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U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF
The forecast is 36% higher than BNEF’s April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.
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Amazon taps clean energy, greentech investments to reduce carbon footprint
The e-commerce giant, which has a goal to reach net-zero status across its operations by 2040, has backed a number of sustainable initiatives this year.
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Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions
The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.
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CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision
The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures after its implementation was halted by the Ninth Circuit last month.
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Starbucks to pay $39M in New York City labor settlement
New York City alleged the company violated its Fair Workweek rules upwards of 500,000 times between 2021 and 2024.
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Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center environmental impacts
A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.
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How Meta is ramping up cleantech investments amid the AI boom
The social media and tech company is investing in an array of low-carbon energy and tech solutions as its data center emissions rise.
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Keeping track of California’s climate disclosure laws as 2026 deadlines loom
As the California Air Resources Board finalizes regulations for Senate Bills 253 and 261, large companies in the state must prepare to disclose their climate risks and, potentially, emissions.
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US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies
Half of workers said they prefer humans to review job applications, evaluate work performance and make decisions that affect careers, SHL survey results said.
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NYC comptroller urges city pensions to drop BlackRock, other managers over climate concerns
New York City outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander recommended the city’s pension plans drop BlackRock, Fidelity and PanAgora as asset managers.
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Microsoft ditches publishing ‘traditional’ diversity and inclusion report this year
The tech giant will instead help demonstrate its D&I progress through “more dynamic and accessible” formats, its chief communications officer told ESG Dive.
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OpinionStates must advance technology-neutral permitting to support clean energy
A competitive environment is necessary for rapid innovation and cost reduction as federal support evaporates, say Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet of permitting software company Symbium.
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Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program
The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.
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Storage, hybrid projects emerging as renewable energy post-OBBBA winners: LevelTen Energy
Hybrid development could exceed standalone wind and solar by 2030, a developer survey finds.
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Employers, workers to face healthcare ‘affordability crunch,’ report warns
A “sharp growth” in prescription drug spending, including pricey GLP-1 weight-loss medications, helped fuel the increase, according to HR consulting firm Mercer.
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US Plastics Pact assesses pluses and minuses of chemical recycling
The group calls for chemical recyclers to consider environmental justice impacts and offer more data and transparency around operations, but says the technologies offer key circular economy opportunities for plastic.
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Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture
The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.
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Q&AVaraha CEO talks carbon removal projects, climate tech and sustainable agriculture
The CEO of Asia’s largest carbon project developer discusses the company’s rise, getting involved in one of the largest biochar deals to date and the broader carbon removal market.
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Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement
The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims.
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Philanthropies commit $300M to boost climate, health solutions at COP30
The Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and others said the investment will help tackle health risks that arise from extreme heat, air pollution and infectious diseases.
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Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily stopped enforcement of a law that requires large businesses operating in California to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.
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Pay equity, barrier analysis remain ‘very legal’ ways to advance DEI, experts say
As DEI is increasingly politicized, HR still has some low-hanging fruit available.
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JPMorgan Chase enhancing due diligence for clients in the Amazon region
The bank will use a geospatial definition of the region preferred by Indigenous leaders and activists, but the change does not bring any inherent restrictions.
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Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass
In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.
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SEC won’t weigh in on most no-action requests this proxy season, including ESG submissions
The change “has the potential to end shareholder proposals as we know them,” a former SEC corporation finance division director told ESG Dive.
