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Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts have the highest recycling rates in the country. Which three states are ranked the worst?

California's SB 253 and SB 261 require companies to report emissions and climate risks, setting a new standard for corporate accountability.

Canada takes a major step toward standardized sustainability reporting with the release of the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

The project’s trajectory highlights the complexities of offshore wind development and the necessity for robust quality assurance and community transparency. 

G&S Metal Products faced a similar OSHA citation in 2017, yet failed to improve safety practices like machine guarding and employee training.

The company’s roadmap emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and targeted investments to tackle global environmental issues.

Despite overwhelming support from a majority of nations, the latest UN plastic pollution summit ended without an agreement on a binding treaty.

A Cleveland-based food production facility is under scrutiny after Tennessee regulators discovered it operated for over five years without required air quality permits.

U.S. p.rosecutors have indicted Gautam S. Adani and seven associates in a $250 million bribery scheme involving Indian government officials

The global green technology and sustainability market is projected to grow from $17.21 billion in 2023 to $105.26 billion by 2032, with a 22.4% CAGR.

PUMA’s Vision 2030 aims for 90% emission cuts, 100% recycled materials, and industry-leading ethics, overcoming past challenges to redefine sustainability.

Wessex Water fined $627,000 for sewage leaks causing fish kills, exposing risks from aging infrastructure and lapses in monitoring and reporting.

In a recent enforcement action, the SEC sanctioned Invesco for overstating its ESG integration claims.

Danone won a Chicago lawsuit dismissal over Evian’s “natural” label, with a judge ruling FDA standards back the label's focus on source, not microplastic content.

The facility will reduce emissions, promote environmental stewardship, and contribute to California's ambitious clean energy goals.

Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a civil complaint against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC, and White Pigeon Mills, LLC, citing severe environmental violations at their White Pigeon facility.

The EU probes Temu under the Digital Services Act, scrutinizing illegal product sales, addictive design elements, recommendation systems, and data transparency.

IBM’s Envizi ESG Suite has received FedRAMP authorization, providing federal agencies with a powerful tool to simplify their ESG data management. This approval comes as government agencies face growing pressure to demonstrate sustainable practices and improve transparency.

As greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels in 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) latest report, “No More Hot Air … Please!”, warns that without bold, immediate action, meeting the Paris Agreement targets of limiting warming to 1.5°C or 2°C could become impossible.

Advancements in technology are now offering new ways to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and ensure compliance with safety standards from organizations like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the Department of Energy (DOE).

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