Decarbonization
Turning plastic bottles into plush hotel bedding
Sponsored: InterContinental Hotels Group is using circular economy thinking to seek out solutions to problems such as plastic waste. Read More
In the 1980s, solar water heaters took off in Israel, but stalled in the U.S. It's a simple fix
Despite the huge global opportunity for reducing fossil fuel demand, solar water heating is virtually unheard of in the U.S. Here's why, and how to change that. Read More
Is 'net-zero' greenwash?
You’d think all this talk about “zero” would add up to something, right? Not necessarily. Read More
Navigating net-zero energy and net-zero carbon building certifications
The U.S. Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute net-zero programs certainly have many overlaps, but there are also key differences that are important to note. Read More
Miracle on 14th Street: New York's new transit project equitably reallocates road space
Switching street space to buses and charging cars a high price for using scarce road space promotes equity. Read More
Ford reveals E-Transit, its electric commercial van
The automaker showed off details and images of the electric van, which is meant for city-focused fleets. Read More
The 'order of planning' determines transit priorities. What if we inverted it to prioritize people?
And five guiding questions to help urban planners improve upon regions' projects. Read More
How your next construction project could draw down carbon
New materials are turning buildings into another carbon capture opportunity. Read More
Leveraging the ocean's carbon removal potential
Employing approaches on land and at sea would prevent over-reliance on any one carbon removal approach. Read More
How Biden's election could kickstart U.S. adoption of zero-emission vehicles
The industries that make up the zero-emission vehicles sector — infrastructure providers, automakers, mobility startups — are one of the sectors that could gain the most from the Biden win. Read More
