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Energy

World Bank Accused of Undermining Its Own Climate Change Agenda

“The impacts and risks posed by climate change highlight the need for action,” the World Bank says on its website, in […]

Leon Kaye

January 30, 2017

Energy

Study: Residential Solar Power Crosses Party Lines

Division between America’s two political parties reached a fever pitch in this election season. These days it’s easy to assume Republicans […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 30, 2017

Energy

Activists Call for Divestment As Trump Moves Pipelines Forward

President Donald Trump signed two presidential memoranda on Jan. 24 that essentially green-lighted the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. The […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 30, 2017

Energy

Ikea Acquires Canadian Wind Farm On the Quest Toward Energy Independence

Ikea is a trailblazer when it comes to investing in solar and wind power projects — and spent big on renewables even […]

Leon Kaye

January 30, 2017

Energy

Does Elon Musk Have Trump's Ear? And If So, Will It Matter?

Donald Trump’s election could spell bad news for Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur and brainchild of Tesla Motors and SolarCity. […]

Grant Whittington

January 30, 2017

Energy

DOE SunShot Initiative Reaches $1 Per Watt Goal Three Years Early

Lost in all the news over the silencing of scientists and the rogue Twitter accounts emerging as one form of protest […]

Leon Kaye

January 27, 2017

Energy

Study: Half of U.S. Corn Crop Could Vanish by 2100

The relationship between climate change and food security is hardly a new topic. But a new study examining the impact of […]

Terry Strickland

January 27, 2017

Energy

Report: The Clean Energy Economy Employs 4.5 Million Americans

Many in the environmental community sounded alarms during the first week of Donald Trumps presidency. First, President Trump removed references […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 26, 2017

Energy

NGOs Urge Palm Oil Industry to Standardize and Improve Disclosures

Companies insist they are improving their disclosures related to the use of palm oil within their supply chains. But the […]

Leon Kaye

January 26, 2017

Energy

Pushing Urban Density: The Answer to Global Warming?

Vancouver, Canada’s largest west coast city, is rethinking the way it handles urban density. For years, the metropolitan area benefited […]

Jan Lee

January 26, 2017

Energy

The Corporate Shift to Cage-Free Eggs Continues

Hellmann’s says its entire U.S. consumer portfolio of mayonnaise and mayonnaise dressings is now made with only cage-free eggs. Hellmann’s, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 25, 2017

Energy

Corporations: Unlikely Heroes in America's Quest for Climate Action

By Marty Spitzer Major U.S. companies have been supporting climate action and investing in renewable energy for decades. IBM set […]

TriplePundit

January 25, 2017

Energy

Finding Common Ground Through Climate Change Conflict

By Sean Penrith I read the California Environmental Justice Movement’s Declaration in Support of Carbon Pricing Reform in California last week. […]

TriplePundit

January 24, 2017

Technology

The Potential of Green Code for Business

By Anna Johnson It may seem strange to think about the potential of “green code” – what’s environmentally unsustainable about […]

TriplePundit

January 24, 2017

Energy

New FDA Rules on Antibiotics Attempt to Squash 'Superbugs'

The death of a Nevada woman has focused renewed attention on the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The woman, who died […]

Terry Strickland

January 23, 2017

Energy

USDA Tightens Animal Welfare Rules for Organic Farms

My first job as a newspaper journalist was in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas — the heart of America’s […]

Terry Strickland

January 23, 2017

Energy

U.K. Announces Plan To Cut Childhood Obesity

We are in a national weight crisis. Obesity death rates now approximate those tied to smoking. Maybe the most chilling […]

Bill Roth

January 23, 2017

Technology

3p Weekend: Designing for the Circular Economy

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 20, 2017

Energy

How Climate Change Impacts Our Water Supply

By Scott Huntington The water cycle, the process by which water circulates through the planet’s atmosphere and waterways, helps make […]

TriplePundit

January 20, 2017

Energy

The EPA Under Scott Pruitt: What Will it be Like?

Today, two days before Donald Trump ascends to the presidency, Scott Pruitt will face his Senate confirmation hearing to head the […]

Tom Schueneman

January 18, 2017

Energy

Chipotle Rolls Out New Animal Welfare Standards for Chickens

Chipotle Mexican Grill has improved its animal welfare standards for chickens yet again. And for a company that buys about […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 18, 2017

Energy

Entrepreneurial Innovation Is Driving Disruption in the Food Industry

By Robert Bikel Last year a group of entrepreneurs debuted viable new meat alternatives: plant-based protein burgers that recreate the […]

TriplePundit

January 18, 2017

Technology

Ford Shows How Virtual Reality Will Change Our Lives

Virtual reality (VR) is poised to disruptively change our jobs and lives — one of many things I learned after […]

Bill Roth

January 18, 2017

Energy

Looking to the Future of Sustainable Cities

By Joel Oerter The 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia passed as a marquis event of 2016, but the topics and […]

TriplePundit

January 18, 2017

Energy

Twitter Chat Recap: #ATTsmartcities with AT&T

Today, Tim Fleming (Director of Enterprise Sustainability Integration for AT&T), Jori Mendel (Strategic Alliance Manager for AT&T Smart Cities), Dunstan Allison-Hope (Managing […]

Marissa Rosen

January 17, 2017

Energy

It's Time to Accelerate Innovation and Action on Climate Change

By Seva Karpauskaite As this year’s winner of Masdar’s Engage Global Competition, I am excited to have this unique opportunity […]

TriplePundit

January 17, 2017

Technology

How Consumer Electronics Are Radically Redesigning Our Cars

Stop thinking of cars as a motor and wheels. Instead, think of them in terms of computer chips, graphic cards […]

Bill Roth

January 16, 2017

Energy

Science to the Rescue: Renewables Poised for New Growth Spurt

Leading members of the American business community are already transitioning to renewable energy because it makes good bottom-line sense. The […]

Tina Casey

January 16, 2017

Energy

3p Weekend: 10 Companies Bringing Plant-Based Protein Mainstream

Hemp? Beet juice? Pea protein? They're all on the menu for America's leading plant-based brands.

Mary Mazzoni

January 13, 2017

Technology

Inside Ford's Virtual Reality Labs

These days the buzz in the auto industry is all about autonomous vehicles and the future of personal mobility. But a […]

Phil Covington

January 13, 2017

Energy

Making the Switch: Smart Technology and Grid Reform for the 21st Century

By Lynn Scarlett It’s that time of the year again. We’ve been having those tricky weeks here in the Southeast, […]

TriplePundit

January 13, 2017

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Progress to 2020: Tackling Resource Use From All Angles

On Food Waste, The US Could Learn a Lot from Europe

The U.S. tosses a staggering $161 billion worth of food every year. While numerous efforts are underway to address that […]

Nithin Coca

January 12, 2017

Energy

Conflict of Interest Begone? Rex Tillerson Forfeits Control of $240M to Be Secretary of State

There’s been no lack of controversy over President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. His nomination of Scott Pruitt (who had been […]

Jan Lee

January 12, 2017

Energy

What California Can Learn from Singapore's Brilliant Water Strategy

All it takes is a glance at Singapore’s water conservation strategy to realize the city-state understands the importance of conserving […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 12, 2017

Energy

Renewables Are a Rising Global Tide — and the U.S. Better Pay Attention

Editor’s Note: A version of this post originally appeared on the IEEFA blog. By Tom Sanzillo If the U.S. turns […]

TriplePundit

January 11, 2017

Technology

The Year Ahead in Philanthropy: 2017 Trends to Watch

By Jamie Serino According to Giving USA, 2016 was America’s most generous year ever. Total giving grew 4.1 percent last year, according […]

TriplePundit

January 10, 2017

Technology

This Social Enterprise is Creating a 'New Generation of Readers' in Brazil

Editor’s Note: A version of this post first appeared on Unreasonable.is. By Cecily Mauran Literacy in Brazil is a major problem. […]

TriplePundit

January 9, 2017

Energy

If 2016 Was the Year of Plant Protein, 2017 Will Be Even Bigger

By Kristie Middleton The United Nations declared 2016 to be the International Year of Pulses — dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. […]

TriplePundit

January 6, 2017

Energy

The Climate Trust's Top 10 Carbon Market Trends for 2017

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

TriplePundit

January 5, 2017

Energy

U.S. Military Keeps Hydrogen Spark Alive with Muscular SUVs and Drones

hydrogen fuel cell EV GM Colorado

Tina Casey

January 5, 2017

Energy

Trending Now: Say 'Cheese' to Plant-Based Dairy

What’s behind the rise of plant- based dairy? And why is it a positive choice for personal health and the […]

Beth Bell

January 5, 2017

Technology

This App Helps the World’s Largest Minority Group to Communicate and Thrive

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Unreasonable.is. Republished with permission.  By Brittany Lane In 2007, Carlos and Aline Pereira […]

TriplePundit

January 4, 2017

Energy

Rocky Mountain Institute Still Bullish on Renewable Future

Last month, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Carbon War Room convened what amounted to a state of union for […]

RP Siegel

January 4, 2017

Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Economy Slowing, Not Stopping In Connecticut

Connecticut has emerged as a leading center for U.S. hydrogen and fuel cell development over the past several years. But […]

Tina Casey

January 3, 2017

Energy

Wind and Solar Costs Are Plummeting: Now What Do We Do?

By Mike O’Boyle For years, debates about how to reduce carbon emissions from electricity generation were framed as trade-offs: What […]

TriplePundit

January 2, 2017

Energy

The Greenwashing of Carpet Waste Management

If you care about the environment and sustainability, it’s time to include the greenwashing of carpet waste management as one […]

Anum Yoon

January 2, 2017

Technology

Chicago: Taking Tips from the Screwworm

Given the typical irreverence of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I’m pondering something I think he might like to know: He could be […]

Joyce Coffee

January 2, 2017

Energy

Four Unexpected Ways Climate Change Hits Our Pocketbooks

An unseasonably hot day that scientists attribute to climate change can be either a drag or a benefit depending upon where you […]

Jan Lee

December 29, 2016

Energy

Ideas for 21st Century Sustainable Development Are Found in Israel’s Kibbutzim

For years, Israel’s kibbutzim (collective farms) offered Jewish settlers the chance to build a life in their new homeland while […]

Leon Kaye

December 28, 2016

Energy

These 6 Solar Innovations Could Help Transform Our World

The solar power industry broke all kinds of records in 2016. For the first time in history, solar dominated the […]

Jan Lee

December 26, 2016

Technology

Silicon Valley Company Promotes "Made In America" Effort

As we wait to see if the incoming administration successfully brings jobs back to America, as promised, one Silicon Valley […]

Phil Covington

December 23, 2016

Energy

How Low-Tech Solutions Turned an Israeli City Into a Smart Water Leader

Sally Levy is the CEO of Meniv Rishon, the water utility in the city of Rishon LeZion. Israel’s fourth-largest city […]

Leon Kaye

December 22, 2016

Energy

How Tucson Uses Rain and Greywater to Keep Local Gardens Lush

When Brisbane, Australia, suffered a massive drought in 2007, the city passed an ordinance that required new homes to include […]

Carl Nettleton

December 22, 2016

Technology

IBM Employees Start a Petition Over Their CEO's Support of Donald Trump

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty sent an open letter to President-elect Donald Trump a week after the U.S. election. In the […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

December 21, 2016

Energy

Portland Takes Aim at Inequality with CEO Tax

If you’re looking for a city with cutting-edge progressive ideas, take a look at Portland, Oregon. The city recently passed a […]

RP Siegel

December 21, 2016

Energy

Water Woman: How Leadership Turned An Israeli City Into a Global Model for Water Efficiency

Rishon LeZion, five miles south of Tel Aviv, was founded in the 1880s by Jewish immigrants who fled the poverty […]

Leon Kaye

December 21, 2016

Technology

Are Smart Cities Really 'Smart?'

By Katie McBeth We are on the brink of a new age. With the ever advancing temperatures and the increasing […]

TriplePundit

December 21, 2016

Energy

Rex Tillerson: From Climate Con Artist to Secretary of State

Editor’s Note: A version of this post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. By Elliott Negin Donald Trump’s unorthodox selection […]

TriplePundit

December 20, 2016

Energy

Report: Sub-Saharan Africa Soon Won't Be Able to Feed Itself

Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to keep growing. The region is now home to a little under a billion people. But it […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

December 20, 2016

Energy

Our Disappearing Coastlines: The Cost of Extreme Weather

By Scott Huntington The Hamptons, South Beach, San Diego and Nantucket are all gorgeous shore communities that provide vacationers with […]

TriplePundit

December 20, 2016

Energy

U.S. Companies Tackle Hydrogen Economy Bottleneck

The U.S Department of Energy tapped a group of high-tech companies for $35 million in funding to help the hydrogen […]

Tina Casey

December 19, 2016

Energy

Gov. Brown's Rallying Call for the Climate: 'We'll Launch Our Own Damn Satellites'

Official meetings about science and climate change aren’t normally where you expect to hear rousing speeches of defiance. And especially […]

Jan Lee

December 19, 2016

Energy

Crude Oil Leak Fouls Key Waterway Near Dakota Pipeline Route

Until early this month, the question of whether the Dakota Access Pipeline should cross the Missouri River was centered on issues […]

Jan Lee

December 19, 2016

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Community Compost: The space between worm bins and anaerobic digesters?

Community Compost Thrives in San Diego

Fresh compost is a beautiful thing. It’s the color of ground coffee and the smell of earth after a fresh rain. […]

jennifer boynton

December 19, 2016

Energy

Four Economic Reforms that Can Save the Environment

By Geoffrey Heal Our dependence on nature runs deep. There is no denying that a pristine environment improves our health, […]

TriplePundit

December 19, 2016

Energy

Trump’s Economic Promises Are Another Trump University

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Medium. Republished with permission. By Tom Steyer Though much about Donald Trump is […]

TriplePundit

December 16, 2016

Energy

Can the Great Barrier Reef Be Saved?

By Scott Huntington The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure. It’s about the same size as Germany […]

TriplePundit

December 16, 2016

Energy

DOE Says ‘Hell No’ to Trump Request for Names

Well, not in those exact words, but the message was clear. With five weeks to go before Donald Trump is […]

Leon Kaye

December 15, 2016

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How Sustainability at Home Goes Beyond

It's Time to Make Water Conservation Your Problem

Water is necessary for life. We can’t survive without water, and we need it to produce food and even energy. […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

December 15, 2016

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Progress to 2020: Tackling Resource Use From All Angles

Limiting Waste, Conserving Resources

By Erin Simon Today, 7.3 billion people consume 1.5 times what the Earth’s natural resources can supply. By 2050, the […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

Energy

The Quiet Progress of Green Property Funds

By Rebecca Menes At the nexus between property developers and today’s socially-conscious investors stands an increasingly persuasive investment choice. Called […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

Energy

Is It Time for the New York City Region to Plan for Permanent Flooding?

The greater New York City area is home to over 20 million people, or about 1 out of 16 U.S. […]

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2016