Decarbonization
It’s past time to electrify everything
The key to shifting away from fossil fuels is for consumers to begin replacing their home appliances, heating systems and cars with electric versions powered by clean electricity. Read More
Episode 296: Circular economy Ph.D., Hines carbon strategist
Plus, why the buzz over just transition has a lot in common with the net-zero movement. Read More
Article 6 creates two kinds of carbon credits — what that means for business
Hugh Salway explains what Article 6 means for the voluntary carbon market and how standards such as Verra and The Gold Standard will continue to evolve Read More
Menus at COP26: Plant-forward or climate-backward?
The food strategy had five key points; source local, reduce food waste, increase plant-based options, add carbon labels and reusables. Read More
Can burying power lines protect storm-wracked electric grids? Not always
Geography, population density and other factors influence how to harden the grid. Read More
What battery swapping could mean for corporate fleets
Co-founder and CEO Khaled Hassounha believes startup Ample will succeed where others have failed thanks to the modularity of its car batteries. Read More
Bird and Scootaround partner to make e-scooters available for people with disabilities
Bird is putting adaptive e-scooters and e-wheelchairs on San Francisco streets. Read More
Leapfrogging water infrastructure into the 21st century
New off-grid technologies such as ‘zero-source water’ and micro-desalination could help create sustainable water supplies for remote communities. Read More
Sustainability: An Operational Imperative for Commercial Building Owners and Tenants
Study finds 93% U.S companies view sustainability is a lasting trend. Many companies are conducting major sustainability initiatives to improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce impact on the environment. The initiatives are taken for reasons ranging from lowering the operating costs of their buildings to complying with regulations or from satisfying client demand for efficient tenant space. Read More
How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects
Insights for building owners, developers, facilities managers and commercial renters. Read More