Can burying power lines protect storm-wracked electric grids? Not always
Geography, population density and other factors influence how to harden the grid. Read More
Hines creates the first chief carbon officer; Pollination, Google, Cargill make hiring moves
At the end of 2021, the food sector and automotive sector made important moves on sustainability hires. Read More
From joke to hoax, a short history of ESG
A few thoughts as 2021 roars to a close. Read More
BlackRock's $1.2 billion in Adani tars Larry Fink's climate vision
BlackRock's climate finance vision is at extreme odds with its financing of Adani coal and gas projects. Read More
5G wireless is essential for scaling climate tech
Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing. Read More
A lack of holistic supply chain reporting casts doubt on ESG stocks
ESG investing has a blind spot that puts the $35 trillion industry’s sustainability promises in doubt — supply chains. Read More
Interested in a circular economy job? There's a Ph.D. for that
A new program at the University of Pittsburgh, funded by Covestro, will focus on design with an emphasis on decreasing global waste through the reuse of materials. Read More
What battery swapping could mean for corporate fleets
Co-founder and CEO Khaled Hassounha believes startup Ample will succeed where others have failed thanks to the modularity of its car batteries. Read More
Bird and Scootaround partner to make e-scooters available for people with disabilities
Bird is putting adaptive e-scooters and e-wheelchairs on San Francisco streets. Read More
Leapfrogging water infrastructure into the 21st century
New off-grid technologies such as ‘zero-source water’ and micro-desalination could help create sustainable water supplies for remote communities. Read More
