Shell to buy Greenlots, as EV charging business heats up

The oil giant is building global assets in the growing business of electric mobility. Read More

Durability and reusability are at the heart of circular packaging

TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky on why moving away from disposability is the key to reducing waste. Read More

An air conditioner powered by outer space and help from the sun

Stanford researchers are testing a way to cool buildings without fossil fuels, while generating electricity at the same time. Read More

Google's latest innovation: direct global clean energy procurement

It's a first in the history of the tech giant's 30-plus power projects. Read More

How climate change is adding to the health risks of poor people

For the most vulnerable populations, with the least political traction, global warming is another danger to people's well-being. Read More

Honda is looking for your energy or mobility startup

The Japanese automaker has a quiet Silicon Valley group that works with startups across transportation, mobility and energy. Read More

Shareholders ask retailers to report on plastic bags

Retailers that aren't disclosing their plans to reduce or eliminate plastic bag use may be in store for shareholder activism. Read More

Reimagining the urban form: What Austin’s community mobility hub means for cities

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, cut obesity and enhance respiratory health, consider transportation services. Read More

'Tipping point': Electric vehicle ownership costs to undercut gas and diesel cars post-2022

Deloitte predicts demand for plug-in vehicles soaring over the next decade, but can the auto industry navigate a challenging transition? Read More

Welcome to the Chrysalis Economy

Our species often does its best work after being backed — or backing itself — into a corner. Read More