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10 smart building myths debunked
There's a strong business case for smart systems and management technologies in all types of buildings. Read More
Could smart meters stem $14 billion in annual water losses?
Upgrading aging water infrastructure is costly, but advanced technology can help utilities detect leaks or unbilled water usage faster. Read More
What the melting Arctic means for the world’s economy
Sustainability professor Gail Whiteman describes how the warming Arctic is an “economic time-bomb” -- and how business should react. Read More
Hybrid LCAs help companies size up Scope 3 emissions
Companies ranging from Honda and BofA to Cisco and Sprint are using an LCA technique called hybrid LCA to count and reduce supply chain emissions. Read More
How Kroger turned food waste into warehouse-powering energy
The company's Ralphs/Food 4 Less division is using biogas to power a California distribution center. Read More
Smart grid wins: 10 companies that hit it big
Companies from ABB to Ambient made big gains this summer. Read More
Solazyme’s twisted path to an algae-based future
A company's decade-long quest to transform and optimize the currency of the industrial economy. Read More
5 innovative ways companies can tackle climate change
Business can learn a thing or two from local businesses finding innovative ways to address climate change. Read More
Data centers and distributed renewables: two peas in a POD
How can the Internet and mobile networks use clean energy efficiently? Performance-optimized data centers are one place to start. Read More
Behind IKEA's coast-to-coast push for solar
The Dutch furniture and housewares giant features solar panels on nearly all of its U.S. locations. It has its eye on geothermal next. Read More