ENVIRONMENT

Energy

This Vertical Farm Wants to Pioneer 'Post-Organic' Food

Once upon a time, every farmer on earth practiced something called organic agriculture, although they never bothered to coin the phrase. […]

Jan Lee

March 1, 2017

Energy

Berlin’s Transport Secretary is Determined to Phase Out the Automobile

As far as the world’s smart cities go, Berlin can hold its own. Solar rooftop installations comprise a healthy business […]

Leon Kaye

March 1, 2017

Energy

RSPO: Sustainable Palm Oil is Growing Worldwide

By Dan Strechay, RSPO Oil palm is a paradox. It’s a crop that by any measure has created a tremendous […]

TriplePundit

March 1, 2017

Energy

British Supermarket Chain Powers Trucks With Food Waste

Food waste is a massive global problem. About a third of all the food produced globally every year is wasted or […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 28, 2017

Technology

Google and Uber Are In An Epic Legal Fight Over Self-Driving Car Technology

Last week Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, filed a lawsuit against Uber in the U.S. District Court of […]

Leon Kaye

February 27, 2017

Technology

Innovation in Education Through Crowdsourcing

By Meghna Tare Keith Sawyer, author of the book “Group Genius” wrote: “All inventions emerge from a long sequence of […]

TriplePundit

February 27, 2017

Energy

Tesla Charges Ahead with Plans for More Gigafactories

Tesla Motors’ first ‘gigafactory’ may not be completed until next year. But the company is still bullish on the manufacture […]

Leon Kaye

February 24, 2017

Energy

A 100% Clean Energy Revolution: Town-by-Town, City-by-City and State-by-State

By Leah Y Parks In the face of the new administration and the Republican Party’s push to increase support of fossil […]

TriplePundit

February 24, 2017

Energy

New York Reaps 800 Percent Solar Growth in Five Years

When we think of solar, sun-kissed states such as California, Hawaii and sometimes Florida come to mind. Even Georgia is […]

Leon Kaye

February 24, 2017

Energy

This One-For-One Peanut Butter Fights Famine in South Sudan

The one-for-one business model has caught on in recent years, with Tom’s shoes being one of the more well-known social enterprises […]

Leon Kaye

February 23, 2017

Energy

North Dakota Tries to Slam the Brakes on Wind Power to ‘Save Coal’

This week, the North Dakota Senate is mulling a bill that would impose a two-year moratorium on wind power development. […]

Leon Kaye

February 23, 2017

Energy

Scott Pruitt is Right: We Can Be 'Pro-Energy and Pro-Environment'

By Bob Keefe In his first speech as EPA administrator, former Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said the environment and the […]

TriplePundit

February 23, 2017

Energy

New California Bill Targets 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2045

This week California Senate leader Kevin De Leon introduced a bill that would require utilities to procure 100 percent of their […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 23, 2017

Energy

Kashi Doubles Down On Transitional Organic Agriculture

You could say it’s one of those good news/bad news kinds of stories. The good news is that demand for […]

RP Siegel

February 22, 2017

Energy

Automakers Tout Sustainability, But Want to Roll Back Emissions Standards

In 2016, U.S. automobile sales achieved a seventh consecutive annual increase. Americans bought 18.4 million new last year, exceeding economic forecasts that […]

Leon Kaye

February 22, 2017

Energy

Investors and Insurers Call On G-20 To Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Investors and insurers with over $2.8 trillion in assets under management are calling on the G-20 countries to phase out […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 22, 2017

Energy

Ag Commodities Giant Agrees to Stop Deforestation in Africa

Olam International isn’t exactly a household name to many Americans. But this US$10 billion company based in Singapore invests in just […]

Leon Kaye

February 22, 2017

Energy

How Energy-Efficiency Programs Benefit All 50 States

The modern refrigerators, washing machines and clothes dryers we take for granted today are much more more efficient than those used […]

Leon Kaye

February 22, 2017

Technology

While Seeking a Better Battery, Developers Can't Forget Safety

By David Lee Batteries are important to the average consumer’s daily routine. From your electric toothbrush to the TV remote, lithium-ion […]

TriplePundit

February 22, 2017

Energy

3 Signs the Hydrogen Economy is For Real

The dream of a zero-emission hydrogen economy amounted to little more than pixie dust just a few years ago. But […]

Tina Casey

February 21, 2017

Energy

In Munich, Talk Of Climate Change and Growing Risk of War

You may have heard that U.S. Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend to assure […]

Leon Kaye

February 21, 2017

Energy

Grocery Trade Association Launches New Food Dating Initiative: Can It Work?

Depending on the source, anywhere from a third to 40 percent of all food in the U.S. is wasted. One […]

Leon Kaye

February 20, 2017

Energy

California Can’t Stop Building Unneeded Fossil Fuels Plants

A recent story in the Los Angeles Times lays bare the absurdity of California’s energy landscape and the overwhelming power […]

Nithin Coca

February 20, 2017

Energy

India Is Set for Solar Success in 2017

By Brooke Nally 2017 looks like it might be the best year ever for solar adoption. Initiatives are set to […]

TriplePundit

February 20, 2017

Energy

NGOs: Key Palm Oil Players Are Still Linked to Deforestation and Human Rights Abuse

We see less hydrogenated vegetable oils in our food products now, and that is a step forward for public health. […]

Leon Kaye

February 17, 2017

Energy

Can Farming the Ocean Help Save the Planet?

By Robert Jones With the world population expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, putting further strain on our rapidly […]

TriplePundit

February 17, 2017

Energy

Norway Expands Its Role as the World’s Electric Vehicle Leader

Although battery range is improving and designs are more appealing, electric vehicles still face a long road ahead in order to […]

Leon Kaye

February 17, 2017

Energy

Calls For Divestment From the Dakota Access Pipeline Reach a Roar

It’s not a popular time for banks that have agreed to back the Dakota Access Pipeline. Cities and other public […]

Jan Lee

February 17, 2017

Energy

India’s Air Pollution Catching Up to China as Worst on Earth

India has become one of the world’s hottest solar markets. According to news outlets including Bloomberg, the aggressive renewables goals […]

Leon Kaye

February 17, 2017

Energy

Russia and U.S.: Partners In Climate Inaction?

Russia just might have its perfect climate change inaction partner in U.S. President Donald Trump, Neela Banerjee of Inside Climate […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 17, 2017

Energy

Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Urges Trump to Invest in Renewable Energy

The White House may have an “America First” plan for energy that does not make even one mention of renewables, […]

Leon Kaye

February 16, 2017

Energy

American Wind Power Achieves a Major Milestone

The news was buried under headlines mentioning Mike Flynn’s resignation and the highly public national security discussions at Mar-a-Lago, but […]

Leon Kaye

February 16, 2017

Energy

Researcher Links Climate Change and Increased Gastrointestinal Illness In Children

A team of researchers found a link between how climate change impacts untreated drinking water and the rate of gastrointestinal […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 16, 2017

Energy

Expediting the Dakota Access Pipeline Was 'Unlawful,' Say Native American Tribes

A U.S. District Court has been reviewing arguments concerning the legality of the Dakota Access Pipeline route since it was […]

Jan Lee

February 16, 2017

Energy

How 'Rescuing' Food Teaches Students About Leadership

By Tarrah McCreary Food belongs in stomachs, not in landfills. But unfortunately, an estimated 1 billion food items are discarded […]

TriplePundit

February 16, 2017

Energy

U.S. House Wants to ‘Modernize’ Environmental Laws

For those who believe the federal government has a role in protecting the environment, this week’s U.S. Congressional calendar could […]

Leon Kaye

February 15, 2017

Energy

Vetting Inaccurate News Stories Might Be Tougher Than Predicting the Impacts of Climate Change

We read and hear a lot about climate change these days, some of it inaccurate, and many average citizens don’t […]

Carl Nettleton

February 15, 2017

Energy

Coal Country Will Suffer Job Losses Despite Trump’s Promises

Donald Trump’s promise to revitalize the coal industry pushed him to big wins across Appalachia as people continued to see jobs […]

Leon Kaye

February 15, 2017

Energy

Air-Ink Turns Air Pollution Into Pens

Can scribbling orders on a sticky note help fight air pollution? Two entrepreneurs believe so. Anirudh Sharma and Nikhil Kaushik […]

Leon Kaye

February 15, 2017

Energy

ExxonMobil CSR Advisor Resigns, Cites 'Targeted Attacks' on NGOs

Citing “targeted attacks” on environmental NGOs under former CEO Rex Tillerson’s leadership, a research scholar on business and human rights […]

Leon Kaye

February 14, 2017

Energy

Jimmy Carter Turns a Peanut Farm Into a Solar Array for His Hometown

California Gov. Jerry Brown and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter are having the last laughs. Both touted solar power during […]

Leon Kaye

February 14, 2017

Energy

Trump Administration Delays Bumblebee Protections

On inauguration day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a federal regulatory freeze. Among other things, the order […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 14, 2017

Energy

Climate Change is Threatening Britain's Historic Landmarks, Study Finds

Some Republican politicians aren’t sure whether human activity is the reason for climate change. However, a new study by an […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 14, 2017

Energy

Cities, Businesses and Vets Unite Against Dakota Access Pipeline

President Donald Trump’s Jan. 24 memo to the Secretary of the Army signaling the go-ahead for the Dakota Access and Keystone XL […]

Jan Lee

February 13, 2017

Energy

Sweden Embraces Climate Leadership, Vows to Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

President Donald Trump may be poised to pull the U.S. out of the global climate agreement reached at COP21, but […]

Leon Kaye

February 13, 2017

Energy

Dakota Access Pipeline Developers Linked to 69 Spills in Two Years

In the past two years, the companies responsible for heading the Dakota Access Pipeline reported 69 incidents accounting for nearly […]

Grant Whittington

February 10, 2017

Energy

Australian Company Raises Money from Customers to Fund Clean Energy Projects

As tempers flare during another hot Australian summer — and stakeholders bicker over whether renewables or the country’s energy administrator […]

Leon Kaye

February 10, 2017

Energy

Inside the House Bill That Would Close Down the EPA

U.S. President Donald Trump has made no secret of his mission to slim down government oversight of business. Some supporters […]

Jan Lee

February 9, 2017

Energy

Patagonia Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer Event Over Lands Dispute in Utah

In the waning days of his administration, President Barack Obama used his authority under the U.S. Antiquities Act to declare […]

Leon Kaye

February 8, 2017

Energy

The House Science Committee Wants to 'Make the EPA Great Again'

U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is wasting no time under the new administration. Long a foe of the Environmental Protection Agency, […]

Leon Kaye

February 8, 2017

Energy

No, Federal Scientists Didn't Fake Climate Data

Editor’s Note: A version of this post was first published on the World Resources Institute (WRI) blog.  By Kelly Levin and […]

TriplePundit

February 8, 2017

Technology

A Smarter City is The Smartest Gift to Give

Editor’s note: This post is a follow-up to our recent Twitter chat with AT&T Smart Cities, BSR, Hydropoint Data Systems […]

TriplePundit

February 8, 2017

Technology

5 Reasons for Cities To Adopt Smart Technology

By Alice Williams When you hear about the latest smart technology, chances are it’s some new smart home device. More people […]

TriplePundit

February 8, 2017

Energy

As Smog Issues Continue, Beijing Pledges to Curb Coal Consumption

Despite a continued decline in coal consumption, Beijing’s air quality index still registers stubbornly unhealthy numbers. Now, the city of 11.5 million […]

Leon Kaye

February 7, 2017

Energy

The Dawn of a Carbon Negative Future is Near

By Joe Madden A while back, I was fortunate to catch a thought-provoking presentation by Pedro Faria, technical director of […]

TriplePundit

February 7, 2017

Energy

Denmark’s Dong Energy Jumps on Coal Divestment Bandwagon

Dong Energy is the latest canary in the coal mine for the global coal industry. The Danish energy giant, which […]

Leon Kaye

February 6, 2017

Energy

The March Away From Coal Continues, Unabated

The potential closure of the largest coal plant in the American West is another sign that dirty coal is on […]

Nithin Coca

February 6, 2017

Energy

Outcry Grows Against Bangladesh Coal Plant and Threat to Rare Bengal Tiger

Bangladesh may have delivered its climate action plan well before the 2015 COP21 climate talks in Paris, but the country’s […]

Leon Kaye

February 6, 2017

Technology

Surviving and Thriving In A Future Tech Economy

Creative destruction defines future tech. Think Amazon versus Sears. The business model of retail employees serving customers in shopping malls […]

Bill Roth

February 6, 2017

Sponsored

Progress to 2020: Tackling Resource Use From All Angles

'Climate Saving' Companies Build a Framework for Progress

A roadmap and a call to action WWF launched the Climate Savers Program in 1999 as a platform for corporate […]

Tom Schueneman

February 2, 2017

Energy

Report: EVs and Solar Will Displace Oil and Coal By 2020

Will the Trump presidency and stubbornly low fossil fuel prices stall or even reverse the growth of renewables? Not according […]

Leon Kaye

February 2, 2017

Energy

Plans to Sell 3.4 Million Acres of Federal Lands Spur Protests

If House Republicans can gain the support of the Senate and score Donald Trump’s signature, at least 3.4 million acres […]

Leon Kaye

February 2, 2017

Energy

Coastal Wetlands and Flood Damage Reduction: Can Insurance Save Wetlands?

By Michael W. Beck and Jean-Bernard Crozet An estimated 840 million people around the world live with the risk of […]

TriplePundit

February 2, 2017

Energy

Renewables Dominated New U.S. Power Generation in 2016

Fears that a new Trump administration could roll back advances clean energy may be seriously overblown. Such assumptions are belied […]

Leon Kaye

February 2, 2017

Energy

Scientists Seek a 'Vaccine' For Climate Denial

We’ve all heard about the dangers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria: nasty little bugs that simply do not respond to conventional treatment. But another […]

RP Siegel

February 1, 2017

Energy

Could Floating Cities Help Us Adapt to Climate Change?

Will the smart cities of the future float? With data suggesting sea levels could rise by as much as six […]

Leon Kaye

February 1, 2017

Technology

Apple to Launch a 200 Megawatt Solar Project in Nevada

Citing the need to power its expanding data center in Reno, this week Apple announced a partnership with state utility NV […]

Leon Kaye

February 1, 2017

Energy

States Open Their Doors to Clean Energy

By Alli Gold Roberts As state legislatures kick off new legislative sessions around the country, clean-energy policies will likely remain […]

TriplePundit

February 1, 2017

Energy

FDA: Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals Is Still Increasing

Livestock producers routinely give antibiotics to healthy animals in food production to prevent disease outbreaks in highly crowded conditions. Routine […]

Sarah Lozanova

January 31, 2017

Technology

Unlikely Partners Aim to Improve Methane Leak Detection

Natural gas is often described as a “bridge fuel” to a lower-carbon energy future because, compared with burning coal for electricity […]

Phil Covington

January 31, 2017

Technology

Playing Games with Social Good: The Next Big Thing in Philanthropy

By Jennifer Dawson Given the sports analogies flying around, I was tempted to call this post “lessons philanthropy can learn […]

TriplePundit

January 31, 2017

Energy

Koch Brothers Pushing Scott Pruitt Pick for EPA

By Elliott Negin The two dozen nonprofit groups and Senate committee members defending Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump’s nominee for […]

TriplePundit

January 31, 2017