Episode 155: Carbon cowboys, plastics problem solvers

Plus, NRG proposes a simpler way for companies to procure electricity powered by renewables

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Episode 85: How AI may help sustainability; Keurig dives into recycling

In this week’s episode, the rise and fall of NRG’s green strategy, a chat with a biomimicry green guru and a visit to the ePrix.

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Episode 85: How AI may help sustainability; Keurig dives into recycling

Doing the math on mining’s $16 billion climate problem

A new CDP report analyzing 12 major mining companies details both pitfalls and potential low-carbon openings for the industry.

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The plurality of ‘the next big thing’

Sponsored story: NRG Energy takes a nuanced perspective on innovation in electricity markets.

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The plurality of ‘the next big thing’

Diageo, PepsiCo make the connection on food-water risk

Ceres and WWF hope that more companies will join this wake-up call to the water risks in supply chains.

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Alibaba leading China’s push for cleaner data centers

Chinese tech companies are turning to energy-efficient data facilities to cut costs.

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Is this how Monsanto can rehabilitate its image?

The only way to sequester carbon is through plants, the controversial seed giant says of curbing the environmental impact of farming.

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Energy security meets national security

The former CEO of NRG Energy, now a clean-energy investor, and the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy discuss how clean and distributed energy systems in the developing world engenders national security, regional resilience and sustainable development.

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Energy security meets national security

The promise of self-driving trucks

Self-driving technology can drastically reduce the thousands of unnecessary fatalities on our roads, in addition to providing positive environmental impacts. The co-founder of Otto (recently acquired by Uber) will address long-haul inefficiencies through self-driving innovation, tackling issues including fuel consumption, carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and accidents.

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Big career shifts: Utility exec to solar CEO, Dell to NRG

This month’s Names in the News roundup of green business career moves includes a former Duke Energy executive’s jump to REC solar and a new VP for NRG.

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