Goodbye, old freeways? How subtraction could address climate change
New research suggests we might be ignoring the easiest way to problem-solve. ... Read More
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Sustainable mobility drives the newest employee perk
This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. You can download the entire report here. San Francisco Bay Area biotech giant Genentech is a world leader in making medicines for diseases such as cancer and cystic fibrosis; it’s even trialing one of its medicines... Read More
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The West has a new front in the war over electric cars
A carbon-free future requires a lot of mining. A battle brewing in Nevada shows it won’t be easy. ... Read More
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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience
Cities are home to more than 50 percent of the global population and as a result are presented with ever-growing challenges, including finding a balance between social equity, economic vitality and environmental sustainability. Cities also have extraordinary potential to enable change... Read More
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Construction, Development & Real Estate, Energy, Transportation
The world’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ cargo ship is already low on gas
Shipping giant Maersk announced plans for a green methanol-powered vessel by 2023. But there isn't enough of the fuel to go around. ... Read More
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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
Global logistics giant FedEx on Wednesday announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. FedEx — which uses over... Read More
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Environment & Climate, Transportation, Waste Management & Recycling
DIGITAL FORUM: Reuters Events Launches Transform USA 2021
MOVING BUSINESS FROM AMBITION TO ACTION Reuters Events have launched one of the most practical and refreshing forums for sustainable business to date, bringing together thousands of senior sustainability professionals and forward thinking sustainably minded leaders from leading names in... Read More
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EVs are just one part of sustainable transportation
Want more great analysis of electric and sustainable transport? Sign up for Transport Weekly, our free email newsletter. While electric vehicles hold big promise in 2021, another aspect of decarbonizing transportation could get major support this year: reducing car driving. Cutting... Read More
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The Future of Urban Travel
Technology is rapidly changing the way we commute, travel and transport our goods and COVID-19 has sped up some innovation. Discover the big changes coming to our cities roadways and skies. ... Read More
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Networks gear up for electric vehicle grid demands
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.6 million in funding to Jemena to undertake a residential electric vehicle (EV) charging trial with four other electricity networks in the ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. Jemena will work with Distribution Network Service... Read More