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

In Davos, calls for a circular, inclusive economy

Plus, a global call to action for intergenerational cooperation. Read More

Why we’re not creating the Patagonias of tomorrow

And what needs to change to create the next generation of culture-shifting regenerative companies. Read More

Unions are partnering with entrepreneurs for a just energy transition

A new coalition with names such as Ørsted, Autodesk and Unilever is championing clean jobs — but some say that doesn't go far enough. Read More

The hopes and fears of transportation

Transit projects offer a plethora of benefits to communities — but also reveal deep-seated worries and anxieties. Read More

Carbon capture is the only way to address the world’s climate blindspots

Science tells us that we need to use negative-emissions technologies to fight climate change — and that starts in the industrial sector. Read More

How to save a shelf-life: cutting down on food waste across its supply chain

Here's how better packaging and labeling can help change throw-away culture. Read More