Nature
Pollution and overfishing erode $24 trillion ocean economy
The economy of the world’s oceans almost matches that of the U.K., but it’s being harmed at an alarming rate, warns WWF. Read More
WWF makes the economic and business case for sustainable timber
As global demand for better forest management grows, regulatory and reputational risks strengthen the case for responsibly sourcing timber. Read More
Incentives to halt deforestation dwarfed by ag subsidies spurring it
Farm subsidies worth at least $486 billion per year outpace the $8.7 billion total committed to avoiding deforestation in tropical countries. Read More
Red Rock Biofuels readies 'fuel from forests' for takeoff
This alternative fuel company is building a $200 million plant in Oregon and already has signed a supply deal with Southwest Airlines. Read More
Cash flow: What's the economic value of a healthy, abundant river?
The Colorado River brings 16 million jobs and $1.4 trillion in economic benefits to the Southwest's economy, a recent study finds. Caesars Entertainment calls on the business community to protect the river by conserving water. Read More
Water Use Tops Climate Change as an Immediate Environmental Risk for Businesses
Water or Climate: What should be my priority? This is the big question that challenged Steelcase and Quantis to look further into the assessment of two important environmental impacts. Read More
Assessing the Critical Impact: Water Versus Climate Change
Water or Climate: What should be my priority? This is the big question that challenged Steelcase and Quantis to look further into the assessment of two important environmental impacts. Read More
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar flies toward energy independence
Here's how this Southern California airbase's mix of recycling, renewables and water conservation won an EPA Federal Green Challenge Award. Read More
The environmental mortgage: Microfinance meets ecosystems
Microfinance models long have been used to encourage economic opportunity amid extreme poverty. Expand that strategy to include investments in natural capital and the results could get even more interesting. Read More
Levi's water initiatives make green while saving blue
Levi Strauss & Co. is a pioneer in water-saving sustainability innovations. Levi's Michael Kobori discusses the company's three-pronged approach. Read More
