Policy
PG&E receives record-breaking $15 billion federal loan in waning days of Biden’s term
Despite the incoming Trump administration's vocal opposition to renewable energy and government spending, Department of Energy officials are confident in the longevity of the legally binding loan. Read More
Your guide to countries with corporate climate disclosure mandates
Companies will need to stay ahead of the curve to know where in the world they will be required to disclose climate information in coming years. Here's our playbook. Read More
Elon Musk’s Tesla got a crucial loan from this federal clean energy finance program: Now he may DOGE it
The DOE is working to speed up the application process for clean energy companies seeking funding before Trump 2.0. Read More
Plastics treaty negotiations remain unfinished. What’s next?
A UN resolution in 2022 calling for a plastics treaty set an ambitious timeline. Myriad complexities left recent talks in South Korea without a resolution, but they did offer room for hope. Here's why. Read More
China bans certain rare earth minerals sales to the U.S.: The upshot
China's export ban on critical minerals to the US foreshadows trade disputes to come. Read More
Support for climate aid in poor countries is declining
Economic pressures like inflation, slow growth, and competing domestic priorities are making citizens of G7 countries more inward-focused. Read More
Dismay and determination in the UK at a 2nd Trump term
Regardless of levels of federal climate action in the U.S., businesses on both sides of the Atlantic will continue to focus on cutting emissions from their operations. Read More
What you should know on clean energy funding before Trump takes office
A lot of uncertainty exists around what clean energy funding may be cut during the next administration. Here's a guide to some programs to apply for now. Read More
Why the circular economy is an ‘America First’ policy
Sustainability leaders also acknowledge the need to rethink globalization. Read More
As plastics treaty talks resume, microplastic concerns continue to grow
Two-thirds of people worldwide are worried about microplastics in their bodies, highlighting the need for a global plastics treaty. Read More
