California city of Santa Monica maps first U.S. zero-emission delivery zone
The concept, gaining ground in European and China, aims to address both air pollution and gnarly traffic congestion in urban areas. Read More
4 steps companies can take to offset carbon emissions and protect forests
If not carefully designed or part of a broader carbon management plan, carbon offset projects can have the potential to negatively impact local communities and economies, and biodiversity and other natural resources. Read More
Unilever unveils climate and nature fund worth more than $1 billion
The new 2039 target builds on existing goals to reach carbon neutrality across its operations and halve its value chain emissions by the end of the decade. Read More
We lost a soccer field of primary rainforest every 6 seconds in 2019
Brazil single-handedly accounted for over a third of all loss of humid tropical primary forests worldwide, with more primary forest lost than any other tropical country in 2019. Read More
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
Corporate sustainability experts are hoping that as office managers reevaluate their current setups, it also will be an opportunity to create more sustainable ventilation systems. Read More
Interest in green chemistry is bubbling up, but progress slow to come
Organization and consumer demand for products that don’t harm people or pollute the environment are moving forward-thinking brands toward safer ingredients. Read More
Inside Cargill’s experiment to pay farmers for carbon sequestration
A pilot in Iowa offers a glimpse into the future of carbon credit marketplaces. Read More
A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging
Sponsored: A look at the wins, gaps and trends in sustainable packaging. Was there enough progress to overcome challenges from the pandemic? Read More
How we can fight the pandemic by embracing circularity
In a situation where supply is limited, a circular model gets far more use out of the same supply. Read More
Here's how to design communities that give back as much energy as they take
It can mean designing energy equipment that serves multiple buildings, and ensuring that communities are walkable. Read More