Decarbonization
Conserving and restoring forests won’t be cheap and easy after all
The corporate world has fallen for trees. But to be effective, the cost of offsetting CO2 emissions with the sequestration power of forests will have to go up. Are companies willing to pay? Read More
Trend: Carbon markets get real on removal
Planting and protecting forests in remote areas of the world may be challenging. But another trend may help matters. Read More
Carbon policy conundrum: Why politicians must show leadership in their own jurisdictions now
Deep decarbonization only happens if every polluter pays, not just the environmentally conscious. Read More
As companies get behind the tree-planting movement, here's how to get real climate results
Projects succeed when locals have the right decision-making power, skills and incentives to protect their forests. Read More
Going green just got easier for Class B/C commercial buildings
They can achieve 6 percent higher net operating incomes and $11 per square foot higher property values by investing in efficiency. Read More
UPS invests in electric vehicle pioneer Arrival, as delivery giant places order for 10,000 vans
Arrival has emerged as a major player in the fast expanding commercial EV fleet market Read More
Trend: Last-mile transportation inches closer to home
Last-mile freight is a major contributor to local air pollution, often in disadvantaged communities. But there’s some good news amidst all this urban doom and gloom. Read More
More people are using bike share programs, but the gender gap persists
Women make up less than one-third of commuters who regularly bicycle to work in the United States. Read More
How cities can engage with Mobility as a Service
All forms of mobility must grapple with the same market pressures — competitive economic models, ownership and sourcing of data, and cities' public policy goals. Read More
Trend: Companies warm to nature-based solutions
More than 350 companies have made commitments to help reverse nature loss and restore vital natural systems on which economic activity depends. Read More