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Sustainability Unveiled: Weekly Roundup - 3/14/2025
This week's Sustainability Unveiled: Weekly Roundup covers the following key stories:
- Supreme Court Ruling Narrows EPA's Authority Under the Clean Water Act
- VC's Gender Gap Persists as Female Founders Face Funding Challenges in 2024
- Oregon Businesses Face a Critical Deadline for EPR Compliance
- ABB Invests $120M to Expand US Manufacturing for Tech Growth
- Engineering Biology: A Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against Climate Change
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Speaker 1:Supreme Court ruling narrows EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act. In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its authority under the Clean Water Act by imposing vague water quality standards on San Francisco's sewage discharges. The court held that permits should require specific discharge limits rather than holding cities accountable for overall waterway quality. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, emphasized the impracticality of making permit holders responsible for pre-existing pollution. This decision could significantly impact local governments and industries, altering regulatory processes nationwide.
Speaker 1:Vc's gender gap persists as female founders face funding challenges in 2024. Despite some progress, female entrepreneurs continue to face significant hurdles in securing venture capital. In 2024, women with male co-founders received 27.8% of capital in Europe, while all female founder teams garnered less than 1%. The underrepresentation of women in venture finance contributes to the disparity, as female investors are more likely to fund female-led startups. Efforts to bridge this gap include establishing funds focused on women-led companies through challenges, though challenges persist due to the network-based nature of venture finance.
Speaker 1:Oregon businesses face a critical deadline for EPR compliance. Oregon businesses are approaching a crucial deadline to comply with the state's Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR, program, aimed at reducing waste and promoting recycling. Epr mandates that producers take responsibility for the life cycle of their products, including end-of-life management. Noncompliance could result in penalties urging businesses to adapt their practices to meet these environmental standards. Abb invests $120 million to expand US manufacturing for tech growth. Global technology company ABB is investing $120 million to expand its US manufacturing footprint, aiming to support technological growth and sustainability initiatives. This expansion includes enhancing production capabilities to meet the increasing demand for electrification and automation products, aligning with the company's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. Company's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Speaker 1:And finally, our last trending story of the week engineering biology, a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change. Advancements in engineering biology are emerging as potent tools against climate change. By redesigning organisms to perform specific functions, scientists aim to develop sustainable solutions for carbon capture, renewable energy and environmental remediation. This innovative approach holds promise for creating efficient, eco-friendly technologies to address the pressing environmental challenges. Thanks for listening. Stay ahead with sustainability and don't miss the latest insights by subscribing to Environment and Energy Leader and sharing on social. Which article are you going to jump into first?
