Cities are the greatest hope for our planet

If we design cities like ecosystems, they would have the potential to address many of our most pressing issues. Read More

The low-hanging fruit for climate protection is rotting

Wasted food has a lot to do with climate change, yet this simple equation will yield instant results. Read More

3 tools to help track business water usage

These apps and services can help a variety of businesses to reduce wasteful water consumption and mitigate risk. Read More

3 reasons the food industry sends so much to the dumpster

Food waste plagues manufacturers, grocery stores and restaurants differently. Read More

Connecting to Change the World: How to take a network's pulse

Assessing the performance of social-impact networks, such as the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, is emerging as a new science. Read More

3 ways sustainability managers can expand their influence

The job prospects in this field have never been better. Here's an action plan to make an impact in your company at every level. Read More

Ford to install wind and solar energy at dealerships

New U.S. partnership with Wind Energy Corporation aims to slash emissions of auto dealers. Read More

A small town in Germany becomes a testing ground for a smart grid

Siemens is taking advantage of this village's electricity surplus to test a smart grid that automatically stabilizes the power network. Read More

The electricity grid gets a value chain

Energy technologies can offer more value—to customers and the grid—by adopting this framework. Read More

What we can do about the palm oil problem

This ingredient is used in everything from food to fuel, but its production is devastating to the environment and alternatives are hard to come by. Read More