Vicious cycle: As we cool ourselves, we heat the planet

We can’t do away with air conditioners, but we can improve their performance, move to sustainable chemical refrigerants and increase the energy efficiency of buildings.  Read More

Are wetlands the answer to the 'invisible' wastewater crisis?

Contaminated water is a mjor problem for places such as Latin America and the Carribean, where 60 percent of wastewater goes untreated. But engineered wetlands could be the solution. Read More

AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

The climate impact of artificial intelligence — both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create — is a legitimate, growing concern. Read More

The future of organic coffee: Building a network of support for regenerative agriculture

Part of Hala Tree Coffee Farm's initiative to move toward regenerative agriculture is helping other local farmers in Hawaii obtain organic certification. Read More

Microsoft eyes hydrogen 'opportunity' after successful data center pilot

Tech giant pilots hydrogen fuel cells as backup power source for Utah data center and joins growing number of firms in global Hydrogen Council. Read More

Electric boilers fuel Diageo’s carbon-neutral whiskey distillery dream

The maker of Bulleit, Guiness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and other adult beverages has committed to net-zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.  Read More

BMW, Ford, other automakers rev up carbon commitments

Some are using the struggles of the pandemic to lean into sustainability goals. The rising fortunes of companies like Tesla and Rivian are also motivators. Read More

How 2020 is playing among sustainability professionals

Our search firm fielded a survey to gauge how employment, promotion opportunities, budgets and more are being affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s a peek at the results. Read More

How COVID-19 is pushing cities to change solar permitting for the better

Here's one step toward helping solar energy reach its potential impact in the United States. Read More

In changing urban neighborhoods, new food offerings can set the table for gentrification

When the type of food sold in an area changes, it provides a focal point for identifying gentrification. Read More