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