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article Chemours Reaches $450 Million PFAS Settlement with EPA Over Pollution Claims in Three States
July 2nd, 2026 • Chemours has agreed to a settlement estimated at more than $450 million to resolve federal and state claims linked to PFAS pollution from facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The agreement includes civil penalties, pollution control measures, drinking water support, and long-term mitigation projects, while allowing the company to continue certain PFAS manufacturing under stricter controls.
article Simple Soil Interventions Could Help Young Woodlands Capture More Carbon
July 2nd, 2026 • A large field trial in Wales suggests that crushed silicate rock and soil microbial enrichment can increase carbon storage in young woodlands. The findings could help reforestation projects improve early tree growth and deliver stronger climate benefits without using additional land.
article Global Energy Demand Reaches New High as Renewables Scale Faster Than Fossil Fuels
July 1st, 2026 • Global energy demand rose to another record high last year, according to the latest Statistical Review of World Energy from the Energy Institute. Renewables delivered the largest share of new energy supply growth, but fossil fuels also reached record levels, underlining the scale of the challenge facing the net-zero transition.
article Water Utilities See Clear AI Use Cases, but Data Foundations Remain the Barrier
July 1st, 2026 • Water utilities are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence for leak detection, demand forecasting, asset management and treatment optimisation. But recent discussions at Ozwater 2026 highlighted a central challenge: many utilities still lack the connected systems, trusted data and governance needed to use AI safely at scale.
article Suntory Links Ribena Supply Chain Investment to Sustainable UK Blackcurrant Farming
June 30th, 2026 • Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is strengthening Ribena’s UK blackcurrant supply chain through investment in processing, crop resilience, biodiversity monitoring and regenerative agriculture. The programme reflects a wider challenge for food and beverage companies: reducing supply chain emissions while adapting key ingredients to climate-related risks.
article ICAEW Partners With IFRS Foundation and UN SSE to Expand Sustainability Reporting Training
June 30th, 2026 • ICAEW has announced strategic partnerships with the IFRS Foundation and the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative to support wider adoption of sustainability reporting standards. The move aims to strengthen training for accountants, listed companies, regulators, and capital market participants as ISSB-aligned disclosure rules expand across global markets.
article Aberdeen Investments and Future Group Partner to Back Global Sustainable Infrastructure
June 29th, 2026 • Aberdeen Investments has partnered with Australian superannuation and financial services firm Future Group to invest in global sustainable infrastructure. The partnership will target assets linked to the energy transition, affordable and social infrastructure, cleaner transport, healthcare, and resilient urban systems.
article Solar’s Rapid Growth Is Reshaping Power Markets and Net-Zero Planning
June 29th, 2026 • Solar power is expanding faster than any other major energy source, supported by falling technology costs, shorter deployment times, and rising demand for clean electricity. New data from California and global energy analysts show that solar is no longer a marginal technology, but a central driver of change in electricity markets.
article World Cup Stadiums Gain Green Building Certifications as Climate Concerns Persist
June 26th, 2026 • Most stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup have secured LEED green building certification ahead of the tournament, highlighting progress on energy efficiency, water use, and waste reduction. But the expanded format across the United States, Canada, and Mexico also raises questions about travel emissions and the wider climate footprint of global sporting events.
article Amcor Research Shows Price, Recyclability and Convenience Are Key to Refill Packaging Adoption
June 26th, 2026 • New research from Amcor suggests that refill packaging is moving beyond niche adoption in European personal care markets. Consumers are increasingly familiar with refill pouches, but wider uptake depends on lower prices, recyclable materials, recycled content, and easier availability in stores and online.
article Heatwaves and Air Pollution Are Becoming a Combined Climate and Public Health Risk
June 25th, 2026 • Heatwaves do not only raise temperatures. They can also worsen air pollution by increasing ground-level ozone, intensifying wildfire smoke, and trapping pollutants close to the ground. As climate change makes extreme heat more frequent and intense, cities, employers, energy systems, and public health agencies need to manage heat and air quality as connected risks.
article Climate Politics Enters a More Volatile Phase as Net-Zero Moves From Pledge to Implementation
June 25th, 2026 • Climate change is no longer only a scientific or diplomatic issue. As governments move from long-term targets to policies that affect energy prices, industry, transport, and household costs, climate politics is becoming more contested, with direct implications for investors, companies, and net-zero planning.
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