How the zero-waste economy benefits everyone
In a truly circular economy where waste becomes nutrients, economic growth would be decoupled from environmental restraints. See who is leading the way. Read More
Mars: To transform raw materials supply, we must work together
Creating sustainable supply of key ingredients is not an area for competition, says the confectioner's sustainability director, Kevin Rabinovitch. Read More
ConAgra joins movement for deforestation-free palm oil
Large investors withdraw a shareowner resolution after the packaged food giant agrees to remove tree-cutting palm oil suppliers from its supply chain. Read More
Don't even think about it: Why we are wired to ignore climate change
The founder of Climate Outreach and Information Network explains why we are wired to ignore climate change — and why we are wired to take action. Read More
What are the 10 coolest universities?
Investigating colleges for next year? Check out latest rankings and profiles by the Sierra Club and the Princeton Review. Read More
New fishing nets reduce bycatch, sparing sea life
Fishermen and innovators work together to make nets that leave certain kinds of fish — and birds, dolphins, turtles and whales — where they belong. Read More
As small hydropower swells, so does caution on its impacts
Small hydropower projects have the potential to bring electricity to millions of people, but experts are sounding an alarm. Read More
Ioxus, Maxwell, Win Inertia bet on ultracapacitors to store energy
While they can't capture as much energy as batteries, the technology is finding advocates in the transportation sector. Read More
Why the world's biggest companies are investing in recycling
Interest in recycling is looping back around. Here's $100 million to make that happen. Read More
The Solutions Project's green superheroes use science and stardom
Josh Fox, Marko Krapels, Mark Jacobson and Mark Ruffalo join forces to boost renewables. Backed by science and full of popular appeal, it's a smash. Read More
