Mood check: Sustainability professionals today are discouraged but resolute

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By Saul HansellDec 1, 2025, 2:00 am68 ptsTrending
In May, 100 days into the second Trump administration, the mood among sustainability professionals was defined by shock, whiplash and acute anxiety. One described feeling helpless in the face of chaos, recalling being an 11-year-old watching their parents fight. The shock has worn off, replaced by something…

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