CJ Clouse
GreenBiz.com
CJ Clouse is an independent environmental journalist who specializes in covering solutions to the climate, biodiversity and waste crises. Her work has appeared in Mongabay, The Guardian, HuffPost, Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic and Financial Advisor Magazine, among others. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Robo-advisor launches climate-friendly 401(k) plan for employers
Online investment startup Carbon Collective takes on ESG greenwashing with a new climate-focused 401(k) for small mission-driven companies. Read More
Jennifer Holmgren: from alternative fuels pioneer to carbon recycling queen
Inspired by the moon landing and fueled by quiet determination, Jennifer Holmgren has steered LanzaTech on a decade-long journey from little-known New Zealand startup to carbon recycling powerhouse. Read More
The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV
Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners. Read More
Wave energy sees ripples of activity in the U.S.
Riding a new wave of funding, the fledgling industry that aims to harness the power of the sea to produce electricity is coming to a crucial inflection point in its long haul toward commercialization. Read More
Meet the entrepreneur turning Israel’s trash into somebody’s dash
Fueled by a recent infusion of $170 million, alternative plastics maker UBQ Materials is building its first international facility in Europe and has set its sights on the United States. Read More
America, charge your batteries!
On highways and in parking lots, the race is on to provide the coming influx of American electric vehicle drivers an accessible, reliable and superfast place to charge up. Read More
Does linking ESG performance to executive pay actually make a difference?
The percentage of public companies tying ESG performance to C-suite pocketbooks is climbing, but poorly designed pay packages make the practice fertile ground for greenwashing. Read More
Merchants Fleet goes fast and furious on electrification
The fleet management company’s electrification guru believes EV adoption for fleet vehicles will take off in 2022, and the company is spending big to lead the charge. Read More
Where others see waste, Waste Management’s new CSO sees opportunity
A conversation about next-generation recycling technology, progress since China banned most imports of plastic and paper, and demand driving the industry forward. Read More
Direct air capture is ready for its closeup
An influx of public and private investment could make machines that pull CO2 from the air a larger part of the climate solutions equation than many thought possible. But how fast can DAC scale? Read More
