What's wrong with Apple's new headquarters
The plans for Apple's new headquarters will choke off street connections and potential walking routes in Cupetino, making bicycling and walking more difficult -- and likely encouraging people to keep driving, writes NRDC's Kaid Benfield. Read More
The skills sustainability consultants need to succeed
There's been an evolution in sustainability consulting in the past decade as major players moved in to help major clients embrace sustainability. But will demand for those services continue? Is sustainability consulting sustainable? Read More
Helping towns and cities get greener from the grassroots up
From the smallest municipalities to booming cityscapes, locally focused policymakers are helping to usher in an era of green neighborhoods and green expansion. Read More
Hearst Tower in NYC, Perkins+Will in Atlanta earn top LEED ratings
The world headquarters for the Hearst media company, the Perkins+Will Atlanta office and a vast Office Depot distribution center are among the eye-catching projects to earn LEED green building certification. Read More
Campbell's to stop using BPA in soup cans
The world's largest soupmaker says it will eventually stop using BPA -- a controversial chemical -- to line its cans. Advocates call the decision a big step for the canned-foods industry. Read More
The 10 best practices for sustainability reporting
Whether producing your first or 15th sustainability report, there are always new and daunting challenges. Here are 10 strategies for successful, credible reporting shared by nearly two dozen of the world's leading companies. Read More
Why the road to sustainability starts with pollution prevention
The fundamental idea of preventing pollution, rather than fixing problems, is essential for efficient, economically viable manufacturing, providing services and addressing many environmental problems. Read More
Why stadiums keep pushing the line on sustainability
Sports teams -- and their facilities -- face heated competition for the title of "greenest." The latest to score points for renewable energy is the Philadelphia Eagles, whose stadium will be powered by solar and wind power. Read More
How to Capture Meaningful Climate Data to Boost Building Performance
An understanding of climate is essential to the successful design of comfortable buildings. But gaining that understanding is tough. Here's a drill-down look at two ways to translate climate data into meaningful information. Read More
Did The Lorax sell out?
In advance of his new film with Universal Pictures, The Lorax is promoting environmentally friendly sponsors such as HP, Seventh Generation and Whole Foods. He's also advertising a Mazda SUV. Read More