Today, that number has shrunk to only 3% as the country is already on track to generate roughly half of its power from renewable energy sources in …
Penn Environment organizes rally at the State Capitol, pushes for lawmakers to use only clean and …
The rally was a push toward having lawmakers consider two bills that would transition the state to using only 100% clean and renewable energy …
The Olympics’ new Swiss HQ eco-friendly, symbolic
“To be very sustainable, you need a lot of daylight, but not a lot of sunlight. The facade is self-shading from the sun — it doesn’t allow too much sunlight …
Lexington hires consultant to help reset its beleaguered recycling program
The city of Lexington has hired a consultant to help reset its recycling program and develop short and long-term solutions for the program, which has …
P&G CEO Taylor Embraces Sustainability Thinking in C-Suite and Beyond
Procter & Gamble CEO David Taylor has become a leader among CPG chiefs in embracing the concept of corporate “sustainability” over the last few …
Eight Key Factors For Sustainable Small Business Growth
When it comes to small businesses, any type of growth is a victory, whether it’s new followers on social media or increased foot traffic to your store.
Nokia Bell Labs helps develop new battery for 5G, IoT and renewable energy
Researchers at Nokia Bell Labs and AMBER have created a new battery that packs 2.5 times the battery life than anything currently on the market.
In Other News, Renewables Just Passed Coal on the Energy Capacity Racetrack
For the first time in history, renewable energy capacity was greater than the capacity of coal. To put it another way, renewables are now capable of …
How CalSTRS makes sustainability work
The group I’m in used to be called corporate governance; we recently changed our name to sustainable investment and stewardship strategies.
Asia’s Financiers Are Buying into More Sustainable Building Practices
Sustainability is also driving some businesses to rethink the wages and taxes they pay as part of their corporate citizenship. “Making a profit and …