Energy
Texas lawsuit targets anti-ESG laws
A lawsuit accusing Texas of violating the First and 14th amendments for punishing companies for reducing their reliance on fossil fuels could have implications beyond the Lone Star state. Read More
Mining for lithium, at a cost to Indigenous religions
In western Arizona, the push for EVs threatens the Hualapai Tribe’s religious practices. Read More
Indigenous lands can be ground zero for a wind energy boom
The northernmost tip of South America, home to the Indigenous Wayúu people, is the epicenter of Colombia’s nascent wind energy industry. But Wayúu leaders are concerned that the government and wind companies are not dealing fairly with the inhabitants of this long-neglected land. Read More
3 Colorado developments leading sustainable, affordable housing
Aurora, Boulder and the Denver metro area are home to new types of development that focus on all-electric designs, solar power, geothermal heating and removing fossil fuels from homes. Read More
These smart freezer sensors help Domino's, 7-Eleven combat food waste
Therma uses sensors along the cold chain give operators granular data to make sustainable changes Read More
A look at soap company Dr. Bronner's path to climate positivity
The company projects that it will become climate positive around 2025. Read More
What Microsoft's new Israeli building says about sustainable office design post-pandemic
The new building brings together sustainability with good old tech perks and a new emphasis on flexibility spurred by the work-from-home revolution. Read More
Renewable energy growth depends on a circular economy for batteries
As the renewable energy sector grows, high-capacity long-life battery storage is fundamental to its success. How these batteries are designed and made will define their environmental impact for generations to come. Read More
Build back better with a sustainable ocean economy
Sustainable ocean industries offer myriad opportunities to create jobs, improve livelihoods and combat climate change. Read More
Working from home might not cut energy consumption as much as we’d hoped
Some research suggests that overall energy savings are likely to be limited, and in many cases could be nonexistent. Read More
