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Marquette County waste management considering flat surcharge to offset costs
SANDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority is looking to utilize a state act to offset costs. Due to the underutilization of the recycling services in the county, the Marquette County Solid Waste...

Renewable energy company looks to build solar energy facility in Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — RWE Clean Energy wants to make a large investment in Berkeley County by building a solar panel farm. The company plans to invest $225 million in Cross, South Carolina, with the Sandy Run Solar Project. "South...

Leed Certification for Santo Mine Shines Light on Sustainability for Santorini
As the longtime General Manager of TUI Magic Life Candia Maris Resort in Crete and the recently appointed General Manager of Santo Collection on Santorini – both under Metaxa Hospitality Group, I’ve seen firsthand that no matter a hotelier’s...

Uravu Labs Raises Strategic Funding to Scale Renewable Water-from-Air Tech
Uravu Labs raised investment from ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL to scale its renewable water-from-air technology. The company uses liquid salts and renewable heat sources to generate clean drinking water from air, serving hospitality and beverage...

Australia Commits $15 Million to Boost Palau’s Renewable Energy Project
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (July 10, 2025) — Australia has pledged $15 million to support the next phase of Palau’s transition to renewable energy, with funds designated to secure a battery energy storage system for the nation’s...

How Grids Depending On Renewable Energy Can Boost Reliability
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Adopting renewable energy could help nations fortify their energy grids from disruptions and improve their reliability . While fossil fuels such as coal and oil can generate energy on demand regardless of time or...

NexGen Energy in talks with foreign investors for Philippine renewable projects
NexGen Energy Corp. is in discussions with foreign investors to secure funding for its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines, its top executive said. “NexGen is continually in active discussions with investors from Japan, China,...

Malian Ruler Grants Himself 5-Year Presidential Mandate Renewable Indefinitely
Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public on Thursday. General Assimi Goita’s approval of the measure had been widely expected for...

Clean and green: China’s strategic energy investments fuel renewable sector
Already the world’s largest investor in energy, China is poised to shore up that position in the coming years by continuing to splash out on renewable energy, as international experts say energy security has become a key driver in the growth of...

Stanford faculty suggest summer reads focused on sustainability
Stanford University faculty members have compiled a list of 25 recommended books for summer reading, focusing on themes of sustainability and environmental issues. This selection spans various genres including magical realism, poetry, political...

Johari Ghani takes over duties, functions of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister
PETALING JAYA: Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been given the responsibility of carrying out the duties and functions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister with immediate effect....

Johari To Perform Duties Of Natural Resources And Environmental Sustainability Minister - KSN
PUTRAJAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will assume the duties and functions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, effective immediately. Chief Secretary to...

Water tariff review in 10 states to ensure supply sustainability Bernama 2 h ago ⋅ 2
Applications for a review of water supply service tariffs by operators in 10 states aim to ensure the sustainability of the service and improve overall management quality. In Pahang, Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government...

Building tomorrow’s offices: Blending aesthetics with automation, sensors & sustainability
In a world where the lines between physical and digital experiences are increasingly blurred, the workplace is undergoing a radical transformation. Offices are no longer sterile environments with fluorescent lighting and rigid furniture. Instead,...
Strung out: Power line problems put nation’s renewable rollout on backburner
“When you’ve got a functioning coal plant in an environment of increasing demand, pulling supply out just doesn’t seem to make economic sense to me.” A spokesperson for the plant’s owner, EnergyAustralia, said the company was committed to closing...

A Q&A on the sustainability of independent media in Myanmar
DVB Talk Show host Mon Mon Myat led a roundtable discussion in-studio with Aung Zaw, the founding editor-in-chief of The Irrawaddy online news magazine, as well as Sai Maung, the editor-in-chief of Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) – one of the...

Wilding Hotels Elevates Guest Experience and Sustainability Goals with Volo In-Room Tablets
Wilding Hotels, a premier name in wilderness hospitality, has partnered with Volo Solutions to implement in-room concierge tablets across its properties. This collaboration brings a modern, intuitive, and eco-conscious solution to guest engagement...

Will Pope Leo Prioritize Sustainability Even More Than Francis?
By Aurora Egbe – Jane W., Cary, NC On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, known for his inclusivity to various communities worldwide, passed away after decades of serving as Pope of the Catholic church. Pope Leo XIV was inducted shortly thereafter, and...

Upcoming SSM Outpatient Center focusing on sustainability
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- Construction is entering its final stages at the SSM Health Outpatient Center in Sun Prairie. The project's construction manager said the facility will be focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and promoting improved...
City Council pass resolution for waste management plan
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council adopted a resolution for the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029 during its regular meeting Wednesday, July 9. The council approved Resolution 2025-10, which...