ENVIRONMENT

Technology

Your World Environment Day Reminder: IoT Can Play a Part in Preserving Wildlife

This company's IoT platform has helped reduce poaching of the rare black rhino in this Tanzania national park from crisis levels to zero.

Leon Kaye

June 5, 2021

Technology

Artificial Intelligence Makes Air Travel a Little More Carbon Efficient

This artificial intelligence-based tool is helping to make air travel more efficient for at least one airline that serves much of the continental U.S.

Roya Sabri

June 3, 2021

Energy

Oh, Thank Heaven for … 7-Eleven EV Charging Stations?

7-Eleven says it will install 500 fast-charging stations for EVs at locations across the U.S. and Canada, with completion set by the end of 2022.

Leon Kaye

June 3, 2021

Energy

Clean Fleets Make Dollars and Sense, So Why Doesn’t USPS Clean Up?

A new study provides strong dollars-and-cents support for deploying clean fleets, including for the U.S. Postal Service nationwide.

Tina Casey

June 1, 2021

Technology

This Group Is Leading the Pushback Against Facial Recognition Software

Facial recognition software and its racial bias are a very real threat. Fight for the Future's new scorecard rates how retailers are using this technology.

Leon Kaye

May 28, 2021

Energy

The ExxonMobil Algae Biofuel Solution was Never Enough

Losing a much-publicized fight with its shareholders, ExxonMobil became Exhibit A of what goes wrong when companies don't read the room on climate action.

Tina Casey

May 27, 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.

Kate Robertson

May 25, 2021

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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action

Can Wildfires Be Prevented?

Wildfires can be managed more effectively before and after they happen through collaboration among NGOs, government agencies and private landowners, argues Dan Lambe of the Arbor Day Foundation.

Dan Lambe

May 24, 2021

Energy

With New Climate Data, the Waffle House Index Scores a High-Tech Makeover

A revamped EPA climate website will enable the Waffle House Index to become an even more effective business forecasting tool during times of crisis.

Tina Casey

May 21, 2021

Energy

The Seafood Industry Needs a Net-Zero Commitment: No More Endangered Species Caught, Ever

Today, Endangered Species Day, is a reminder that the seafood industry has much work ahead to ensure scores of marine life species do not go extinct.

Caroline Tippett

May 21, 2021

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Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

For Low-Income Communities, Digital Access Opened Unexpected Doors in a Pandemic

Created by a staffer who was inspired to help families, the Capital One Digital Access program provides tools and training to residents at affordable housing developments that Capital One helps to fund — and it proved a game-changer amidst the pandemic.

Amy Brown

May 18, 2021

Energy

The Community Solar Movement Gets a Jolt from Starbucks

In New York, Starbucks has launched six projects in a first-of-its-kind community solar plan, which could expand to 23 projects with 90MW in capacity.

Tina Casey

May 18, 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.

Kate Robertson

May 14, 2021

Technology

In the Techno-Racism Fight, Quitting Is Not Good Enough

This company is taking the techno-racism fight to a wider arena with programs aimed at ensuring a more diverse pipeline of talent for the technology sector.

Tina Casey

May 12, 2021

Energy

The Next 100 Days Will Be Crucial for Securing Climate Resilience

The next 100 days will be crucial as we anticipate what the Biden White House can achieve to bolster climate resilience across the U.S.

Joyce Coffee

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.

Kate Robertson

May 10, 2021

Energy

Are Lab-Created Diamonds ‘Forever,’ or Only Second Best?

Count another leading jewelry maker announcing that will rely solely on lab-created diamonds moving forward, for sustainability and affordability reasons.

Roya Sabri

May 7, 2021

Energy

Biden’s First 100 days: A Climate Resilience Appraisal

How has President Biden's policies during his first 100 days in office had an impact on what the authors call the climate resilience decade?

Joyce Coffee

May 6, 2021

Technology

How Weed Killer Robots Could Revolutionize Farming

It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel: Developers are deploying killer robots that blast their victims with 8,000 volts.

Sarah Lozanova

May 4, 2021

Energy

The COVID Recovery Isn’t Looking ‘Green’ So Far, But it Should

A "green" global COVID recovery, if well-executed, could support the goals of the Paris Agreement and ensure sustainable development worldwide.

Roya Sabri

May 3, 2021

Energy

Infinitely Recyclable Plastic on the Horizon with Next-Gen Polymers

Numerous problems plague what manufactures have long insisted is recyclable plastic - but hope is on the horizon, courtesy of Lawrence Berkeley National Labs.

Sarah Lozanova

April 30, 2021

Energy

UMWA Seeks Foothold for Coal in the Green Hydrogen Economy

The UMWA caused a stir last week when it issued a statement - with some caveats - in support of federal energy policies that create new clean energy jobs.

Tina Casey

April 27, 2021

Energy

Unilever Bets (Part of) the Farm on Regenerative Agriculture

As it commits to regenerative agriculture, Unilever also provides companies in just about any sector a framework for securing a more efficient supply chain.

Leon Kaye

April 26, 2021

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Social Investment for an Inclusive Future: Creating the World We Want to See

From Farm to Fork: How Technology Can Help Lift Smallholder Farmers Out of Poverty

The United Nations reports that supporting smallholder farmers is one of the quickest ways to lift over 1 billion people out of poverty. The task isn’t easy, but tech solutions like myAgro can help.

Roya Sabri

April 22, 2021

Energy

This Nordic Country Now Gets More Power from Renewables Than Fossil Fuels

Finland now scores 40 percent of its power generation needs from renewables, due in part to the decline in use of fossil fuels and peat.

Leon Kaye

April 20, 2021

Energy

NFTs Have Created Their Own Fungible Climate Problem

NFTs are soaring in value and popularity; but they are powered by blockchain, which critics say contributes significantly to climate change.

Leon Kaye

April 19, 2021

Energy

ALEC Attacks Biden on Climate Action, But Texas Could Bite Back

The power lobbying organization ALEC has lost many corporate members over the past decade, and any hint of lasting influence today lies in Texas.

Tina Casey

April 16, 2021

Energy

The Fossil Fuel Sector, Subsidies and Job Creation: Sorting Fact From Fiction

New research shows employment in the fossil fuel sector will drop 20 to 30 percent by 2030, regardless of how fast society transitions to renewables.

Sarah Lozanova

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.

Kate Robertson

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.

Kate Robertson

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.

Kate Robertson

April 6, 2021

Energy

FedEx On the Road to Become Carbon-Neutral by 2040

FedEx is the latest company to join the list of organizations becoming carbon-neutral and says it will do so 10 years before the Paris Agreement's mandate.

Sarah Lozanova

April 6, 2021

Energy

Why Weather Data Should Drive Global Climate Change Solutions

To tackle climate change, harnessing weather data is crucial as it can help make aviation, the logistics sector and local transport systems more efficient.

Renny Vandewege

April 5, 2021

Energy

How the Pandemic Offers Lessons for Taking on Climate Change

Can the lessons the pandemic taught us be used by governments and businesses to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change?

Jim Witkin

April 2, 2021

Energy

Biden’s 30 GW Offshore Wind Power Plan Scores Unique Public-Private Partnership

A new offshore wind plan shows how the Biden administration has embraced an approach to climate action that climate advocates have known for a generation.

Tina Casey

April 1, 2021

Energy

The Obscure Government Office That Launched Tesla Is Open for Business (Again)

An unknown government office in the U.S. Department of Energy, which counts Tesla as a success, could help fulfill President Biden's climate action pledge.

Tina Casey

March 30, 2021

Energy

Carlsberg, WWF Tackle the Other Deforestation Crisis: Seagrass Loss

Carlsberg and WWF have launched a partnership to raise awareness about the benefit of seagrass while trying to prevent even more loss.

Leon Kaye

March 30, 2021

Energy

Seeing is Believing: Regenerative Agriculture Scores a Boost from Danone North America

Danone North America's regenerative agriculture program has tripled in size, covering over 80,000 acres in the U.S. and Canada.

Tina Casey

March 29, 2021

Energy

For Corona, Barley Is For More Than Beer

The popular beer brand Corona says it is testing out new six-back holders containing barley straw mixed with 100 percent recycled wood fibers.

Leon Kaye

March 26, 2021

Energy

As Coal Market Shrinks, CSX Pledges Transparency on Climate Lobbying

The rail company CSX recently agreed to disclose its lobbying activities as a step toward a more consistent and meaningful sustainability policy.

Tina Casey

March 25, 2021

Energy

How EV Battery Recycling Gives Automakers a Chance to Clean Up Their Energy Storage Act

Though EV battery recycling will not be impact-free, a new venture in West Africa provides a pathway for a more sustainable automotive industry.

Tina Casey

March 23, 2021

Energy

More Renewable Energy, Less Fossil Energy: How Businesses Can Help Prevent the Next Texas-Style Blackout

The U.S. grid must be brought up to 21st-century standards, with more investments in renewable energy, to withstand climate impacts and other stresses.

Tina Casey

March 19, 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.

Kate Robertson

March 18, 2021

Energy

Leading Companies Start Taking Action on Shipping Emissions

The global push to slash shipping emissions will be slow and cumbersome, but a group of leading shippers says it's working toward finding a solution.

Tina Casey

March 18, 2021

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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action

‘Isn’t It Bad to Cut Down Trees?’ and Other Burning Questions About Sustainable Forestry

We’ve all seen the tree logo on products ranging from shoes to toilet paper. But what does it really mean for a product to come from responsibly managed forests and be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council? We go back to the basics for a closer look. 

Roya Sabri

March 15, 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?

Kate Robertson

March 15, 2021

Energy

People Used to Laugh at These Three Clean Technologies

As wind and solar power continue to scale up worldwide, here's a reminder of three emerging clean technologies that could help take on climate change.

Tina Casey

March 11, 2021

Energy

Regenerative Agriculture Gains Traction in Southeast Asia

Harmless Harvest, a maker of coconut-based products, has launched an effort to scale up regenerative agriculture for coconut farms across Thailand.

Amy Brown

March 9, 2021

Technology

This Partnership is Out to Boost Career Prospects for Black Software Engineers

To assist Black software engineers secure a foothold in the tech sector, one firm is accelerating its plan to help prepare them for the interview process.

Leon Kaye

March 5, 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.

Kate Robertson

March 4, 2021

Energy

Etsy Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030

Etsy, which became the first e-commerce company to offset emissions from shipping, now says it will focus on becoming a net zero operation by 2030.

Roya Sabri

March 2, 2021

Energy

With Solar Power, Ikea Breathes New Life into Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Ikea has long been a solar power success story, and the company shows how renewables could have a part in reviving the retail sector across the U.S.

Tina Casey

March 2, 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.

Kate Robertson

February 26, 2021

Energy

How Maersk Will Beat Its Own Carbon Neutral Cargo Ship Goal in 7 Years

Maersk is building a ship that the company says will run on carbon neutral fuels - it's set to sail in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule.

Tina Casey

February 26, 2021

Technology

10 Black Innovators and Technologists Who Helped Uplift History

Many everyday essentials, from caller ID to traffic lights, came from the creative minds of Black innovators, inventors and leaders.

VMware

February 25, 2021

Energy

The Texas Energy Crisis Brings Environmental Justice Issues Home

Energy is deeply entwined in matters of environmental justice, and the recent experiences of Texas underscore the high cost of injustice for all.

Tina Casey

February 23, 2021

Energy

What Comes Next for ARPA-E in the Age of Environmental Justice?

The DOE's cutting-edge research office ARPA-E could play a huge role in the pursuit of environmental justice during the new presidential administration.

Tina Casey

February 16, 2021

Energy

A Short Story of Fuel Efficiency Standards and America's Auto Industry

With the new presidential administration, there's potential for the U.S. auto industry to realign under more ambitious fuel efficiency standards.

Phil Covington

February 9, 2021

Energy

Luxury House of Brands Kering Seeks to Bend the Curve on Biodiversity Loss

The luxury goods firm Kering says it is ready to take on biodiversity loss, and its strategy could provide a road map for other companies to follow.

Tina Casey

February 5, 2021

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Social Investment for an Inclusive Future: Creating the World We Want to See

This Program Trains Survivors of Human Trafficking for Careers in Tech

Nonprofit tech incubator AnnieCannons deploys projects built and developed by survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence.

Roya Sabri

February 4, 2021

Energy

Ikea Has More Renewable Energy Than It Can Use, and That’s Just the Beginning

Ikea recently announced that its wind and solar power assets generate more far more power than it needs for its own operations.

Tina Casey

February 4, 2021

Technology

Photos: The Virgin Hyperloop Now Seems a Little More Real

Virgin Hyperloop has unveiled detailed renderings for its high-speed travel experience only a few months after its test track in Las Vegas carried the set of first passengers safely.

Roya Sabri

February 4, 2021

Energy

Despite the Global Pandemic, Clean Energy Just Had a Banner Year

The global pandemic has roiled markets around the world, but it has not stopped the clean energy juggernaut, according to new data from BloombergNEF.

Tina Casey

January 28, 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.

Kate Robertson

January 28, 2021

Energy

Climate Action Is a Matter of National Security, and Business Leaders Can Help

The White House's support for climate action provides business leaders with a fresh opportunity to cultivate and amplify their decarbonization plans.

Tina Casey

January 26, 2021

Energy

Six Ways the Middle East Can Help Build a More Sustainable Global Economy

From renewables investments to securing fair access to technology, the Middle East is doing its part to push for sustainable development worldwide.

Leon Kaye

January 26, 2021

Energy

Leading U.S. Energy Buyers Support National Unity – On Clean Power, That Is

Today, some of the largest corporate clean power buyers in the U.S. have called upon President Biden to prioritize the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

Tina Casey

January 25, 2021

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The Power of Partnerships: Working Together to Make an Impact Through Agriculture

Collaboration is Key to Scaling Regenerative Agriculture

Gaining greater stability in the face of crisis is just one reason brands like the natural and organic meat label Applegate are embracing regenerative agriculture.

Roya Sabri

January 25, 2021

Technology

Why It’s Time to Rethink the Software Loop

One timeless fundamental of computer programming is also driving society apart - here's why we need a reset on the software loop.

Mary Rinaldi

January 25, 2021

Energy

WEF to Global Business Community: Decarbonize Your Supply Chains

According to new WEF research, the decarbonizing of global supply chains could prove to be the definitive “game changer" in fighting climate change.

Leon Kaye

January 25, 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.

Kate Robertson

January 22, 2021

Energy

UAE Invests in Green Hydrogen for Zero-Emission Aircraft

Plans are underway for a demonstration-scale green hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi to produce fuel for ground transportation and shipping as well as aircraft.

Tina Casey

January 22, 2021