A bumpy ride for American automakers

Electric plans and sustainability will pave the road to the future for General Motors, Ford and Fiat-Chrysler.

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A bumpy ride for American automakers

Driving a zero-emissions future: GM’s holistic approach to meeting long-term energy goals

Sponsored: CMS Enterprises talks with global sustainability leader Rob Threlkeld of General Motors about the roles renewable energy plays in helping GM meet its energy and business goals.

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Michelin is letting the air out of its tires: Why that matters for sustainable mobility

The 130-year-old French tire company will test the technology first on electric passenger vehicles in collaboration with General Motors.

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Michelin is letting the air out of its tires: Why that matters for sustainable mobility

A conversation with Google’s circularity maven, CSO Kate Brandt

A Q&A with Google’s resident circular economy expert and Circularity 19 advisor on how tech matters to new systems.

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Why the US-China trade war is leaving firms vulnerable to soy risk

China’s growing demand for soy is leaving billions of dollars of investments exposed to deforestation risks, CDP report finds.

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As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home

Malaysia sent the United States back its scrap material. Here’s what that means for curbing plastic waste.

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As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home

Rob Threlkeld, global manager of renewable energy at General Motors

The American auto industry isn’t what it used to be — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Market shifts and materials innovations have changed the way that cars are made, and how General Motors makes them. The global manager of renewable energy for GM, Rob Threlkeld, discussed the growth of EVs has meant to the company.

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Rob Threlkeld, global manager of renewable energy at General Motors

Hannah Jones accelerates at Nike; Closed Loop Fund opens new venture

General Motors’ leadership goes matriarchal, the Society of Environmental Journalists’ new president reports for duty and more.

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What’s the value of a clean beach? Here’s how economists do the numbers

Dirty or dangerous beaches don’t just cost to clean up — they also cost in lost recreational spending.

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Can electrification short-circuit the Utility Death Spiral?

What if utilities could rekindle their profits while protecting the environment?

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Can electrification short-circuit the Utility Death Spiral?

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