility and resilience and maximize sustainable local impact. ... View More

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Industry Players Convene on Solutions for Decarbonizing Business Travel

This week at Climate Week NYC, several conversations centered around reducing the sustainability impacts of something affecting nearly every attendee: Business travel. ... View More

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Unilever Partners to Scale Circular Packaging Solutions in Global South

In partnership with EY and USAID, the CIRCLE Alliance collaborative model of enterprise acceleration will help scale new and existing solutions for packaging circularity in areas where plastic pollution is especially severe. ... View More

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Lidl Launches Industry-First, Partially Plant-Based Ground Meat

The new product, 60% minced beef mixed with 40% pea protein, aims to reduce environmental impact while providing customers with a familiar taste at a lower cost: It has a 37.5% lower carbon footprint — and is 33% cheaper — than traditional ground... View More

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Mars Seeks Innovators to Reduce the Footprint of Pet Food

The Next-Generation Pet Food Program aims to scale sustainable innovations for the pet food value chain, with a focus on sustainable proteins and fats. ... View More

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Field Notes: How Major Brands Are Cultivating Regenerative Supply Chains

From food and beverages to apparel, more commodity supply chains are getting a resilience boost through a transition to regenerative-agriculture practices. Join us in October as forward-thinking brands from these industries come together to discuss t... View More

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Aspen Vodka Raises Spirits Sustainability to a Whole New Level

Aspen Distillers’ new, carbon-negative facility — the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified distillery — includes a parcel dedicated to regenerative agriculture and pioneering water re-entry processes, and is designed for net-positive energy ... View More

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First-of-Their-Kind Metrics Guide Supply Chain Transition to Safer Chemistry

Replacing hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives across supply chains is one of sustainable business’s biggest challenges. The Safer Chemistry Impact Fund reveals an actionable roadmap to address toxic chemical pollution across consumer produc... View More

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Pilot Study Uses Recycled Glass to Grow Salsa Ingredients, Protect Coastlines

The researchers think adding glass to soil could help prevent wind erosion in coastal regions and ecosystems whose preservation is an increasingly valuable aspect of climate resilience. ... View More

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This Startup Floats a Biomimetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution

PolyGone Systems has developed the world's first portable, affordable, low-maintenance microplastic collection device — aiming to help restore the health of waterways and marine life worldwide. ... View More

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3D Printing Driving Rapid Development of Ford EVs

Remaining competitive in the increasingly crowded EV market will require all automakers to continue integrating cutting-edge technologies and new materials, processes and machinery. ... View More

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Smallholder Voices Are Critical in Ethical Supply Chains

The Farmer Thriving Index — a holistic, standardized way of understanding farmer wellbeing that is grounded in farmer voice — set out to answer a simple question: Are farmers in coffee supply chains thriving, or barely surviving? ... View More

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Report: Apparel Circularity Schemes Not Quite Meeting the Moment

While more consumers are embracing circular initiatives that enable them to extend the life of their clothing, brands must make them more accessible to meet the scale of the environmental problems caused by clothing waste. ... View More

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Study: Surf Breaks Key to Health of Climate, Ecosystems, Coastal Communities

An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities. ... View More

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Resilient Companies Remain Committed to Improvement, Regardless of Regulations

The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 40-year-old ‘Chevron deference’ rule could put countless ESG regulations in jeopardy, but experts urge companies to stick to strategies that ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. ... View More

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