Lauren Hepler
CalMatters
Lauren Hepler, a former GreenBiz senior editor, is economy reporter at CalMatters. She has covered urban development, technology and public policy for the New York Times, Slate magazine, Congressional Quarterly, the Silicon Valley Business Journal and OpenSecrets.org.
The 5 biggest shifts since the Paris climate talks
Sure, the international climate agreement poised to go into effect on Friday is a good start. But several forces already in motion might just matter more. Read More
The 'Internet of Soil' gets a boost from sensor makers Bosch, Flex
Water-saving agriculture tech startup CropX has secured new backing as more big businesses scope out the smart farming space. Read More
Berkeley's journey from revolution to resilience
Microgrids, permeable pavement and community disaster education centers are the linchpins of a new plan to bolster the Bay Area city's sustainability. Read More
Singapore aims to become the world's first smart city-state
Already one of the world's wealthiest countries, the Southeast Asian tech hub is aiming to become a testbed for self-driving cars, Internet of Things tech and more. Read More
What Apple's reuse robot says about sustainability and tech
A robot that can take apart an iPhone is good for the visibility of green design, but it won't fix environmental ills such as e-waste. Read More
What does gender have to do with sustainability?
Whether you're talking about the gender gap in the C-Suite or supporting women-owned suppliers, the answer is "a lot." Read More
Why community solar is becoming big business
As big players such as First Solar enter the market, will the "community" part of community solar endure? Read More
Dr Pepper Snapple invests $6 million to close the loop on plastic
The beverage industry giant has joined the Closed Loop Fund and set a goal to increase the U.S. drink container recycling rate to 60 percent by 2030. Read More
The real key to remaking manufacturing: chemistry
For green chemistry pioneer John Warner, the feasibility of the "circular economy" ultimately comes down to sound materials science. Read More
Why materials will make or break the circular economy
From bio-inspired polymers to toxic compounds, companies like Adidas, GM and Walmart are rethinking the way they use — and reuse — materials. Read More
