Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader
A daily briefing on the day’s most pressing sustainability and energy‑management headlines.
Hosted by the editors of Environment + Energy Leader, Sustainability Soundbites delivers concise, expert-driven updates each business day. In 3–7 minutes per episode, listeners get:
- 👉 The latest corporate sustainability initiatives—like Kenvue’s Sustainable Innovation Profiler targeting 75 % of new products with improved environmental performance by 2030
🔧 Innovative renewable energy solutions—from maritime hydrogen fuel cells to new hydropower capacity
🌍 Policy shifts and environmental developments affecting global energy access, compliance, and resilience
Tune in daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, your preferred podcast platform—or via the show’s RSS feed on https://sustainability-soundbites-e-e-leader.buzzsprout.com.
Whether you’re an energy executive, sustainability professional, or policy leader, these quick‑hit episodes equip you with timely, actionable insights to stay informed and ahead.
Episodes
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U.S. Energy Consumers Split Into Four Segments, SECC Survey Finds
New SECC research identifies four key U.S. energy consumer segments—ranging from tech-savvy households to affordability-focused savers—revealing how utilities can tailor programs around cost, simplicity, and clean energy engagement.
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Season 2025
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2:59
Trump Policy Threatens Maryland Offshore Wind Plan
Trump’s offshore wind rollback targets US Wind’s Maryland project, as BOEM seeks remand of its 2.2 GW COP approval, putting jobs and clean power at risk.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/trump-policy-threatens-maryla...
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5:14
Conservation Finance Strengthens Caribbean Communities
SVG strengthens conservation through the national fund while the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launches circular economy projects to cut waste and build resilience.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/conservation-finance...
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4:20
IBM and NASA Launch Surya AI to Predict Solar Storms with Greater Accuracy
IBM and NASA’s Surya model forecasts solar storms using AI and NASA data. The open-source tool will protect satellites, power grids, and key systems.
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Season 2025
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3:09
Tyson COVID Negligence Claims Revived by 5th Cir.
Fifth Circuit says PPIA doesn’t preempt worker-safety COVID claims, reviving a suit against Tyson while affirming dismissal of a coworker.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tyson-covid-negligence-claims-revived-by-5th...
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2:50
Alaska’s Salt Marshes Open a New Market for Eco Research
Alaska’s quake-born wetlands are now a hotspot for climate research. These expanding ecosystems offer major opportunities in carbon, biotech, and field logistics.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/alaskas-salt-marshes...
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Season 2025
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3:45
Liming Returns as Climate and Yield Strategy
Liming is making a comeback—this time as both a climate solution and a crop booster. New research shows it can cut emissions and improve soil health at scale.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/liming-returns-as-climat...
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2:39
Methane Risk Map Reveals Toxic Health Threats Near Oil & Gas
A new Methane Risk Map links methane leaks at oil and gas sites to hazardous air pollutants, exposing health risks for 126,600 residents and sensitive facilities.
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Sustainable Happy Hours Showcase Clean Energy Success
Local clean‑energy wins take center stage at two free “Sippin’ for Sustainability” events in Jackson Hole—celebrating solar, efficiency, and Green Power momentum.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sustainable-happy-ho...
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Europe’s Split PFAS Ban Sets a Dangerous Precedent
ECHA’s split PFAS restriction leaves eight sectors unregulated, undermining EU policy and risking decades of continued chemical emissions.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/europes-split-pfas-ban-sets-a-dangerous-prec...
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6:00
Building Resilience, Reducing Risk: Driving Decarbonization from the Ground Up
Industry Voice: Kenvue’s Linda Caramichael outlines how local-first roadmaps, climate-risk assessments, and site-level strategies can embed decarbonization into operations while strengthening business resilience.
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6:58
Gardro Robot Turns Screen Time Into Green Time
Freeman Robots’ Gardro uses AI to gamify gardening, helping kids and families grow food, cut screen time, and embrace sustainable living.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/order-robot-turns-screen-time-into-green-time...
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4:42
Barriers Blocking SME Role in Climate Innovation
New research shows SMEs face systemic barriers in mission-oriented innovation, threatening climate goals unless communication and support improve.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/barriers-blocking-sme-role-in-climat...
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5:05
George Eastman Museum Aligns Preservation with Sustainability
The George Eastman Museum is cutting emissions while protecting artifacts. Its latest exhibition shows how climate action and conservation can work together.
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2:33
SHEIN’s SAF Deal with Lufthansa Raises Greenwashing Risks
SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo plan to use SAF in deliveries, but critics say fast fashion’s reliance on air freight undermines the sustainability claim.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sheins-saf-deal-with-lufthansa-rai...
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4:53
EPA Grants 63 Small Refinery Exemptions
EPA issued decisions on 175 small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, granting 63, partially granting 77, and ordering RIN returns.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-grants-63-small-refinery-exe...
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Virginia Campaign Challenges Data Center Expansion
PEC’s campaign equips Virginians with tools to demand data center transparency, oversight, and efficiency amid rising load and utility strain.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/virginia-campaign-challenges-data-center...
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5:22
Jack Pine Adapts to Stress but Growth Declines
Jack pine trees show higher water-use efficiency as vapor pressure deficit rises, but growth slows on sandy soils, challenging forest resilience.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/jack-pine-adapts-to-stress-but-growth...
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2:35
Brazil Soy and Beef Exports Tied to Water-Scarce Basins
New study finds 20% of China’s and 50% of EU’s soy and beef imports from Brazil rely on river basins facing high or critical water scarcity.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/brazil-soy-and-beef-exports-tied-to-water-...
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4:00
Poplar Trees Offer Clues to Cheaper Biofuel, Paper Processing
Researchers uncover how climate shapes poplar lignin, opening opportunities to enhance biofuel efficiency and develop sustainable materials.
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2:13
Revolution Wind Offshore Work Halted by BOEM
BOEM has issued a stop-work order for Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project, delaying offshore construction despite 80% completion and secured PPAs.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/revolution-wind-offshore-work-halted-by...
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3:17
Wärtsilä Secures $100M Deal for Flexible Power in South Dakota
Wärtsilä will supply six dual-fuel engines for Black Hills Energy’s new Rapid City plant, adding 100 MW of fast-ramping, flexible power by 2026.
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1:47
Ongoing Uncertainty Around California’s Climate Disclosure Laws
California climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261 require emissions and risk reporting by 2026, despite lawsuits and regulatory delays.
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7:07
Rare Earths Americas Secures $16M for US-Brazil Mining
Rare Earths Americas raises $16M to develop Georgia’s Foothills project and Brazil assets, boosting Western supply of critical rare earth minerals.
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AI Model Extends Life and Safety of EV Batteries
DOE launches DPA Consortium to secure nuclear fuel supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign uranium, and strengthen U.S. energy independence.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ai-model-extends-life-and-safety-of-ev-b...
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