Supreme Court Will Not Block Two Vital Climate and Clean Air Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied emergency stays on two EPA actions aimed at reducing methane and mercury pollution, allowing protections that promise healthier air and prevent thousands of premature deaths to remain in effect. The EPA adopted protective limits on methane pollution from new and existing oil and gas sources under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act earlier this year.

2024 ALPLA Sustainability in Education Survey

According to the 2024 ALPLA Sustainability in Education Survey, 72% of Americans believe sustainability should be a core part of school curriculums, 79% advocate for integrating sustainability across subjects, and only 28% think this type of curriculum is adequately funded. Overall, 80% see this type of education as vital for the planet’s future.

New Partnership to Divert Merchandise from Landfills

Newell Brands is partnering with recommerce platform Kidsy to promote sustainability by reselling open-box and overstock baby products from brands like Graco and Baby Jogger at discounted prices. This initiative helps keep returns and excess inventory out of landfills and extends product life cycles.

Terawatt Infrastructure Opens EV Fleet Charging Site in Los Angeles

Terawatt Infrastructure has launched its first full-build charging site in Inglewood, California, featuring 29 DC Fast Chargers for light-duty fleets. With advanced automated management and real-time data insights, the site aims to enhance EV fleet reliability.

Damage from Hurricane Helene

Georgia Power restored power to 1.3 million customers after Hurricane Helene, deemed the most destructive in the company’s history. At the beginning of October, updated damage estimates included more than 8,300 power poles that must be repaired or replaced, as well as damage to 1,600 transformers