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article Study Finds Renewables Offer Greater Climate Value Than Direct Air Capture in Most U.S. Regions
May 7th, 2026 • A new peer-reviewed study finds that investment in utility-scale solar and onshore wind delivers greater climate and public health benefits per dollar than direct air capture across most U.S. grid regions. The findings do not dismiss direct air capture, but suggest policymakers and investors should weigh its opportunity costs against faster, cheaper emissions cuts from renewable power.
article Philippines and Singapore Sign Carbon Trading Agreement to Support Article 6 Climate Projects
May 6th, 2026 • The Philippines and Singapore have signed a carbon credits implementation agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, creating a framework for cross-border transfers of verified emissions reductions. The deal is expected to support climate investment in the Philippines while giving Singapore-regulated companies access to eligible international carbon credits.
article General Mills Sustainability Progress Slows as Supply Chain Emissions Challenge 2030 Climate Goal
May 6th, 2026 • General Mills reported a smaller reduction in total value chain greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal 2025 than it achieved a year earlier, underscoring the difficulty of cutting Scope 3 emissions in food supply chains. The company made progress on waste, packaging and regenerative agriculture, but supplier-related emissions, water intensity and animal welfare sourcing remain key challenges.
article UNE Uses AI to Target Hard-to-Recycle Silicon in Solar Panels
May 6th, 2026 • Researchers at the University of New England are using artificial intelligence and quantum chemical simulations to identify solvents that could help recover silicon from end-of-life solar panels. The work addresses one of the harder parts of solar recycling as Australia prepares for a sharp rise in retired photovoltaic modules.
article Plastic Credits Shift From Cleanup Tool to Waste Infrastructure Finance
May 5th, 2026 • Plastic Credits are gaining attention as companies look for measurable ways to address plastic pollution beyond their direct operations. Supporters argue they can help finance collection, sorting, and processing systems in regions where waste infrastructure is weak, while critics warn they must not distract from reduction, reuse, and producer responsibility.
article US Push Against IMO Shipping Carbon Levy Keeps Net-Zero Framework in Uncertain Waters
May 5th, 2026 • The United States and other countries are pressing for changes to the International Maritime Organization’s proposed carbon pricing system for shipping. The framework remains alive, but continued negotiations could reshape the rules that shipowners, fuel suppliers, and cargo owners are preparing for.
article Fashion Designer Turns PFAS-Contaminated Hemp Into a Test Case for Regenerative Materials
May 5th, 2026 • Dutch model and designer Marte Mei van Haaster is using hemp grown on PFAS-contaminated land to explore whether polluted landscapes can feed safer, regenerative material systems. The work highlights both the promise and limits of phytoremediation as fashion, design, and textile supply chains face rising scrutiny over forever chemicals.
article Clean Energy Investors See Market Repricing as Climate Risk and Power Demand Rise
May 4th, 2026 • Clean energy markets are adjusting to a new investment reality shaped by climate losses, data centre power demand, and corporate procurement. At DC Climate Week, Climate Innovation Capital’s Nelson Switzer argued that decarbonization is increasingly being valued as an operational and financial strategy, not only an ESG commitment.
article L’Oréal’s Shift from Petrochemicals Highlights the Next Sustainability Challenge for Beauty
May 4th, 2026 • L’Oréal is accelerating efforts to replace fossil-derived cosmetic ingredients with bio-based, mineral and circular alternatives. The strategy shows how beauty and personal care companies are moving sustainability deeper into product formulation, not just packaging and energy use.
article ProAmpac Expands Recyclable Pet Food Packaging Portfolio at Petfood Forum 2026
May 4th, 2026 • ProAmpac is showcasing an expanded range of pet food packaging formats, including recyclable quad-seal pouches and multiwall paper bags, at Petfood Forum 2026. The launch reflects growing pressure on pet food brands to improve packaging recyclability while maintaining shelf life, durability, and product safety.
article Walmart Expands Regenerative Farming Efforts to Scale Sustainable Cotton Supply
May 1st, 2026 • Walmart is strengthening its commitment to sustainable cotton by supporting regenerative agriculture practices across its supply chain. The initiative aims to reduce environmental impacts while improving soil health and farmer resilience.
article Banks Under Scrutiny for Limited Action on Agricultural Methane Emissions, Report Finds
May 1st, 2026 • A new analysis highlights that major banks are not adequately addressing methane emissions linked to agriculture, despite rising climate risks. The findings point to gaps in financing strategies, disclosure practices, and engagement with high-emitting sectors such as livestock and rice production.
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