Stories from Kate Robertson
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Women Senna Farmers Inspire a New Vision for Water Access in the Thar Desert
In the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India, a project inspired by women farmers is expanding water access and opening up new opportunities for women and girls.
October 10, 2025
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What the World Can Learn From New Zealand About Sustainable Agriculture
Setting the Standard for More Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand
Livestock farming is not typically at the top of the environmental balance sheet. But farmers and policymakers in New Zealand are doing their best to change that. We spoke with leaders in the country’s agricultural sector to find out more about its sustainable agriculture standards and what can the rest of the world learn from them.
June 20, 2023
Sustainable Living
Want People to Use Less Water? Arm Them With Information
Most people don't know where their water comes from, let alone the volume they use and how. To mark World Water Day, we took a closer look at how better data can help people use less water, enabling water boards and utilities to better manage larger systems and watersheds.
March 22, 2023
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Building a Sustainable Future Through Material Innovation
Owens Corning Wants to Recycle 2 Million Tons of Shingles Per Year By 2030: Here’s How
Owens Corning recently announced a commitment to recycle 2 million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. by 2030. We spoke with leaders at the company to find out more about how they plan to get there.
March 15, 2023
Energy
Researchers Propose a Plan for California's Water Woes
California may have released its Colorado River plan, but the state's water troubles are far from over. A recent report from the Milken Institute, a nonpartisan economic think tank based in Santa Monica, offers some potential solutions.
February 3, 2023
Energy
The Biggest Water Stories From 2022 — And What's to Come This Year
Water may not have made the splashiest headlines, but it maintained a steady current, even offering a few surprises. Here are some of the top water stories from TriplePundit in 2022, plus what we might see on the water front this year.
January 13, 2023
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Pursuing Net-Positive
Supporting Smallholder Farmers on the Way to a More Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain
The nonprofit Solidaridad works with corporate partners in more than 40 countries to scale up sustainable palm oil production and help smallholder farmers increase their incomes. We take a look at its decade-long partnership with Henkel, the company behind brands like All detergent and Dial soap.
December 20, 2022
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Putting Sustainability at the Center of Business
'Best-of-Breed’ Sustainability Software May Be The Worst Solution
There is no easy road to meeting corporate sustainability goals. But many companies are inadvertently making that work harder on themselves by looking at the challenge in silos.
December 12, 2022
Voices for Change
Climate Justice Alliance Answers This Question: What Does a Just Transition Really Mean?
How does a just transition become meaningful, accountable — and not only something to tick off on a spreadsheet? We asked the Climate Justice Alliance.
December 6, 2022
Voices for Change
This TikTok Star is Werking It to Make National Parks More Inclusive
Entrepreneur and TikTok star Kween WerK is working with brands to make U.S. national parks and public lands more inclusive, one road trip at a time.
October 17, 2022
Finance
Global Climate Finance Leader Accused of Falling Short on Transparency
A new report found that $7 billion out of $17 billion earmarked for World Bank-funded climate finance projects could not be independently verified.
October 7, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
As Climate Week 2022 Approaches, Huge Questions Linger Over Climate Justice and Water Scarcity
The fact that climate justice is prominent as one of the three main pillars during the upcoming Climate Week in New York is a step in the right direction.
September 6, 2022
Community Development
Of Course, a Bookstore with a Social Justice Mission Can Succeed In a Red State: Just Ask Montana Book Company
When Chelsia Rice and her spouse bought Montana Book Company, they wanted to bring a social justice element to this downtown Helena bookstore.
August 26, 2022
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Making a Difference in the Spaces Where We Live, Work, Learn, Heal and Play
This Locally-Formed Partnership Helps Two Companies Reduce Waste and Cut Emissions
A new hyper-local partnership is looking to move one step closer to increasing the circularity of the buildings and construction industry.
August 16, 2022
Community Development
How Unilever and EY Help Support Clean Water Entrepreneurs Worldwide
The Transform initiative, with support from Unilever, EY and the U.K. government, works with clean water entrepreneurs in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
June 14, 2022
Voices for Change
Syrian Immigrant Rewrites Playbook on Tackling Food Insecurity in the U.S.
Growing up in Syria, Maen Mahfoud had long witnessed food insecurity; now, his nonprofit tackles food waste by focusing on food service companies.
May 6, 2022
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
Standardized Key Performance Indicators Help the Tire Sector Support the SDGs
The tire value chain interacts with all 17 SDGs, according to a new report — and standardized reporting metrics allow companies in the sector to act together to push progress forward.
March 31, 2022
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Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World
These Women Say A Tech ‘Returnship’ Is Offering Invaluable Training, Support to Re-Enter the Workforce
T-Mobile’s TechX Returnship, a six-month, full-time, paid return-to-work program, launched in 2019 to help people update their skills and work experience after an absence from the workforce. When COVID-19 hit, this work suddenly became all the more relevant.
March 21, 2022
Community Development
Hot Bread Kitchen Empowers Women for a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Industry
Hot Bread Kitchen is making restaurant sector more inclusive for women by addressing this challenge one entrepreneur, and one kitchen, at a time.
March 17, 2022
Energy
The Top Water Takeaways From the IPCC Report
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) includes some dire warnings about the future of our planet — among them issues related to natural resources like water.
March 4, 2022
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Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?
New Nonprofit Accelerator Aims to Close the Digital Divide Worldwide
Limited access to technology and the internet also means reduced access to healthcare and fewer opportunities for education, skills development and employment. The new Digital Equity Accelerator from Aspen Digital and HP aims to bridge the gap across the globe.
February 7, 2022
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The Last Mile of Decarbonization
Energy-Saving Water Technologies Could Bring the World Closer to Net Zero
As the world looks to find emissions reductions wherever they can, the water sector has a host of technologies to help. We take a closer look at some of them, from in-pipe hydropower to floating solar, and speak with experts about what's next for the space.
January 20, 2022
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What Does It Take to Build a Circular Economy?
We Actually Have the Technology to Recycle Paper Coffee Cups, But Can It Scale?
For years, the message has been that paper coffee cups are not recyclable because of the polyethylene coating that makes them more durable and heat-resistant. But the process for that is starting to change (and improve).
January 13, 2022
Energy
The Water Issues to Keep Your Eyes on During 2022
As water issues around the U.S. become more personal to more citizens, pressure will mount on how we regulate, distribute and manage water resources.
January 7, 2022
Energy
The Top Water Stories on TriplePundit in 2021
While 2021 bore witness to devastating water-related events, it was also a year of improving the understanding and ability to solve these problems. Top headlines this year include stories about improving unreliable water data, shifting utility business models, and addressing inequities in legacy water infrastructure.
December 13, 2021
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What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done
How Meta is Approaching Net Zero
After reducing operational emissions by more than 75 percent since 2018, Meta is now targeting net zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2030. We spoke to the technology company's sustainability leaders to learn more.
December 9, 2021
Energy
Political Polarization Over Climate Change Isn’t as Bad as You Think
New data from America in One Room suggest that the reality about political polarization over climate change in the U.S. is far more nuanced than assumed.
December 2, 2021
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Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector
From Farm to Shelf: Mondelēz International Targets Net Zero Across the Value Chain By 2050
Mondelēz International, parent company to Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo and Toblerone, aims to reach net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050, including targets for cocoa ingredients. We spoke with the company to learn more.
November 22, 2021
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Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference
This Engineer Once Lived Without Access to a Toilet — Now He’s Helping Entrepreneurs Provide One for Others
Once homeless and lacking access to a toilet, this Kimberly-Clark engineer now develops childcare products for markets in the Middle East and Africa.
November 18, 2021
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Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference
Lessons on Mentoring from a Sanitation Startup Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
This startup accelerator paired women entrepreneurs in the sanitation space with professionals in the field — and it's a case study of mentorship done right.
November 9, 2021
Energy
Long Before COP26, This University Led on Climate Action
In Glasgow, one of Europe’s oldest universities has been a climate action leader, long before the city was named host of the upcoming COP26 climate talks.
October 29, 2021
Energy
Goals for Safe Water Worldwide Face a Stubborn Data Problem
Global action must quadruple to reach the goal of providing universal access to safe water and hygiene; and good data is among the leading barriers.
October 12, 2021
Technology
Rolls-Royce Unveils Its First EV, Pledges to Go All Electric By 2030
BMW-owned luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has announced the launch of its first electric vehicle, to be released in 2023. The luxury vehicle, called the Spectre, will only be the first — the company plans to be fully electric by 2030.
October 7, 2021
Community Development
This New REI Fund Aims to Promote Equity in the Outdoors
Launched today, the REI Cooperative Action Fund aims to support nonprofits promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors.
October 4, 2021
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Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World
How Business Can Help Close the Digital Divide for Students and Families
Teachers, students and families continue to struggle with the fallout from digital inequity, as learners without devices or internet access at home fall increasingly behind on their schoolwork. Public-private partnerships can offer a solution.
October 4, 2021
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This Nonprofit is Empowering Kids Around the World With Books in Mother Tongue Languages
The nonprofit NABU publishes books in mother tongue languages on a digital app to make literacy accessible to children everywhere.
September 30, 2021
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Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference
This New Innovation Lab Supports Women Entrepreneurs Who Solve Sanitation Challenges
The Women in the Sanitation Economy Innovation Lab aims to catalyze women-led, early-stage businesses focused on expanding access to sanitation around the world.
September 27, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Is the Tide Turning on Corporate Climate Lobbying?
Lobbying was a hot topic at Climate Week this year, and while there's often a disconnect between companies' lobbying activities and their public statements about the climate crisis, there are some signs that change is brewing.
September 24, 2021
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What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done
What Facebook’s Water-Positive Goal Means for Water-Stressed Communities
Facebook recently announced a new goal to be “water positive” by 2030 — that is, it intends to restore more water than than it consumes globally. We take a closer look at what the target means for the communities where the tech giant does business.
September 24, 2021
Energy
Climate Change is Fueling a Wave of Migration, Study Finds
A new World Bank report finds that migration is on the rise within countries in East Asia, Central Asia and North Africa due to climate change, a trend researchers say is likely to accelerate worldwide.
September 17, 2021
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Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity
This Fund Aims to Boost Racial Representation in the Nonprofit C-Suite
The Robin Hood Power Fund focuses on building up a network of nonprofit leaders of color whose innovative ideas have the potential to lift New Yorkers out of poverty.
September 16, 2021
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The Last Mile of Decarbonization
The Road to Net Zero is Paved with Emerging Technologies
The space between renewable energy, electrification and full decarbonization is populated by technologies that are still emerging, but mainstreaming them in a short time is achievable.
September 8, 2021
Community Development
Labor Day: An Important Reminder About Securing Resilience for Workers
Building long-term resilience must have a focus on communities - and that starts with people, as one nonprofit shows with the case of New Orleans.
September 6, 2021
Energy
This Dutch City Is a Model for Adapting to Climate Change and Threats of Flooding
Communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change, so urban planners need more of a focus adaptation - here's how this Dutch city is leading.
September 3, 2021
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The Science Behind Healthy Spaces: The Role of Buildings in Well-Being
Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Are Crucial for Businesses Amidst the Pandemic
Having an emergency preparedness plan in place ensures that businesses are equipped to immediately address a crisis and recover in its aftermath — and lessons learned from the pandemic can also apply to preparing for other emergencies.
September 2, 2021
Energy
After the IPCC Report: Why Communications Absolutely Matter
The latest IPCC report also has seeds of hope. But judging from most headlines, it’s panic time: an unfortunate message if you want people to take action.
August 13, 2021
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Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?
Think Globally, Act Locally: This Mom’s Fight for Digital Equity is a Lesson For Us All
As low-income kids started to fall behind amid forced remote learning due to the pandemic, Tanesha Grant launched a nonprofit to promote digital equity in her community of Harlem and broader New York City.
July 19, 2021
Energy
Consider This Tool to Fight Climate Change: Energy as a Service
Energy as a Service (EaaS) is increasingly seen as a solution for taking on climate change, and in particular is a compelling option for electric utilities.
July 12, 2021
Energy
Why Electric Utilities Would Benefit from Embracing Net-Zero and SBTs
Incorporating a strategy that embraces net-zero or SBTi principles would help increase the resilience of the electricity infrastructure in the U.S.
June 10, 2021
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Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?
HP Leads a Corporate Transition to Equity
HP is on a mission to become "the world’s most sustainable and just technology company” — and it recently announced comprehensive goals that cement its leadership in this space, centered on climate action, human rights and digital equity.
June 9, 2021
Energy
Wesley Clark Connects the Dots Linking Climate Change and National Security
Retired four-star general and former presidential candidate Wesley Clark headlines a documentary connecting climate change, worldwide conflict and global finance.
May 25, 2021
Energy
In Costa Rica, ‘Pura Vida’ Also Means Climate Action
While other nations can look to Costa Rica as a leading example of sustainable development, there are challenges its neighbors’ leaders should consider.
May 14, 2021
Community Development
It’s Finally Time to Take the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change Seriously
Protecting people’s mental health and avoiding the costly effects of trauma is yet another reason we should invest in large-scale climate change solutions.
May 11, 2021
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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action
Small Landowners Are Untapped Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change
“Globally, engaging and enrolling small private landowners in natural climate solutions programs is critical in the race to tackle climate change,” said Josh Parrish, director of the American Forest Carbon Initiative at the Nature Conservancy.
May 10, 2021
Drought Is Consuming the Western U.S., but Water Technologies Offer Lifelines
Climate change projections for the western U.S. offer stark pictures of drought, but water technologies offer opportunities to tackle this emerging crisis.
April 13, 2021
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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action
The Role of Collaboration in Driving Forest Restoration
As advocates and companies turn their attention to forest restoration, working together can achieve more significant results, experts say. “Collaboration is key,” Samantha Morrissey of the Rainforest Alliance told 3p.
April 8, 2021
Energy
Water Stress Poses Huge Risks for Companies: These Tools Can Help
Water stress will put more companies at risk, but various tools can help create a plan of action for the most effective water stewardship targets and goals.
April 8, 2021
Energy
What's Crucial in Biden’s Infrastructure Bill: Water Investments
U.S. water systems are near a breaking point, but the infrastructure bill that the Biden White House has proposed could help revitalize local communities.
April 6, 2021
Community Development
Crisis in Jackson Shows Why Water Investments Are Needed Now
On this year’s World Water Day - centered on valuing water - cities like Jackson face a legacy of racism that has led to the undervaluing of communities.
March 22, 2021
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The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs
Climate Change is Worsening Water Scarcity: How Business Can Help
Climate change is already worsening water scarcity — and it's in the private sector's best interest to take action. This soon-to-be-updated tool helps companies track risk in the watersheds where they do business so they can respond meaningfully and locally.
March 18, 2021
Energy
The SDGs: What Does It Look Like to Make Progress on Climate Action?
What does it actually mean to make progress on the SDGs and climate action, especially as these goals feel lofty and overwhelming?
March 15, 2021
Energy
Mexico and Texas: Connected by Water, Agriculture, Energy, Immigration and Climate Change
Water scarcity is increasingly an issue between Mexico and Texas, and has become worse due to frequent droughts and flooding on both sides of the border.
March 4, 2021
Energy
After the Texas Winter Storm, a Clarion Call for Investing in Energy Efficiency
The catastrophic Texas winter storm shows that while energy efficiency seems like a no-brainer, such investments have long struggled across the state.
February 26, 2021
Energy
Water Utilities Need to Completely Reset Their Business Models
Water utilities will not only feel the full force of climate impacts, but they are also a contributor to emissions; and many across the U.S. need an upgrade.
January 28, 2021
Energy
Any Biden Climate Action Plan Must Focus on Renewables
Recent survey data shows that transitioning to clean energy is by far the most popular climate action strategy in the U.S., with over 65 percent of voting citizens in favor. President Biden's climate plan should keep that in mind.
January 22, 2021
Finance
How the Right Investments Can Become a Tool to Tackle Climate Change
Companies like Invesco see benefits in joining initiatives like TPI, which can help guide informed investment decisions on issues such as climate change.
January 12, 2021
Energy
Land Subsidence Threatens Communities — and the Global Real Estate Sector
Researchers have concluded 19 percent of the world’s population, and 21 percent of global GDP, will be affected by land subsidence by 2040.
January 11, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Why Michael Regan is a Transformational Pick to Head the EPA
The announcement of Michael Regan as Biden's pick to head the EPA is historic not only for his background, but for how he's been tackling climate change.
December 22, 2020
Energy
Biden-Harris Cabinet Picks Show Shift to Low-Carbon Economy
The latest Biden-Harris team's latest cabinet picks, for both the energy and transportation departments, show an eye on climate change and climate justice.
December 18, 2020
Energy
The Top 5 Clean Water Stories on 3p in 2020
While our lives were upended during the global pandemic, clean water stories made more headlines worldwide - here are the top ones from 2020 on 3p.
December 17, 2020
Energy
In the Face of the Climate Crisis, Countries Are Increasing Fossil Fuel Production, Report Warns
Countries around the world are ramping up fossil fuel production, despite an urgent need to meet climate goals and the increasingly uneconomic future of the fossil fuel sector, according to a new report.
December 10, 2020
Energy
Why Business Should Back a Biden Climate Plan
The president-elect is stacking his economic team with climate hawks, and the U.S. business community would be wise to back an upcoming Biden climate plan.
December 2, 2020
Energy
A Routemap for Water Companies to Boost Efficiency Worldwide
A newly released plan in the U.K. to achieve net-zero emissions in the water sector by 2030 could become a role model for water stewardship worldwide.
November 23, 2020
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The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs
Measure, Manage, Mitigate: A Three-Step Solution for Corporate Climate Action
To make a real impact on mitigating climate change, companies must look beyond their operations and purchased electricity and begin to analyze their supply chain emissions, experts say.
November 17, 2020
Energy
Louisville Among New Entrants on CDP's Annual 'A-List' Cities Ranking
Few imagine Louisville, Kentucky, as a sustainability leader, but the city's ambitious climate plans represent a critical step to mitigate the effects of climate change already being felt in the city.
November 16, 2020
Energy
This New Plan Charts the Path to a Zero-Carbon U.S. Economy by 2050
The plan was developed by over 100 researchers at dozens of universities and institutions and details policy solutions for the power, transportation, industry, buildings, food and land-use, and materials sectors.
November 5, 2020
Community Development
Ecolab, Water.org Partner on Expanding Access to Clean Water
This partnership between Ecolab and Water.org is a model of how market-driven solutions can help expand access to safe and clean water.
October 29, 2020
Energy
Renewables Proven to Be a Smarter, More Efficient Investment Worldwide
New data on renewables confirm that in five years, it will be more expensive to run existing coal or natural gas plants than to deploy solar or wind farms.
October 22, 2020
Energy
2020 Climate Disasters Send an Ominous Message to Companies
Climate disasters in 2020 have cost the U.S. nearly $50 billion, but it's still not too late to make the right investments - though time is running out.
October 15, 2020
Energy
Cities Announce Massive Fossil Fuel Divestments
With plans to divest from fossil fuels, both U.S. cities seek more investments in renewable energy as the demand for clean power continues.
September 29, 2020
Finance
Climate Change is Hurting Community and Agricultural Banks
A recent report from the U.S. federal government highlighted climate risks for the financial sector. Big banks will likely weather the storm in the near term, but one part of the financial system is already reeling: community and agricultural banks.
September 18, 2020
Energy
Investments in Water Infrastructure Are Crucial for Long-Term Resilience
U.S. water infrastructure is old and crumbling, and booming cities, coupled with increased treatment requirements, are both adding to the strain.
September 8, 2020
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The Power of Partnerships: Working Together to Make an Impact Through Agriculture
Collaboration Drives Water Stewardship Forward in the Food Sector
Through the AgWater Challenge, food and beverage companies are building collaborative relationships with their stakeholders centered on water stewardship.
September 1, 2020
Energy
Hurricane Season 2020 Is a Reminder of Why Companies Must Plan for Resilience
This hurricane season could devastate much of the Gulf of Mexico region, but it's not too late for energy firms and utilities to boost resilience planning.
August 27, 2020
Energy
California Wildfires Strengthen the Case for Clean Tech
Several things can be done to lower the risk of future California wildfires, including clean technology investments like battery storage and microgrids.
August 21, 2020
Community Development
Unilever Navigates a Course Toward ‘Water Security for All’
Unilever says it's now teaming up with two new partners to meet three new water goals in its quest to achieve “water security for all” by 2030.
August 4, 2020
Energy
Ecolab Has a Sustainability Plan for the Hospitality Sector
Ecolab has announced many objectives for the coming decade, including a plan to conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually through 2030.
July 28, 2020
Energy
New England is Emerging as a Testing Ground for Agrivoltaics
A Massachusetts solar company has been striving to have farms interested in the practice of agrivoltaics included within its community solar initiatives.
July 20, 2020
Energy
BNEF: Mini-Grids Are Crucial for Tackling Climate Change and Boosting Sustainable Development
BNEF and SEforALL have highlighted a technology that has potential to tackle climate change while becoming a game-changer for rural communities.
July 10, 2020
Community Development
Some Clean Power Is Coming at the Expense of Human Rights
A new study has found that the clean energy sector is falling short on human rights indicators, especially land rights and Indigenous peoples’ rights.
June 29, 2020