Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused enforcement of legislation requiring large businesses operating in the state to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 19, 2025

Toyota investing $912M to build more hybrids in the US

The investments include $125 million in Mississippi to assemble the new hybrid-electric Corolla, which will be the first electrified Corolla model built in the United States.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 19, 2025

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How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 14, 2025

Continued government shutdown could threaten key waste, manufacturing projects

Industry groups say the situation has put critical EPA recycling, waste and manufacturing priorities in limbo, along with federal jobs. But the EPA says there’s “zero uncertainty” on such programs.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 7, 2025

IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 5, 2025

Renewable energy manufacturers hit by $24B in project cancellations this year

Companies involved in electric vehicles, solar, wind, batteries and other technologies have been affected by a slew of federal grant and funding cuts. 

By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 4, 2025

GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025

Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron

Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 23, 2025

Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 22, 2025

Why outdated work schedules are sabotaging frontline retention - and how to fix it

Rigid schedules fuel burnout and turnover—learn how smarter scheduling keeps the frontline engaged.

Oct. 6, 2025

Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

EPA prioritizing TSCA chemical reviews for data center projects

The U.S. agency aims to streamline permit processing under the Toxic Substances Control Act in an effort to expand the nation’s AI and data center footprint.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2025

Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Manufacturers are digging deep into their data to get ready.

By Mary Catherine O’Connor • Sept. 22, 2025

How far can EPR drive recycled content uptake?

Questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. States such as Colorado are debating this as they enact EPR programs.

By Marissa Heffernan • Sept. 15, 2025

Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects

The law will make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs in California.

By Nathan Owens • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

Manufacturing excellence starts with trusted data

Can you trust your data? If not, manufacturing excellence is out of reach.

By Damien Fellowes, Stibo Systems Manufacturing Practice Lead, EMEA • Aug. 25, 2025

Federal court orders Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from West Virginia facility

The Teflon product manufacturer is disappointed in the court’s ruling and plans to appeal, a company spokesperson said. The company settled another lawsuit related to its Washington Works facility in 2023 for $110 million.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2025

Lithium-ion battery recyclers see challenges, opportunities under Trump

While the administration has moved to strip electric vehicle incentives and cancel some grants, it’s still focused on lithium’s value as a critical mineral for manufacturers.

By April Reese • Aug. 18, 2025

Glencore completes takeover of Li-Cycle battery recycling assets

Li-Cycle filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and was down to a skeleton staff in North America. European commodities firm Glencore submitted a bid of approximately $40 million to acquire the assets.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 8, 2025

Semiconductor industry faces water, sustainability challenges

The boom in chip manufacturing has also increased demand for ultra-pure water. Fabrication plant operators are investing in ways to mitigate water usage, but are still reclaiming a small percentage of it in their operations.

By Michelle No • Aug. 5, 2025

Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing

Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials.

By April Reese • Aug. 4, 2025

Advances in ‘green steel’ production could stall under the Trump administration

Federal efforts to lower emissions in steel manufacturing, the world’s largest industrial carbon emitter, are now in question. Cleveland-Cliffs recently confirmed plans to drop a hydrogen furnace project in Ohio.

By Austyn Gaffney • Aug. 4, 2025

GM, Redwood Materials sign deal to deploy energy-storage batteries

The deal will accelerate the setup of building stationary energy storage systems using both new modules and second-life batteries from General Motors’ electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • July 25, 2025

Trump approves emissions exemptions for some chemical, taconite iron ore facilities

Dow, BASF, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are some of the companies that received two-year delays from complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollutants regulations.

By Sara Samora • July 23, 2025

Joby scales up manufacturing in California, Ohio

The electric air taxi maker recently closed a $250 million tranche of investment from automaker Toyota.

By Sara Samora • July 21, 2025