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The digital divide worsens the inequitable impacts of the climate crisis
A lack of broadband reduces opportunities for people in the best of times, but it can be crippling in wake of a disaster. Read More
Two things Maslow's hierarchy of needs can teach us about what’s happening right now
Recent polling shows that Americans feel less able to care for the environment because they’re panicked about meeting their safety and physiological needs. Read More
Pondering the rise of 'food parks'
Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense. Read More
The case for keeping industry in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Greenpoint was zoned for manufacturing and is still used for that purpose. But is it possible to reimagine what an industrial corridor can look like? Read More
Vicious cycle: As we cool ourselves, we heat the planet
We can’t do away with air conditioners, but we can improve their performance, move to sustainable chemical refrigerants and increase the energy efficiency of buildings. Read More
Are wetlands the answer to the 'invisible' wastewater crisis?
Contaminated water is a mjor problem for places such as Latin America and the Carribean, where 60 percent of wastewater goes untreated. But engineered wetlands could be the solution. Read More
AI doesn’t have to be a power hog
The climate impact of artificial intelligence — both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create — is a legitimate, growing concern. Read More
The future of organic coffee: Building a network of support for regenerative agriculture
Part of Hala Tree Coffee Farm's initiative to move toward regenerative agriculture is helping other local farmers in Hawaii obtain organic certification. Read More
Microsoft eyes hydrogen 'opportunity' after successful data center pilot
Tech giant pilots hydrogen fuel cells as backup power source for Utah data center and joins growing number of firms in global Hydrogen Council. Read More
Electric boilers fuel Diageo’s carbon-neutral whiskey distillery dream
The maker of Bulleit, Guiness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and other adult beverages has committed to net-zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Read More