Half of nitrogen applied to crops is lost
Food production is becoming less efficient at using nitrogen fertilizer and excess nitrogen damages the environment and the climate. Read More
Climate tech accelerator Elemental starts early-stage Earthshot venture fund
High-profile backers for Earthshot Ventures include legendary VC John Doerr, philanthropist Tom Steyer and Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox. Read More
To eradicate child labor in the palm oil industry, collaboration is critical
In June 2021, the ILO and UNICEF reported that the number of children in child labor had increased from 152 to 160 million globally. Read More
Why family businesses are positioned to lead on ESG
Many family businesses have yet to make an explicit stand on environmental, social and governance goals, but their long-term view on value creation is changing the equation. Read More
How small businesses can help tackle the e-commerce packaging crisis from the ground up
Sponsored: Addressing the e-commerce packaging crisis with greener alternative materials. Read More
These best practices create hurricane-resilient solar power
Resilient PV systems keep the lights on. Read More
IKEA wants to make buyback permanent in the US
A key part of the company’s effort to become a circular business by 2030. Read More
Can the first US ‘chief heat officer’ build a model for future resilience?
The chief heat officer’s responsibilities include education, disaster response training and infrastructure that considers extreme heat alongside other public health safety considerations. Read More
Why the Paris Agreement poses major stranded asset risk to Indonesian palm oil
Research lays bare scale of stranded asset risk facing Indonesia's palm oil sector if Paris Agreement climate goals are met. Read More
How mushrooms are capping the alternative proteins market
The global market for alternative proteins is growing fast and mycoprotein from fermented mushrooms can create meat-free alternatives. Read More
