Martha Stewart is one of the country’s most well-known farmland owners even though farming is only one aspect of her multi-layered...| American Farmland Owner
Climate Land Leaders: How to Conserve and Protect Your Land with Teresa OpheimCorn is growing in parts of North Dakota where it didn’t used to grow. Citrus production has fallen 90% over the past two decades in Florida. Other areas have dealt with record rainfall, higher heat, or drought like they have never experienced before. Has the behavior of humans caused permanent alterations in the planet’s weather systems? Is this somehow just an extended weather pattern that will subside? There ...| AmericanFarmlandNews
Against the backdrop of the deadly, devastating inferno engulfing northern Manitoba and escalating belligerence from the U.S., a lively debate is playing out over the future of domestic economies and potential nation-building projects in the province and beyond. Some have argued that the province needs more fossil fuel infrastructure to expand Canadian export markets and… The post Energy efficiency a better bet than pipelines first appeared on CCPA. The post Energy efficiency a better bet t...| CCPA
With a mandate to design its buildings for an ambitious green housing standard called “Passive House” while maintaining affordability, Seattle's newly funded social housing authority has an important point to prove. The post Seattle Social Housing Developer Strives for High Sustainability and Affordability Standards first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
Parking reform has become a national movement, aimed at reducing housing costs. With a nudge from state law, Shoreline joins the trend to support urban development and a shift toward greener transportation options. The post Why Shoreline’s Vote to Erase Parking Mandates Is a Big Deal first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
A new $300 million bio-based chemical plant in Eddyville, Iowa, is turning locally grown corn into QIRA®—a renewable alternative to petroleum-based 1,4-butanediol used in everything from clothing to cars. Developed by Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and HELM, the plant is the first of its kind globally and will produce 66,000 metric tons annually. With major brands like LYCRA and BASF already on board, the innovation promises new markets and stability for Iowa corn farmers.| American Farmland Owner
Bayer continues to manage the legal fallout from its 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, with CEO Bill Anderson announcing the company has recently settled or dismissed 17,000 glyphosate-related cases. Of the 192,000 total claims filed, 61,000 remain unresolved. Bayer has already paid over $10 billion in settlements but maintains that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is safe and backed by decades of research.| American Farmland Owner
This blog is based on our analysis – Top 10 Growth Opportunities in the Air Quality and Emissions Management Markets, 2025, authored by Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Expert, Julieta Paez, from the Environment & Sustainability team. As industrial activity, urban growth, and regulatory mandates intensify, the need for real-time, intelligent emissions control has never been […] The post Who’s Leading the Emissions Management Race in North America and Europe? appeared first on Frost & Sullivan.| Frost & Sullivan
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities are no longer confined to annual reports; they’re reshaping how businesses operate, allocate capital, and manage risk. What began as a compliance exercise is now a data-driven function influencing investor decisions, board accountability, and long-term performance. Spreadsheets and siloed systems can’t keep up, fragmented ESG data is delaying audits, […] The post 10 Strategic Imperatives Reshaping ESG Platforms: What’s Driving the...| Frost & Sullivan
From rising sustainability demands to next-gen technologies, the waste and material recovery space is evolving in real time. Bio-based packaging, robotics, and smart logistics are no longer fringe innovations; they’re becoming core to how businesses operate, grow, and stay resilient. Yet many organizations still face barriers: internal resistance, aging systems, and a lack of clear […] The post Extracting Value from Water and Waste appeared first on Frost & Sullivan.| Frost & Sullivan
Climate tech is a core pillar of industrial transformation. Technologies such as carbon removal, circular manufacturing, energy-efficient batteries, and AI-powered grids are moving from pilot programs to large-scale deployment. These developments are not only advancing decarbonization but also reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and grow. At the same time, rapid innovation cycles, increasing regulatory expectations, […] The post 10 Strategic Imperatives Transforming the Future of ...| Frost & Sullivan
Water is emerging as both a growing risk and a strategic lever. Costs are rising, discharge regulations are tightening, and access is no longer guaranteed, especially in resource-intensive sectors like chemicals, food and beverage, and agriculture. Technologies like advanced reuse, precision irrigation, and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) offer viable paths forward. But adoption remains uneven, […] The post 10 Imperatives Driving Transformative Change in Water & Wastewater Management appeared f...| Frost & Sullivan
Air quality and emissions are no longer just side issues; they’re now a real part of business strategy. As climate rules tighten and public pressure builds, companies are under increasing pressure to invest in technologies that help monitor emissions and reduce their carbon footprint. Smarter tools are making it easier to track emissions and stay […] The post 10 Strategic Imperatives Transforming the Future of Air Quality and Emissions appeared first on Frost & Sullivan.| Frost & Sullivan
At Our Towns, we’ve been following the tools and applications of geospatial information systems (GIS), as they have progressed from promise to delivery. GIS helps in countless ways: for cities… The post How Story Maps Drive Progress appeared first on Our Towns.| Our Towns
We've just lived through 50 years of an invention that transformed neighborhood life in much of America, the gas-powered leaf blower. That era is coming to an end. The post Local Action with Global Effects: the Saga of the Leaf Blower appeared first on Our Towns.| Our Towns
Mitchell Hora: 45Z Credits Will Lead to Surge in Carbon AwarenessWhile members of Congress, lobby groups, and impacted Americans argued over the ramifications of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Mitchell Hora was making plans…and feeling optimistic.“It’s a big deal,” Hora told American Farmland Owner from his office in Washington, Iowa. Hora is the founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, an agricultural consulting company that prioritizes improving soil health for fellow farmers.P...| AmericanFarmlandNews
My four mosquito death buckets have been set up in my yard for two weeks now. So how are they doing? Well, that’s not enough time to reduce the adult population of mosquitoes yet, but there are three things we… The post Mosquito Death Buckets, My 2 Week Update appeared first on Energy Vanguard.| Energy Vanguard
The Mosquito Bucket of Death is a safe and environmentally sound way to rid your yard of mosquitoes. Here's how you make them.| Energy Vanguard
A Montana Man’s Trip to Try to Save His Solar Business: Ralph WaltersSince a Wyoming farm boy who expected a longer career as a lighting technician for film and television never anticipated that he would end up owning a solar business with his wife in Montana, it is perhaps fitting that he took an expected trip to Washington, D.C. to fight for the future of the industry that he now treasures.“It's just a really neat technology,” Ralph Walters told American Farmland Owner from his office...| AmericanFarmlandNews
Rob Taylor, Whiskey Distiller: Sourcing Local Is a PriorityDiesel engine not running right? Need help combining? Looking for help in how to master the sales industry? Rob Taylor can help with all those things. Taylor believes in being good to people in whatever way his diverse background can offer. And part of that means sourcing local, whenever possible, to expand personal relationships and enhance rural communities.Taylor and his wife, Dr. Christi Taylor, own Honey Hill Event Center in Osceola| AmericanFarmlandNews
Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what can we do about it?| Scope
Ten years ago, we were searching for examples of local-level sustainability efforts. Now they are everywhere.| Our Towns