Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 14, 2025

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well as a fungal CLE16 mimic, that encourage the beneficial symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi. CLE16 supplementation in crop fields could help reduce harmful chemical fertilizer use by replacing it with sustainable, long-lasting symbiotic plant-fungus relationships for important crops like

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Sphera

APRIL 14, 2025

New Solution Extends Sphera’s Compliance Capabilities, Enabling Advanced Scope 3 Reporting Through Integration with Proprietary Managed LCA Content Database CHICAGO, IL, April 14, 2025 – Amid growing regulatory pressure to address carbon emissions, Sphera—a global leader in integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data, and consulting services—today announced the launch of its Supplier Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator.

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ESG Today

APRIL 14, 2025

Automotive giant General Motors announced the appointment of Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. Garber joins GM after serving as CSO for technology giant Dell. The new appointment follows the retirement in November 2024 of GMs former CSO Kristen Siemen after 30 years with the company. In her new role, Garber will oversee GMs commitment to responsible business practices and environmental and social impact.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 14, 2025

Whether for cooking, heating, as a light source or for making tools -- it is assumed that fire was essential for the survival of people in the Ice Age. However, it is puzzling that hardly any well-preserved evidence of fireplaces from the coldest period of the Ice Age in Europe has been found so far. A group of scientists has now been able to shed some light on the mystery of Ice Age fire.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2025

Ralph Winkler has written a lot of music, but he never imagined one of his most popular songs would be inspired by one of the worst days for his family. Ralph, 58, who lives in Heerlen, Netherlands, remembers the day in 2023 when he and his wife, Angeles rushed their teenage son, Mikk, to the hospital and first heard about Mikks type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

Electrathon America is an organization that provides hands-on opportunities for participants to learn about STEM principles as they design and build an electric vehicle for competition. The race is not always won by the swiftest. In Electrathon competition, each contestant starts the race with a the same amount of electrical. [continued] The post Electrathon America Comes To Homestead-Miami Raceway appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Environmental lawyers say two new White House directivesdesigned to greatly expand executive power to strike down federal energy and environmental regulationsare not likely to hold up in court and represent an attempt to move far beyond the established boundaries of presidential authority.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

Two more hydrogen bus trial failures crossed my screen this morning, so I thought I’d share. Both are in Europe, but while one is in the capital of the EU, the other is across the Channel in the heart of the United Kingdom’s oil and gas industry. While I’m at. [continued] The post Hydrogen vs. Battery Buses: A European Transit Reality Check appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Worker advocates have long fought to pass a national heat standard to ensure that no worker ever dies of heat stroke. A standard would require employers to take simple measures, like providing water, shade or a place to rest and cool down.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

The cost of incinerating waste is rising for Scottish councils, and will cost each one over 1 million more per year, on average, by 2028, according to analysis from Friends of the Earth Scotland, UKWIN and Fidra. The groups have criticised what they say is the Scottish Governments failure to take action to reduce incineration which has led to these rocketing costs.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Harriet Tubman talked about how she was a neglected weed. She recognized the way in which she was being mistreated as a child and she also associated herself with a kind of living thing that is incredibly tough and resilient.

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3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2025

Complimentary Webinar: Understanding the EU CSRD: Deep Dive into the Omnibus Bill and Relations Between CSDDD & CSRD Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT) Register Here The EU Omnibus Bill is intended to streamline the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities, amongst other components of the Green New Deal.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Switzerland-based Tetra Pak partnered with Netherlands-based industrial packaging company Schoeller Allibert to unveil on Monday a new transport cratemade with recycled material from used beverage cartons.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

The study focused on an area surrounding the BT Tower. A new study has revealed a significant shift in the sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in central London, with gas boilers used for heating now identified as the primary contributor. The research found that the combustion of natural gas in boilers accounted for 72 per cent of NOx emissions within a few kilometres radius of the BT Tower between 2021 and 2023.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at Food Navigator Europe. Agricultural commodities are having a bad time of it lately. Whether its corn, cocoa or coffee, crops worldwide are being pressured increasingly by unpredictable weather patterns. The latest victim or multiple victims are vegetable oils.

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Stanford Social Innovation

APRIL 14, 2025

By Armando Zumaya Right now, many nonprofits are asking foundations for more money, and for good reasons. Some have lost federal funding, and some are impacted by the ending of federal programs, butespecially in the social, racial, and environmental justice movementsfoundations are overwhelmed and threatened. Some foundations are considering stepping back from their principles and not funding those causes anymore.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story from the Washington Post via MSN. U.S. DOGE Service employees have inserted themselves into grants.gov, the governments long-established process to alert the public about potential federal grants and allow organizations to apply for funds, according to four people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe a sensitive situation.

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Cisco CSR

APRIL 14, 2025

The customer success landscape is shifting to digital-first. Cisco empowers partners with tools for scalable success, focusing on proactive, personalized, and predictive strategies through digital engagements and Lifecycle Advantage program enhancements.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story from ProPublica. Federal scientists responsible for monitoring the health of West Coast fisheries are cleaning office bathrooms and reconsidering critical experiments after the Department of Commerce failed to renew their labs contracts for hazardous waste disposal, janitorial services, IT and building maintenance.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

By Sam McEachern, GM News In the first quarter, General Motors saw sales of its electric vehicles nearly double from the comparable year-ago quarter we’re now the #2 seller of EVs in the U.S.1 But this was no overnight success story GM has been dabbling with electric cars. [continued] The post The 1969 All-Electric GM XP 512E Concept appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story in The Guardian. Letters went out to hundreds of workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday, informing them their jobs had been terminated again.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

About a dozen years ago, more battery-based energy storage projects began to be completed, which was exciting because they were, and continue to be, a solution to the intermittency problem. Sunshine and wind are not available 24/7, so it is necessary to store some solar and wind power electricity for. [continued] The post Kempower Announces Fast-Charging Flex Satellite EV Chargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

On Friday, April 11, the administration announced it would again attempt to slash funding for critical American research. This time it announced it would cut the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate, or the indirect costs rate, to 15% for all Department of Energy research grants to colleges and universities.

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Cisco CSR

APRIL 14, 2025

Cisco and Endace provide Security Operations Center services at RSAC 2025 Conference. Sign up for a tour and see what happens in the SOC.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Jared Bossly is one of many landowners who were sued by Summit Carbon Solutions as it unleashed a barrage of eminent domain legal actions in South Dakota to obtain land for the nearly $9 billion pipeline spanning five Midwest states. Lee Enterprises and The Associated Press reviewed … Continue reading A pipeline company filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

My odometer just hit 150,218. Below explains why we still love our 2019 Model 3 after 150,000 miles and nearly 5 years. We are about to make our annual 1500-mile spring migration from Utah to northern Wisconsin and Tesla is still the only brand of EVs that can make that. [continued] The post 150,000 Miles, 5 Years, & 5+ Months on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Where Do I Stand Now?

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story from Inside Climate News. In what appears to be the latest attack on the science and regulations that protect public health and the environment, the Trump administration notified top advisors to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys scientific research arm that their first meeting of Trumps second term was canceled.

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CleanTechnica

APRIL 14, 2025

US electric vehicle sales continue to grow. 100% electric vehicle (EV) sales were up 200% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2021. They were up 66% compared to Q1 2022, up 12% compared to Q1 2023, and up 11% compared to Q1 2024. That said, there are very notable changes. [continued] The post Non-Tesla US EV Sales Up 472% vs. 2021! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2025

Read the full story at ProPublica. The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to eliminate long-standing requirements for polluters to collect and report their emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause climate change.

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Cisco CSR

APRIL 14, 2025

Cruise vacations are more popular than ever, with nearly 20 million Americans expected to set sail this yearup 4.5% from 2024. This boom is not just a post-pandemic rebound; cruise demand is now outpacing growth in the traditional hotel sector. By 2030, U.S. cruise industry revenues are projected to more than doublerising from approximately $3.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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