Court maintains ban on toxic chemicals in children’s products and toys

Researchers have found that even low levels of exposure to certain phthalates can lead to hormonal disruption and reproductive harm, as well as lasting damage in children’s brain development. Read More

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Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the pandemic

iNaturalist, eButterfly and Nature's Notebook are among the tools enabling communities to supplement professional research. Read More

Can sustainability save capitalism?

Increasingly, the business and economics agenda is aligning with the sustainability agenda. That's a good thing for all involved. Read More

Supporting multimodal public transit in a post-pandemic future

As a fundamental public service, public transit should be conceived as a scalable, resilient and adaptive system, that helps communities where they are. Read More

Can smart buildings be more equitable buildings?

As you research building analytics and property intelligence tools that support your sustainability goals and ESG reporting requirements, make sure those tools have the flexibility to adapt to the requirements of your demographics. Read More

Is COVID-19 slowing progress toward the SDGs? Yes, say experts.

Only 4 percent of sustainability experts are satisfied with society's achievements so far. Read More

Shipping industry emissions keep sailing upward

International shipping's CO2 emissions grew by 5.6 percent from 2012 to 2018. Read More

Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

Planting trees is a way to build community and bolster benefits to human and environmental health. Read More

The circular economy shows its human side

Just as companies have prioritized transparency and traceability in upstream operations to address human rights, a circular supply chain calls for the same level of scrutiny downstream. Read More

ESG nonconforming: There’s more than one way to identify good companies

Sustainable investing’s young guns don’t see rigid scoring or rating systems as the best way for ESG investors to have a real impact. Read More