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Millions of Tons of Fish Are Wasted Annually, Study Finds

Industrial fishing fleets dump nearly 10 million tons of good fish back into the ocean every year, according to new research.

EPA to Publish Guidelines Clarifying Waters of the United States Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is publishing its proposed guidelines to clarify the Waters of the United States rule so that it mirrors the language used before 2015, which is when the Obama administration broadened the scope of the law.

Transport Sector Primed for the Growth of Electric Vehicles

When it comes to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity sector gets much of the attention, considering that it is responsible for 29 percent of those releases. But the transportation sector makes up 26 percent of them. If that is going to change, the electric car will have to make significant inroads.

Why Is China Suddenly Leading the Climate Change Effort? It's a Business Decision.

China watchers and other commentators debate China's resolve and capability to fill the political vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord this month. Why would China be eager to take leadership on climate change? To understand this transition requires looking more closely at the interests and motivations of the Chinese leadership in the rapid growth and development of Chinese renewables.

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Offshore Kites Ready to Transform Wind Technology

Kite Power Systems of Scotland has secured a £2m ($2.5m) equity investment from the Scottish Investment Bank for its offshore wind generation kite.

Spurred by Consumer Demand, Carlsberg Pledges to Reduce Water Use, Reach Zero Emissions

Beer brewer Carlsberg Group has set a new goal of reducing water usage at its breweries by 50 percent by 2030, following an analysis of water risk in conjunction with WWF. Reaching the goal will require "technological breakthroughs at brewery level" - as well as collaborations with partners in high-risk catchment areas to ensure long-term water availability, says Jochem Verberne, global partnership director at WWF International.

These Companies Are America's Hungriest Wind and Solar Power Users

Major U.S. corporations such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and General Motors Co have become some of America's biggest buyers of renewable energy, driving growth in an industry seen as key to helping the United States cut carbon emissions.

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Plastic Pollution in the Antarctic Is 'Worse Than Expected,' Research Shows

The levels of microplastic particles accumulating in the Antarctic are much worse than expected, according to U.K. scientists.

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Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Materials, Stronger Supply Chain

Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing.

Race Is on to Mine Metal Powering Electric Vehicles

The race is on to supply more of the cobalt needed for batteries in the fast-growing market for electric vehicles - and that means fresh competition for the big players Glencore Plc and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Sustainability in Supply Chains Is Driven by Positive Business Outcomes, Study Says

An overwhelming percentage of manufacturing suppliers say that they undertake sustainability measures because they have tangible business value.

Vertical Farming Gets Real: Bowery Raises $20M for Its 'Post-Organic' Warehouse Farm

As indoor farming goes from fantasy to reality, Bowery Farming raised $20m for its "post-organic" vertical farm from a group of investors, including General Catalyst, GGV Capital and GV (formerly Google Ventures), better known for betting on technology than on agriculture.

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