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