Supplier News

1. Nuveen Advances Its Action On Climate Change 9/19/2020

   Nuveen, the $1 trillion asset manager of TIAA , is partnering with leaders in climate change research on a unique initiative for the firm's investment professionals to advance its industry leading responsible investing expertise in meeting the sweeping portfolio risks posed by accelerating climate change

2. EPRI President Says U.S. Could Produce Electricity With Little To No Carbon Emissions By 2050 9/18/2020

   On Thursday, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) President Arshad Mansoor told energy stakeholders a cleaner electric grid will be the catalyst for the entire U.S. energy sector to produce zero or near-zero carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 2050

3. New Ohio-Based Renewable Fuel Project Aims To Capture The Equivalent Of Nearly 50K Tons Of Carbon To Displace Diesel And Fuel 725 Biofuel Trucks 9/17/2020

   Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm that addresses global challenges, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms, announced commencement of construction of the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project, a $33M transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio

4. Puhff Reusable Face Masks Help Protect Individuals From Pollution 9/17/2020

   Bad air quality affects Americans across the state. Whether it be from pollution, fires, or allergens, the air quality is going down. Most environments people live in have poor air quality

5. Plastic Makers Committed To Ending Plastic Waste In The Environment 9/17/2020

   Science magazine today published two studies: “Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution” by Dr. Stephanie B

6. AT&T Commits To Be Carbon Neutral By 2035; Announces Nationwide Expansion Of Climate Resilience Tool 9/17/2020

   AT&T^* has committed to be carbon neutral across its entire global operations by 2035

7. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Deal To Acquire 39% Stake In Oberon Fuels And Additional Investments To Support The Ongoing Development Of Innovative Solutions To Reduce Carbon Emissions 9/17/2020

   Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced a deal to purchase a 39% stake in Oberon Fuels, Inc. ("Oberon") based in San Diego, California. Oberon, a development-stage producer of low carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuel, has been focused on the research and development of a practical and affordable pathway to zero-emission transportation through its proprietary production process

8. Dandelion Customers Surpass 100,000 Tons Of Carbon Pollution Avoided 9/17/2020

   Dandelion Energy, the leading residential clean geothermal provider, has announced that its customers have surpassed 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide pollution avoided

9. U.S. EPA Awards $1.6M To Reduce Diesel Emissions In Arizona 9/17/2020

   Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,617,086 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to public and private partners in Arizona

10. EPA Airplane Pollution Rule Blasted For Failing To Help Climate 9/17/2020

    The Center for Biological Diversity today offered live testimony opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft