More and more, stakeholders and investors are expecting organizations to go above and beyond environmental compliance limits set by the federal government. Organizations are setting ambitious targets to become carbon neutral, to minimize air pollutant emissions, and to prove their commitment to the long-term sustainability of their own […]

In 2017, the Trump administration scaled back protections of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A federal judge has now struck down the rule change — and cited To Kill a Mockingbird in so doing.

Today, US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) platform at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The post Department of Energy Launches Research Platform for the Nation’s Energy Systems appeared first on Environment + Energy […]

Orbital Marine Power Ltd., working with Thompsons of Prudhoe and Port of Blyth, has decommissioned its prototype 2-MW SR2000 floating tidal turbine. Heavy lift specialists Mammoet managed the tandem lift of the 516-tonne structure out of the water and onto the Blyth quayside in what was the port’s largest heavy lift to date, according to... […]

Google has achieved the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification at its Mountain View, Calif., Los Angeles, Calif., and Dublin, Ireland campuses under the AWS Standard. The post Google Achieves Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification at 3 Campuses appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) say an independent forensic investigation team is moving forward with its examination of the May 19, 2020, failures of the Edenville and Sanford dams and operations of Smallwood and Secord dams near Midland, Mich. On May 20, FERC […]

Sir Kensington's, a manufacturer of condiments and dressings, today announced it has set initial impact targets focused on sustainable agriculture, responsible packaging, and team impact. The post Sir Kensington’s Sets Goal for 100% Recycled Content in its Packaging by 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Guyana’s new government will seek to add 400 MW of new generation capacity, including hydropower, over the next five years, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali said in his inauguration speech. According to BNamericas, the head of state said: “To stimulate business enterprises, we will reduce the cost of energy by 50% through a mix of […]

How cities can influence the energy system Heather House Wed, 08/12/2020 - 00:45 As U.S. cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. Policy and regulatory […]

Sustainable fleets are at an inflection point Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 08/12/2020 - 00:15 Companies and cities are increasingly adopting lower-carbon fleets — including trucks and buses that run off electricity, renewable diesel and renewable natural gas — according to a new report from the research team at […]

J.B. Hunt Transport completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia, Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) all-electric Class 8 truck. The post J.B. Hunt Makes First Delivery Using All-Electric Freightliner appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Rattan Lal, an Indian-born scientist, has devoted his career to finding ways to capture carbon from the air and store it in soil. Today, that idea has a catchy name: regenerative agriculture.