This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Carbon-free energy: Is the answer blowing in the wind? Perhaps, but the wind doesn’t always blow, nor does the sun always shine. The energy generated by wind and solar power…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Drinking water for more than 170 million Americans in all 50 states contains radioactive elements that may increase the risk of cancer, according to an EWG investigation. Radiation in tap water…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nike dropped something of a renewable energy bombshell in January, just as President Trump was gearing up to celebrate his first year in office. The leading global athletic wear company…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. China’s coal consumption has steadily decreased by a few percentage points a year since 2013, prompting our pronouncement of a coal consumption peak in an article published in the summer of 2016…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Off Season Adventures is a US-based wildlife and community tourism organization focused on bringing travelers to Tanzania during the off-season, empowering local entrepreneurs working in the tourism industry. Off Season Adventures…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The SDGs cannot be reached without the involvement of community foundations, according to “Local Leadership, Global Impact,” a report the Council on Foundations released. The report evaluates how the more than 1,800…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the international community gears up to review global progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 11, the so-called “urban SDG,” getting cities right is increasingly seen by many development experts as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. McDonald’s has come a long way since those infamous Styrofoam clamshell containers of a generation ago. The world’s largest fast food company announced this week that by 2025, all of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The quality of drinking water varies greatly depending on where the water comes from and what system delivers it. In essence, where a person lives in our country can define…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are 392 “climate mayors” in America today, all dedicated to upholding the Paris treaty’s goals for reducing our carbon footprint. They represent nearly 70 million Americans, and their cities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the U.S., shifting tariff policy will drive changes in the sources of power generation. But for energy consumers across sub-Saharan Africa, the stakes are much higher. The debate over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stella Artois and Water.org are partnering to #GiveThemTimeBack to people around the globe who lack easy access to clean water. The two organizations have had a relationship since 2015; to date, their…