Decarbonization
Germany's plan to downshift auto emissions
To truly transition to renewable energy, the country must start moving beyond private autos and embrace new digitally-run systems of shared mobility. Read More
Laying the tracks for a renewably powered rail system
Can the oldest form of mechanized mass transportation be the key to unlocking 21st-century challenges? Read More
Why Chicago is pollinating bee populations
In a fresh spin on "concrete jungle," urban green spaces are home to conservation efforts that bolster declining bee habitats. Read More
The quest to create carbon-negative concrete
New technologies from Canadian companies CarbonCure and CarbiCrete are part of an XPRIZE focused on beneficial uses of carbon dioxide. Read More
Tesla, Siemens and the race to map the future of fleets
Technology is changing fast. Cities, state and industry groups hope to stay ahead of the curve. Read More
Renewable gas: the hot new fuel from animal waste?
UPS and others are switching to biomethane to save money, while suppliers earn extra money from the sale of credits. Read More
Cities must repave the 'last mile' of public transit
We are all pedestrians. So why aren't cities more walkable? Read More
Behind the green building blueprints of JPMorgan, Boston Scientific and Salesforce
Their common approach: Remain open-minded, review often. Read More
The ultra-efficient, hidden heat source for Amazon's new HQ
The "ecodistrict" project required cooperation from the city, architects and a corporate neighbor. Read More
A look inside Google's biophilic Chicago offices
The tech giant made nature-inspired design a central architecture strategy, not an afterthought. Read More
