The Environmental Protection Agency has revised its climate change webpage to remove references to coal, oil and natural gas as drivers of global warming, instead emphasizing only natural phenomena such as solar activity and volcanic eruptions. Scientists and former agency officials say the change misrepresents consensus science and misleads the public, but an agency spokesperson defended the changes as consistent with the current administration's priorities and rejected accusations of misinformation.

European Union negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 90% below 1990 levels by 2040, aiming to keep the EU on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. The agreement, which needs approval from the European Parliament and EU member states, also includes a one-year delay of a carbon market for transportation and heating fuels.

Kraft Heinz structures its sustainability planning around productivity, prosperity and environmental stewardship, focusing on a seven-point agricultural framework that includes water management and soil health. The company must coordinate closely with its suppliers, as 80% of its carbon footprint comes from them. In addition, Kraft Heinz is working toward reducing its virgin plastic use by 20% by 2030, measured against a baseline established in 2021.

Clean energy developers set a new US record in the third quarter by installing 11.7 GW of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage, marking a 14 percent increase from the previous year, according to the American Clean Power Association. So far in 2025, 30.9 GW have been connected to the grid, with the clean power pipeline reaching 86,185 MW by the end of the third quarter.

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry has developed energy-efficient homes in Cleveland to provide affordable housing for people transitioning from homelessness. The homes, powered by solar energy and insulated to R-42 standards, aim to keep utility costs minimal, with winter bills estimated at about $20 monthly. Each unit costs $170,000 to build, with funding from public and private sources, including Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland Foundation.

A global divide exists in electric vehicle adoption, with China leading at over 50%, followed by California and the EU. Africa, parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America lag with less than 10% adoption, but these markets present a strategic opportunity for investors by learning from the mistakes of first movers. Key to success are early smart charging infrastructure, consistent policy support and the implementation of advanced digital solutions.