Decarbonization
Trying to be (actually) carbon neutral: Three lessons
Corporations are coming under increasing scrutiny about the quality of the offsets they buy, and so are starting to pay up for high-quality offsets. Read More
Coal, Deforestation, Zero-Emission Vehicles: A Closer Look at Six Key Commitments from the COP26 Climate Conference
Scientists say a rise in global temperatures beyond 1.5°C by the end of the century will cause catastrophic climate-changing events around the world. Sadly, temperatures are on pace to rise 2.7° C by the end of the century if major climate action doesn’t happen. The Insight Report, Coal, Deforestation, Zero-Emission Vehicles: A Closer Look at Six Key Commitments from the COP26 Climate Conference examines six commitments made by nations around the world to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce global warming and avert potential disaster. Read More
Biofuel isn't as carbon neutral as we want it to be
The U.S. biofuel mandate helps farmers, but does little for energy security and harms the environment. Read More
How Colorado startup Outrider is electrifying distribution yards
The company promises smoother supply chain processes, fewer workers in hazardous environments, and a reduced environmental impact. Read More
Berlin might be a car-free city soon enough
A group of activists in the German capital are pushing an ambitious plan to eliminate private vehicles in the city center, an area twice as big as Manhattan. Read More
Direct air capture is ready for its closeup
An influx of public and private investment could make machines that pull CO2 from the air a larger part of the climate solutions equation than many thought possible. But how fast can DAC scale? Read More
25 cities show how major climate wins are possible
Collectively, the work of 25 cities in the Climate Challenge will reduce CO2 emissions by 74 million metric tons from 2020 through 2030, compared to business as usual. Read More
The true costs of toxic materials
Potential chemical impacts during the use phase are important considerations to include in material decisions, and these impacts must be considered in weighing the true cost of a product. Read More
The role of Uber and Lyft in sustainable cities
Lyft and Uber have committed to going 100 percent electric by 2030 and 2040, respectively, but cities can take steps to ensure they follow through. Read More
Private financial institutions are stepping in to decarbonize steel
The Steel Climate-Aligned Finance Working Group, comprising ING, Societe Generale, Citi, Standard Chartered and UniCredit, has been convening since May 2021. Read More
