Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company will be releasing upgrades to its hardware every year or year-and-a-half. The reason behind this intense pace of upgrades – which could include new sensors, computers, and other components – is Musk's dedication to innovation.

At least 50% of antibiotic use in the United States is estimated to be inappropriate and unnecessary, which contributes to the antibiotic resistance pandemic. Antibiotic resistance continues to be an increasing concern primarily in children and the elderly.

With the nomination of climate change deniers such as Scott Pruitt, it seems that the Trump administration's position on sustainability efforts will be at odds with the vision of much of corporate America. More than 90 percent of CEOs believe that sustainability is important to profits and some even see themselves as a part of a responsible business world since the cost of sustainability is starting to look better for their bottom-line.

The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on grants and contracts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.