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EXPERT COMMENT: “The risks of building collapses are increasing due to both the ageing of our building stock and the effects of climate change.”
Following yesterday’s partial building collapse in New York, Dr Mohamed Shaheen Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Loughborough University, comments on the increasing risks of incidents like this, due to the ageing of building stock and effects...

TIME100 Next Spotlights Indian Americans Driving Innovation, Sustainability, Health
Photo (Left to RIght): Shreya Murthy, Shantanu Agarwal., Neil Vora (Source Time Next) India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – TIME magazine has named three Indian Americans to its 2025 TIME100 Next list, recognizing emerging global leaders shaping the...

Wakefern finalizes acquisition of upscale NYC chain Morton Williams
The basics: Wakefern finalized its acquisition of 17-store grocery chain Morton Williams All locations will keep operating under the banner Wakefern will retain all staff and leadership, including founding family members Deal strengthens...

Pope Leo Speaks About Climate Change. Is Anyone Listening?
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On October 1, 2025, Pope Leo made an impassioned address to an audience at Castel Gandolfo, the Vatican’s summer residence, urging them to not allow climate change to...

Vt., NH, NY among states losing funding for climate projects
WASHINGTON (WCAX) - The Trump administration is canceling nearly $8 billion in funding for climate-related projects. All but two of the 16 states targeted-- Vermont and New Hampshire-- have Democratic governors. Russ Vought, the head of the Office...

Baku hosts event themed “Sustainable Expo: Art and Innovation for the Planet” within Baku Climate Action Week
Baku, October 2, AZERTAC “For the second time, Azerbaijan is hosting an art exhibition and a startup project evaluation day as part of Baku Climate Action Week. The event brings together art and innovation on a single platform,” said COP29...

Survey Shows Fewer Companies Proving Sustainability ROI, But C-Suite Exec Says ‘It’s Pretty Simple’
Leave it to the C-suite executives on stage at the Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit to know how to handle a challenge confronting their peers. New data from Forbes Research found a steep drop in the number of organizations that consistently...

Sunrise Movement, Founded to Fight Climate Change, Pivots to Fighting Trump
The youth-led climate activist group Sunrise Movement is expanding its mission to battle “authoritarianism” as the Trump administration targets left-leaning organizations and puts one of the group’s major funders in the crosshairs. “There is no...

Federal environmental and climate agencies in Colorado gird for layoffs, closures and disruptions during shutdown
Federal agencies, depleted after eight months of layoffs and policy changes, are bracing for more disruption after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on next year’s budget on Wednesday. The shutdown, which could last weeks, is forcing agencies...

"Trump Administration Moves to Relax Rules on Climate Super Pollutants"
"The E.P.A. plan would allow grocery stores, air-conditioning manufacturers and others to phase out hydrofluorocarbons in cooling equipment more slowly." "The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it planned to relax a Biden-era rule that...

She Started a Business That Broke the Mold for NYC Cafés — And Grew It Into a Multi-City Brand
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories Key Takeaways Small details deliver big experiences. Every customer is an influencer....

Coalition raises concerns surrounding manufacturer’s environmental, labor practices in small Alabama town
By Olivia McMurrey A sign welcoming drivers to Tallassee, Alabama, calls the town a “Treasure on the Tallapoosa.” Members of a coalition of community, advocacy and labor organizations that held a press conference there recently would say they’re...

Wildfire-smoke-related deaths in the US could climb to 70,000 per year by 2050 due to climate change, study finds" target="_self"…
Deaths resulting from exposure to wildfire smoke could cost the U.S. economy more by 2050 than all other climate-related harms combined, a new study suggests. Wildfire smoke pollution is estimated to have caused 41,380 excess deaths per year...

What sustainable fashion can learn from Dr Jane Goodall
On Wednesday 1 October, Dr Jane Goodall died of natural causes at 91. A week before her death, the famed zoologist and primatologist spoke to Vogue Business about the importance of empathy, what humans can learn from the animals she dedicated her...

Trump Team Freezes Climate Funds, Targeting Blue States
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced on October 1 that it is canceling nearly $8 billion in federal funding designated for climate-related projects in states led by Democrats. The states affected by the...

Hayrides In and Near NYC for a Family Treat This Fall
Getty Hayrides In and Near NYC for a Family Treat This Fall Grab your sweaters and get ready for fall fun! Hop on a hayride where you can feel the autumn breeze, hear the crunch of leaves, and enjoy the coziest ride of the season. Whether you’re...
Data center developers descend on upstate New York
ALBANY, New York — Artificial intelligence’s thirst for more power is wreaking havoc with New York’s energy reliability plans and environmental goals. The state’s grid operator is seeing a surge in large AI projects that need a significant amount...
ADX roadshow in New York with Morgan Stanley draws strong global interest
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), ranked among the world’s top 20 stock exchanges, reinforced Abu Dhabi’s position as a global financial hub at the ADX Investor Conference in New York, held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley. The ADX-led...

Biggest Changes in Years Now Required For New York Hunters
Deer season in New York State is coming with some of the biggest changes hunters have seen in years. In June, the Department of Environmental Conservation hinted at some technology advances that hunters would need to adjust to. Now, those changes...

Environmentalists, politicians recall life, influence of primatologist Goodall
Breadcrumb Trail Links Celebrity News World Author of the article: Associated Press Tammy Webber And Hallie Golden Published Oct 01, 2025 • 3 minute read Jane Goodall plays with Bahati, a 3-year-old female chimpanzee, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee...