Ohio Senate bill to ban noncompete contracts
On February 5, 2025, Ohio state Senators Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Township) and Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) filed Senate Bill (SB) 11, which would […]
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Trump’s Environmental Agenda: Implications for Ohio’s Business Leaders
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued several executive orders and memoranda that could significantly impact sustainability, climate, and environmental policy. These […]
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Ohio’s 2024 Climate and Economic Crossroads: A Year of IRA Gains and ESG Challenges
As 2024 comes to a close, Ohio finds itself at the intersection of two transformational national policy trends: the Inflation Reduction Act […]
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Insights from COP 29: How the New ISO ESG Framework (IWA 28:2024) Shape the Future for Ohio Businesses
At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku Azerbaijan, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched a […]
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Community Solar Legislation
Update: As of 12/7/2024, SB 247 is still in Committee. It’s not too late to call or contact committee members to encourage […]
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Business Leaders Challenge Texas Law Targeting Responsible Investors
In a significant legal move, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), representing sustainable investment groups such as Etho Capital and Sphere, has […]
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
Legally enforceable drinking water standards related to what are commonly known as forever chemicals have been given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency along with funding.
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State regulators OK huge Ohio solar plant
State regulators have greenlit a 6,050-acre solar farm in Madison County. The Oak Run project includes agrivoltaics and will greatly benefit local economies and governments.
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After a massive bee kill, a scientist challenges pesticide policies
In 2016, Judy Wu-Smart’s flourishing career took a drastic turn when her bee colonies began experiencing catastrophic die-offs, prompting Wu-Smart to question and challenge existing pesticide policies.
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NTSB: East Palestine explosion unnecessary
NTSB Chair admits incomplete information given before chemical explosion from Ohio train derailment; Senator Vance expresses concern for potential poisoning of the area.
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Ohio panel greenlights fracking under state park, wildlife areas
The Oil and Gas and Land Management Commission voted Monday to award fracking rights for several state-owned parcels of land, including Salt […]
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Canadian Solar to build $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana, employ about 1,200
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ontario-based Canadian Solar Inc. will build an $800 million solar panel factory in southeastern Indiana that will employ […]
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