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Why putting solar canopies on parking lots is a smart move
Solar farms are proliferating on undeveloped land, often harming ecosystems. But placing solar canopies on large parking lots offers a host of advantages — making use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to those who need it, and even shading cars. Read More
4 factors to examine when setting sustainability goals for a business
Sponsored: Many businesses set sustainability goals, some to meet immediate needs and others looking to the future. What options make the most sense for your business? 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
How to make the US clean energy transition equitable
While clean energy is increasingly available, access to it is not equal. Read More
The energy transition needs metals. It needs social awareness, too
Mining companies may in future have to report on the impact of individual operations as part of more stringent ESG data reporting. Read More
Protecting forests with low-cost alternatives to wood charcoal and firewood
Agricultural waste has an energy potential that can compete with other biomass and ease the pressure on tree cutting in tropical rainforests. Read More
2021 was the year that…
Amid disheartening and discouraging news, a lot of reasons for hope. Read More
A Nordic energy giant shows how a carbon turnaround happens
Denmark’s Ørsted transformed from a fossil-fuel utility to a renewable energy leader in a decade. 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
The 5 biggest clean energy stories from 2021
From policy to action, the public and private sectors are spurring forward the great energy transition in meaningful ways. Read More
