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Wind deals are becoming even more popular with corporate renewables buyers
Not only have costs have fallen around 70 percent since 2009, it's also tough to beat the massive capacity of wind farms. Read More
Finally, a one-stop shop for researching food systems data
There are gaps in coverage, but a new dashboard aggregates more than 170 indicators about food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other key agricultural metrics. Read More
The long, toxic tail of the Gold Rush
Form California to Peru, the history of toxic pollution from mining repeats itself. Read More
Can cabbage boost the environmental friendliness of lithium-ion batteries?
Although the economics have yet to pencil out, scientists are exploring the use of phytomining to help meet the world’s increased demand for lithium, a key component of batteries that run EVs and other modern electronics. Read More
Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030
Within a decade the ride-hailing company says it'll convert all of its cars — both company-owned and driver-owned — to electric vehicles. Read More
How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste
Meat companies have a unique consideration when it comes to packaging: managing plastics contaminated by organic, biological material. 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
3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation
Policymakers need to better understand the value of natural capital like mangroves and other ecosystems that provide important benefits for communities. Read More
California city of Santa Monica maps first U.S. zero-emission delivery zone
The concept, gaining ground in European and China, aims to address both air pollution and gnarly traffic congestion in urban areas. Read More
4 steps companies can take to offset carbon emissions and protect forests
If not carefully designed or part of a broader carbon management plan, carbon offset projects can have the potential to negatively impact local communities and economies, and biodiversity and other natural resources. Read More
