Policy
Houston will turn old landfill into community solar site
A public-private partnership will bring a 50-megawatt array to an abandoned landfill, bringing clean power and jobs to a predominantly Black community. Read More
China’s 5-year plan and its impact on sustainable business
Business operating in China should expect changes to the market to align with climate goals. Read More
6 funding methods to achieve climate equity in US cities
Cities around the U.S. including Denver, Portland and Cincinnati are passing interesting funding mechanisms tailored to climate change improvements. Read More
Infrastructure, green finance and net zero
Not every infrastructure upgrade qualifies as climate related, but a whole lot of them would. Read More
Paris climate agreement overlooks wood pellet loophole
This rule that was designed to prevent you from counting carbon twice has effectively become a rule in which no carbon is counted at all. Read More
City climate leaders should take notes and learn from Charlotte's electric bus pilot
The city is running a 12-to-18 month pilot program to test 18 electric buses, step one in finding the best vehicle for its full transition to electric buses. Read More
Net zero faces fierce criticism
Each story announcing a fresh net-zero pledge now sparks outraged warnings on social media that "net-zero is not zero." Read More
5 cities leading us to a renewable future
Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2 emissions from final energy use. A new report highlights some ways cities around the world are getting greener. Read More
Why 2021 could be a landmark year for sustainable debt
Climate Bonds Initiative predicts that the sustainable debt market will hit $1 trillion this year, but warns of a major "gap" between investment levels and much-needed capital for climate solutions. Read More
Janet Yellen on financing a sustainable future
Tackling climate change, from “whole-of-government” to “whole-of-economy.” Read More
