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Will Paris conference finally achieve real action on climate?

The emission pledges from the world’s nations still fall short of the goal for limiting global warming.

First published by | December 1, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Canada’s indigenous bands rise up against a Tar Sands pipeline

TransCanada, the company behind the now-defunct Keystone XL, is proposing another pipeline that would ship Alberta tar sands oil to Canada’s Atlantic coast.

First published by | December 7, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Ikea, Sony commit with 112 others to science-based climate goals

How does a company go about setting internal goals related to climate change?

First published by | December 9, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

This is the end of fossil fuels

For Selina Leem, an 18-year-old from a tiny part of the Marshall Islands in the middle of the Pacific, the adoption of Saturday's "Paris Agreement" on climate change wasn't about wonky diplomacy.

First published by Kevin | December 13, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Can pulling Carbon from air make a difference on climate?

Numerous technologies exist to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and new companies are entering the field.

First published by | December 14, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Why science-based targets are effective

On Oct. 19, the White House announced the commitment of 81 companies to take action on climate change by signing the American Business Act on Climate Pledge ...

First published by | December 15, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Indonesian coal mining boom is leaving trail of destruction

Since 2000, Indonesian coal production has increased five-fold to meet growing domestic demand for electricity and feed export markets in Asia.

First published by | December 17, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

To protect Monarch butterfly, a plan to save the sacred firs

Mexican scientists are striving to plant oyamel fir trees at higher altitudes in an effort to save the species, as well as its fluttering iconic winter visitor ...

First published by | December 22, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Optimizing your office for employee health

Last summer I had the opportunity to intern with Terrapin Bright Green.

First published by | December 22, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Unnatural balance: How food waste impacts world’s wildlife

New research indicates that the food discarded in landfills and at sea is having a profound effect on wildlife populations and fisheries.

First published by | January 6, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses