3 ways building controls must evolve

The dream of energy efficient, comfortable and intuitive buildings lies in better operational controls. Read More

Canada's cities confront climate change

Heavy rains causing floods and mudslides frequent, and heatwaves are more severe. The consequences for low-income households and older adults could be particularly serious. Read More

There is no 'new normal' for climate — only change

Still, there are many reasons we need to eliminate our carbon dioxide emissions, limit global warming and help society adapt to the future. Read More

A tale of two 'living' buildings in the Capitol

Measuring the intangible value of two Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications in Washington, D.C. Read More

GM, Michelin put brakes on deforestation linked to rubber

Deforestation has accelerated in the rubber producing countries of Southeast Asia to feed global demand for tires. But Michelin and now General Motors have launched zero deforestation rubber procurement policies. Read More

A microgrid grows in Brooklyn — is this the future of energy?

A closely watched prototype from startup L03 Energy has transformed a local neighborhood into a test hub for trading power locally. Read More

Turning dirt into climate goals via carbon farming

Hawaii's commitments to a low-carbon future include a task force that will identify agricultural and aquacultural practices to improve soil health, increase climate resiliency, and improve carbon sequestration. Read More

Energy efficiency is a 'win-win' for investors

Access to better data and sharper analysis should help unlock the huge returns on offer from energy efficiency investments. So why is progress so slow? Read More

The Paris gap: How private action can fill the void on emissions

Even if all the remaining participating nations do their part to uphold the Paris Agreement, governments alone can’t substantially reduce the risk of catastrophic climate change. Read More

Could Google become God?

A look into our artificial intelligence-driven future. Read More