What to talk about when you don’t talk about ESG
GreenBiz
JULY 5, 2023
The winning argument for ESG: It’s about reducing risk and increasing business value.
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What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Sponsored: As ESG reporting requirements evolve globally, here's what US companies need to know about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
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4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action. CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January.
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What decarbonizing buildings teaches us about climate priorities
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2022
A new Urban Land Institute report captures something valuable about this moment: the maturation of professionals’ understanding of what key trends mean and the complexity of how to get there.
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My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Can artificial intelligence conduct an informed conversation about the broad and complex technologies under the climate tech umbrella? Let's let it speak for itself.
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When to laugh about climate change
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Comedian Stuart Goldsmith says stand-up offers strategies for those working day to day to mitigate the climate crisis.
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We need to talk about consumption
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
We need to talk about consumption. Frankly, corporate audiences don’t often take seriously value-driven inquiries about consumption, writing them off as aspirational or totally unrealistic. . She had some things to say about how many business leaders typically respond to these calls for reflection by indigenous leaders. .
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What you should know about carbon removal purchase agreements
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The industry recognizes the need to share lessons, which is one reason you’ve seen companies including Microsoft, Shopify and Swiss Re all publish playbooks about how they are selecting and valuing projects that have verifiable permanence.
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Unlearning what we know about chemistry
GreenBiz
JULY 22, 2022
To make progress toward a truly circular economy, we need to unlearn much of what we know about chemistry.
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Getting meta about the metaverse
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The ability to model processes such as training, product development in an immersive virtual world could have real implications for ESG strategies.
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5 common misunderstandings about the EU’s deforestation policy, clarified
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The new European Union deforestation regulations are a hot topic for food companies, but key facts remain poorly understood.
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3 effective ways social media ‘influencers’ communicate about sustainability
GreenBiz
JANUARY 22, 2024
More ‘influencers’ are talking up sustainability topics to large followings on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others. They offer examples on how to do it well.
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This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2021
We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.
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We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way
Renew Economy
APRIL 24, 2024
The post We’re thinking about climate risk the wrong way appeared first on RenewEconomy. People still see climate risk as gradual. But what were once highly unlikely events are now more likely; and what were once inconceivable are now possible.
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Here’s what to know about the new B Corp standards
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Starting in 2025, companies wanting to become a Certified B Corp will need to meet new ‘foundational’ requirements.
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The talk outpaces the walk: Three tough truths about impact investing
Impact Alpha
MAY 9, 2024
The post The talk outpaces the walk: Three tough truths about impact investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha. impact investors, we have a problem. In truth, there are several, and they all center around just how challenging it is to.
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What would MLK have to say about sustainable business?
GreenBiz
JANUARY 17, 2022
A lesson about a great leader began at age 13.
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Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors
Renew Economy
MAY 1, 2024
The post Five things the “nuclear bros” don’t want you to know about small modular reactors appeared first on RenewEconomy. The hype surrounding SMRs is way overblown. Here are five facts that the nuclear industry and its boosters don’t want the public to know.
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Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2024
Columbia Law School researchers identify 33 of the most pervasive myths about solar, wind and electric vehicles and rebut them using transparent, fact-based responses. The post Technology denial: Columbia Law School debunks 33 biggest myths about solar, wind and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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No Doubt About It: EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars
BloombergNEF
MARCH 21, 2024
The post No Doubt About It: EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars appeared first on BloombergNEF. As electric vehicles become a bigger part of the global car fleet, a contrarian take seems to surface every few months: are electric vehicles really that clean?
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If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The post If Australia is serious about climate, it must get serious about coal mine emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy. Fugitive emissions that leak from the ground during the extraction of coal and gas represent 11% of Australia’s reported greenhouse gas emissions. So why are they being ignored?
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Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan
Renew Economy
APRIL 7, 2024
The post Coalition “in a panic” about response to confused and unpopular nuclear power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy. Like everything else associated with the Coalition’s nuclear policy, the plan to win over communities in coal regions has hit a snag.
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We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb
Renew Economy
MAY 9, 2024
The post We need to talk about gas emissions, and the climate methane bomb appeared first on RenewEconomy. Politicians seeking to lock gas into Australia's future to 2050 need to understand that leaked gas emissions are likely 100 times worse than carbon dioxide emissions.
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Sustainability is about change and change is about psychology…
Terra Infirma
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
A fellow Sustainability consultant posted a piece about the skills our sector should have. All of them were technical issues regarding planetary boundaries etc, not one was about the mechanics of achieving change. The post Sustainability is about change and change is about psychology… appeared first on Terra Infirma.
Canada’s Bitumen Boosters Want Us to Forget About Norway
DeSmogBlog
MAY 6, 2024
Alberta bills itself as an energy superpower and produces about 70 percent more petroleum in total than Norway, which has roughly the same population and enjoys some of the most generous public services in the world. billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE), and collected about $123 billion CAN in revenues. trillion at current prices.
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Getting emotional about Sustainability (and elephants)
Terra Infirma
MARCH 27, 2024
At an event I was at last week, the panel was asked about engaging people in Sustainability and the response was “carbon literacy training” While such training gives you the technical ability to move forward on cutting your carbon footprint, it rarely gives you the desire to radically change what you normally do.
Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers
Renew Economy
MARCH 23, 2024
Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification. The post Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Chart: The US grid battery fleet is about to double — again
Canary Media
JANUARY 12, 2024
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. energy storage industry has its New Year’s resolution ready to go: double the capacity of batteries connected to the American grid. And it looks achievable for the youngest sector of the power…
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Why I Changed My Mind About Hydrogen Vehicles
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 3, 2024
Trains, ships and maybe even planes could be candidates for liquid hydrogen fuel too, and for all the same reasons: range, energy density and refueling time. I know every reason.
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New survey finds myths and misinformation about EVs are deeply embedded
Charged
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It won’t be news to regular Charged readers that myths and misconceptions about EVs have taken deep root among the populace. When I tell a new acquaintance that I write about EVs, as often as not their reply is some sound bite that could be a direct quote from an oil industry social media feed.
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We’ve Changed How We Think About Resources and the Environment
CleanTech Group
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The post We’ve Changed How We Think About Resources and the Environment appeared first on Cleantech Group. As the cleantech landscape continues to evolve, so does our understanding of it. To better capture this evolution, we’ve decided to divide the.
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Expiring Confusion About Food Date Labels
NRDC onEarth
MAY 9, 2023
The Food Date Labeling Act would standardize date labels on food packaging and reduce confusion about their meanings which is a leading cause of food waste.
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For Greece’s clean energy collectives, it’s all about energy democracy
Energy Transition
JANUARY 18, 2024
“It’s not foremost about profit or. The first such non-profit solar farms will begin generation in early 2024. The hope is that they’ll set off a prosumer boom across the country. Paul Hockenos reports.
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These climate advocates don’t care about your carbon footprint. They care about whether you vote.
Grist
JULY 5, 2023
” This idea that there could be some sort of hypocrisy in caring about or fighting for the climate while leading a less-than-perfectly-sustainable life rankled Kawahata. Simply by voting regularly, Stinnett says, you increase the visibility of the issues you care about, and the likelihood that politicians will act on them.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hydropower
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
In honor of the occasion, POWER is highlighting a variety of things […] The post 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hydropower appeared first on POWER Magazine. For many years, the National Hydropower Association has designated August 24 as National Hydropower Day in the U.S.
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CATL battery storage unit disconnected at Marine Corps installation amid ‘concerns’ about project
Energy Storage News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Battery storage equipment manufactured by CATL and recently installed at a US Marine Corps facility has been disconnected after the raising of security concerns about the China-headquartered maker.
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Top 10 Interesting Facts You Need to Know About Solar Energy
U.S. Green Technology
APRIL 6, 2023
The post Top 10 Interesting Facts You Need to Know About Solar Energy appeared first on U.S. The future appears to be getting a little brighter as solar power plants all around the world compete with fossil fuels on pricing without government subsidies. There remain. Green Technology.
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Why don’t we hear about hydrogen cars exploding all the time?
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 30, 2023
If you’re a regular Hydrogen Fuel News reader, then you’ll be familiar with many headlines about hydrogen cars and you might be aware that there are several models available in places around the world, including in the United States. ” for more information about the reality of using H2.
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In the transition to electric, what about power resiliency?
Energy Central
APRIL 22, 2024
By Dakoury Godo-Solo By Dakoury Godo-Solo The adoption of electric trucks is on the rise, but as fleets make the transition, the idea of switching from diesel to electricity as a fuel source can raise concerns about reliability in the event of a power outage.
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All the news about EV charging in the US
The Verge: Energy
APRIL 25, 2024
You can find out by reading all the news about electric vehicle charging right here, so come back and plug in often. To help solve these issues, the federal government has established a pool of $7.5 billion to fund charging network operators in building reliable EV infrastructure.
Talking about climate change can be awkward. Just ask Tim Robinson.
Grist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
I’m sick and tired of scientists telling us mean, bad facts about our world in confusing ways,” Robinson shouts at the camera in a recent sketch. But for a comedian like Robinson who thrives on a sense of unease, talking about climate change isn’t just a public service; it’s prime material.
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Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels? An Australian study is about to find out
Renew Economy
MARCH 7, 2024
An Australian study is about to find out appeared first on RenewEconomy. China solar giant backs study into how modern solar systems compare older systems – and which crops might thrive beneath tracking panels. The post Which crops grow best under tracking solar panels?
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Protected: Debunking 3 common myths about electric vehicles
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Mel Gander, OVO Group Chief Operating Officer, highlights why three of the most common things she hears about electric vehicles aren’t true.
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Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 8, 2024
The UK government is about to bring through legislation for an annual licensing programme for oil and gas in the North Sea. Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right?
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