For storing electricity, Utilities are turning to pumped hydro
High-tech batteries may be garnering the headlines. But utilities from Spain to China are increasingly relying on pumped storage hydroelectricity ...
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Japan whaling ships to set sail for Antarctic on 1 December
Japan has said that its Antarctic whaling fleet will sail on 1 December, despite a UN legal decision that its "research ships" are actually commercial hunts.
How Dow educates future sustainability leaders
More than 2.5 billion people lack access to proper sanitation.
Walking the tightrope to carbon neutrality
As the world awaits an outcome from the negotiations in Paris, few businesses will be unaware of the mounting pressure on them to clean up their act on carbon.
Global alliance of universities urges government action on climate change
A global network of university and student sustainability associations has urged governments to acknowledge and support academic research aimed at addressing climate change.
The Strong case for sustainable capitalism
Heard the Stone Soup story? That’s what jumped to mind when I got news of Maurice Strong’s death Nov. 28.
GreenBiz 101: Get smarter on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is one of the most divisive issues in high-tech.
Can Hollywood save us from climate catastrophe?
By taking on the link between football and brain injuries, the recently released movie "Concussion" reminds us of the potential for Hollywood to shape attitudes and beliefs about controversial topics through entertainment.
Are energy-saving settings bad for the environment?
Volkswagen’s deceptive engine controls, uncovered a few months ago, gave its cars a dual personality ...
6 ways Obama can cement a legacy of climate action
In his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ranked the importance of a climate change strategy on a par with national security, economic equality and a more effective political process.
