VERGE Talk: renewable energy, climate change, and the tragedy of the commons

Hawaii has the opportunity to serve as a model for the rest of the world, but how are we going to live on the planet going forward?  DBEDT Director Luis Salaveria takes a closer look at how solutions to our current sustainability problems may lie in the past.  Get ready for a reality check on Hawaii’s path to a 100% renewable energy future.

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A Guide to Eco-Living in a Concrete Jungle

It’s easy to mistake cities as hubs for mass pollution. Big cities are home to millions of residents and have thousands of cars on the road, which can produce huge amounts of waste compared to their rural neighbors. But take a closer look and…

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The human stories behind the ‘coal wars’

Coal is no longer king. Here’s a closer look at its end game.

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Opportunities for forest conservation and sustainability in the South

Sponsored: Does your brand depend on wood fiber? Then take a closer look.

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Boeing’s ambitions for carbon neutrality

Paul Wright, the senior manager of policy and strategy at Boeing spoke about how the company assumes their leadership role in aeronautics at the GreenBiz 16 event.

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U.S. vs. EU: Chemicals substitution faceoff

It’s conventional wisdom that Europe is far ahead in chemicals safety and green alternatives, but a new report takes a closer look.

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How millennials are re-shaping the future of food

Take a look at what’s for dinner over the decades and you will find more veggies and less meat on people’s plates. Not only are health concerns associated with the standard American diet being taken more seriously, but studies are also showing that millennials’ deep concern for the environment is leading to a boom in vegetarian dining that may completely reshape the future of food. Ben McKean, founder and CEO of Hungryroot , predicted in an  Observer op-ed that vegetables will outshine meat by the year 2020. And the shift will largely be thanks to the millennial generation. A study from 2014 titled “Outlook on the Millennial Consumer” highlighted how members of this age group are choosing foods according to their conscience and paying closer attention to ingredients and their origins, spelling bad news for animal agriculture. Related: Artificially grown lab meat could reduce emissions by 96% Livestock produce 18 percent of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – more than the entire transportation sector combined. According to the United Nations, at least 26 percent of the world’s terrestrial surface is devoted to livestock grazing, a number that will only grow if the demand continues to soar. Simultaneously, the number of vegetarian restaurants and plant-based food products has grown significantly, thanks to a food revolution waged by younger generations. McKean argues that youngsters are not simply trading in meat for vegetables, but redefining what a “veg-centric” meal entails: equally delicious foods without the label of “alternative.” As climate change continues to intensify, the considerations of shifting the balance to more plant-based food is worth a closer look. Via Observer Images via Pixabay ( 1 , 2 )

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INFOGRAPHIC: The real environmental impact of the 2016 Rio Olympics

The 2016 Olympics in Rio will begin in just over a week and despite several ongoing catastrophes , the games will go on. In light of this monumental event, we thought we’d take a closer look at its environmental impact and the solutions in place. Check out this thought-provoking infographic from Green Match for an inside look. Graphic via Green Match

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EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning may change your perceptions of safe, eco-friendly products

If you’re a fan of the purported eco-friendly brands Seventh Generation or Method , the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) newly expanded Guide to Healthy Cleaning may make you think twice about those products. The guide, which rates over 2,500 products on their effects on human health and the environment, gave both brands D’s and F’s on their rating scale. The guide said the products were rated poor due to toxic ingredients that posed moderate to high health concerns. Keep reading for a closer look as to why these household brands scored so low in EWG’s guide. READ MORE>

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Energy efficiency tops G20 agenda for 2016

The world’s biggest economies are taking a closer look at climate and energy.

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