How data helps India's cities adapt to rapid urbanization

A new tech partnership in the South Asian nation could change the way resilience planning gets done. Read More

Why good governance is critical for sustainable cities

When there are leadership gaps, sustainability and urban planning fail to thrive. Case in point: Brazil's favelas. Read More

What will it take to improve the death care industry?

DIY burials, certified "green" cemeteries and essential oil embalming fluid are among the mysteries of after-life body care. Read More

Episode 3: Tech meets sustainability: Ev Williams, Tom Steyer, Robin Chase

From clean energy to shared cars to open data and online platforms, this week's podcast brings you the best of VERGE 2015 from Silicon Valley. Read More

5 signs the private sector is stepping up on climate change

Green bonds, internal carbon pricing and signs of nervous investors are among the indicators that business is rapidly adjusting. Read More

SunPower targets commercial market with new solar play

SunPower hopes its turnkey commercial solar product will reduce installation bottlenecks. Bed Bath & Beyond is an early customer. Read More

Tech meets transparency: The rise of connected supply chains

Transparency has arrived — whether companies and their suppliers like it or not — thanks to technologies related to smartphones, Big Data and the Internet of Things. Read More

For climate progress, NGOs are in a league of their own

Since the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, nonprofits have made more progress than other groups. What's their secret, and what does this mean for COP21? Read More

How to invest in green bonds

More than $1 trillion a year could be raised through green bonds by 2020, but how should investors navigate this emerging market? Read More

Building a Microgrid in a day to power VERGE

Engineers from SunPower, PrimoWind, All Power Labs, PG&E and Spirae built a renewably-powered microgrid to supply all the electricity the VERGE 2015 conference will need. Read More