What Can We Do To Reduce Oil Leases On US Federal Lands?
Is a new US rule that redefines federal land use enough? Or is it “a missed opportunity to address the extinction and climate crises on public lands?”
Waste Reduction
Insurance Companies That Support Fossil Fuel Companies? Shame On You
After years of reaping vast profits, insurance companies are moaning about having to pay out extreme weather claims. These are the same insurance companies that continue to support fossil fuel companies responsible for the climate crisis. It’s an example of cognitive dissonance in its purest form.
Climate Entrepreneurs Are Profiting From The Earth’s Fragility
What can be done to diminish the power of well-funded climate deniers? They complain about renewable incentives and consciously fail to connect weather catastrophes like wildfires and floods with fossil fuel-driven climate pollution.
Sharks Behaving Badly — Is Ocean Plastic Messing With Their Heads?
Teenage orcas made headlines last month for attacking boats, and that’s just the tip of the shark behavior iceberg. The running theme of National Geographic’s new Sharkfest series is sharks behaving badly, weirdly, and just plain strangely. Either way, when the topic turns to ocean life it’s a good time … [continued]
How Can A Former Military Base & Superfund Site Move Toward Sustainability?
A lead local conservationist says rethinking the use of the former Otis Air Force Base provides a generational opportunity to solve a series of difficult economic and environmental challenges.
Unspun Unveils New 3D Weaving Machine For The Sustainable Microfactory Of The Future
A waste-free 3D weaving microfactory soon bring on-demand custom fitted clothing to a neighborhood near you.
How Low (& How Green) Can Solar Cells Go? The Magic Word Is Kerfless
The silicon wafer NexWafe says buh-bye kerf, hello low-cost, lightweight, flexible solar cells.
We Expect A Lot From Our Buildings — How Do International Codes Assure Sustainability?
Today, society faces 3 major challenges in the built environment: ensuring building safety, improving sustainability, and addressing our affordable housing crisis.
Plant Based Foods Association Execs Talk Resilience & Innovation (CleanTechnica Exclusive)
We have reached a moment in history when our actions will determine the viability of our planet and the life it sustains—and to ensure a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future for generations to come, we need a food system that works for people, the planet, and animals alike.
The Pathways To Biofuels: A Survey Of Why We Should Stop Fretting
We have enough waste biomass feedstock to fulfill all of our transportation needs, and the market and a bunch of bright people will figure out which ones are cheapest and lowest impact.
