Best Open Environmental Data Project Podcasts (2025)

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The Untapped Power of Predictive Analytics in Hospitals 32:37

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With the right data foundation, hospitals can better support medical staff and improve patient outcomes. Tony Pastorino, commercial health strategy lead at Resultant, joins Jess Carter to discuss how data-driven insights are transforming hospital efficiency. Tony shares his experiences from overseeing information systems at IU Health. He also highl…

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ABB to Power Vulcan’s Renewable Lithium Plant in Germany 2:37

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Vulcan Energy has tapped ABB to electrify its Lionheart lithium project. The geothermal-powered site aims to supply 500K EVs with low-carbon battery materials. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/abb-to-power-vulcans-renewable-lithium-plant-in-germany,108063 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogni…

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Albuquerque Expands Annual Treecycling Efforts 5:08

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Albuquerque’s treecycling program diverts organic waste, reduces methane emissions, and provides free mulch for residents while supporting erosion control efforts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/albuquerque-expands-annual-treecycling-efforts,108087 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing …

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AKFA Aluminum to Build First U.S. Facility in Kentucky 2:22

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AKFA Aluminum Solutions will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Kentucky, investing $80 million and creating 331 jobs in sustainable aluminum production. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/akfa-aluminum-to-build-first-us-facility-in-kentucky,108086 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recog…

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Asia’s Coal Surge Reshapes Global Power Priorities 3:12

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Coal is declining in the West but expanding fast in Asia. A small group of markets and players now holds the power to shape global emissions for decades. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/asias-coal-surge-reshapes-global-power-priorities,108062 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the yea…

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The Case for Counting Sharps Waste in Healthcare's Sustainability Equation 6:18

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As medical sharps waste grows, this op-ed explores circular waste management, from safe collection and treatment to recycling and ESG reporting. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and energy management. If your team is driving measurable results, …

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Fort Collins Upgrades Fleet With Low-Emission CNG Buses 3:59

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Fort Collins Transit will replace six aging CNG buses with FTA-funded low-emission models, improving service reliability and reducing NOx and PM emissions. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/fort-collins-upgrades-fleet-with-low-emission-cng-buses,108089 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Minnesota Finalizes PFAS Product Reporting Rule 2:56

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Minnesota’s new PFAS rule requires manufacturers to report intentionally added PFAS by July 1, 2026, with detailed product data, fees, and annual updates. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/minnesota-finalizes-pfas-product-reporting-rule,108111 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year…

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Animal Health Gap Undermines Global SDG Progress 4:46

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A new SEI–CEAP report warns that omitting animal health and welfare from the SDGs is slowing progress on public health, climate, and equity. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/animal-health-gap-undermines-global-sdg-progress,107934 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impac…

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Wisconsin Invests $159M to Replace Lead Service Lines 4:41

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Wisconsin allocates $159M to replace lead service lines, focusing on small and disadvantaged communities and accelerating statewide clean water infrastructure upgrades. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wisconsin-invests-159m-to-replace-lead-service-lines,107914 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards R…

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Massachusetts Moves to Create Home Energy Ratings 2:42

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Massachusetts advances a bill to establish home energy efficiency ratings, requiring standardized assessments and disclosures for home sales and leases. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/massachusetts-moves-to-create-home-energy-ratings,107933 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year…

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Peak Performance Advances Circular Down Jacket Design 4:56

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Peak Performance’s R&D Helium Loop Anorak shows how dissolvable stitching, recycled nylon, and automated disassembly could redefine circular outdoor apparel. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/peak-performance-advances-circular-down-jacket-design,108060 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Arizona Grid Investments Reduce Outage Risks 4:40

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Arizona invests $15.6M in four grid resilience projects to cut outages, reduce wildfire risk, and modernize equipment for 1.6 million utility customers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/arizona-grid-investments-reduce-outage-risks,107913 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s mo…

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Pax Silica Sets New Path for Secure AI Supply Chains 3:19

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Pax Silica unites U.S. partners to strengthen AI supply chains, expand semiconductor capacity, and reduce coercive dependencies across critical technologies. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pax-silica-sets-new-path-for-secure-ai-supply-chains,107915 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing …

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atNorth Expands Award-Winning Nordic Compute Model 3:19

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atNorth scales high-density, AI-ready data centers across the Nordics, with its ICE03 site earning recognition for efficient design and community impact. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/atnorth-expands-award-winning-nordic-compute-model,107617 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the ye…

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Toilet Paper Brands Face Eco Wake-Up Call 4:05

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Toilet paper is splitting into two camps: sustainable and status quo. New NRDC data shows legacy brands lag as bamboo and recycled options gain ground. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/toilet-paper-brands-face-eco-wake-up-call,107277 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most i…

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Housing Infrastructure Drives UK Growth 6:07

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Homes England’s 2025–2030 plan positions housing, land, and enabling works as national infrastructure essential to economic growth and sustainable communities. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/housing-infrastructure-drives-uk-growth,107616 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s …

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Tate Opens New Data Center Manufacturing Plant in Arkansas 2:46

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Tate has launched a major manufacturing site in Pocahontas, AR, adding 52 jobs and boosting data center supply chains with $4M in additional investment. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tate-opens-new-data-center-manufacturing-plant-in-arkansas,107280 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Peterbilt Expands Medium-Duty EV Lineup for Fleets 3:08

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Peterbilt launches three new medium-duty EVs built for delivery, utility, and vocational fleets. Fast charging and versatile specs support real-world demands. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/peterbilt-expands-medium-duty-ev-lineup-for-fleets,107279 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing t…

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Lethbridge Completes Alberta’s First Battery Pickup 3:06

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Lethbridge completes Alberta’s first curbside battery pickup, collecting 3,000 kg and setting a new benchmark for accessible, community-driven recycling programs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/lethbridge-completes-albertas-first-battery-pickup,107468 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…

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Oil Sands Turn to On-Site Nitrogen with Purity Gas Deal 3:29

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Purity Gas lands a major Alberta contract for on-site nitrogen systems. The move reflects industry demand for cost control, reliability, and lower emissions. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/oil-sands-turn-to-on-site-nitrogen-with-purity-gas-deal,107278 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…

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Southwest Drying Linked to Climate Change 4:02

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A 2025 Colorado River Basin analysis finds human-driven climate change is driving both rising temperatures and declining precipitation in the Southwest. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/southwest-drying-linked-to-climate-change,107281 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most …

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Shipping CO2 Emissions Rise 9% Since 2019 4:48

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Global shipping CO2 rose 9.3% from 2019–2024 as trade and route distances grew, with containers and bulk carriers driving most emissions despite efficiency gains. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/shipping-co2-emissions-rise-9-percent-since-2019,107317 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Atlas ReGenX Brings Circularity to Cold Chain Packaging 2:20

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Atlas’ new ReGenX tech adds recycled content to cold chain products—no added cost, no drop in performance. A smarter way to hit ESG goals without trade-offs. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/atlas-regenx-brings-circularity-to-cold-chain-packaging,107276 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…

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California Offshore Drilling Plan Raises Industry Concerns 3:59

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A new offshore drilling plan reopens California waters after decades. Businesses now face legal, economic, and environmental uncertainty across key sectors. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/california-offshore-drilling-plan-raises-industry-concerns,106931 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogni…

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Federal Court Vacates National Wind Permit Freeze 4:45

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A federal court has vacated the nationwide pause on wind permits, finding the Wind Order unlawful and requiring agencies to resume processing applications. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/federal-court-vacates-national-wind-permit-freeze,107122 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the y…

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Digital Compliance Tools Strengthen Resilience 6:54

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Digital compliance systems are emerging as resilience infrastructure as U.S. regulatory shifts and climate risks push companies toward real-time environmental oversight. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/digital-compliance-tools-strengthen-resilience,107135 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogn…

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Kenya’s Waste Pickers Take the Plastics Stage 3:39

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Twelve female waste pickers from Kenya are using theatre to share their role in plastic recovery—pushing for recognition during global plastics talks. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/kenyas-waste-pickers-take-the-plastics-stage,106932 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most…

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Detroit Ozone Ruling Resets EPA Obligations for 2026 4:39

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A federal court vacated Detroit’s ozone redesignation, restoring Moderate controls and raising new compliance considerations for 2026 infrastructure projects. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/detroit-ozone-ruling-resets-epa-obligations-for-2026,107123 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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New Jersey Moves Forward on Two Major PFAS Bills 2:45

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New Jersey’s PFAS bills tighten product bans while granting fire departments a one-year foam extension, reshaping compliance for municipalities and industry. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-jersey-moves-forward-on-two-major-pfas-bills,106977 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the …

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Washington Approves Carriger Solar Project 3:17

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Washington approves the 160 MW Carriger Solar project, adding storage capacity as the state works to accelerate slow renewable-energy growth. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/washington-approves-carriger-solar-project,107104 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful …

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Visual Search Boosts Secondhand Fashion Discovery 2:56

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Beni Lens is changing how shoppers find secondhand fashion—no text needed. Upload a photo and get real-time matches across top resale platforms. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/visual-search-boosts-secondhand-fashion-discovery,106927 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most …

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The Overlooked Risk Management Tool That Bridges Risk and Responsibility 7:11

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Environmental insurance is gaining attention as companies face rising operational risks and shifting regulations. Here’s how it strengthens risk strategy. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and energy management. If your team is driving measurable…

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Clay-Based Tools for Modern Pollution Exposure Control 3:33

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Texas A&M is turning engineered clay into a practical defense against PFAS, VOCs, and more. These tools aim to reduce exposure before it becomes a crisis. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/clay-based-tools-for-modern-pollution-exposure-control,106930 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing t…

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Idaho Expands Shared Stewardship for Forest Health 6:03

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Idaho and the U.S. Forest Service expand Shared Stewardship to increase timber production, reduce wildfire risk, and accelerate cross-boundary forest restoration. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/idaho-expands-shared-stewardship-for-forest-health,106633 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…

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Flawed Wetland Metrics Challenge Carbon Storage Models 2:59

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A new study finds common wetland carbon metrics may be overstating storage. The overlooked data gap could impact carbon credits and coastal restoration plans. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and energy management. If your team is driving measur…

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Youth Partnerships Advance School Recycling 2:03

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Circular Materials is partnering with Earth Rangers and EcoSchools Canada to expand recycling education and support Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/youth-partnerships-advance-school-recycling,106957 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recog…

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China Activates 300MW of Major Storage Project 4:02

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China has brought 300MW/1200MWh of its largest storage project online, using SINEXCEL PCS technology to improve grid stability and support renewable integration. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/china-activates-300mw-of-major-storage-project,106933 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing th…

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Ascent Solar Raises $2M for Flexible PV Growth 3:57

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Ascent Solar raises $2M to support operations as demand grows for flexible thin-film PV in space, defense, and industrial applications. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ascent-solar-raises-2m-for-flexible-pv-growth,106956 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful sol…

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AI Vision Systems Transform Maritime Safety 4:24

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AI-powered vision systems are reshaping maritime safety, enabling real-time detection of vessels, debris, and marine mammals while supporting autonomous operations. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ai-vision-systems-transform-maritime-safety,106929 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing th…

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Kenya’s Geothermal Edge in Direct Air Capture 3:36

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Octavia Carbon is using Kenya’s geothermal energy to power DAC tech. Precision sensors ensure each tonne of captured CO₂ is real, permanent, and verifiable. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/kenyas-geothermal-edge-in-direct-air-capture,106092 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’…

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Retrofitting Gains Momentum Across Europe 4:29

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gridX’s 2025 retrofit report shows strong consumer demand, major savings potential, and a 15M-home retrofit market shaping Europe’s energy transition. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/retrofitting-gains-momentum-across-europe,106800 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most im…

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EPA Approves EVOCA, a New Class of Biofungicide 3:12

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EVOCA becomes the first EPA-approved protein biofungicide in the U.S. It offers a new mode of action to help growers fight resistance and reduce residues. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-approves-evoca-a-new-class-of-biofungicide,106091 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’…

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Indiana Bill Reshapes Local Solar Siting Rules 2:39

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Indiana’s new SB 54 would restrict local solar siting by requiring rezoning before overlay districts can host commercial solar projects, reshaping project development. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/indiana-bill-reshapes-local-solar-siting-rules,106799 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogniz…

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Maritime SMRs Drive New Global Nuclear Rules 6:21

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Released in November 2025, new maritime SMR research shows global nuclear and shipping agencies must build unified safety, liability, and port-access rules. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/maritime-smrs-drive-new-global-nuclear-rules,106631 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’…

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EHS Software Market Sees Surge of AI Releases in 2025 5:24

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AI capabilities accelerated across EHS platforms in 2025, shifting the market toward governance, transparency, and trusted automation for regulated workflows. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and energy management. If your team is driving measur…

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Corrected Climate Data Exposes Global Inequity 4:28

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Revised climate-economy analysis finds that even after a full retraction and major corrections, low-emitting regions still face the highest economic losses. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/corrected-climate-data-exposes-global-inequity,106283 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the yea…

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Infrastructure Modernization Strategies for 2026 4:15

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Companies are rethinking infrastructure modernization for 2026 as PJM faces rising demand and volatility, prompting new strategies for reliability and flexibility planning. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/infrastructure-modernization-strategies-for-2026,106319 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards R…

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Myriad Uranium Secures Full Ownership of Red Basin 3:13

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Myriad Uranium now owns 100% of its Red Basin project in New Mexico. High-res surveys set the stage for exploration permits and deeper resource work. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/myriad-uranium-secures-full-ownership-of-red-basin,106087 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s…

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Massport Taps Broco for Renewable Diesel Supply Deal 2:30

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Massport has signed a major deal with Broco Energy to supply renewable diesel across its operations. The move signals a broader shift in regional fuel strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/massport-taps-broco-for-renewable-diesel-supply-deal,106086 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…