How systems mapping helps drive successful partnerships

These tools can be vital for collaborating to advance ambitious shared goals. Read More

Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet

Improving the health of the planet, the quality and quantity of our food and the prosperity of farms and agricultural businesses starts underground. Read More

Amid devastating forest fires, One Trillion Trees movement puts down U.S. roots

Bank of America, Mastercard, Salesforce and Microsoft, along with the cities of Detroit and Dallas, are among launch partners for the first regional chapter of the 1t.org initiative, led by World Economic Forum and American Forests. Read More

Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics

The speed of change brought on by the pandemic shows how quickly action can move to slash plastic waste, and each seat in the C-suite has a critical role to play. Read More

Chile's reusable container pioneer Algramo is testing refill kiosks in New York

Consumers will be able to buy cleansers and hand sanitizers from Colgate-Palmolive, Clorox and EcoLogic Solutions using special bottles at touchless vending kiosks in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Read More

The pandemic has revealed cracks in the foundation of conservation funding

With COVID-19 upending conventional sources of conservation funding, conservationists are rethinking how to fund their work. Read More

Engaging Middle America in recycling solutions

Despite setbacks during the pandemic, many Americans think it’s the least they can do for the environment. Now more than ever, companies need to communicate what’s possible. Read More

With a rush to mine the ocean floor, we need policy to prevent permanent damage

In areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction, countries cooperate through the Law of the Sea Convention, ratified by 167 countries and the European Union. The U.S. should join them and help to lead on this issue. Read More

This Israeli startup mimics mangroves, coral and oysters to create protective seawalls

The 2020 Ray of Hope winner, ECOncrete, helps concrete structures become stronger, have a longer service life and better cope with extreme weather events and rising seas. Read More

New sparks for the electric vehicle industry

From EV design to manufacturing and battery optimization and production, we must address needed changes head-on for a radical, new approach. Read More