Climate change isn't going away — it's still important to recognize Earth Day

COVID-19 may be stopping in-person gatherings but Earth Day celebrations will go on, digital. Read More

How fashion professionals are re-educating for a circular economy

Eighty percent of a product’s environmental impact is decided on the design table but most apparel professionals weren't trained to design with the end-user or end-of-life of the garment in mind. Read More

Addressing the social impacts of our food system

U.S. farmworkers face a slew of social, economic and political challenges that have caused a decades-long farmworker shortage. Here's how brands such as Alter Ego, Clif Bar, Driscoll's, Kuli Kuli and Philz Coffee are stepping in. Read More

A defense of geoengineering

Fantasy or nightmare? If you look beyond extreme ideas such as space shades, there's much to like about this fast-evolving category of climate tech. Read More

Microsoft is building a ‘Planetary Computer’ to protect biodiversity

It’s all about collecting and connecting data, which is part of the software giant’s DNA. Read More

Is carbon sequestration on farms actually working to fight climate change?

There's an emerging market to pay farmers to store more carbon in the soil by using improved agricultural practices. But some scientists are questioning whether these efforts will actually help slow global warming. Read More

Here are 4 ways cities are coping with the effects of COVID-19

Cities — from Wuhan in China to New York in the United States — have been at the front lines of the novel coronavirus crisis and will be in the same position for future crises. Read More

Tree Top, Pop-Tarts and the beauty of ugly fruit in tackling food waste

What is old is new again for the food industry as consumers become aware of the virtues of turning damaged apples and other fruit into purees, canned foods, breakfast items and other products. Read More

Small low-carbon tech is better for decarbonization than mega projects, study suggests

Nuclear plants, CCS and whole-building retrofits should not be prioritized over smaller cheaper alternatives, study argues, while acknowledging small scale technologies do not offer a panacea. Read More

This tech breakthrough could revolutionize lithium extraction

One huge potential benefit: reduced production costs for electric vehicle batteries. Read More