Climate change could mean less farming in the West

Colorado and California are rethinking water management for a hotter, drier future, while balancing urban water needs with the benefits agriculture brings to rural communities.

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Climate change could mean less farming in the West

Is traffic hurting the economy?

These three cities are rethinking congestion to make cities more livable.

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Is traffic hurting the economy?

4 stakeholder engagement trends to watch

Multinationals are rethinking their approaches to risk, resilience and corporate responsibility. Here are the trends they’re paying attention to.

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4 stakeholder engagement trends to watch

Why materials will make or break the circular economy

From bio-inspired polymers to toxic compounds, companies like Adidas, GM and Walmart are rethinking the way they use — and reuse — materials.

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Why materials will make or break the circular economy

Feelgood for the Holidays (the budget-friendly edition)

Yesterday I heard a series of interviews with Americans about their holiday gift plans. Responses included phrases like “Wal-Mart,” “Gift Cards,” and “one big gift instead of 10 small ones.” Clearly, families everywhere are rethinking their gift-giving traditions.

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Feelgood for the Holidays (the budget-friendly edition)

Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde in New Homes

Being green means saving energy.

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Unsafe Levels of Formaldehyde in New Homes