Why water stewardship in the food sector is failing — and how to change it

The ag sector is unprepared for the realities of water in a climate change future even as more of them start to report and disclose water initiatives. Read More

How Chicago’s poop becomes amazing fertilizer

The compost, made from sewage and wood chips, is powerful stuff for gardeners. Read More

Biofuel isn't as carbon neutral as we want it to be

The U.S. biofuel mandate helps farmers, but does little for energy security and harms the environment. Read More

How Colorado startup Outrider is electrifying distribution yards

The company promises smoother supply chain processes, fewer workers in hazardous environments, and a reduced environmental impact.  Read More

3 New Year’s resolutions for climate tech

It was another breakthrough year for climate tech. Here are three principles for keeping up the momentum. Read More

Berlin might be a car-free city soon enough

A group of activists in the German capital are pushing an ambitious plan to eliminate private vehicles in the city center, an area twice as big as Manhattan. Read More

Direct air capture is ready for its closeup

An influx of public and private investment could make machines that pull CO2 from the air a larger part of the climate solutions equation than many thought possible. But how fast can DAC scale? Read More

The energy transition needs metals. It needs social awareness, too

Mining companies may in future have to report on the impact of individual operations as part of more stringent ESG data reporting. Read More

HSBC, Walmart add science-based targets to supplier financing program

Under the new program, Walmart suppliers that have set at least three sustainability goals and are working towards a 1.5-degree Celsius target can get access to financing from HSBC. Read More

Protecting forests with low-cost alternatives to wood charcoal and firewood

Agricultural waste has an energy potential that can compete with other biomass and ease the pressure on tree cutting in tropical rainforests. Read More