Ecosystemic Futures engages with the world’s elite thought leaders who are researching and leading meaningful development in areas that could impact society in the next half century. Provided by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project - Ecosystemic Futures explores technological advances and structural patterns that will help us better innovate, operate, and navigate in our increasingly connected world. Join the conversation as NASA leaders, and indu ...
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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Project A is a European venture capital investor. With 500m Euro under Management, the company focuses on early-stage startups. In addition to capital, Project A provides operational support to its portfolio companies through their 100 functional experts across the startup building stack. The Project A Podcast is the place to go for entrepreneurs and founders looking for expert advice and actionable tips to take their startup to the next level. We know it can be a long and hard journey. Chal ...
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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 ma ...
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PFAS Destruction at Scale: Claros and Daikin Break Ground
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3:20Claros and Daikin have completed a large-scale PFAS destruction run. The system treated over 170,000 gallons of process water in an active plant setting. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pfas-destruction-at-scale-claros-and-daikin-break-ground,108393 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing …
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Plastic in People: Bottled Water Faces New Health Risks
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3:32Plastic particles are showing up in human blood and organs. As scrutiny grows, bottled water brands face rising questions about long-term health impacts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/plastic-in-people-bottled-water-faces-new-health-risks,108392 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing th…
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Power, Narrative, and Influence: Van Jones and Promise CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
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41:36Van Jones is a political commentator, author, and former Obama White House advisor. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is founder and CEO of Promise, a software company transforming how governments deliver services to people in need. They joined the Village Global team to discuss what founders building in complex sectors need to know about power, narrative, and…
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Clean Hydrogen Becomes Critical U.S. Industrial Infrastructure
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4:34Clean hydrogen is emerging as essential U.S. infrastructure, shaping trade competitiveness, manufacturing resilience, and emissions performance in carbon-constrained markets. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/clean-hydrogen-becomes-critical-us-industrial-infrastructure,108444 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy L…
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Sustainability Risk Is Repricing Energy Deal Valuations
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5:25Investors are reassessing energy and environmental deals as sustainability risk shifts from valuation premium to financial liability, impacting returns and deal closures. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/sustainability-risk-is-repricing-energy-deal-valuations,108577 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awa…
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116. The Gulf as One System: Bahrain's Aerospace Ecosystem
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48:26The Gulf as One System: Bahrain's Aerospace Ecosystem Many organizations get too big to succeed. Bahrain is small enough to call the minister and align an ecosystem over coffee. That's not a limitation—it's infrastructure. Leena Faraj spent a decade proving that relationship density beats bureaucratic scale. One island. Neighbors who outspend you t…
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Pennsylvania Advances Electric Efficiency Reform Bill
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4:50Pennsylvania House narrowly passes HB 505, expanding utility energy efficiency, resilience, and conservation requirements with major implications for grid planning. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pennsylvania-advances-electric-efficiency-reform-bill,108443 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Reco…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Restart Project to Support 10000 Jobs
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5:30A PwC study finds restarting the V.C. Summer nuclear project could generate billions in GDP, support 10000 jobs, and strengthen South Carolina’s energy infrastructure. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/vc-summer-nuclear-restart-project-to-support-10000-jobs,108395 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards…
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Do the Math: Green IT is Just Good Business – Wherever Your Company Operates
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7:05This Industry Voices op-ed examines why green IT is an economic imperative, outlining the real costs, ROI, and competitive advantages of sustainable digital and AI infrastructure across global operations. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and ene…
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Quantum Technologies Grow Fast but Adoption Lags
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3:16Quantum innovation has surged fivefold in a decade, but commercialization remains slow as Europe leads in startups while trailing in scale and funding. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/quantum-technologies-grow-fast-but-adoption-lags,108397 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s…
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How Bears Teach Us to Adapt in a Changing Climate
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3:28Bears shift their diets as climates change—playing different roles in ecosystems. This flexibility offers a model for building resilience into complex systems. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/how-bears-teach-us-to-adapt-in-a-changing-climate,108065 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing t…
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States Challenge USDOT Rollback of Transport Standards
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5:01Seventeen states sue USDOT over reversing federal transportation performance standards, arguing the move disrupts infrastructure planning and long-term investment. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/states-challenge-usdot-rollback-of-transport-standards,108251 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Reco…
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China’s Big Chance to Decarbonize Fashion Supply Chains
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3:22China’s scale and clean energy edge give it real power to cut fashion’s emissions. A new report outlines what’s needed to make it happen—fast and at scale. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/chinas-big-chance-to-decarbonize-fashion-supply-chains,108083 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing …
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The Climate Credibility Gap in Big Oil’s Green Messaging
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3:06Big Oil brands itself as climate-conscious, but emissions cuts and clean energy spending still lag. For business, the gap between words and action is a risk. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-climate-credibility-gap-in-big-oils-green-messaging,108064 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizi…
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ATR Maintains CDP B Score for Climate Transparency
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4:02ATR earns a CDP B score for the third consecutive year, reflecting management-level climate action, SBTi-validated targets, and progress on aviation decarbonization. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/atr-maintains-cdp-b-score-for-climate-transparency,108085 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogn…
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ABB to Power Vulcan’s Renewable Lithium Plant in Germany
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2:37Vulcan 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
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5:08Albuquerque’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
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2:22AKFA 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
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3:12Coal 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
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6:18As 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
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3:59Fort 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
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2:56Minnesota’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
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4:46A 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
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4:41Wisconsin 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
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2:42Massachusetts 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
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4:56Peak 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
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4:40Arizona 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
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3:19Pax 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
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3:19atNorth 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 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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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
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2:46Tate 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
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3:08Peterbilt 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
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3:06Lethbridge 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
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3:29Purity 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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Scaling in the AI Era with PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada
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47:07Jennifer Tejada is CEO of PagerDuty, a public company serving 30,000+ customers worldwide. She joined Village Global GP Ben Casnocha for a masterclass on scaling in the AI era, followed by live feedback sessions with four founders building AI-native companies. Takeaways: Enterprise sentiment has shifted from “fear of missing out” to “fear of gettin…
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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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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
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2:20Atlas’ 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
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3:59A 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
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4:45A 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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115. The 'D' Got Deleted: How VC Funding Broke the Innovation Ecosystem
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45:52The 'D' Got Deleted: How VC Funding Broke the Innovation Ecosystem Last week's whitepaper isn't production-ready. But someone's already pitching it to your board. Kence Anderson has deployed 100+ autonomous AI systems for Fortune 500 companies—and watched venture capital create a research-to-PR pipeline that skips development entirely. The 'D' in R…
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Digital Compliance Tools Strengthen Resilience
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6:54Digital 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
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3:39Twelve 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
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4:39A 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
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2:45New 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 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
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2:56Beni 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
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7:11Environmental 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
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3:33Texas 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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