Reasons for cautious hope in a sea of gloom

The present moment presents an extraordinary opportunity for public engagement around a different agenda for the future. Read More

Accelerating sustainability’s digital revolution

Three reasons why environmental sustainability is a lagging indicator for digital technology applications, and what to do about it. Read More

The arc of the moral universe is bending toward environmental justice

A prescription for how to bring disadvantaged community out of the darkness. Read More

The road to electric vehicles is paved with disruption

From grid constraints to culture wars, the United States needs to prepare for several fault lines on the road to an EV future. Read More

Diversity, equity and inclusion: Incremental reform or systemic change?

For many organizations, a direct DEI connection to their mission has not been made by leadership whose inattentiveness or nonreceptivity cascades downwards into the culture. Read More

Why efforts to curb plastic waste are failing

The global burden of plastic waste continues to escalate even to the point of requiring a redefinition of its sources and scale. Read More

The oil and gas industry’s search for purpose in a climate-disrupted world

What to do with a massive industry that may be running out of gas? Read More

Joe Biden’s environmental priorities: The first 100 days

There's a lot to do. Will he be up to the task? Read More

EPA @ 50, and what it says about you and me

After a half-century of federal environmental protection in the United States, it's time to renew and refresh the agency's agenda. Read More

Preparing for a capitalism reset

Market-based capitalism is increasingly less fit for serving contemporary society’s purposes. What to do? Read More