Sustainability: Page 5
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EU looks to boost clean tech manufacturing with new legislation
The Net-Zero Industry Act seeks to expedite permits for projects to create solar panels, wind power, electrolysers, batteries and more.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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EPA lowers maximum soot pollution emissions
Manufacturing trade groups pushed back against the new rule, saying it will be harder to build new factories and create jobs.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Louis Dreyfus building new pea protein facility
An increasing shift to plant-based protein, especially for dairy products, is driving demand for the ingredient.
By Rose Palazzolo • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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US electric demand set to grow 1.5% annually through 2026
Growth in manufacturing and industrial electrification are among the factors behind the growth, according to the International Energy Agency.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Policy outlook 2024: What’s on manufacturers’ minds
Three industry groups said they are watching federal funding, regulation concerns and election rhetoric — among other issues.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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EV battery research gets $131M funding boost
The Energy Department financing includes millions for OEMs like Cummins and Paccar.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant
The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Battery recycling could cut dependence on China for rare earths
Circularity strategies like battery reuse could help the U.S. meet up to 40% of rare earth needs, says a new study in Nature Geoscience.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Verizon supplier to open $30M New York plant
Orbic Electronics plans to move its cell phone and tablet production from China to Long Island.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership
The new agreement could provide enough solar energy to power up to 1.8 million homes a year.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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First Solar sells advanced manufacturing tax credits for $700M
The deal could be the first of many, thanks to enticing direct pay rules, Moss Landing CPA Peter Henderson says.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The automaker’s move responds to a U.S. push to decrease dependence on foreign supply sources.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Treasury releases sustainable aviation fuel tax credit guidance
Using fuel that reduces emissions will yield a benefit of $1.25 to $1.75 per gallon for manufacturers.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Industry leaders blast pending rollout of clean hydrogen tax credits
Some hydrogen producers are considering suing to stop the Treasury Department’s proposed implementation.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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How the EPA’s new PFAS reporting rule impacts manufacturers
The Environmental Protection Agency estimated it will take the industry 11.6 million hours, or $800 million, to comply with the reporting rule.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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Researchers find PFAS in non-plastic straws, complicating sustainability efforts
Recent studies showing the presence of forever chemicals in a range of “eco-friendly” alternatives highlight the need for third-party certifications.
By Lela Nargi • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Chocolate contains ‘concerning’ amounts of lead and cadmium, Consumer Reports finds
The nonprofit found troublesome amounts of the heavy metals in 16 out of 48 products tested and called out Hershey to take action.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2023 -
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Manufacturing across the U.S.Clean energy manufacturing is on the rise in New York
The state has established multiple funding programs to entice sustainable production and development, bringing wind energy companies, appliance makers and others to the area.
By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 9, 2023 -
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Qcells opens expanded Georgia solar panel factory
The expansion is part of a $2.5 billion investment from the South Korea-based company to increase U.S. production capacity.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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Climate initiative to reduce apparel manufacturers’ carbon emissions
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition launched a program with apparel manufacturers like Nike and Target to reduce companies' GHG emissions by at least 45%.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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7 hydrogen hubs get $7B in DOE funding
The chosen hubs span coast to coast, with each focusing on a different type of hydrogen production.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030
Although EVs took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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Apparel manufacturers could lose $65B in export earnings due to climate change
Increased flooding and extreme heat could have a sizeable financial impact on global fashion suppliers, according to a Cornell University report.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 27, 2023 -
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More than 300 Apple manufacturers have commited to clean energy
The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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Mercedes-Benz strikes deal for US-made steel with Steel Dynamics
The steelmaker will provide more than 50,000 metric tons of the material a year to the automaker.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2023
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