Are we doing enough to encourage next-generation sustainability pros?

Last November, on the eve of the COP 21 climate talks in Paris, a group of environmental activists sued the U.S. government for violating their constitutional rights by continuing to promote the development and use of fossil fuels. Just one of them, famed climatologist James Hansen, was above the age of 20.

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Is this a tipping point? Business action moves past the ‘climate A-list’

As COP 21 approaches, momentum in climate action by businesses includes real carbon mitigation.

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From science to economics, why 2015 is different for climate action

The looming COP 21 climate conference in Paris will be a test of just how much has changed from past attempts at international coordination.

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From science to economics, why 2015 is different for climate action

Inside China’s shift to a low-carbon economy

The commitments China submitted in advance of the COP 21 United Nations climate talks suggest China is trying to shift its national economy away from its current dependence on coal and petroleum.

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Walking the Talk: WRI joins the CDP Supply Chain Program

The World Resources Institute hopes to engage with its suppliers around mitigating climate change by joining the CDP Supply Chain Program.

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Walking the Talk: WRI joins the CDP Supply Chain Program

Can Silicon Valley sell big business on climate action?

As tech mainstays like Apple and HP up their public commitments to sustainability ahead of COP 21, other industries may follow suit.

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Can Silicon Valley sell big business on climate action?

Anticipating a decade of threats, problems and opportunity

John Elkington talks about an upcoming decade of peril and opportunity for businesses and their supply chains.

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Anticipating a decade of threats, problems and opportunity

Business needs a unified voice en route to Paris 2015

The recent COP19 was one of the most business-oriented of past COP Summits. Is it a warm-up to a grand deal in 2015?

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Business needs a unified voice en route to Paris 2015

How e-bikes proved their pedal power and went mainstream

While barriers remain, electric bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to cars.

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How e-bikes proved their pedal power and went mainstream

Public-private partnerships feature in latest UN climate talks

COP 19, which just wrapped up in Warsaw, led to important progress. But ultimately, more needs to be done.

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Public-private partnerships feature in latest UN climate talks

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