Governments and businesses seek resilience in a changing climate

Entities are looking more closely at microgrids and other technologies as a solution.

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Governments and businesses seek resilience in a changing climate

As microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep the synthetics from getting into the environment in the first place.

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As microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

3 ways nanomaterials can combat pollution

Researchers are looking to tiny materials to clean up huge problems in air, water and land.

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3 ways nanomaterials can combat pollution

7 Companies Proving Triple Bottom Line Is Possible

Social consciousness is becoming a critical aspect of today’s brands, driven by an audience expecting environmental responsibility. In response, more companies are looking to make significant changes and potentially revolutionize their industries…

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7 Companies Proving Triple Bottom Line Is Possible

5 companies leading the charge on net zero building

From building controls to dynamic glass to natural lighting, these names are looking up.

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5 companies leading the charge on net zero building

What to Know Before Booking a Volunteer Vacation

Instead of just getting a stamp in a passport and a memory card full of photos, more and more travelers are looking to add a little meaning to their trips in the form of volunteering. “Everyone’s sick of just going …

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How city-level innovation is creating business opportunities

As the world’s population becomes more urbanized, city governments are looking to businesses and hackers to help them harness data and technology to fix social and environmental problems.

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How city-level innovation is creating business opportunities

VIDEO: How is Carpet Recycled?

Last year, Americans threw away 3.5 million tons of carpet and rugs, and only 9 percent of this material was recycled, according to the U.S. EPA. But companies like The Carpet Recyclers are looking to increase the nation’s carpet recycling…

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Tequila Plant Could Find a Day Job as a Biofuel Source in Deserts

Researchers are looking at two of the 200 different types of agave plant as potential sources of biofuels for arid lands around the globe.

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Tequila Plant Could Find a Day Job as a Biofuel Source in Deserts

Hold a DIY Farmers and Craft Market in your Home

Images from The English Can Cook The days of setting up a stall at a little market and selling your cakes or knitted scarves are almost over–everything has gotten too big and commercial and obsessed with health and safety. So here’s a new alternative that just might catch on.

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