Going Green

Critics question sustainability of plan to save Miami’s beaches

August 19, 2019

Mussels get cooked in the waters of Northern California during July heatwave

Recent heat waves across America and Europe are also taking a toll on other ecosystems such as sea life.

May 23, 2019

US businesses demand carbon tax

Seventy-five businesses with a combined market cap of $2.5 trillion are calling on the U.S. Congress to pass a carbon tax – to combat climate change.

March 28, 2019

Going Green: Microfibers contributing to plastic pollution in global waterways

Those microplastics covered in toxins are then consumed by fish and other marine life which can lead to various health issues.

February 28, 2019

New opportunities for agriculture bloom in cleanrooms

Some call it the future of farming and in some places it’s already here. It’s called indoor vertical farms, an alternative to conventional outdoor agriculture and it’s being tried in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

January 24, 2019

Report: Climate change threatens aging U.S. infrastructure

A new report analyzing the impact of climate change on the U.S. economy say one of the hardest hit areas will be infrastructure. Some say the biggest challenge is convincing the U.S. President to take action.

July 27, 2018

U.S. Cannabis startups struggle to navigate opportunity and legality

A recent Gallup poll says that 64-percent of Americans now support legalizing marijuana, nearly double since the early 2000’s. It’s that support startups want to capitalize on at the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo in San Jose, California.

May 24, 2018

Environmental NGOs match migratory birds with temporary wetlands

Environmentalists are taking a page from the sharing economy playbook and applying it to wildlife conservation to create wetlands for migratory birds.

May 15, 2018

City infrastructure threatened by changing climate

U.S. cities are preparing infrastructure to weather the storm, but a new report has found that traditional building materials, no longer do the job.

May 15, 2018

California sues White House over car emissions policies

California is now leading 17 states in suing the US Environmental Protection Agency for revising vehicle emission standards.

April 27, 2018

Startup comes up with formula to revive declining bee population

Concerns over the bee industry have raised a business opportunity and Silicon Valley is getting involved

February 22, 2018

City within the city: Cairo’s garbage neighborhood and business of waste

Nearly 20 million people are crammed in Cairo. For decades garbage has been collected using the traditional garbage collector on his donkey before, or small pick up truck these days.

January 25, 2018

Businesses leading with sustainability see growing returns

A growing number of companies are tuning to environmentally friendly business strategies. While that is beneficial for the planet, it can also be great for their bottom line.

January 25, 2018

Going off the grid: business of standalone power systems

Source Hydropanel system takes sunlight and air, then makes water, but at a cost of $4,500 for a two hydropanel system that produces 20 standard bottles of water a day, it’s not cheap.

October 27, 2017

Recycling program rises from the rubble in South Sudan

In South Sudan, many environmental challenges have been overlooked, as the world’s youngest nation struggles with its very survival. But as peace-building efforts gather pace, the nation’s first recycling program has emerged, quite literally from the rubble.

October 27, 2017

Ugandans transform plastic waste into paving stones

In Uganda, a group of entrepreneurs are turning plastic waste into paving stones. The initiative is helping clean up the environment and even stop flash flooding in Kampala City.

July 27, 2017

Renewable energy powers entire American city

Burlington is a small municipality nestled in the green mountains of Vermont that abuts Lake Champlain. With a population of 42,000, it’s a small town but one with big ambitions in sustainability.

July 27, 2017

US city grows wind energy sector, meets political and business concerns

The U.S. has the world’s second largest wind power capacity – but still lags far behind leader China.

June 23, 2017

America’s first offshore wind farm powering a small community

The historic moment comes at an interesting time. Just as its turbines started turning, America elected a new president who seems to favor fossil fuels over renewables. That has raised lots of questions about the future of offshore wind in the U.S.

May 26, 2017

Shoes made from recycled plastic bottles leave eco-friendly footprint

Startup Rothy’s is putting the latest 3D print technology and recycled water bottles together, to produce trendy footwear. A business concept, that’s now winning over the wallets of both environmentally-conscious and fashionista consumers.

May 26, 2017

Scientists invent film that cool objects with zero energy

It’s a type of air-conditioner you don’t plug in. It doesn’t consume energy and doesn’t emit greenhouse gases. A new material, a film, about as thick as a sheet of aluminum foil, could be cooling buildings and lots of other objects in the next few years.

March 30, 2017

Africa bypasses dirty electricity lines with environmental alternatives

Over six hundred million people across Africa, don’t have electricity. Energy experts say Africa may skip traditional electric grids and leap into modern renewable energy system to light up the continent.