What’s the right balance of energy, security and sustainability?

The challenge for policymakers is not only to decarbonize energy systems, it is to do so while simultaneously ensuring the security and affordability of energy. Read More

How the hospitality industry plays a vital role in relief efforts when disaster strikes

During extreme events, hotels can provide key support to responders and those in recovery. Read More

Extreme heat is a growing business risk

There are 20 times more deaths caused by rising temperatures than by hurricanes. It's time to design communities with that in mind. Read More

resource

GreenBiz Insights: Energy Resilience

The climate conscious often associate the term “resilience” with infrastructure, such as sea walls, stormwater management systems and public transit hubs. But the notion of “energy resilience” is gaining currency as communities and companies contemplate how to align their investments in affordable clean energy with keeping the lights on during turbulent times. Read More

Color coordinating: How urban green infrastructure can build resilience

We need to promote natural “green” infrastructure such as forests, wetlands, and urban green spaces that can reduce risks from natural disasters. Read More

St. Lucia’s sustainability map: where blue, green and orange economies merge

A Q&A with St. Lucia's Minister of Sustainable Development. Read More

Report Report: Packaging, resiliency, extinction and the state of the transition

A monthly wrap-up of recent research on sustainable business and clean technology. Read More

Overdriving your headlights on climate risk

Can issues such as climate change and human rights overcome corporate short-termism? It's complicated. Read More

It takes years to fully recover from big storms like Sandy — here's how business can help

The impacts of extreme weather events and natural disasters are felt for more years than most people think. Read More

Episode 177: Sounding off at Circularity 19

Highlights from keynotes by Google's Kate Brandt, Ellen Macarthur Foundation's Andrew Morlet, and Cradle to Cradle co-founder Bill McDonough. Plus, on-the-spot interviews with UL engineer Bill Hoffman, General Motors materials guru Lauren Smith and World Wildlife Fund researcher Erin Simon. Read More