Inside Shell’s EV charging vision

This article is adapted from the newsletter Transport Weekly, running Tuesdays. Subscribe here.There was no better example of Shell’s difficult balancing act — between the fossil fuel engine that has driven its business for decades and its aims for a cleaner future — than an unexpected issue that arose at one of its recent events in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

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U.S. agriculture needs a 21st-century New Deal

How can we give power back to farmers — and out carbon back into the ground?

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U.S. agriculture needs a 21st-century New Deal

The big commitments, campaigns and collaborations at GCAS

What’s swirling at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco?

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The big commitments, campaigns and collaborations at GCAS

Cities grab for the steering wheel on urban mobility issues

San Francisco’s decision to limit its scooter program signals the need for more attention to safety and equitable access.

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Cities grab for the steering wheel on urban mobility issues

The road to eliminating fluorinated chemicals in food packaging

Consumers, purchasers and scientists all want a safer alternative — and collaboration can get us there.

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The road to eliminating fluorinated chemicals in food packaging

Global Climate Action Summit: A business preview

Five themes, hundreds of events. Inside the upcoming San Francisco extravaganza.

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Global Climate Action Summit: A business preview

Behind the scenes: How Mars sources renewable energy

Here’s how the M&Ms maker is taking a bite out of its emissions.

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Behind the scenes: How Mars sources renewable energy

Electric scooter networks charge up as Scoot drives into Barcelona

San Francisco’s home-grown e-scooter startup is headed over to moped-loving Spain.

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Electric scooter networks charge up as Scoot drives into Barcelona

Toward a playbook for public-private partnerships

Here’s a tool for building sustainable cities, whether in Charlotte or Detroit, San Francisco or New York City and beyond.

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Toward a playbook for public-private partnerships

Solar-powered Noe Hill Smarthome is an eco-friendly dream in San Francisco

The LEED Platinum -certified Noe Hill Smart Ecohome marries state-of-the-art green technology and the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that urban dwellers dream about. The house, designed by EAG Studio , creates a healthy living environment with plenty of natural light, native plant gardens, rain catchment, solar power and a bevy of smart features to optimize power use. The house occupies a coveted site near the crest of the Collingwood hill in San Francisco . It spans three levels and comprises 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths (with 3 bedrooms ensuite on the upper floor), media room, gym, flexible use 2-room guest suite, an open main level floor plan, 4 distinct outdoor living areas and 2-car independent parking. Related: Sunset’s Green Dream Home in San Francisco The dramatic vistas open up from the main living room and dining area connected to a sunny deck and a landscaped garden. The garden features drought-tolerant , native plantings. Retractable glass doors in the kitchen open directly to the deck and enhances the experience of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A sculptural staircase leads to the upper level and receives natural light from the skylight above. The bedrooms occupy the upper floor, with the luxurious master suite openning to its own view deck ideal for a morning cup of coffee or casual lounging. The staircase leads further up toward the roof deck with multiple dining and lounging areas perfect for entertaining guests. Related: San Francisco’s Solar “Mission: House” is a High-Tech Marvel A rainwater harvesting system captures most of the roof/surface water for landscaping irrigation. All exterior walls are insulated and optimized for energy efficiency, while a solar array provides renewable energy for the building. These systems, along with LED lighting , occupancy sensors and the use of reclaimed building materials make this building a modern and truly eco-friendly home. + Noe Hill Leed Home + EAG Studio

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