Decarbonization
Owners, tenants raise the roof on green leases
Green leases, like one held by TD Bank, reduce office building energy consumption, save costs and create competitive advantage for building owners. Read More
The Garden State cuts food waste for climate goals
New Jersey state laws mandating food waste reductions create business opportunities for recyclers, composters and others. Read More
India moves into low-carbon mobility fast lane
The country has a unique opportunity to leapfrog the Western model characterized by costly congestion, sprawling cities and pollution. Read More
Why 'cap and trade' is still the main way to price emissions
California has extended its system to price carbon, an initiative that has inspired significant emissions cuts, after building bipartisan support. So far, the idea has sprung up in 50 jurisdictions around the world. Read More
Utility coalition invests in EV charging firm Greenlots
It’s another indicator of how critical electric vehicles could become to grid demand management. Read More
The next step in sustainable design: Bringing the weather indoors
New research points that building in harmony with nature improves employee health, attentiveness and productivity. Read More
Biomimicry @ 20: A conversation with Janine Benyus
It's been two decades since the launch of a book and a movement on harnessing nature's designs to solve pressing environmental challenges. How — and where — is it going? Read More
3 ways building controls must evolve
The dream of energy efficient, comfortable and intuitive buildings lies in better operational controls. Read More
There is no 'new normal' for climate — only change
Still, there are many reasons we need to eliminate our carbon dioxide emissions, limit global warming and help society adapt to the future. Read More
A tale of two 'living' buildings in the Capitol
Measuring the intangible value of two Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications in Washington, D.C. Read More
