Innovation
Recipe for change: Recycling coal plant residue to make bricks
The brick-making industry in India is being transformed — and local environments cleaned up — by an innovation to make bricks from the fly-ash residue of coal plants. Read More
When convenience is the enemy of energy conservation
Automatic bill pay lets customers tune out, ignoring the money and energy they waste. How can we make life smoother and yet sustainable? Read More
Are residential demand charges the next big thing in electric rates?
As choices and customizations abound, electricity use varies from home to home. Can demand charges protect the grid from high peak loads? Read More
Public education's climate change learning curve
An unpredictable patchwork of science education laws in the United States will likely lead to big disparities in how young people will approach climate issues as they get older. Read More
Fix more, buy less: can Patagonia help rebrand repairs?
A groundswell of product repair efforts — including Patagonia's new "Worn Wear" tour — are banking on macro-trends such as the maker movement to help sell the value of extended product lifespans. Read More
5 megatrends that will unleash value in the circular economy
On every level, from consumer demographics to supply chain to societal shifts and more, the business case is strong. Read More
Circular economy meets pro sport with new multi-use stadiums
Venues that hosted both baseball and football gave bad sight lines for both. However, other sports can share space more companionably. Read More
The Tesla conundrum: How electric vehicles redefine luxury
Shifting auto market dynamics and long-term incentives for driving electric are changing the definition of luxury cars. Read More
High-speed chargers drive EVs closer to the mainstream
Drivers have dreamed of an EV charging network for over 100 years. Auto makers and ChargePoint are bringing them home for real. Read More
Meet Justin Zeulner and the group making sports sustainable
The new COO talks about Green Sports Alliance's successes, and its goals for fan engagement, GHG prevention, the FIFA World Cup and more. Read More
