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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond

What Tech Companies Can Do To Practice Inclusive Recruiting

There is a serious lack of diversity among tech companies. While many have made efforts to increase their diversity numbers, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 31, 2016

Energy

RAN: Texas Rio Grande Valley Under Threat from Natural Gas

The Rio Grande Valley, at the southernmost tip of Texas along the Mexican border, is one of the fastest growing regions […]

Leon Kaye

October 31, 2016

Energy

California’s Climate Change Leadership Created 500,000 Jobs

“Over the past decade, there has been nearly $48 billion in documented investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation and […]

Carl Nettleton

October 31, 2016

Energy

Beef or Cow? Researchers Find the Way We Talk About Meat Matters

“If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.” Those words, uttered by Paul McCartney, embody a common belief […]

Terry Strickland

October 31, 2016

Energy

Millennials Push Fast Food Revenue Off a Cliff

McDonald’s just reported a 3 percent revenue decline. This is a stunning reversal in the company’s history. From 2005 to […]

Bill Roth

October 31, 2016

Energy

Will Hurricane Matthew Inspire Safer Buildings?

By Scott Huntington Although Hurricane Matthew wasn’t nearly as catastrophic as some feared and expected, its wrath was still felt […]

TriplePundit

October 31, 2016

Energy

Seventh Generation Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over 'Natural' Claims

After almost two years of litigation, Seventh Generation reportedly agreed to pay a $4.5 million settlement over allegations that it […]

Leon Kaye

October 28, 2016

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Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right

Solving Wicked Problems Poses New Challenges in Today's Funding Environment

On the shoulders of giants In his 1962 address at Rice University on the nation’s fledgling space program, President John […]

Tom Schueneman

October 28, 2016

Energy

Summer Olympics Can't Compete in a Warming World

By Anna Johansson In August, all eyes were on the Summer Olympic games, the world’s favorite sporting event. It only […]

TriplePundit

October 28, 2016

Technology

Columbia Scientist Discovers Plastic-Based Energy Storage Solution

Lithium-ion batteries are still king in the energy storage market, but their shortcomings are holding back the transition to electric […]

Tina Casey

October 27, 2016

Energy

France Reverses Course and Nixes Carbon Tax Proposal

According to the French financial newspaper Les Echos, the government of François Hollande has scuttled plans to include a carbon […]

Leon Kaye

October 26, 2016

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Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right

Materials Innovation Leads to More Sustainable Products

Manmade materials positively impact our world in countless ways. They also determine, to some degree, the sustainability of a given […]

RP Siegel

October 26, 2016

Energy

Global Commitment on Refrigerant Reduction Will Change Global Warming Trajectory

The global climate agreement reached last year in Paris got a tremendous amount of coverage, as it well deserved. It was […]

RP Siegel

October 25, 2016

Energy

Los Angeles to Go Zero Waste by 2050

The nation’s second most populous city, Los Angeles, has a lofty goal of achieving zero waste by 2050. The Los […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 25, 2016

Energy

Despite Economic Benefits of Climate Change Adaptation, FL Senate Hopeful Remains Strident Climate Denier

A year ago, Marco Rubio of Florida was a leading contender for this year’s Republican presidential nomination. While he was confident […]

Leon Kaye

October 25, 2016

Energy

Ceres: More Insurance Companies Prepared for Climate Change, Yet Improvement Still Needed

With at least $1.8 trillion in written U.S. premiums as of 2014, the insurance industry is critical to many Americans’ […]

Leon Kaye

October 24, 2016

Energy

Report: Agricultural Reform Could Save 122 Million from Extreme Poverty

Without drastic changes to our global food system, as many as 122 million more people could slip into extreme poverty by 2030. […]

Terry Strickland

October 24, 2016

Energy

New Wind Energy Study Aims to Break Transmission Barriers

As the cost of wind energy continues to fall, the U.S. wind industry is poised to continue its spectacular growth […]

Tina Casey

October 24, 2016

Energy

New Project Gives Info On Congressional Climate Change Positions

Wouldn’t it be great we could look up the climate change positions of each person running for a congressional office on […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 24, 2016

Technology

Samsung’s Failed Note 7 Phones Pose a Big Environmental Problem

By now nearly everyone knows the story of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7. The phone’s batteries are known […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 24, 2016

Energy

There's Big Money in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Investments

There is money to be made by investing in sustainable business models for food and agriculture, according to a new […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 21, 2016

Energy

California Startup Develops Spray to Activate Drought Resistance in Crops

This week the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization released a report arguing that, without aggressive agricultural reform, as many […]

Terry Strickland

October 21, 2016

Energy

Scientists Accidentally Discover a Way to Convert CO2 Into Ethanol

What if scientists could find a way to mitigate climate change risks by developing fuel from carbon dioxide? It sounds […]

Leon Kaye

October 21, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

Healthy Eating in America: Are We Really Changing the Way We Eat?

Consumers are bombarded with a plethora of healthy food products these days. This is particularly true in the United States, […]

Jan Lee

October 20, 2016

Energy

SolarCity Partners with Airbnb to Offer Solar Power Rebates

Airbnb, along with other sharing economy companies, has long touted their sustainability street cred. Now, the short-term lodging service is going a […]

Leon Kaye

October 20, 2016

Energy

Why Everyone Wins from Tyson Foods’ Investment in Plant-Based Protein

Last week, the Chicago Sun Times reported that Tyson Foods purchased a 5 percent stake in Beyond Meat, the Southern California-based purveyor […]

Leon Kaye

October 20, 2016

Energy

RECAP: #FoodWaste3p w/ Whirlpool Corp., NRDC, Blue Apron & Zero Percent

Today, Whirlpool Corp., the Natural Resources Defense Council, Blue Apron, Zero Percent and TriplePundit came together at #FoodWaste3p to discuss […]

Marissa Rosen

October 20, 2016

Energy

U.K. Government Sued Over Air Pollution Levels

Brexit has dominated British politics since this summer’s shocking referendum, but the new Tory government under Theresa May has another […]

Leon Kaye

October 19, 2016

Energy

Heat and Beat: DuPont Calls for Real-World Testing of PV Solar

Solar power is no longer a boutique industry. At least 900 million solar panels are deployed across the globe. Eighty-one percent […]

Tom Schueneman

October 18, 2016

Technology

Tiny Microalgae Could Lead Hydrogen Economy

Despite skepticism from some quarters, it appears the hydrogen economy is beginning to take shape with accelerating speed. In the […]

Tina Casey

October 17, 2016

Energy

Business Coalition Boosts Promotion of FSC-Certified Products

Last week, six large companies announced they would work together to educate consumers about paper and wood products certified by the […]

Leon Kaye

October 17, 2016

Technology

3p Weekend: These Startups Are Out to Change the World

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

Mary Mazzoni

October 14, 2016

Energy

'Super Grass' from Denmark May Reduce Emissions from Cattle

Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark say they are close to developing a variety of grass species that are easier […]

Leon Kaye

October 14, 2016

Energy

Hurricane Matthew Threatens Carolina Pork Industry

Hurricane Matthew may have passed, but damage from flooding will leave a tragic and frustrating wake for millions of residents. […]

Leon Kaye

October 14, 2016

Energy

Ripple, a New Kind of Plant-Based Milk

If you’ve ever walked into the alternative milk aisle at your grocery store, you might know the feeling of overwhelming […]

3p Editors

October 14, 2016

Technology

The Next CSR Challenge: Engaging in a Dialogue About Artificial Intelligence

Products using artificial intelligence (AI) are creeping into our lives: in the home, online, at work, in the marketplace, in […]

Jim Pierobon

October 14, 2016

Energy

Patagonia Provisions Launches An Organic Beer That Can Make a Difference

There’s another organic beer on the market, and this one can help change agricultural practices. Early this month, Patagonia Provisions […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 14, 2016

Energy

The Ecological Case for Continued Meat Consumption

We have long heard the argument that society should move to a plant-based diet in order to save the planet. […]

Leon Kaye

October 13, 2016

Energy

Researchers: Climate Change is Causing More Forest Fires in the West

Last year, we reached a significant and scary milestone: Atmospheric carbon dioxide passed the 400 parts per million level scientists warn […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 13, 2016

Energy

Art of the Possible Redux: How the Paris Agreement Came Into Force and What Happens Next

On Oct. 6, the Paris Agreement passed its last major hurdle, meeting the 55/55 threshold to come into force. As […]

Tom Schueneman

October 12, 2016

Energy

Indirect Suppliers, Deforestation and Brazil’s Beef Industry

When it comes to climate change, Brazil has long been in the crosshairs for the continued deforestation in the Amazon, […]

Leon Kaye

October 11, 2016

Energy

Food Waste: We All Know the Stats, So Why Has Nothing Changed?

We all know the statistics. Roughly a third of all food produced globally goes to waste. In the U.S., this […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 11, 2016

Technology

Americans Want Factory Jobs, But Shouldn’t We Focus on Reforming the Service Industry?

During the first half of the 20th century, farming captivated politicians as American society transformed from a rural agrarian economy to […]

Leon Kaye

October 11, 2016

Energy

Learning From Global Partners on Innovating District Energy to Curb Climate Change

By Robert Thornton Late last month, the U.S. hosted the Royal Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark. And a major focus […]

TriplePundit

October 11, 2016

Energy

Researchers: Global Warming Could Wipe Out Maine Lobsters in 85 Years

The Gulf of Maine is warming at an alarming rate. Research by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows ocean […]

Sarah Lozanova

October 10, 2016

Technology

Harvesting Water from Air with Solar: A Sustainable Drinking Water Solution?

The ability to harvest water from air is a technology that has existed for a long time, even going as […]

Leon Kaye

October 10, 2016

Technology

Climate Signals: Connecting Science to the Extreme Weather in Your Backyard

One of the biggest challenges in in raising awareness about climate change is visualizing it: More often than not, it […]

Nithin Coca

October 10, 2016

Technology

U.S. Pumps $30 Million More Into Hydrogen Economy

The U.S. has its sights set on a “deep decarbonization” goal for the national economy, and it looks like hydrogen […]

Tina Casey

October 7, 2016

Energy

EU Ratifies the Paris Climate Deal: What’s Next?

This week, by an almost 600-vote margin, the European Parliament voted to approve the global climate deal negotiated at last […]

Leon Kaye

October 6, 2016

Energy

Trump Inadvertently Hastened Global Climate Accord Ratification

Unbeknownst to him, Donald Trump may have precipitated a major advance in the battle to curb the worst impacts of […]

RP Siegel

October 6, 2016

Energy

Study: The World's Reservoirs Release More Methane Than All of Canada

According to a Washington State University study, the world’s reservoirs create more greenhouse gases than all of Canada. The paper, […]

Leon Kaye

October 4, 2016

Energy

What California's History-Making Climate Laws Mean For Emissions Policy

By Chris Busch California fortified its role as a global leader in climate policy with the passage of Senate Bill […]

TriplePundit

October 4, 2016

Energy

A Place for Offsets in the New Climate Reality?

By Mik McKee Maybe it’s a factor of a long, hot summer, but lately the news about climate change seems […]

TriplePundit

October 4, 2016

Energy

Fukushima Radiation Now Extends through the Pacific Ocean

Ed. Note: Some of the information contained in this story is not verifiable. Author RP Siegel has penned an updated article, available […]

RP Siegel

October 4, 2016

Energy

HyperSolar Bumps the Hydrogen Race into High Gear

Imagine a zero-emission fuel that can be squeezed out of polluted water using a process powered by renewable energy. We […]

Tina Casey

October 3, 2016

Energy

Foreign-Owned Farms Could Cause Instability Across Africa

Multinational companies are leasing enormous swaths of land across Africa, according to to a recent study. The result could be […]

Leon Kaye

October 3, 2016

Energy

Searching For a Better Battery Future

By Dr. David Lee The energy market is sharply focused on advancing lithium-ion battery technologies — and for good reason. While […]

TriplePundit

October 3, 2016

Energy

Earth May Have Passed the Carbon Threshold — Permanently: What It Means for Business

As global leaders prepare to gather for COP22 in Morocco and build upon the momentum gained from last year’s climate talks […]

Leon Kaye

September 30, 2016

Energy

Global Cartels, Food Prices and Poverty: What's a Bit of Dirt Worth to You?

Are you one of those people who worries about mass conspiracies when it comes to our food prices and ready […]

Jan Lee

September 30, 2016

Energy

Norway's Capital Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions in Half by 2020

As the vice mayor told Reuters in a recent interview, “We’ll count carbon dioxide the same way as we count […]

Leon Kaye

September 30, 2016

Energy

Can Two Words Save the Planet?

By Mike Pile The terms “global warming” and “climate change” describe two interrelated and similar — but scientifically different — […]

TriplePundit

September 30, 2016

Technology

The Smart Kitchen: The Next Big Hope for the Internet of Things

By Jennifer Tuohy The Internet of Things is a boon for businesses striving to be more sustainable, but at-home IOT […]

TriplePundit

September 30, 2016

Energy

U.S. and China Review Their Fossil Fuel Subsidies

China and the U.S. are the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, and both countries still heavily subsidize fossil fuels. Last week, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

September 29, 2016

Energy

'Too Little, Too Late' from APP on Sustainability

By Christopher Barr, Aidil Fitri, Marcel Silvius, Woro Supartinah, Ginger Cassady, and Syahrul Fitra Asia Pulp & Paper, one of […]

TriplePundit

September 29, 2016

Energy

Pitch Perfect: Fostering Local Talent Makes Clean Cookstoves More Popular

By Jonathan Cedar It’s nearing dusk in Baripada, a small town in the eastern state of Orissa, India. Colorful concrete […]

TriplePundit

September 29, 2016

Energy

Satellite Pins Texas Earthquakes on Oil and Gas Wastewater

Last week Stanford University researchers added yet another straw to the pile of evidence connecting oil and gas activities to damaging […]

Tina Casey

September 28, 2016

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Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right

Global Aviation: Innovation and the Modern Silk Road

Seldom does the average airline passenger consider the fine points of aircraft design or jet propulsion technology while attending the […]

Tom Schueneman

September 28, 2016

Energy

Greenpeace: Bayer and Syngenta Knew About Pesticide Harm to Bees, Did Nothing

According to internal research documents obtained by Greenpeace under the Freedom of Information Act, both Bayer and Syngenta knew well about […]

Nithin Coca

September 28, 2016

Technology

Apple Sows Seeds of Change in the Smart Home Market

By Emma Bailey The arrival of iOS 10 officially introduced Apple’s hotly-anticipated HomeKit platform app, with an aim to uncomplicate home automation […]

TriplePundit

September 28, 2016

Energy

Unraveling the Climate Consequences of a Trump Presidency

Dean Scott, the senior climate change reporter for Bloomberg, moderated a panel discussion this weekend at the 2016 conference of […]

Tom Schueneman

September 27, 2016

Energy

John Kerry, the Environmental Secretary of State

As John Kerry’s tenure as the 68th U.S. Secretary of State winds down, his legacy is open to debate, as […]

Leon Kaye

September 27, 2016

Energy

As Palm Oil Abuses Widen, WWF Releases Global Scorecard

Palm oil continues to leave behind a long record of environmental destruction and human rights abuses. The list includes widely-documented deforestation […]

Leon Kaye

September 26, 2016