Climate solutions depend on rare earths. Here's how they can be sourced responsibly

These elements are necessary for solar energy, wind energy and electric vehicles — and so is the way we secure them. Read More

Tesla to snap up battery developer Maxwell Technologies in $218m deal

Elon Musk's electric vehicle giant moves to strengthen its battery division with all-stock transaction. Read More

Report Report: AI, Global Risks, Climate Governance and Circularity

The latest crop of reports of interest to sustainability professionals. Read More

Could wind power offshore soon prove cheaper than on land?

The plummeting costs of offshore wind plus strict onshore planning rules are blowing in this direction in the U.K., a new report says. Read More

Why the Green New Deal needs a grand strategy

America's new foray into sustainability could use some strategic thinking — and some historical context. Read More

2019 could be sustainability's finest hour — here's what stands in the way

Sponsored: Schneider provides insights from 300+ industry professionals showing how companies get to the bottom-line benefits of efficiency and sustainability. Read More

SolarCity's co-founders charge up African venture dedicated to improving 'energy access'

What's next for serial entrepreneurs Lyndon and Peter Rive. Read More

Bill Gates' quixotic quest to revive nuclear power

The argument for building nukes, never mind subsidizing them, has lost its power. Read More

How China’s big overseas initiative threatens global climate progress

China’s new infrastructure plan, the Belt and Road Initiative, could transform economies — but its focus on coal-fired power plants is reckless. Read More

An air conditioner powered by outer space and help from the sun

Stanford researchers are testing a way to cool buildings without fossil fuels, while generating electricity at the same time. Read More