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
Why sustainability professionals should drive green consumerism
What would happen if more people than ever before demanded goods aligned with a sustainable, low-carbon economy? Our economy would transition swiftly. Read More
The pandemic is changing the dialogue about reusable packaging
Latent distrust about safety won't disappear on its own, so advocates must prepare to double down on discussing the virtues of reusable bags, cups or containers. Read More
Earth Day and the polling of America, 2020
In the future, it seems, we’re all model green citizens, at least in our minds. Read More
Coronavirus could trigger 'largest ever annual fall in CO2' in 2020
But an analysis suggests the likely reduction in CO2 still would be far off goals of the Paris Agreement. Read More
Amid plunging stock prices, ESG leaders are holding their own
The pandemic and economic meltdown are highlighting the importance of integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into investment strategies. Read More
Hip hop can bring green issues to communities of color
The environmental movement largely has failed to connect with people of color and marginalized urban communities. By confronting issues from contaminated water to climate change, hip hop music can help bridge that divide and bring home the realities of environmental injustice. Read More