Best Recovery HQ Podcasts (2026)

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BESA Expands Audit Enforcement as Compliance Bar Rises 4:27

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The Building Engineering Services Association has suspended five members for failing competence audits, signaling tougher enforcement aligned with the UK Building Safety Act. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/besa-expands-audit-enforcement-as-compliance-bar-rises,111605 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader …

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How Intel Turned Environmental Constraints Into a Planning Advantage 6:59

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Intel’s latest disclosures show how treating water, air, and chemical compliance as fixed planning inputs—rather than afterthoughts—can reduce regulatory volatility and execution risk. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/how-intel-turned-environmental-constraints-into-a-planning-advantage,111480 Support the show Thanks for listening! En…

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Facilities Strategy Is Running Into Limits Leadership Didn’t Price In 5:28

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Facilities teams are encountering regulatory, design, and execution constraints earlier than expected—turning resilience investments into an unpriced cost of 2026 strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/facilities-strategy-is-running-into-limits-leadership-didnt-price-in,111478 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+En…

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Industry Voice: From Forecasts to Action: How Tech Will Power Climate-Resilient Operations in 2026 8:19

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As companies plan for 2026, climate volatility is redefining supply-chain risk. Explore how predictive insights and environmental data support resilient operations. 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 …

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Gaming’s Carbon Footprint: Power Use in Popular Titles 3:30

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A new study reveals the energy demands of top games like Free Fire and GTA V. Some titles emit more CO₂ per hour than a small appliance in your home. 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 resu…

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Cities Are Soaking Storms, Not Just Draining Them 3:19

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As storms intensify, cities are shifting from pipes to permeable design. Sponge cities absorb rain where it falls, easing floods and boosting resilience. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/cities-are-soaking-storms-not-just-draining-them,111587 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year…

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Air Quality Forecasting Is Getting More Precise—But Gaps Remain 4:24

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AI-driven models improve urban air pollution forecasts, raising questions about how quickly cities and operators can act. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/technology-sharpens-air-quality-forecasting,111470 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustai…

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Meta’s Nuclear Energy Deals Show How AI Is Reshaping Power Planning 3:03

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Meta’s nuclear agreements, totaling up to 6.6 GW, highlight how AI-driven data center growth is pushing companies to secure long-term, reliable power amid grid constraints. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/metas-nuclear-energy-deals-show-how-ai-is-reshaping-power-planning,111469 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Ener…

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Why Early-Year Operational Stress Signals Matter More Than Year-End Misses 4:48

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Early 2026 operational stress is emerging before organizations can adjust. Why Q1 strain narrows options and reshapes enterprise risk faster than year-end misses. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/why-early-year-operational-stress-signals-matter-more-than-year-end-misses,111248 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy…

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Facilities Are the First Stress Test of 2026 Strategy 4:05

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Facilities and energy teams are encountering operational constraints earlier than expected in 2026. Why timing, not ambition, is exposing strategic gaps. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/facilities-are-the-first-stress-test-of-2026-strategy,111247 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the…

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The Hague Tests Sewage Heat for Low-Carbon City Heating 3:10

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The Hague is studying how treated sewage could power local heating. If viable, wastewater heat could serve up to 20,000 homes as part of the city’s energy shift. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-hague-tests-sewage-heat-for-low-carbon-city-heating,110998 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recog…

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RESA Power Expands Transformer Services with 3MD Acquisition 2:38

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RESA Power has acquired 3MD Power Services, strengthening its high-voltage transformer capabilities and expanding service reach across the South Atlantic. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/resa-power-expands-transformer-services-with-3md-acquisition,110997 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogni…

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Delaware Climate Action Plan Highlights Rising Heat, Flooding, and Health Risks 5:08

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Shifting focus from long-term targets to immediate climate impacts, highlighting infrastructure strain, energy costs, and public health risks. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/delaware-climate-action-plan-highlights-rising-heat-flooding-and-health-risks,111139 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Re…

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Autonomous Vehicles Test the Path to Sustainable Transportation 5:01

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Recent self-driving vehicle incidents highlight both the promise and limits of autonomous technology as executives weigh sustainable transportation strategies. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/autonomous-vehicles-test-the-path-to-sustainable-transportation,111127 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards…

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The Wild Line: Logging Threatens Montana's Wild Rivers, Colorado Finds a Solution to Sackett 11:41

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This week, Congress returned to Washington and immediately released draft versions of several major FY26 funding bills affecting public lands, wildlife, wildfire management, and conservation programs across the federal government. We explore what's at stake. We also track renewed congressional efforts to advance the Fix Our Forests Act, unpack a tr…

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Where Strategy Meets Operational Reality in 2026 5:05

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As 2026 strategies encounter physical and operational limits, execution capacity is becoming the deciding factor between ambition and outcomes. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/where-strategy-meets-operational-reality-in-2026,111019 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most im…

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Early-Year Blind Spots Are Already Undermining 2026 Strategy 5:27

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January signals are already exposing misaligned assumptions around policy, infrastructure, and sustainability—creating strategic risk for companies entering 2026. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/early-year-blind-spots-are-already-undermining-2026-strategy,111018 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards…

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Consumers Energy Launches 250 MW Muskegon Solar Project 2:38

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Consumers Energy has energized its biggest solar site yet in Muskegon, adding 250 MW of capacity as part of a broader shift to utility-scale renewables. Consumers Energy has energized its biggest solar site yet in Muskegon, adding 250 MW of capacity as part of a broader shift to utility-scale renewables. Support the show Thanks for listening! Envir…

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Water Triggers Microplastic Release from Everyday Plastics 3:00

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Plastics shed micro- and nanoplastics just through water exposure. A new study highlights an overlooked pollution source hiding in plain sight. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/water-triggers-microplastic-release-from-everyday-plastics,110995 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year…

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PFAS Risk Clouds USDA’s Push for Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods 4:57

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USDA is urging whole, nutrient-dense foods—but PFAS contamination remains an unresolved risk for U.S. farmers and the food supply. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pfas-risk-clouds-usdas-push-for-whole-nutrient-dense-foods,111017 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impac…

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ABB Selected for 100+ MVA Shore Power System in Rotterdam 3:58

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The Port of Rotterdam is deploying large-scale shore power across three container terminals as EU maritime emissions rules approach. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/abb-selected-for-100plus-mva-shore-power-system-in-rotterdam,110992 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most i…

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The New Activism Cycle Is Testing Strategic Credibility 6:09

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Shareholder activism is increasingly targeting ESG execution, governance, and capital discipline. What executives should reassess in 2026. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-new-activism-cycle-is-testing-strategic-credibility,110866 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most …

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For SMBs, Sustainability, AI, and Energy Are Now Linked 5:27

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AI adoption is driving new energy and sustainability pressures for SMBs. Why operational alignment matters more than ESG messaging in 2026. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/for-smbs-sustainability-ai-and-energy-are-now-linked,110990 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most im…

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Kristin Gendzier: The Roadless Rule's Southern Roots 54:35

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January is Roadless Month on The Wild Idea. Throughout the month, we’re exploring the landscapes, communities, and ideas shaped by America’s roadless public lands — and what’s at stake as these protections face renewed threats. Today, Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds are joined by Kristin Gendzier of the Southern Environmental Law Center to dive into…

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AMPERA Sets Up Global HQ in Palm Beach Gardens 2:48

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Nuclear startup AMPERA launches from stealth in South Florida. Its new HQ aims to power data centers, defense systems, and critical infrastructure. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ampera-sets-up-global-hq-in-palm-beach-gardens,110994 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most …

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Mozambique Launches New FSC Forest Certification Standard 3:38

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Mozambique introduces a tailored FSC standard to improve forest management and certification. The move targets global buyers and strengthens local oversight. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/mozambique-launches-new-fsc-forest-certification-standard,110993 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recogni…

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Rhode Island Invests $156M in Digital Rural Health 3:33

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Rhode Island will use $156 million in federal funding to expand digital health infrastructure, Hospital at Home programs, and AI-supported care coordination in rural communities. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rhode-island-invests-156m-in-digital-rural-health,110751 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader A…

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Indiana Bill Expands Utility Oversight and Limits Cost Recovery 3:32

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Indiana lawmakers introduced a bill that would tighten utility oversight, restrict cost recovery through rates, and expand reporting and disclosure requirements. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/indiana-bill-expands-utility-oversight-and-limits-cost-recovery,110750 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awar…

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Semiconductor Supply Chains Are Constraining Industrial Growth 4:55

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OECD analysis shows semiconductor supply chains remain concentrated, shaping timelines for industrial automation, energy infrastructure, and transportation projects https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/semiconductor-supply-chains-are-constraining-industrial-growth,110620 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Aw…

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AI Infrastructure Costs Are Reshaping Capital Planning 6:37

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AI growth is colliding with energy availability and data center limits, changing how companies allocate capital as 2026 planning cycles begin. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ai-infrastructure-costs-are-reshaping-capital-planning,110619 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s mo…

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Phoenix Uranium Project Nears Key Construction Milestone 3:02

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Denison’s Phoenix project is on track for a 2026 construction start. With major planning complete, it could be Canada’s next uranium mine by 2028. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/phoenix-uranium-project-nears-key-construction-milestone,110733 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the yea…

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Flint Begins Scaled Production of Paper-Based Batteries 2:31

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Flint’s paper battery tech is now in production, moving beyond R&D. The startup’s safer, PFAS-free cells are ready for pilots and early deployments. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/flint-begins-scaled-production-of-paper-based-batteries,110732 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the ye…

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New Grid Rules Show Congestion Is a Commercial Constraint 4:13

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Interconnection reforms and operator data reveal how grid congestion is reshaping project economics, contracts, and delivery risk heading into 2026. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-grid-rules-show-congestion-is-a-commercial-constraint,110734 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the …

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Duke Energy Files Early Site Permit for Nuclear Project in NC 3:28

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Duke Energy has submitted an early site permit application to the NRC for potential nuclear development near Belews Creek in North Carolina. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/duke-energy-files-early-site-permit-for-nuclear-project-in-nc,110383 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year…

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Massachusetts’ PFAS Law Is Gaining Early Momentum 5:22

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Massachusetts’ PFAS legislation is advancing quickly, signaling broader changes in environmental oversight, infrastructure planning, and long-term accountability. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/massachusetts-pfas-law-is-gaining-early-momentum,110369 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Microplastics and the Future of Water Risk 5:13

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New research reveals how microplastics are altering water chemistry—reshaping environmental risk management stakeholders. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/microplastics-and-the-future-of-water-risk,110158 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustain…

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Chris Wood: Why We Have The Roadless Rule (Redux) 40:16

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In this special remastered conversation, The Wild Idea revisits a timely and essential discussion about one of America’s most important conservation tools: the Roadless Rule. As the rule approaches its 25th anniversary, hosts Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds reintroduce listeners to Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited and one of the prim…

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ESG Is Reshaping Infrastructure in Serbia 4:20

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In Serbia, infrastructure is being redefined by ESG. From metro lines to low-carbon concrete, projects now aim to deliver both climate and community impact. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/esg-is-reshaping-infrastructure-in-serbia,110731 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s m…

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EPA Zeroes In on Industrial Chemical Exposure Risks 3:34

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EPA’s latest chemical reviews target specific industrial risks, not broad bans. Consumer uses are mostly cleared, shifting compliance to workplace controls. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-zeroes-in-on-industrial-chemical-exposure-risks,110730 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing th…

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Agricultural Commodity Market Outlook 2025–2029 5:21

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Explore growth drivers, trade tensions, regional trends, and how innovation is reshaping food and farm supply chains. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/agricultural-commodity-market-outlook-20252029,109940 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustain…

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Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Approval of Hancock County Solar Project 4:33

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The Ohio Supreme Court upheld approval of a 130-MW solar project, affirming the Power Siting Board’s review of environmental, economic, and public-interest impacts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ohio-supreme-court-solar-project-approval,109733 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the …

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Infrastructure Limits Are Now a Board-Level Risk 6:17

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Grid bottlenecks, transformer shortages, and supply chain delays are forcing boards to reassess capital timing, operational resilience, and enterprise risk. 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 measurab…

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How Regulatory and Market Uncertainty Is Changing Executive Risk Planning 6:48

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Regulatory volatility and market repricing are forcing executives to rethink risk exposure, capital timing, and operational resilience heading into 2026. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/regulatory-and-market-uncertainty-executive-risk-planning,109938 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing…

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Why Energy-Efficient Buildings Must Lead the Next Phase of Sustainability 6:07

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Industry Voice: Rising energy demand is reshaping sustainability priorities, putting buildings at the center of efforts to cut energy use, reduce emissions, and relieve pressure on the grid. Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most impactful solutions in sustainability and energy management…

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2025 Year in Review: Top Energy, Policy, and Infrastructure Stories 4:54

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A year-end look at the most-read articles, top Sustainability Soundbites, YouTube videos, and categories shaping energy and infrastructure in 2025. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/year-in-review-top-energy-policy-and-infrastructure-stories,109937 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the…

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CDC Announces Meeting on Radiation Worker Health Procedures 2:15

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The CDC will hold a public January 28, 2026 meeting of its radiation worker health subcommittee to review dose reconstruction procedures and related documents. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/cdc-radiation-worker-health-meeting-january-2026,109936 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing th…

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Recycled Polyester Greenwashing Risk in Fashion Supply Chains 6:28

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New testing across major brands suggests recycled polyester sheds more microfibres and “recycled” claims may be inconsistent—raising ESG and compliance risk. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/recycled-polyester-greenwashing-risk,109828 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the year’s most …

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Michelle Fullner: Setting Resolutions with the Host of the Golden State Naturalist Podcast 32:15

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As the year comes to a close, Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds are joined by Michelle Fullner, host of the Golden State Naturalist podcast, for a reflective and wide-ranging conversation about growth, attention, storytelling, and intention. Listen in for a thoughtful meditation on why the stories we tell matter, how we show up for them, and what it m…

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IMF Warns Climate Risks Threaten Liberia’s Economic Stability 2:30

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An IMF climate policy diagnostic finds climate shocks pose macro-critical risks to Liberia’s economy, urging reforms across energy, water, and fiscal policy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/imf-warns-climate-risks-threaten-liberias-economic-stability,109827 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Reco…

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Supreme Court Case Challenges Federal Agency Authority 4:23

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The Supreme Court will hear a case testing whether federal agencies exceeded their authority, a ruling that could affect future regulatory and ESG enforcement. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/supreme-court-federal-agency-authority-case,109734 Support the show Thanks for listening! Environment+Energy Leader Awards Recognizing the yea…