From the bullet train to Velcro, nature inspires design

The Biomimicry Institute explores the "fragility of grand discoveries." Read More

Supercharging sustainability metrics with science

More companies are unleashing a new generation of science-based goals to tackle social environmental problems locally and globally. Read More

Virtual reality meets sustainability

Technologies from the likes of Facebook, Google and Microsoft could change our worldview for the good of the planet. Read More

Paris as resilience innovator

The City of Light is on the vanguard of a resilience revolution — and may be able to teach others about best practices in resiliency. Read More

Healthy food, healthy climate? The dirt on soil and carbon

How increasing carbon in soil can increase essential nutrients in our food. Read More

Life-giving nutrient becomes a deadly pollutant

In the process of producing food, we’ve inadvertently filled our planet with toxic forms of nitrogen. Read More

Disney, Microsoft, PepsiCo lead business charge on biogas

Despite a few early innovators, the waste-to-energy field still has a long way to go. Read More

Utilities push back against solar

In an effort stave off the "utility death spiral," many utility companies are levying increased fees and subsidy cuts on rooftop solar customers. Read More

How fixing the water system can create jobs

Building water infrastructure worldwide could be the answer to unemployment woes. Read More

Is DJSI worth the effort?

What does it take to make one of sustainability's most prestigious rankings, and how easy is it to get kicked off? Read More