Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader
A daily briefing on the day’s most pressing sustainability and energy‑management headlines.
Hosted by the editors of Environment + Energy Leader, Sustainability Soundbites delivers concise, expert-driven updates each business day. In 3–7 minutes per episode, listeners get:
- 👉 The latest corporate sustainability initiatives—like Kenvue’s Sustainable Innovation Profiler targeting 75 % of new products with improved environmental performance by 2030
🔧 Innovative renewable energy solutions—from maritime hydrogen fuel cells to new hydropower capacity
🌍 Policy shifts and environmental developments affecting global energy access, compliance, and resilience
Tune in daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, your preferred podcast platform—or via the show’s RSS feed on https://sustainability-soundbites-e-e-leader.buzzsprout.com.
Whether you’re an energy executive, sustainability professional, or policy leader, these quick‑hit episodes equip you with timely, actionable insights to stay informed and ahead.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1000
- Years Active
- 2025
PepsiCo and Nat Geo Launch Food for Tomorrow Initiative
PepsiCo and National Geographic are joining forces to scale regenerative farming. The initiative blends research, media, and outreach to drive global adoption.
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Swift Current Secures PJM’s Largest Battery Project
Swift Current Energy secures $242M for PJM’s largest battery project, expanding a U.S. clean energy portfolio that includes major solar and storage assets.
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Kentucky Advances Tech, Energy, and Housing Plans
Gov. Beshear outlines Kentucky’s progress in technology, EV charging, healthcare, housing, and recovery as fiscal challenges loom.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/kentucky-advances-tec…
Salton Sea Oversight Failures Raise Business Compliance Risk
UCLA data shows pollution at the Salton Sea is underreported, exposing businesses to compliance risks. Legal mandates may soon demand stricter accountability.
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Microplastics Found in England’s Rare Chalk Streams
Microplastics have been detected across a rare UK chalk stream, raising concerns for water firms, consultants, and regulators over pollution sources and impact.
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Georgia Lands $223M Rare Earth Magnet Plant
JS Link America will invest $223M in a rare earth magnet facility in Columbus, Georgia, creating 520 jobs and bolstering U.S. supply chain security.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/geo…
Data Lakehouses: The Backbone of Sustainable AI & Smarter Data Management
Data lakehouses and hybrid cloud enable sustainable, scalable AI by reducing costs, cutting carbon, and improving governance. This Industry Voice is from Michael Hay, Chief Technology Strategy Office…
Amazon Deforestation Drives Major Regional Rainfall Loss
A 35-year study finds Amazon deforestation behind most rainfall loss. Local land use, not just global warming, is reshaping regional climate faster than expected.
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EPA Delay of Methane Rule Risks Climate and Health
EPA’s delay of 2024 methane standards could add millions of tons of emissions, raising health and climate risks, according to EDF testimony and lawsuits.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/storie…
Fast Fashion Dominates Europe’s Retail Clothing Market
Fast fashion controls over 90% of clothing sales in key EU markets. Retailers must adapt quickly as digital demand and low-cost expectations reshape the sector.
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USDA Move Puts Tongass Roadless Protections at Risk
USDA move to rescind Roadless Rule risks Tongass old-growth carbon storage, fisheries, tourism, and Indigenous cultural survival.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/usda-move-puts-tongass…
Monster Seaweed Bloom Spreads Across the Atlantic
FAU review links nutrient runoff, Amazon outflows, and climate drivers to the record expansion of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/monster-seaweed-blo…
Silence is Not Golden: Why Brands Must Share Product Sustainability Stories
Silence hurts brands. Sharing credible sustainability stories boosts demand, reduces risk, and builds loyalty. See why product transparency is now a growth driver.
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How Energy Leaders Are Planning Amid Policy and Market Whiplash
Policy shifts, tariffs, and rising demand are creating uncertainty for energy leaders. Learn how organizations are planning with confidence. Reserve your seat for the conversation here.
Corporate Net-Zero Pledges Under the Microscope
A new study finds most corporate net-zero pledges rely on vague language and loose targets, raising doubts about whether climate action is truly underway.
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CleanTrade Launches First Regulated Clean Energy Market
Clean energy finally gets a centralized market. CleanTrade debuts as the first regulated platform for VPPAs, offering transparency and trade efficiency.
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Invasive Cotton Pest Spreads Fast Across Alabama Fields
A new invasive leafhopper is threatening Alabama’s cotton crop. Experts are racing to track its spread and develop strategies ahead of next season.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/inva…
CLYR.ai Secures NIEHS Grant to Advance Environmental Health Literacy in Schools
CLYR.ai secures NIEHS funding to develop S3E, a game-based simulation platform teaching students about indoor air quality and health risks.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/clyrai-secur…
DOE Approves Commonwealth LNG Exports
DOE authorizes Commonwealth LNG to export 9.5 mtpa to non-FTA nations, advancing U.S. energy dominance but facing supply and climate concerns.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/doe-appro…
Air Lease to Be Acquired by SMBC-Led Investor Group
Air Lease to be bought for $7.4B by a Sumitomo/SMBC-led group with Apollo and Brookfield, as lessors fuel fleet upgrades and SAF policies tighten in the EU.
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