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Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff
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I post here but don’t check often. Find me on Insta @RachelLincolnsarnoff. Recent pubs, talks & the Good Newsletter (since 2008): https://linktr.ee/rachellincolnsarnoff
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👕 A coalition of brands and retailers is commercializing reuse systems to prove that repairing, reselling and recycling t‑shirts and other basics isn’t just possible, it can work at scale. www.nationaltribune.com.au/loop-with-ca...

#CircularFashion #Reuse #Sustainability #Fashion #SwapDontShop
Loop with Carrefour, along with a Coalition of Brands and Retailers, has Reached Commercial Scale in France, Demonstrating That Reuse Can Work…
Key Facts: TerraCycle’s Loop reuse platform has achieved industrial scale in France with over 370 products available across 345 Carrefour supermarkets
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December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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📊 Wonky but important: A new partnership is merging carbon accounting standards, creating more transparency and credibility for climate commitments across businesses and countries.

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#CarbonAccounting #ClimateGovernance #SustainableBusiness #Sustainability #Climate
Standards organizations pledge to unify carbon accounting rules
ISO and Greenhouse Gas Protocol will collaborate on unified guidelines for corporate disclosure on emissions and carbon neutrality.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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🥃 ♻️ A biotech startup in Scotland is taking by‑products from whisky distillation and turning them into micro‑algae‑derived Omega‑3s -- offering a circular, ocean‑friendly alternative to fish‑based sources. Cheers!

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#CircularEconomy #SustainableFood
From Whisky Waste to Sustainable Omega-3s: Cheers to Circularity
Scottish biotech startup MiAlgae is upcycling whisky waste into algae-derived Omega-3s — a regenerative, circular solution for distilleries, fisheries and ...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🌊 Despite federal setbacks, California continues advancing offshore wind projects, positioning the state as a leader in large-scale renewable energy. (Because: ocean.)

www.latimes.com/environment/...

#OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #ClimateLeadership #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice
California isn't backing down on offshore wind power despite Trump cancellation
The Trump administration canceled nearly half a billion dollars in funding for California's largest offshore wind project, but the state is persevering toward its ambitious goals.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🏢 Companies are finding ways to advance clean energy despite federal rollbacks, from on-site solar to innovative financing structures.

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#CorporateClimateAction #Renewables #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
How companies can push clean energy forward despite rollbacks
The business community's voice is critical for the next stage of federal climate policies.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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🐦 Hope in the wild: The night parrot — for nearly a century considered extinct — has been rediscovered, thanks to Indigenous rangers and recordings across Australia’s interior.

www.earth.com/news/elusive...

#SpeciesRediscovery #Biodiversity #NatureWins #Sustainability #Animals #Nature
Rare and beautiful bird, thought to be extinct, is rediscovered after 100 years of no sightings
The Endangered night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of the rarest birds in Australia, with fewer than 20 known alive today.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🌳 Big trees in the Amazon are more climate-resistant than previously thought: They can store carbon and protect biodiversity even as temperatures rise.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#Amazon #ForestConservation #ClimateScience #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables
Big trees in Amazon more climate-resistant than previously believed
Forest is ‘remarkably resilient to climate change’, but remains under threat from fires and deforestation
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Small innovations can have a huge environmental impact. Like🔋 Solar-powered cars that add as much as 700 watts of peak energy, making everyday driving partially sun-powered. Inspired? 💌 Go deeper in the Good Newsletter -- link in bio! (Photo: WSJ)

#Sustainability #Climate #GoodNewsletter
December 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🌋 XGS Energy is scaling advanced geothermal microgrid technology in partnership with Meta, providing reliable clean energy even when solar and wind fluctuate.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...

#GeothermalEnergy #Microgrids #ClimateInnovation #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables
XGS Energy says its advanced geothermal tech is ready to scale up
The startup successfully operated a geothermal system for over 3,000 hours. The results should help it finance its first commercial deal: a 150-MW plant…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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⚖️ Even with an EPA lawsuit in play, $7 billion in funding continues to support U.S. solar programs, bringing clean energy to underserved communities. www.utilitydive.com/news/trump-e...

#SolarForAll #CleanEnergyEquity #ClimatePolicy #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables
EPA sued for terminating $7B Solar for All program
“Instead of distributing the Solar for All funds as Congress directed, Defendants hastily and unlawfully terminated” the program, the plaintiffs allege.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Does what we wear even matter? Yes, a lot. Check out this break down of how sustainable fashion spans the entire lifecycle of garments and why this perspective is critical for people and planet. www.forbes.com/sites/dianne...

#Fashion #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Fashion #SwapDontShop
What Is Sustainable Fashion And Why It Matters For Our Planet
The fashion industry drives 10% of global emissions and 92M tons of waste yearly. Learn what sustainable fashion truly means and why it’s urgent.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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☀️ Solar energy in the EU accounted for 22% of electricity in June 2025, topping the power mix and highlighting how clean energy is becoming the dominant source in major grids.

www.pv-magazine.com/2025/09/30/s...

#SolarPower #EUClimate #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice
Solar tops EU power mix in June with record 22% share
Solar accounted for 22% of electricity in the European Union in June, surpassing nuclear as the largest source, while renewables supplied 54% of net power in the second quarter, driven by rising PV…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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⚙️🔬 Researchers in Denmark found a way to recover toxic arsenic from groundwater and repurpose it into a valuable material for solar‑cell technologies, turning a pollution problem into a climate‑solution resource.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/10/putt...

#PollutionToPower #CleanEnergy
From poison to power. New method recycles arsenic for clean energy
Arsenic is a carcinogen and a critical material for solar cells. Researchers have devised a method to recover the element from toxic groundwater and turn it into a useful form
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December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🚗 Curbside vehicle‑to‑grid chargers are rolling out, turning parked EVs into grid assets.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir...

#CaliforniaClimate #Renewables #SmartGrid #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #KeepItInTheGround #CleanEnergy#GoodNewsletter
Can virtual power plants relieve hot spots on neighborhood power…
PG&E, Sunrun, and Span are testing how rooftop solar, batteries, and other resources can ease stressed-out local grid circuits as a way to avoid expensive…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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📊 Wonky but important: The latest EIA data tracks energy consumption, production, and emissions trends, giving a real-time snapshot of America’s clean energy transition.

www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...

#EnergyData #ClimateTrends #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables
Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🌲 Big news for wildlands: A new nature preserve in Ohio now protects some 3,000 acres of Appalachian foothills — securing a chunk of landscape for future generations.

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#LandPreservation #Wilderness #ConservationInAction Sustainability #Animals #Nature #Conservation
Home | The Statehouse News Bureau
The Statehouse News Bureau is the only broadcast outlet dedicated to in-depth coverage of Ohio state government news and topics of statewide interest.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🌞 Tunisia is pairing electric vehicle adoption with solar power, creating a smart, localized approach to clean mobility and renewable electricity integration.

www.cnn.com/world/africa...

#EVs #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
The solar-powered compact car driving Tunisia’s electric vehicle revolution | CNN
Bako Motors, a Tunisian startup, is creating small electric vehicles powered partly by solar energy.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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⚡🚗 New research shows when you charge your EV matters -- for your wallet and the climate. In Switzerland, charging at the cheapest time saved up to 21% on cost, while aligning with the lowest‑carbon grid hour cut emissions as much as 82%.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/10/when...

#EVs
When you charge your electric car matters—for both your wallet and the climate
The cleanest charging times don’t always align with the lowest prices. Dynamic carbon pricing and smart meters could change that, making climate-friendly driving pay off.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🚛 California is funding a new truck depot designed to support electric trucks, expanding clean transport for logistics hubs.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/ev-...

#ElectricTrucks #CleanTransport #ClimateInfrastructure #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
EV Realty lands $75M to expand electric truck charging in California
The startup has four mega-charging sites planned in the state, and says the underlying economics of electric freight hauling can withstand federal policy…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🌏 A landmark study recommends a planetary health framework that integrates human health with ecosystem protection, guiding policy for a more sustainable and resilient future.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

#PlanetaryHealth #Sustainability #ClimateScience #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice
Landmark study recommends 'Planetary Health Diet' for saving lives and the planet
Researchers say the diet could help avoid 15 million premature deaths annually.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🧥 Ethics and style align: Condé Nast — publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair and more — will no longer feature new animal fur in its editorial or advertising content.

www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/con...

#EthicalFashion #AnimalWelfare #IndustryChange #Sustainability #Animals #Nature #Conservation
Vogue publisher bans use of fur in magazine content. Decades of protests are to thank
Is it a turning point, or another fashion fad?
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November 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🔌 Despite federal uncertainty, more than 40 states are actively unlocking federal funds to build electric vehicle charging stations as part of a 2021 infrastructure law.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

#EVInfrastructure #CleanTransport #ClimateMomentum

#Sustainability #Climate #ClimateJustice
1 Biden green program gets new life under Trump
More than 40 states told POLITICO they have taken steps to unlock federal funding to build charging stations for electric vehicles.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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🚗💡 BMW and E.ON launched Germany’s first customer solution, allowing electric cars to actively participate in the energy market. www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/artic...

#SmartEV #CleanEnergy #GridInnovation
BMW Group and E.ON introduce Germany’s first customer solution enabling electric cars to actively participate in the energy market
+++ Germany’s first Vehicle-to-Grid solution hits the market +++ Customers can charge up to 14,000 kilometers annually for free at home +++ No impairment of battery lifetime +++ Smart charging and…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🌾 Indigenous knowledge is helping Pakistan fight climate change by informing water management, flood control, and adaptive farming, demonstrating that traditional wisdom and modern science can strengthen resilience together.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

#Climate #Pakistan
How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change
Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?
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November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I'm grateful for friends, family, and this guy, who saw me through another challenging and beautiful year. From my home to yours, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

#Thanksgiving #FamilyTime #Grateful #Thankful #HolidayCheers
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM