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
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