From Amsterdam to Zagreb, 3 steps to transition to a circular economy for cities

A new report on circular policies illuminates major opportunities for governments and people.

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From Amsterdam to Zagreb, 3 steps to transition to a circular economy for cities

Resource depletion is a serious problem, but ‘footprint’ estimates don’t tell us much about it

It’s almost Earth Overshoot Day — and we still are having difficulty measuring the full impact of our consumption.

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Resource depletion is a serious problem, but ‘footprint’ estimates don’t tell us much about it

How your diet contributes to nutrient pollution and dead zones in lakes and bays

Agricultural pollution is a broad-based issue — but addressing it is politically difficult. Here’s how to be most effective.

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How your diet contributes to nutrient pollution and dead zones in lakes and bays

Yes, clean, electric buildings can reduce emissions and save money in new construction

A new report publishes outdated research about emissions in the built environment — here are the facts about building electrification.

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Yes, clean, electric buildings can reduce emissions and save money in new construction

It’s time to include developing nations more holistically in circular economy discussions

The practical applicability of many high-tech solutions in emerging economies, as well as a wealth of existing activity, have not been well explored, according to a new report from researcher Chatham House.

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It’s time to include developing nations more holistically in circular economy discussions

Fossil fuel giants are failing to disclose investor risk, study warns

The energy sector is exposed to billions of dollars of transition risk as the world pivots to a low carbon economy, according to a new report by Carbon Tracker.

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Fossil fuel giants are failing to disclose investor risk, study warns

The overlooked role of food banks in slashing emissions

Food banks are helping to tackle hunger and prevent emissions equivalent to the annual carbon output of 2.2 million cars, a new report says.

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The overlooked role of food banks in slashing emissions

3 new(ish) ideas for catalyzing decarbonization in industrial sectors

A new report debuts “optimistic but realistic” vision for a zero-carbon economy.

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3 new(ish) ideas for catalyzing decarbonization in industrial sectors

5 ways to realize aquaculture’s full potential

Investing in the revolution makes sense on so many levels.

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5 ways to realize aquaculture’s full potential

More private capital needed to finance U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

A new report from the credit ratings behemoth S&P warns that investors must back more sustainable projects in developing economies.

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More private capital needed to finance U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

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