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Energy

‘A Rapidly Closing Window’ — Five Takeaways from the 2022 IPCC Report

In the latest IPCC report, scientists warned that the window to limit the world-threatening impacts of climate change is rapidly closing.

Grant Whittington

March 1, 2022

Energy

Global Action on the Ocean Plastic Pollution Crisis: Now or Never

A huge breakthrough in global cooperation on ocean plastic isn't a foregone conclusion, but the surging crisis may finally push leaders to take bold action.

Tina Casey

February 28, 2022

Energy

Activism Works: FERC Raises the Bar for New Gas Pipeline Approvals

Activists have racked up legal victories against new gas pipelines, prompting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to look at the big picture.

Tina Casey

February 24, 2022

Energy

Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating Faster Than We Thought, Affecting Industries Far Beyond Real Estate and Tourism

A new report shows the long-term impacts of sea level rise could harm a wide range of industries, including real estate, tourism, logistics and agriculture.

Leon Kaye

February 21, 2022

Energy

Climate Action Claims from World’s Largest Companies Aren’t Adding Up

A new report has concluded that some of the largest companies in the world are misreporting or exaggerating their progress on climate action.

Holly Keenan

February 17, 2022

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Overcoming Barriers to the Clean Energy Revolution

The increased load on an already transitioning (and aging) power grid adds to the technological challenges for reaching a 100 percent clean energy economy. Moving forward will require a three-pronged approach — and it won't be easy, predicts this executive.

Ralph Romero

February 15, 2022

Energy

Support Our Troops, Climate Change Edition: U.S. Army Draws Net Zero Roadmap

The U.S. Army's recent rollout of a net zero roadmap provides a strong new platform for accelerating private sector decarbonization.

Tina Casey

February 15, 2022

Energy

USPS Reforms Are Finally in Sight, But Fleet Electrification Lags Behind

Replacing the USPS fleet is long overdue, and the electrification of post office trucks offers a has a golden opportunity to generate new revenue streams.

Tina Casey

February 14, 2022

Energy

Before Talks Even Start, the Global Plastics Treaty Scores a Win

Diplomats are still sorting out how a global plastics treaty would work, but environmental groups are already claiming a win before talks start on Feb. 28.

Leon Kaye

February 11, 2022

Energy

We’ll Drink to This Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pledge

Bacardi has announced its rum brand will slash its greenhouse gas emissions by half in 2023 through investments at its Puerto Rico distillery.

Leon Kaye

February 11, 2022

Technology

How Tech Nonprofits Can Seize Market Opportunities That Companies Overlook

Fast Forward’s executive director shared with 3p why tech nonprofits are now booming and why this model is both profitable and can help drive new solutions.

Rasha Rehman

February 8, 2022

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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.

Kate Robertson

February 7, 2022

Energy

Why Labor Shortages Could Stall Any Recycling Progress

The U.S. labor shortage is one key reason why companies must think beyond recycling and strive to reduce the sheer volume of plastic in waste streams.

Tina Casey

January 31, 2022

Technology

A New App, Palau, Can Help Consumers Make Better Choices at the Supermarket

Released just this week, a new app, Palau, can help consumers better understand the environmental impacts that their food choices have on the planet.

Holly Keenan

January 27, 2022

Energy

The Economics Of Coal Burning Simply Do Not Pencil Out

It turns out that it’s not only pure economics that is driving the retirement of more coal plants, a trend that's been accelerating for more than 20 years.<br /> <br />

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation

January 27, 2022

Energy

Five Wind Power Trends to Watch: Old, New, Small and Large

The U.S. is finally beginning to tap into its offshore wind power resources, which lies among the good news for this sector as we look ahead to 2022.

Tina Casey

January 25, 2022

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Long-Duration Energy Storage: Catalyst for a Sustainable Energy Future

Long-Duration Energy Storage is Essential For Deep, Rapid Decarbonization

As the pace of decarbonization accelerates, the grid of the future will depend more heavily on wind and solar power. These intermittent sources will require energy storage systems that last longer and cost less than conventional battery technology.

Tina Casey

January 25, 2022

Energy

How Businesses Can Accelerate the Renewable Energy Transition

The CEO of We Mean Business Coalition shared how companies can lead on the global renewable energy transformation despite the current economic climate.

Rasha Rehman

January 25, 2022

Energy

To Find Progress in Clean Energy Development, Look to Utility Regulators

Hawaii is setting an example for the U.S. as it pursues its clean energy goal — not in technological innovation, but in utility regulation.

Roya Sabri

January 24, 2022

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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.

Kate Robertson

January 20, 2022

Energy

10+ Brands That Embraced the Circular Economy in 2021

From reusable and dissolvable packaging to giving secondhand goods a new life, read on for some of the top circular economy solutions that caught our eyes in 2021.  

Mary Mazzoni

January 13, 2022

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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).

Kate Robertson

January 13, 2022

Energy

From Small to Large, Five Green Hydrogen Projects to Watch

The impact green hydrogen could have on the global economy could range far and wide, so with that in mind, here are five key developments to watch.

Tina Casey

January 11, 2022

Energy

What Type of ‘Exhausting’ Work Is Required for Climate Progress in 2022?

With Germany’s announcement that it will likely miss its 2022 and 2023 climate tar-gets, what does this new year look like for the world’s biggest emitters? What sort of work should they be putting in, and what changes can we expect to see?

Roya Sabri

January 10, 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.

Kate Robertson

January 7, 2022

Energy

The Top Five Products Made from Recycled Carbon

Carbon capture isn't the miracle touted by its advocates, but recycled carbon has made its way into new products that help reduce the need for fossil fuels.

Tina Casey

January 3, 2022

Energy

Despite Joe Manchin, West Virginia is Poised to Move Beyond Coal — Eventually

The coal economy has defined West Virginia for decades, with mixed economic results. Will change come soon, whether or not Build Back Better passes?

Tina Casey

December 22, 2021

Energy

NYC’s Natural Gas Ban Is Now Law: What That Means for Clean Energy

New York City is now the largest municipality to enact a natural gas ban that applies to both heating buildings and gas hookups for appliances.

Sarah Lozanova

December 22, 2021

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Why Battery Energy Storage Is the Solution Everyone Needs … For Now

New energy storage technologies are on the horizon, promising to solve the largest barrier to renewable energy. Before long-term storage is made widely available, facility managers can — and should — take advantage of energy storage in the form of rechargeable batteries available today.

3p Editors

December 20, 2021

Energy

With Recycled Carbon, Now You Can Wear Climate Action on Your Sleeve

A new collection of apparel made from recycled carbon is the result of a partnership between Zara and the high-tech recycling company LanzaTech.

Tina Casey

December 17, 2021

Energy

Better Cotton Initiative Sets Goal to Halve Emissions by 2030

The Better Cotton Initiative, the globe's largest sustainable cotton program, announced a new goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030.

Sarah Lozanova

December 14, 2021

Energy

Patagonia, Volkswagen Join Pledge to Ban Deep-Sea Mining

Patagonia and Volkswagen are among the brands that have recently joined a movement calling for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining.

Sarah Lozanova

December 13, 2021

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.

Kate Robertson

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.

Kate Robertson

December 9, 2021

Technology

This Coalition of Companies Promises to End Algorithmic Bias in Hiring

A new coalition of leading U.S. companies has pledged to take constructive steps to eliminate any algorithmic bias within their hiring practices.

Leon Kaye

December 9, 2021

Energy

Texas Power Grid Remains Vulnerable Even After 2021 Catastrophe

Energy experts warn Texas could find itself in another winter blackout as a drastic cold snap or storm could leave the state's grid vulnerable yet again.<br />

Sarah Lozanova

December 7, 2021

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Doing More with Less: Circularity in Packaging

The Circular Economy Has a Critical Role in Driving Climate Action

Research suggests shifting to renewable energy will eliminate just over half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Shifting toward a circular economy can help tackle what's left, experts say.

Leon Kaye

December 6, 2021

Energy

Turning Waste into Energy Holds Big Opportunities

Our organic waste streams actually serve as a potential gold mine of an energy source, which France-based Suez has long figured out.

Phil Covington

December 3, 2021

Energy

Fleet Electrification: Fostering Continued Growth Is More Important Than Ever

As organizations adopt and embrace the global ESG push, the transition to the electrification of fleets will play a key role worldwide.

Hari Nayar

December 3, 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.

Kate Robertson

December 2, 2021

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Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

Corporate fleets are on the road to net zero, with all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles coming online for short-haul, long-haul and even heavy-duty use cases.

Phil Covington

November 30, 2021

Energy

CEO Advises EV Makers to Bet on Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Too

Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum is among industry leaders who advocate for including both hydrogen fuel cells and batteries in the global transportation mix.

Tina Casey

November 29, 2021

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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

Next Stop for the Tire Industry: The Circular Economy

End-of-life tires, or ELT, are a valuable resource for the circular economy, but it takes deliberate research, planning and management to ensure component materials like rubber, steel and textiles get to an appropriate end use.

3p Editors

November 29, 2021

Energy

By 2028, Ikea Will Phase Out Plastic from All Consumer Packaging

Ikea will phase out all plastic from its consumer packaging by 2028, replacing it with paper and eventually recycled and renewable materials.

Leon Kaye

November 23, 2021

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From Compliance to Opportunity: Digital Accessibility for People with Disabilities is Rising on the Business Agenda

While some companies are making strides to improve digital accessibility, it’s not nearly fast enough for people with disabilities who are taking their frustrations to court. For companies, this is both a wake-up call and an opportunity.

Amy Brown

November 23, 2021

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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.

Kate Robertson

November 22, 2021

Technology

Gramheet: Meet the Team Helping Farmers in India Raise Their Incomes and Improve Their Well-being

GramHeet won this year’s Cisco People’s Choice Award of $10,000, garnering the most votes from a public online competition among 43 finalists.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

November 22, 2021

Energy

Is Wood-Based Biomass Energy a Viable Alternative to Coal?

Does biomass offer a viable alternative to burning fossil fuels? This 3p writer and National Press Foundation fellow finds the results are at best mixed.

Nithin Coca

November 18, 2021

Energy

A Look into COP26: Does the World Have a Shot?

Negotiators representing nearly 200 countries used just about every second of the two-week COP26, the global climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to reach an agreement to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases.

Grant Whittington

November 16, 2021

Energy

PGA Tournament Venue Proves Golf Can Be Sustainable

The TimberTech Championship’s pledge to zero-waste is signaling a new era in golf: one that cares as much about going green as it does hitting the green.

Grant Whittington

November 15, 2021

Energy

West Virginia is Front and Center in the Global Energy Transition

Pressure is mounting for West Virginia to join the global energy transition, especially as other states seize opportunities offered by low-cost renewables.

Tina Casey

November 12, 2021

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What Can This 20-Year-Old Recycling Program Teach Companies About Circularity?

This 20-year-old ceiling recycling program started in response to a customer request and grew into a powerful private-sector example of the circular economy.

Roya Sabri

November 9, 2021

Energy

SuperTruck 3 Adds U.S. Muscle to Global Green Hydrogen Economy

Conventional energy companies are now bumping up against new green hydrogen technologies that could soon make fossil fuels irrelevant.

Tina Casey

November 5, 2021

Energy

Long-Duration Energy Storage Could Solve the Dilemma of Harnessing the Sun

New technological developments on the long-duration energy storage front are poised to address the fickle nature of solar and wind.

Amy Brown

November 5, 2021

Energy

COP26 Puts Its Stamp on ‘Nature Day’ with Commitment to Sunset Coal

“Nature Day” at COP26 in Glasgow resulted in a coalition of nations and financial institutions that together have pledged to phase out coal power.

Leon Kaye

November 4, 2021

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Charting a Sustainable Course for the Hydrogen Economy of the Future

Charting a course for hydrogen that avoids unintended consequences will be a challenge, but a recent analysis indicates the hydrogen economy is closer than it seems. 

3p Editors

November 4, 2021

Energy

Climate Finance Takes Center Stage at COP26

Climate finance became a point of contention in Glasgow as poorer countries demand what's been promised to them while fossil fuel projects are put on ice.

Leon Kaye

November 3, 2021

Technology

‘Pre-Bunking’ Climate Misinformation During COP26

During COP26, Twitter will roll out a constant stream of content that will “pre-bunk” any climate misinformation that could flow across its platform.

Leon Kaye

November 2, 2021

Energy

Island Breaks Ground on Brazil's First Circular Economy

A new circular economy lab on a Brazilian island popular with tourists expects to recycle 100,000 pounds of aluminum in its first year of operations alone.

Grant Whittington

November 1, 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.

Kate Robertson

October 29, 2021

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HP’s Expanded Partnership with WWF Aims to Grow Forest Conservation and Restoration

HP recently pledged an additional $80 million to WWF to sustainably manage, conserve and restore nearly 1 million acres of forest — building on more than a decade of collaboration between the two organizations.

Nithin Coca

October 26, 2021

Energy

India to Install Nearly 700 EV Chargers on National Highways By 2023

The National Highways Authority of India plans to add an electric vehicle charging station every 40 to 60 kilometers on the country's national highways. The move could help further EV sales and have a ripple effect on the industry.

Sarah Lozanova

October 26, 2021

Energy

Plastic Could Become a Larger Polluter Than Coal by 2030

If current trends hold, by 2030 the the manufacturing of plastic in the U.S. could become a larger polluter than coal, according to new research.

Leon Kaye

October 22, 2021

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Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond

How Algorithms and Algorithmic Bias Shape Our Lives at Work

Algorithms can help a company identify patterns, monitor metrics and automate tasks. But the human element and understanding the limitations of algorithms is vital to making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

3p Editors

October 22, 2021

Energy

Our Tribute to RP Siegel, 1952-2021

We here at 3p are saddened to learn that one of our first contributing writers, RP Siegel, unexpectedly passed away on September 25.

3p Editors

October 20, 2021

Energy

Micromobility: If It Works in Lisbon, It Can Work Anywhere

Despite its terrain and layout, Lisbon shows that if micromobility can work in this city of 540,000, it can be a vital part of any city's transport system.

Leon Kaye

October 18, 2021

Energy

Why the Private Sector Must Heed the COP26 Message on Climate Action

COP26 must serve as a wake-up call to the private sector, as it is principally responsible for both causing the global warming predicament and fixing it.

Joyce Coffee

October 14, 2021

Energy

JetBlue Among Airlines Giving New Life to Sustainable Biofuel

JetBlue took a big step toward using more sustainable biofuel, doubling its commitment to purchase sustainable aviation fuel for its New York-area airports.

Tina Casey

October 12, 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.

Kate Robertson

October 12, 2021

Energy

Iraq Takes a Step Toward Ending Its Resource Curse

The resource curse in Iraq has long been a drag on its economy, but new investments in solar could result in job opportunities for Iraqi women and youth.

Leon Kaye

October 11, 2021

Energy

With the Right Policies, the U.S. Could Easily Dominate the Global Green Hydrogen Economy

Corporate leaders who claim to care about climate action might want to stop supporting organizations like the Business Roundtable and start supporting the Biden legislative agenda, argues our top clean technology reporter.

Tina Casey

October 8, 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.

Kate Robertson

October 7, 2021