Why do large asset managers vote against most climate-related shareholder proposals?
If the Big Three institutional investors vote "For" a climate proposal, odds are the company that received the proposal will take action to address the issues raised. Read More
Higher CO2 levels make plants less nutritious and hurt insect populations
The ever-increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are squeezing out other nutrients that plant feeders — such as insects and people — need to thrive. Read More
Here’s how retail can be profitable and sustainable
There are obvious steps to reduce environmental impact such as getting rid of single-use plastics or curtailing excess packaging. But retailers could also optimize back-end operations to reduce their environmental impact by using data to match customer purchasing habits with merchandise and inventory. Read More
Could the Ohio River have rights? A movement emerges, testing the power of local control
Lake Erie recently was granted its own bill of rights. Here's a closer look at the momentum around rights for nature. Read More
Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles
The immediate crisis could undermine long-term strategy. Read More
Mine waste dams threaten the environment, even when they don’t fail
The environmental damage and human health hazards that these activities create may be both severe and irreversible. Read More
COVID-19 and climate change: A healthy dose of reality
Consider the global health crisis currently upon us as a warm-up act for a climate-changing world. Read More
Heeding the lessons of 'sustainability vets'
What happens to all that knowledge after a corporate sustainability executive retires? Read More
The hidden risks nature loss poses for businesses
Over $44 trillion of economic value generation, more than half the world’s total GDP, is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Read More
How to build a flood resilient future
A new book shows how we can adapt the built and natural environment to be more flood resilient in the face of climate change. Read More