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