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The climate finance architecture the world needs
LDCF? GCF? CIF? The landscape of funds designed to help countries implement climate mitigation and adaptation projects is complex. Here's a primer. Read More
A case for reconstructing the world of sustainable building standards
Certifications must go beyond incremental improvements meant to minimize climate change. Instead, architects and engineers should aspire to create blueprints that are socially, economically and environmentally "regenerative." Read More
Episode 69: An inconvenient podcast; Bechtel engineers green infrastructure
On this week's podcast: Inside Al Gore’s Climate Reality training, and a digest of our World Water Day stories. Read More
9 VR videos that dive deep into water issues
Immersive experiences bring people face-to-face with our impact on marine ecosystems. Read More
Behind Saudi Arabia's $2 trillion bet on a sustainable future
If the crown prince's radical experiment succeeds, this huge oil-producing nation could become the world's biggest impact investor. Read More
To fix global poverty, look beyond income
Getting from the "what" to the "how" on lifting 1 billion people out of energy poverty means going to the roots of a complex issue. Read More
Why I used crowdfunding to bring a truckload of plastic trash to Stockholm
It’s one thing to read about huge plastic gyres in the middle of the Pacific. It’s another thing to stare the actual plastic in the face. Read More
These hotels are fighting food waste, one guest at a time
Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental and Marriott are participating in a 12-week pilot aimed at prioritizing prevention. Read More
China drives toward sustainable freight policies
Transportation experts are studying a range of options, from new low-emissions zones to better methods of transferring cargo from ships to railways to trucks. Read More
Compelling new data on why we shouldn't waste wastewater
In the face of shortages, water recycling and reuse strategies may be necessary to ensure business continuity. Read More
