Demand for voluntary carbon offsets holds strong

Volume increased at least 6 percent in 2019, buoyed by corporate commitments. Read More

Parking and public transit tell us a lot about equity in cities

The average price of a monthly parking permit in cities is $2.25, compared to $70.00 for a transit pass. Read More

Shell steers course toward net-zero shipping, with hydrogen on the horizon

Hydrogen, liquified natural gas and technologies geared at improving energy efficiency of ships are among Shell's proposed solutions to decarbonize its shipping business. Read More

5 things to know about California's gas car sales ban

Making sure that this order doesn't disproportionately disadvantage low-income communities that are already paying more than their share for transportation will be key. Read More

This is the moment to reimagine public transportation

COVID-19 has forced cities to rethink how cities, and mobility within and around them, are designed. Read More

Smart cities: A key element for the green recovery

Sponsored: Any green recovery plan requires a closer look at smart-city infrastructure investments. Part of this requires taking a closer look at raw materials, such as copper, in order for smart cities to reach their full potential while improving their environmental performance. Read More

Shell inks deal with Neste to boost aviation biofuels supply

The arrangement follows a similar supply agreement for renewable jet biodiesel between Neste and rival oil giant BP last month. Read More

Walmart drives toward zero-emission goal for its entire fleet by 2040

The pledge includes more than 10,000 vehicles, including 6,500 semi-trucks. Read More

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American Forest Foundation White Paper: Carbon Credits through Family Forests

As companies work to address their environmental footprint, voluntary carbon markets are seeing expansive growth as a viable strategy to offset emissions when needed. Yet, the U.S. carbon projects available for investment are limited – being almost exclusively developed on large or industrial forest properties of 5,000 acres or more. This is leaving out a substantial and charismatic demographic of forest owners that could partner with companies.  Read More