Is Xylem’s $1.7 Billion Sensus Deal a Game Changer for the Water Industry?
Water technology company Xylem this week announced it will buy smart meter manufacturer Sensus for $1.7 billion — a deal that could be a game changer for the water industry.
View ArticleThe Granddaddy of the Climate Change Movement is Trying to Save Nuclear...
Nuclear power has a powerful advocate: James Hansen, the grandfather of the climate change movement. His latest move is to step on behalf of Pacific Gas & Electric's Diablo Canyon, which is set to...
View ArticleHuge Step for Zero-Carbon Replacement of Diablo Canyon
Operating California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant past its 2025 license expiration would cost more than twice what many had anticipated, and significantly more than replacing it with energy...
View ArticleSustainable Procurement Standard Coming Soon
Purchasing represents a significant piece of a company’s budget. In the public sector alone, procurement accounts for around 12 percent of GDP and 29 percent of government expenditure in OECD member...
View ArticleApple Final Assembly Sites in China 100% Zero Waste Compliant
Apple says all 14 of its final assembly site in China are now compliant with UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill validation.
View ArticleExxon, GT Technology Could Slash Plastics Manufacturing’s Emissions, Energy Use
ExxonMobil says it has developed a technology that could massively reduce emissions and energy used to manufacture plastics. The oil giant, working with scientists at the Georgia Institute of...
View ArticleThe Road from Paris Leads to Science-based Targets
The Paris agreement is a clear signal of international will to tackle climate change and governments around the world are under pressure to ramp up efforts to cut carbon emissions. Trucost analysis...
View ArticlePlastic Bag Ban Pitts Manufacturers Against Grocers
Plastic bag manufactures have raised $6.1 million to overturn California’s plastic bag ban, while its supporters including Albertsons Safeway and the California Grocers Association have raised about...
View ArticleGE Wastewater Treatment Enables Oil Refinery to Reuse 100% of Water
A Canadian oil refinery will soon reuse 100 percent of its water with help from General Electric wastewater treatment technology.
View ArticleWhy Veolia’s Data Center Strategy Is Key to Shrinking its Carbon Footprint
Environmental Leader caught up with Veolia Water Technologies’ Brian Gamble to discuss how Veolia is using its data center strategy to advance sustainability goals by reducing the carbon footprint of...
View ArticleExxon’s Algae Investments May Be Good for Business, and Public Relations
Exxon Mobil Corp.'s investment in algae biofuels may turn out to be good for business, and public relations. The oil giant, under pressure from states attorneys general and shareholders about what it...
View ArticleCarbon Footprinting: Helping Investors Ask the Right Questions
Last year marked a turning point for the investment community in acting on carbon in their investments. By the time of the Paris Climate Summit in December, 110 investors representing over $10 trillion...
View ArticleEnvironmental Executive Moves: Waste Management, PowerCell Sweden, ACWA, T&M...
Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders. Waste Management: The waste management services company has appointed James C. (Jim) Fish, Jr. as president....
View ArticleWhy Your Firm Should Be Engaging the Board on Sustainability Challenges
CEOs may be missing a key opportunity to meet sustainability challenges by engaging their boards of directors.
View ArticlePlastics Firm Expects $20,000 in New Recycling Revenue from Zero Net Waste...
A zero waste program for the plastics industry is expected to result in about $20,000 in new revenue for its first participant. Following the launch of its zero waste program earlier this year, SPI:...
View ArticleDuke Energy Takes Solar Shot at Modest Commercial Businesses
When it comes to accessing the new energy market place, Duke Energy has a made a key move — going after the smaller-to-mid-sized commercial solar markets, which it thinks has huge potential. Today, the...
View ArticleEdible Food Packaging Garnering Interest from Food Companies to Reduce Waste
Edible food packaging made of milk proteins can reduce waste and prevent food spoilage, according to US Department of Agriculture researchers who are currently developing this casein-based film. The...
View ArticleWhy Environmental Managers, Investors Love Circular Economy Technologies
Circular economy technologies, which reduce waste or convert waste to valuable new products, received $668 million in funding from 2011 through the first quarter of 2016.
View ArticleShippers Launch Sustainability Rating System, Target Emissions Cuts
As the ocean shipping industry faces increasing pressure to set carbon emissions targets, five global companies have launched a rating system to help shippers choose more sustainable ocean freight...
View ArticleNow that Coal Companies are Troubled, Who Should Pay for Environmental Cleanups?
Regardless of how their troubles started, coal companies still have to clean up their sites. But the companies are bankrupt, just who should pay. At least company is getting off with a liability of 15...
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