SmartBrief on SustainabilityDesigned for business decision makers, SmartBrief on Sustainability is a FREE daily email newsletter that provides the latest news and information about the future of sustainable business.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sustainability/index.jsp?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sustainability?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rsshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifSmartBrief on Sustainabilityhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sustainability?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rssen-us10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTMessage From the Editorhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=D315789F-5574-4515-8453-79C8E2F205C1https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=D315789F-5574-4515-8453-79C8E2F205C1Welcome back to SmartBrief on Sustainability! In this issue, we will cover: ]]>🔇10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTTop StoriesGreenhushing is widespread. Transparency becomes priority.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=E22C7CEF-BD92-4818-8C06-4304BF97088Bhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=E22C7CEF-BD92-4818-8C06-4304BF97088BRecent research reveals that greenhushing is now widespread among large UK organizations, with 85% of directors admitting the -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTTop StoriesJudge overturns limits on renewable energy creditshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=56B7AF6B-35BE-43F3-BFB5-77682C505F87https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=56B7AF6B-35BE-43F3-BFB5-77682C505F87A federal judge has overturned IRS guidance that restricted tax credits for solar and wind energy by excluding a definition o -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTTop StoriesSustainable finance falls short in driving climate actionhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=B009CB32-6CFC-4F75-BB3D-9BF4E0894BA2https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=B009CB32-6CFC-4F75-BB3D-9BF4E0894BA2 -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTTop StoriesCrocs advances sustainability with recycling, partnershipshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FE928EED-1BE6-4824-9464-0821C30A7EE0https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FE928EED-1BE6-4824-9464-0821C30A7EE0Crocs has expanded its sustainability efforts with initiatives such as a circular shoe made from 25% recycled content and a g -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTSetting the Example60% of US supports adding nuclear power plantshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=19B702D2-A741-4FAB-817D-0CF7C91F8D5Ehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=19B702D2-A741-4FAB-817D-0CF7C91F8D5EPublic support for nuclear energy has increased, with about 60% of adults in the US in favor of adding more nuclear power pla -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTPowering TomorrowGM develops sodium-ion batteries for future energy storagehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=A54334C6-9AC9-4EDC-912F-45103BF631E3https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=A54334C6-9AC9-4EDC-912F-45103BF631E3General Motors is developing sodium-ion batteries and enhancing vehicle-to-grid capabilities to support the growth of energy  -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTPowering TomorrowToyota's Toyoda champions diverse powertrain strategyhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=6137464A-60B8-4ED0-AE17-2146C51DEA77https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=6137464A-60B8-4ED0-AE17-2146C51DEA77Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda remains committed to a multi-pathway approach, advocating for a mix of gas engines, hybrids and e -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTElectric VehiclesArctic sea ice loss threatens food chain, carbon absorptionhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=61C7F4A8-62F9-4A18-B300-14B57869B0D7https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=61C7F4A8-62F9-4A18-B300-14B57869B0D7Sea ice melting in the Arctic Ocean has slashed the water's nitrate levels and disrupted the marine food web that sustains re -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTEnvironmentWatchdog: DOE funding shifts might be illegalhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=BAE89AAD-A735-405C-84AA-A0202B5C2A92https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=BAE89AAD-A735-405C-84AA-A0202B5C2A92A Department of Energy reallocation of clean energy funds might have broken the law, according to a Government Accountability -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTPolicy and RegulationsJudge reinstates 5% cost threshold for wind, solar projectshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FD600CBC-02C4-4F2A-998E-B5AD33DE1B78https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FD600CBC-02C4-4F2A-998E-B5AD33DE1B78 -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTPolicy and RegulationsApellix to demo drone for cleaning solar panelshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=C3AE1E8D-2971-4213-9B8E-5C285272E71Ahttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=C3AE1E8D-2971-4213-9B8E-5C285272E71AApellix, a drone cleaning and inspection company, will showcase its Power Wash Drone for solar operators and cleaning contrac -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTInnovationBy land area, Russia leads all countries. Which country is second?https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=66CC4B58-A4E1-4384-BF58-F5FC8CDE8785https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=66CC4B58-A4E1-4384-BF58-F5FC8CDE8785 -More- ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTSmartBreak: Question of the DayThank you for reading SmartBrief on Sustainability!https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=DEB4DBD8-A44A-4B83-9051-760CB6897C5Ehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=DEB4DBD8-A44A-4B83-9051-760CB6897C5EHello, readers! I'm Lindsey Feth, and I cover sustainability for SmartBrief. ]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTFrom the EditorYou have to have that fire in your belly.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FB2331DC-9574-4635-A033-B1C7DD89A8C7https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=D33AC24E-81BA-4C20-AECC-AE2637FBB547&issueId=7C5A274F-F581-40B3-BA9A-7485DA016944&copyId=FB2331DC-9574-4635-A033-B1C7DD89A8C7Albert Wolsky, costume designer 1930-2026]]>10 Jun 2026 12:38:41 CDTSmartQuote