Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look at the numbers shows commitments are still booming.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~10 min
Eating less sugar would be great for the planet as well as our health
By phasing out sugar, we could spare land that could be rewilded and stock up on carbon. Sugar could also be used to produce biofuels and bioplastics.
Nov. 19, 2024 • ~6 min
Space missions are getting more complex − lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
The space missions of the future will need to coordinate multiple satellites and spacecraft − and figure out how to refuel, repair and even replace them in orbit.
Aug. 21, 2024 • ~8 min
The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
The Supreme Court drastically reduced federal protection for wetlands in 2023. Two environmental lawyers explain how private businesses and nongovernment organizations can help fill the gap.
June 13, 2024 • ~8 min
Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place
Nobody wants to see an accident involving flammable, corrosive or radioactive material. But understanding the rules put in place to prevent these accidents isn’t easy.
April 22, 2024 • ~7 min
After the Baltimore bridge collapse, we need clear-eyed assessments of the risks to key infrastructure
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge is already affecting global supply chains.
March 28, 2024 • ~7 min
Buying affordable ethical chocolate is almost impossible – but some firms are offering the next best thing
What makes a good egg? The ethics of chocolate is complicated and often hard to decipher with confusing marketing claims on some product packaging.
March 25, 2024 • ~8 min
SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and what they mean for companies
Climate disclosure rules are meant to help investors understand their risks, but they come with costs for companies, as a finance scholar explains.
March 6, 2024 • ~8 min
SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and the implications
Climate disclosure rules are meant to help investors understand their risks, but they come with costs for companies, as a finance scholar explains.
March 6, 2024 • ~8 min
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