Innovation
How a low-carbon cement innovator is moving toward commercialization
If Fortera’s California plant is successful, it will point a way to reduced emissions from concrete — a ubiquitous and hard-to-abate material. Read More
Startups vs. big companies: 3 ways to ease the friction and spur decarbonization
A call for a new set of values for founders, and the companies that can become their launchpads. Read More
Google parent Alphabet’s skunkworks targets the plastic crisis
The "X Moonshot for Circularity" initiative seeks to yield value from more than plastic. Read More
New competition pushes companies to invest in carbon removal
XPrize and ClimeFi have announced a new ‘leaderboard’ to recognize achievements in durable carbon removal. Read More
How Ford is helping Ecolab transition to EVs
Communications, training and a close working relationship with Ford Motor Co. are essential to the company’s electric vehicle transition. Read More
EV battery recycling is building a circular economy from scratch
Billions of dollars are sweetening early efforts by electric vehicle battery recyclers. But swings in materials prices and policy shortcomings complicate the long-term picture. Read More
Green steel needs more buyer commitments. These companies are stepping up
To reach net-zero emissions, the steel industry will have to cut emissions 90 percent by 2050. Read More
25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch in 2024
These early-stage startups are innovating toward net zero in land use, energy, transport, buildings and industry. Cast your vote on the one with the most potential. Read More
Ex-Adidas, Nike execs are helping build a new sustainable footwear hub in Oregon
A $125 million urban redevelopment project aims to turn the oldest neighborhood in Portland into a hub for sustainable footwear innovation. Read More
Environmental concerns prompt consumers to shift diets, survey finds
Environmental concerns are an important motivator for changing the way we eat, according to a survey by GlobeScan and the Marine Stewardship Council. Read More