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U.S. Coal on the Ropes as Global Renewable Energy Developers Take the Reins

As if the U.S. coal industry didn’t have enough bad news last week, a new report from the International Renewable […]

Tina Casey

January 16, 2018

Energy

NGOs Pressure BlackRock, JPMorgan to Stop Funding Oil Exploration in the Amazon

Last November, the NGO Amazon Watch and activist platform CREDO accused several global financial institutions of having strong links to […]

Leon Kaye

January 16, 2018

Energy

Ford Called Out for Undermining Fuel Standards While Promoting Sustainability

Yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, activists from Public Citizen and Greenpeace attempted to give Ford Motor […]

Leon Kaye

January 11, 2018

Energy

A New Record for Climate Disasters – and a Wake-up Call for Insurers

As announced in a report issued this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2017 was a historic […]

Leon Kaye

January 10, 2018

Energy

On Trump's Watch, FERC Deals a Death Blow to U.S. Coal Industry

President Trump rolled into the Oval Office with an emotional appeal to coal miners, their families, their communities, and all […]

Tina Casey

January 9, 2018

Energy

New Supply Chain Map Targets Chinese Suppliers of Big Apparel

How can consumers determine the real sustainability successes of their favorite brands? That’s the perennial question for many Western shoppers […]

Jan Lee

January 8, 2018

Energy

Why Recycling Could Increase, Not Decrease, After China Ban

Last fall the Peoples’ Republic of China sent the U.S. recycling marketplace on its ear, by announcing a phased-in ban […]

Tina Casey

January 8, 2018

Energy

More Trouble in Coal Country: 370 Mining Jobs Lost in One Blow

If President Donald Trump is serious about bringing coal back, he has his work cut out for him. The President’s […]

Tina Casey

January 5, 2018

Energy

4 Attacks on Sustainable Business Launched by the Trump White House Over the Holidays

While many of us were preoccupied with the holidays and bringing in the new year, the Trump Administration has certainly […]

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2018

Technology

Facebook Accused of Carrying on Confusing Hate Speech Policy

Facebook has come under heavy fire over the past year, from its role in disseminating “fake news” to how it […]

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2018

Energy

Ringing in the New Year with a Forecast of the Top 10 Carbon Market Trends

By Kasey Krifka The Climate Trust, a mission-driven nonprofit that specializes in mobilizing finance for conservation projects, announced its fifth […]

TriplePundit

January 4, 2018

Energy

Switch Drives 179 MW of Solar to Nevada Data Center

Numerous political observers have remarked upon President Trump’s efforts to roll back policies and programs of the Obama administration, especially […]

Tina Casey

January 3, 2018

Energy

5 Sustainable Business Predictions for 2018

Predicting the future is a risky undertaking, and of course, many forecasts are usually wrong, which is why there are […]

Leon Kaye

January 2, 2018

Energy

California's Scoping Plan: Setting a Path for Climate Targets

By Andy Wunder Amid the big headlines about tax overhaul and wildfires in a season already full of holiday distractions, […]

TriplePundit

December 29, 2017

Energy

China Cuts the Ribbon at its First Solar Highway

Yesterday, China announced the opening of a 1-kilometer (0.6 mile) solar highway in the city of Jinan, 265 miles south […]

Leon Kaye

December 29, 2017

Energy

2017: The Environment is King, Say Shareholders and Litigants

2017 was the year for environmental campaigns, both in North America and abroad. Broad coalitions like the We Are Still […]

Jan Lee

December 29, 2017

Energy

The ‘Resource Curse’ is Alive and Well in the U.S.

When discussing the “resource curse,” we usually think developing nations, as in Middle East oil and gas and the region’s […]

Leon Kaye

December 28, 2017

Energy

What A Difference A Year Makes: BP Plunges Back Into Solar Energy

In an attempt to stay relevant in the low carbon economy of the future, some leading oil and gas stakeholders […]

Tina Casey

December 26, 2017

Energy

Utilities and Small Businesses – A Green Partnership in the Making

  By Mark Henderson Historical data shows that small businesses typically balk at the upfront costs and perceived risk of […]

TriplePundit

December 26, 2017

Energy

China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Market

Earlier this month, Xinhua, the Chinese government’s official press agency, announced the launch of the world’s largest carbon emissions trading […]

Leon Kaye

December 26, 2017

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Does Modern Agriculture Hold the Solution to Hunger, Poverty and Climate Change?

By Dion McBay Farming is part of who I am. I am passionate about advancing and advocating for modern agriculture.  […]

TriplePundit

December 21, 2017

Energy

Trump Stands Alone: Global Coal Giant Affirms Climate Change

ExxonMobil made waves across the blogosphere last week when it criticized the influential lobbying group ALEC for thwarting action on […]

Tina Casey

December 21, 2017

Technology

Seawater and Solar Could Solve the Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel Problem

The news for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles has been something of a mixed bag lately. Last month Honda’s Clarity became […]

Tina Casey

December 21, 2017

Energy

Highlights of 2017: 3p’s Year in Review

It has been quite a year indeed. A new presidential administration has been tearing down the policies of the previous […]

Leon Kaye

December 20, 2017

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How Individuals Move the Needle by Buying on Voluntary Carbon Markets

Global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to reach record highs in 2017 and again in 2018, according to estimates by […]

Jim Witkin

December 19, 2017

Energy

Tokyo Metro Goes ‘Train to Table’ with Hydroponic Lettuce

The farm-to-table (also called farm-to-fork) movement has been all the rage for several years, and despite some dubious behavior, one […]

Leon Kaye

December 19, 2017

Energy

The Social Cost of Carbon Tells a Story about Carbon Pricing Policies

By Sheldon Zakreski The Social Cost of Carbon (SCC), which places a dollar figure on the long-term damage done by […]

TriplePundit

December 19, 2017

Energy

American Petroleum Institute Launches Voluntary Carbon Reduction Program

For advocates who believe public lands should be largely preserved and maintained for recreational use, last week was jarring. First, […]

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2017

Energy

A Green Marketing “Wild West”: Greenwashing in the Beef Sector

By Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D As a grassland scientist and sustainable business advisor, I’ve been working for years to help define […]

TriplePundit

December 14, 2017

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Carbon Offsets Help Salesforce Go Net Zero 33 Years Early

In 1998, when Hurricane Mitch devastated Honduras, Dee and Richard Lawrence, along with their daughter Skye, headed south, to help […]

Laura Wise

December 13, 2017

Energy

Dell Launches World’s First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain

Today, Dell announced that it will work with several of the world’s leading brands to develop what it describes as […]

Leon Kaye

December 13, 2017

Energy

Alaska Wildlife Open for Drilling; Tepid Demand from Big Oil

Petroleum is finally beginning to relax its grip on the global economy. One sign is the raft of new investments […]

Tina Casey

December 13, 2017

Energy

Organic Food: Debunking 5 Common Myths

By Emily Folk Organic foods typically have a pristine reputation, especially when compared to their traditionally farmed counterparts. But many […]

TriplePundit

December 12, 2017

Energy

Is ExxonMobil Finally Standing Up For Climate Science, Or Just Showing Up Coal?

After years of delay and obfuscation, ExxonMobil is finally showing signs of giving up its fight against climate science. In […]

Tina Casey

December 12, 2017

Energy

6 Careers for Renewable Energy Enthusiasts

By Sarah Davies Renewable energy isn’t the future – it’s right now. Every day, people around the world are making […]

TriplePundit

December 11, 2017

Energy

ExxonMobil Fights State Access to Climate Change Research

ExxonMobil wants justices on Massachusetts’ highest court to block an investigation by the state attorney’s office into Exxon’s corporate records. […]

Jan Lee

December 11, 2017

Energy

Green Leasing: The Commercial Landlord’s Way to Save Cash and Energy

By Jenna Cyprus Sustainability has officially worked its way into the formula for commercial real estate appreciation. Sustainability in commercial […]

TriplePundit

December 8, 2017

Energy

Rick Perry Signs a Carbon Capture Agreement with Saudi Arabia

The future of carbon capture and storage in the U.S. – as well as the fate of the U.S. coal […]

Leon Kaye

December 8, 2017

Energy

Houston Flood Prevention Plan: High-Priced Golf Courses

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Harvey, the city of Houston is finding new ways to use its golf courses […]

Jan Lee

December 7, 2017

Energy

Patagonia: ‘The President Stole Your Land’

As of press time, that message was posted in stark block letters on Patagonia’s home page. Patagonia’s reaction was rapid […]

Leon Kaye

December 7, 2017

Energy

How Trump Could Revive The Cape Wind Offshore Wind Energy Project

Offshore wind energy has been slow to take off in the U.S., and the notorious Cape Wind project is a […]

Tina Casey

December 7, 2017

Energy

Trump Disbands Federal Climate Resilience Panel

A panel that was created by the U.S. Commerce Dept. under former President Obama to help increase climate resilience in […]

Jan Lee

December 6, 2017

Energy

The Economist’s Food Sustainability Index Has a Huge Surprise

This week, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a division of The Economist magazine, released its most recent assessment of food […]

Leon Kaye

December 6, 2017

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Shop Local? Why Healthy Soil Matters

If you live in a large city, you likely have the luxury to head to the grocery store or farmer’s […]

Laura Wise

December 5, 2017

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Science-based Climate Targets: Helping Business Leaders Fill the Climate Ambition Void

This series is sponsored by Tetra Pak and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team.  History is spiked with aspirational moments that […]

Tom Schueneman

December 5, 2017

Energy

The Renewable Energy Transition at Work In Wisconsin: It's Complicated

When President Trump promised to bring coal jobs back, he may have hedged a bit. Jobs in coal production have […]

Tina Casey

December 5, 2017

Energy

Allcot Says It Can Fill in the Gaps in Companies’ Climate Action Plans

During last week’s United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Conference on Jobs and Sustainable Development, leaders repeatedly made the case […]

Leon Kaye

December 5, 2017

Energy

Tourism vs. Sustainable Development: Can Resorts Be a Driver of Inclusive Growth?

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (WTO) insists that tourism and sustainable development do not have to be mutually exclusive. […]

Leon Kaye

December 1, 2017

Energy

If Global Tourism is to Become Sustainable, It Must Break Free from Its Silo

Thanks to cheaper and more efficient air travel, not to mention the growth of the middle class in emerging economies, […]

Leon Kaye

December 1, 2017

Energy

Airbnb: Tourism Will Drive Sustainable Growth in Developing Economies

According to Airbnb, growth in international tourism is occurring at a rate twice as high as in developing economies, at […]

Leon Kaye

November 30, 2017

Energy

Musk Talks Up EV Trucks, But Nikola's Hydrogen Could Steal The Show

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk’s flair for publicity was on full display earlier this month, when he transformed the launch of […]

Tina Casey

November 30, 2017

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Agricultural Evolution: Carbon Neutral, Climate Smart

A new climate for agriculture In the first part of this series on Climate Smart Agriculture, TriplePundit spoke with Dr. […]

Tom Schueneman

November 29, 2017

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RECAP: A Giving Tuesday Chat w/ Cool Effect at #CarbonCantHide!

TODAY, Cool Effect, March for Science, The Redford Center, and TriplePundit came together at #CarbonCantHide on “Giving Tuesday” to discuss ways that […]

Marissa Rosen

November 28, 2017

Energy

Green Climate Fund Applicants Still Waiting for Crucial Mitigation Funding

Seven years ago, while world leaders gathered in Cancun to discuss how to address climate change, a new world order […]

Jan Lee

November 27, 2017

Energy

Keystone XL Approval Brings High Risk, Few Jobs to Nebraska

As many expected, last week’s Keystone oil spill in South Dakota did not convince state regulators in nearby Nebraska to […]

Tina Casey

November 23, 2017

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Cool Effect Rolls Out Its Holiday Gift Packs

With Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner, crowdfunding platform Cool Effect is rolling out a new set of […]

3p Editors

November 22, 2017

Energy

Ford Rolls Out First Plug-in Hybrid Police Car

This week, Ford announced its first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for police departments and government customers. The cars’ release comes […]

Leon Kaye

November 22, 2017

Energy

Deforestation Puts Almost $1 Trillion in Assets at Risks Worldwide

  According to CDP, the risks from unchecked deforestation are mounting worldwide. In a report issued yesterday, the NGO said […]

Leon Kaye

November 22, 2017

Energy

In Futile Attempt to Remain Relevant, U.S. Tries to Sell Coal Stocks to Developing Countries

Now that the U.S. is literally the only nation on Earth to exclude itself from the Paris Agreement on climate […]

Tina Casey

November 22, 2017

Technology

Tesla Wows with Semi and $250K Roadster, But Future is Cloudy over ‘Production Hell’

Elon Musk never disappoints with his showmanship, as in the case last week when he wowed a crowd, including media, […]

Leon Kaye

November 21, 2017

Energy

UPS Boosts Supplies of Renewable Biogas

This morning, UPS announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase up to 11.5 million gallon equivalents of […]

Leon Kaye

November 20, 2017

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Reasons to Believe: Modern Agriculture and Climate Action

By Pam Strifler For at least 10,000 years, agriculture has been central to the way people live. Yet across that […]

TriplePundit

November 17, 2017

Energy

Oil Company Subsidies in Brazil a Huge Setback for Climate Action

COP23 may offer some glimmers of hope that global cooperation on climate change mitigation can continue, with or without the […]

Leon Kaye

November 17, 2017

Energy

Global Competition Launches to Transform Brownfield and Underused Sites Worldwide

C40, a civic climate leadership that says it represents 650 million people who live in 90 of the world’s largest […]

Leon Kaye

November 17, 2017

Energy

"Self-Forming" Renewable Energy Microgrids For U.S. Army — Puerto Rico Next?

Puerto Rico is still struggling to repair its outdated power grid weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. As a […]

Tina Casey

November 17, 2017

Energy

When Lean Business Principles Visit the Vegetable Farm

By Ben Hartman This article is adapted from Hartman’s book The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables (Chelsea Green, 2017) […]

TriplePundit

November 16, 2017

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Cool Effect Carbon Projects Capture the Imagination, While Improving Lives

If you were to pick your favorite way to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, what would it be? Would […]

Jan Lee

November 15, 2017

Energy

Mining Giant Rio Tinto Sheds Coal for Good

Not even a decade ago, coal was an important part of Rio Tinto Group’s business portfolio. The Anglo-Australian mining coal […]

Leon Kaye

November 15, 2017

Energy

Expanded PET Plastic Recycling Could Help Boost the Circular Economy

The use of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, has increased rapidly over the past two decades. Most customers are familiar with […]

Leon Kaye

November 15, 2017

Energy

Rogue U.S. Delegation Makes Huge Splash at COP23

COP 23 has turned out to be quite the party. While the official delegation is somewhat smaller than previous groups, […]

jennifer boynton

November 13, 2017

Energy

Tensions Rise as Federal Decision on Coal Protections Looms

What a mess Energy Secretary Rick Perry dumped into the lap of FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Perry has […]

Tina Casey

November 13, 2017

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How to Run With the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, also known as the Global Goals) are not just for the environmental or […]

Leon Kaye

November 13, 2017