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Technology

Energy Efficiency Can Make Billions While Fighting Climate Change

Energy efficiency could be a several hundred billion dollar investment opportunity in the United States, but better policies are required […]

Mike Hower

May 28, 2013

Technology

Brazil Hopes Massive Green Building Projects Create a Sustainable 2014 World Cup

Describing any massive construction project as “green” is a stretch, especially when it comes to sports facilities. But in football-mad […]

Leon Kaye

May 28, 2013

Energy

Irrigation Technology Company Netafim Wins 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award

Yesterday the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) named the Israeli drip irrigation technology firm Netafim its annual Industry Water Award […]

Leon Kaye

May 24, 2013

Energy

Power Industry Air Pollutant Emissions Decreased in 2011

The power industry decreased air pollutant emissions in 2011 even though the overall electricity generation increased, according to a new […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 24, 2013

Energy

McDonald’s Shareholders Vote on Marketing Unwholesome Food

A resolution at the McDonald’s annual shareholder meeting today will seek to prevent the fast food giant from marketing unhealthy […]

Harry Stevens

May 23, 2013

Technology

Do Apple's Tax Practices Reflect Irresponsible Capitalism?

On Tuesday, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook came to Washington to testify in front of a Senate panel examining how Apple used […]

Raz Godelnik

May 23, 2013

Technology

SAP Invests in Skills Development Programs Throughout Africa

Africa is the new frontier for business; in fact, in this decade, seven of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies will be […]

Leon Kaye

May 23, 2013

Technology

Electric Vehicle Charging Community Apps Recargo and Xatori Merge

A familiar refrain you’ll hear in connection with the market for electric vehicles is that its success depends not only […]

Phil Covington

May 22, 2013

Energy

Climate Change Means Shallower Great Lakes and More Expensive Goods

Great Lakes water levels are at historic lows, 26 inches below their long term averages, raising prices right at the […]

Eric Justian

May 22, 2013

Energy

The Dairy Industry's New Sustainability Tools

The dairy industry has a few new tools to become more sustainable. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy recently announced […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 22, 2013

Technology

The Missing Ingredient in the Sustainable Consumption Sauce? Excitement!

What makes you excited? Is it Google Glass? A new iPhone app? The latest Star Trek movie sequel? Or maybe just […]

Raz Godelnik

May 21, 2013

Energy

Impacts of Worldwide Illegal Fishing

Illegal fishing is a big problem facing the global fishing industry. A report by the ocean conservation group, Oceana, released […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 21, 2013

Technology

Kroger Uses Food Waste to Power California Distribution Center

The Kroger Co. came up with an inventive solution to prevent food that is not fit to be sold or […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 20, 2013

Energy

Intel Demonstrates Water Leadership in Semiconductor Industry

Intel Corporation has released its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report, summarizing the chipmaker’s performance across a range of sustainability activities. The […]

Harry Stevens

May 17, 2013

Technology

E-Bikes Continue to Expand in the U.S.

In the world of motorized transportation, the global electric bicycle business is a pretty major concern. Navigant research recently published […]

Phil Covington

May 17, 2013

Energy

No Surprise: Monsanto Beats Farmer in Supreme Court Patent Case

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the Bowman v. Monsanto case, which dealt with issues surrounding […]

Lonnie Shekhtman

May 16, 2013

Energy

Fast Food Workers Strike – Is a Living Wage Really Possible?

The recent strikes by fast food and retail workers in the U.S. have helped supercharge an old, but familiar, topic: […]

Jan Lee

May 16, 2013

Technology

SAP Pledges to Hire Adults with Autism For 1% of Workforce

This week SAP announced that one percent of its workforce will eventually be adults diagnosed with a form of autism. […]

Leon Kaye

May 16, 2013

Technology

O'Hare Goats are Just the Tip of the Sustainability Iceberg

Goats were big news last week when Chicago’s Department of Aviation announced that O’Hare International Airport is getting its own […]

Tina Casey

May 15, 2013

Technology

5 Necessary Steps to Better Integrated Reporting AND a More Sustainable Company

With the Global Reporting Initiative’s upcoming conference in Amsterdam and the growing interest–and execution–of integrated reporting, it is still important […]

Leon Kaye

May 15, 2013

Technology

Will 'Resilience' Replace Sustainability?

The following is part of a series by our friends at CSRHub (a 3p sponsor) – offering free sustainability and corporate social […]

CSRHub

May 15, 2013

Technology

The Promise of the New Energy ROI (Resilience, Optionality, Intelligence)

We live in a transitional time. The latest evidence was the news last Thursday that Earth’s CO2 level passed 400 ppm […]

Raz Godelnik

May 14, 2013

Energy

Moringa – The Superfood That Could Alleviate Hunger in Developing Regions

Move over, Iron Man. A new kind of “super food” is emerging that promises to save more lives than your […]

Mike Hower

May 14, 2013

Energy

Let There Be Light-Emitting Plants

A version of this story originally appeared on NoCamels – Israeli Environment News By Avner Meyrav and Anouk Lorie Imagine a world where streetlamps […]

TriplePundit

May 14, 2013

Technology

Tesla's Q1 Results Reveal First-Ever Profit – What's Behind The Numbers?

On May 8th, Tesla published its Q1 results, announcing a profitable quarter for the first time ever in the company’s […]

Phil Covington

May 13, 2013

Energy

Where’s Our Sense of Urgency on Solar?

By Jonathon Porritt The reach of solar will spread, the scale will increase, and the impact on people’s lives will […]

GreenFutures

May 13, 2013

Technology

MUVe: The Next Urban Vehicle that Might be Segway's Successor

A version of this story originally appeared on NoCamels – Israeli Environment News By Maya Yarowsky Many of the frustrations that come from living […]

TriplePundit

May 13, 2013

Energy

The Water Future of Cities Will Become More Dire

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and four universities recently completed a study that sounds an ominous note for the future of […]

Leon Kaye

May 10, 2013

Energy

Levi Strauss Creates Sustainable Jeans

By Lisa Marie Chirico Move over rivets, it’s plastic bottles that make a pair of Levi’s 501 jeans unique now. Iconic […]

Lisa Chirico

May 10, 2013

Technology

Windpower 2013: Three Emerging Technologies Making Wind Power More Reliable

I attended the AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition in Chicago earlier this week, the premiere gathering for wind industry leaders. This […]

Sarah Lozanova

May 10, 2013

Energy

Christopher Arnold from Chipotle on Healthy Food Sourcing

For the first time we are seeing healthy fast food chains, such as Chipotle, rise up in the stock market. In […]

NobleProfit

May 10, 2013

Technology

Renault's Public 'No Confidence' Vote is a Blow to Better Place

On January 21, 2008, Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault-Nissan, Shai Agassi, founder and CEO of Better Place and […]

Raz Godelnik

May 9, 2013

Technology

New Architectural Design Battles Air Pollution in Mega-Cities

Scientists have been looking for ways to reduce air pollution in cities for decades. Smarter cars, better CO2 emission standards, […]

Jan Lee

May 9, 2013

Energy

San Francisco: Issue an Impact-Rated Muni Bond in Energy Efficiency

By Judi Brown, Paula Escuadra and Juan Norton The following is part of a collaborative project for Presidio Graduate School’s […]

TriplePundit

May 9, 2013

Energy

Windpower 2013: Ripe Market Conditions for Community Wind Projects

I attended the AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition in Chicago yesterday, where a variety of companies gather each year to […]

Sarah Lozanova

May 8, 2013

Energy

Largest Canadian Supermarket Chains Phasing Out Cruel Pig Crates

This is part of a series on Cruelty Free Supply Chains. The eight largest Canadian supermarket chains will phase out […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 8, 2013

Energy

Charging Your iPhone Could Mean the Death of a Miner

By Melissa Lin Americans are increasingly using high-tech devices in our day-to-day life. You may think your iPhone (3.47 kWh […]

CCA LiveE

May 8, 2013

Technology

Supporting Science Education One Key to a Prosperous South Africa

As Africa emerges as the latest continent to experience vigorous economic growth, the demand for science and engineering education is […]

Leon Kaye

May 8, 2013

Energy

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Explains Why Cleantech Investment is Down

When reading the news about cleantech investing it can be difficult to figure out the big picture. It’s depressing to […]

Raz Godelnik

May 7, 2013

Energy

Unearthing the Value of Soil

By Katherine Rowland Healthy soil could be our best hope in the face of climate change, food crisis and biodiversity […]

GreenFutures

May 7, 2013

Energy

Companies are Realizing That Water Conservation is Paramount

Read more here. Vestergaard Frandsen (VF) is a game-changer in the field of aid. The company worked hand-in-hand with Gold […]

Hult

May 7, 2013

Energy

Lessons Learned From Hyundai's Failed Suicide Ad

You can divide ads for green products into four groups: positive and risk averse, fun and funny, disrupt and delight, […]

Raz Godelnik

May 6, 2013

Energy

UK Grocer Waitrose to Halve Packaging Waste by 2016

  Waitrose, the $8.4 billion United Kingdom grocer and often the grocer of choice for Britain’s royal family, is now […]

Leon Kaye

May 6, 2013

Energy

A Call for More Female Investors

By Marlena John As a woman entering the finance world, the title of the session at the Slow Money National […]

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May 6, 2013

Technology

Interview: James Gowen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Verizon

TriplePundit reported live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page for […]

Nick Aster

May 6, 2013

Energy

Interview: LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren

TriplePundit reported live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page for […]

Nick Aster

May 6, 2013

Energy

Tobacco Farmers Could Pivot to Chickpeas, Thanks to PepsiCo

In answer to a tidal wave of consumer demand for hummus, more U.S. farmers are beginning to grow chickpeas, and […]

Tina Casey

May 5, 2013

Energy

What a Dish! Solar Energy Alchemy Creates Water

Two-for-one is usually a superior deal, especially when it comes to renewable energy and efficiency. And that’s what is happening […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 3, 2013

Energy

Slow Money National Gathering: Diversity in Food Financing

By Marlena John At the Slow Money National Gathering, there was a lot of talk about sustainable food systems, local […]

conference

May 3, 2013

Energy

The Entire World is a Stakeholder on Water Scarcity

Read more here. A Pacific Puffs clerk saved my life. Well, not really. But after a long day of scavenging […]

Hult

May 3, 2013

Energy

San Francisco Achieves Highest Recycling Rate in U.S.

San Francisco might be known for its foggy weather, winning sports teams and progressive politics, but it can now add […]

Mike Hower

May 2, 2013

Energy

The Power of Green Shows that Small Actions Can Add Up to a Big Difference

If you think the concept of “small actions can have a big impact” is passé, think again. Last week, the […]

Raz Godelnik

May 2, 2013

Energy

SBIO 2013 Semi-Finalist Interview: Back to the Roots

By Candice D. McLeod Each week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open Innovation (SBIO) finals on June 5th, […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2013

Technology

Interview: Anand Babu on Opower's Strategy

TriplePundit is reporting live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page […]

Nick Aster

May 1, 2013

Energy

Fair Trade USA Sets Sights on Cotton

Read more here. San Francisco is a beautiful city with a mild climate year round. Here, there may always be […]

Hult

May 1, 2013

Energy

Interview: Steve Howard, CSO, IKEA Talks Textiles

TriplePundit is reporting live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page […]

Nick Aster

April 30, 2013

Energy

Interview: Fared Adib, SVP Product, Sprint

TriplePundit is reporting live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2013 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page […]

Nick Aster

April 30, 2013

Technology

The Future of Smart HVAC Systems

The future of smart HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems is critical to the American economy with the cost […]

Leon Kaye

April 30, 2013

Energy

California Spearheads a Transportation Reformation to Curb Emissions

By Alina Koch Lawrence A whopping 40 percent of California’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. That is […]

conference

April 30, 2013

Energy

The Rise of Oceanic Activism Through Film

In the Oscar winning 2009 documentary film, The Cove, millions of people around the world were made aware of several […]

TriplePundit

April 30, 2013

Energy

Does Outside Aid Offer a True Water Crisis Solution in Africa or Mask a Deeper Problem?

Read more here. Government and foreign aid are interlocked when addressing the water crisis in East Africa. This region has […]

Hult

April 30, 2013

Technology

SAP TwoGo: Cloud-Based Carpooling Game Changer

Today SAP releases GoTwo by SAP, a cloud-based carpooling application that promises to make ridesharing easier for corporate and municipal […]

Leon Kaye

April 29, 2013

Energy

Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) 2013 Semi-Finalist Interview: PrintEco

By Candice D. McLeod Each week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open Innovation (SBIO) finals on June 5th, […]

TriplePundit

April 29, 2013

Technology

Road Test: Specialized's New E-bike Will Add Fun To Your Commute

Electric bicycles tend to have a reputation in the USA for being mundane commuter mules, and while there is a […]

Phil Covington

April 26, 2013

Energy

LifeStraw Turns Dirty Water Clean

Read more here. In many places in the world, the water that is readily available is not safe for human […]

Hult

April 26, 2013

Energy

Ink Cartridge Recycling is More Complex Than You Think

I’ve just wrapped up a tour of the Lavergne group recycling plant in Montreal.   Among other things, Lavergne is one of […]

Nick Aster

April 25, 2013

Technology

Boulder Wants More Wind Power, and Wants It Now

Earlier this year, we noticed that the residents of Boulder, Colorado have been moving forward with a plan to break […]

Tina Casey

April 25, 2013

Energy

Olazul: Addressing Fishery Degradation

Read more here. Over the years, the fishing industry has struggled with various problems such as overfishing, degradation of coral […]

Hult

April 25, 2013

Technology

Standard Bank and SAP Team Up to Expand Banking to Millions in South Africa

Standard Bank has revolutionized financial services with AccessBanking, a new way to save and spend money that runs on a new SAP banking software platform.

Leon Kaye

April 24, 2013

Technology

New Horizons for AC Refrigerants

This is the second half of a two-part post, beginning with Understanding AC Refrigerant Standards. The race to find low-global […]

Andrew Burger

April 24, 2013

Energy

Despite Rising Carbon Emissions – Global Mean Temperatures Have Been Flat

A couple of weeks ago, The Economist ran a report on climate change stating that over the last 15 years, […]

Phil Covington

April 23, 2013

Energy

Gas Storage Expansion Plan Adds New Wrinkle To Fracking Controversy

A proposal to expand natural gas storage in the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes wine region has been […]

Tina Casey

April 23, 2013