Environmental Issues News

MALIBU, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One year after devastating fires tore through Malibu and Pacific Palisades, families in the historic Sunset Mesa community still are working to return home. F2F Sevan, a construction and development firm with deep roots in the Palisades, is helping guide homeowners through one of the most complex rebuilding landscapes Southern California has ever faced. “Rebuilding after loss is not just about construction - it’s about people,” said Brett Harwin, President of Fr...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Freshwater Trust announced a bold new goal to enable $1 billion in verified, data-driven freshwater conservation annually by 2030....

WASHINGTON & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, American Forests and partners Speak for the Trees, Boston and PowerCorpsBOS of the City of Boston announced receipt of a $1.5 million, three-year implementation grant from Liberty Mutual Insurance to advance the Boston Green Jobs Solutions Map, a collaborative initiative connecting residents to green jobs while strengthening urban forestry and climate resilience efforts. The funding comes from Liberty Mutual Foundation’s Impact Driven Collaboration p...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The landmark environmental program Tree City USA celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded by the Arbor Day Foundation in 1976, Tree City USA has helped shape how American communities care for their trees and includes cities and towns ranging in population from just 20 people in Sibley, North Dakota to 8.8 million in New York City, New York. “While a lot has changed over the last five decades, trees have remained a constant and crucial part of improving the health...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This April, the Arbor Day Foundation is launching the Million Trees Project, assembling the world’s largest collection of personal tree stories as it plants 1 million new trees this spring season. “We’ve received thousands of photos and stories over the years of trees and the people who love them,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “From cherished oaks that shaded a childhood backyard to young saplings planted in honor of someone specia...

ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RE:CIRCLE Organics, a RE:CIRCLE Solutions company (formerly operating as RE:CIRCLE Ontario) and a leader in organic waste recycling, diversion strategies and feed production, today commented on the new California Air Resources Board ("CARB) climate regulations that are reshaping how companies measure, verify, and disclose emissions across their operations and supply chains. Management Commentary "We built TraceOS™ to bring transparency and accountability to env...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have recognised 283 communities as 2025 Tree Cities of the World. This represents a 34% increase from last year’s cohort, marking the largest single-year jump in participation since the programme launched in 2018. “It’s no coincidence the Tree Cities of the World programme is gaining momentum. Right now, more city leaders are seeing firsthand the transformative power of...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CitroTech Inc. (NYSE AM: CITR) maker of CitroTech®—the only long-term fire inhibitor recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program—today announced a strategic partnership with All Terrain Fire Support Inc., a leading wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and infrastructure protection firm. The collaboration is designed to help federal, state, and military agencies prevent wildfires and safeguard assets using safe, non-toxic, and long-l...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actor and environmental advocate Rainn Wilson joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the third episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.” In a conversation with CEO and host Dan Lambe, Wilson reflects on evacuating his home multiple times due to wildfire. He also shares how his spiritual revelations have helped him shape a deeper and more meaningful relationship with nature. “Rainn is working to connect culture to conservation with the outstanding humor he’s k...

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (PSNY) continues to push the car industry towards greater climate transparency. Since 2020, the company has published full Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for all its models, with publicly available assessments now covering every vehicle in its line-up, including the four-door GT Polestar 5. Understanding the emissions embedded in materials and manufacturing is a critical step in being able to work more actively to reduce the climate impact of the man...