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Why doing a materiality assessment often makes sense
You might learn something about your company and comply with regulation. Stakeholders will appreciate it, too. Read More
How low oil prices can be good for the environment
What's the link between the oil slump and renewable energy? Read More
What's left in the wake of South Africa’s abandoned gold mines
Thousands of abandoned gold mines are scattered across South Africa, polluting the water with toxics and filling the air with noxious dust. For the millions of people who live around these derelict sites, the health impacts can be severe. Read More
What 'Flexiwatts' tell us about the future of energy bills
There's a new way for businesses and consumers to lower electric bills: demand flexibility. Read More
Cleaning up cement industry emissions with carbon conversion
HeidelbergCement and Joule Unlimited work on converting the carbon exhaust from cement manufacturing from a curse to a blessing, or from GHGs to commercial jet fuel. Read More
Microinsurance and the new market for climate equity
Microinsurance holds promise to protect the world's poorest from the impacts of climate change while providing new business opportunities. Read More
Apple, Philips, RB and the rush toward restricted substances
A range of companies are drilling down into chemical choices to improve the makeup of their products. Read More
Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?
“Eco modes” ostensibly reduce environmental impact — but only if people use them. Read More
Fuel cells: A $2 billion secret of the clean economy
While the expectation was that fuel cells would take off as an alternative fuel source for autos, they have created a $2 billion market for themselves, off road. Read More
If I was right, why was I fired?
The outgoing CEO of NRG has a very specific answer, and it has little to do with short-term stock prices. Read More