Green Living

Schools Leading the Way with LEED, TRUE, and WELL Certifications

As sustainability becomes a priority for institutions worldwide, schools are increasingly emerging as leaders in environmental responsibility.
A rainbow is shown during harvest on Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica on Thursday, Jan 16, 2020. (Joshua Trujillo, Starbucks)

Starbucks Expands Coffee Innovation Network to Strengthen Coffee Sustainability

Company invests in new farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica with future plans in Africa and Asia to boost coffee productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.

How Heat Waves Are Rewriting Urban Routines

The research, conducted across 11 major U.S. metropolitan areas, reveals that soaring temperatures not only keep people indoors but also dramatically shift transportation choices, with implications for city planning and equity.
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Red Sea Global Sets New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury Development

Red Sea Global earns multiple LEED certifications, advancing sustainability in luxury development.
New York's Innovative Program Diverts Millions of Pounds of Food from Landfills
New York State's Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, marking the collection and redistribution of 32 million pounds of food since its inception in …
Mars Veterinary Health Summit Drives Collaboration for a Sustainable Veterinary Future
The nation’s leading veterinary care provider convenes the 2024 Pet Healthcare Industry Summit to address the profession's most critical challenges.
Library Commons: America’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub and Model for Green Infrastructure
The Mount Vernon Library Commons in Washington State is an ambitious, multifaceted project that reflects the evolving nature of urban development, where sustainability, community integration, and …
Microplastics: The Invisible Crisis Demanding Global Action
Scientists are calling for urgent global action on microplastics, as a new report reveals two decades of research have confirmed widespread environmental and potential human health impacts.
Indonesia’s New Capital, Nusantara, Welcomes Visitors for the First Time
The relocation addresses Jakarta’s challenges and aims to position Nusantara as a symbol of the nation’s forward-looking aspirations, blending environmental stewardship with modern governance.
Harnessing Waste Conversion Technologies: Economic Gains for Municipalities and Manufacturers
This article examines the significant economic advantages of UBQ Materials’ waste conversion technologies, highlighting their role in fostering sustainable practices within municipalities and the manufacturing sector while enhancing local economies.

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Agriculture 4.0: Revolutionizing Farming and Supporting Smart Cities

38 Golf Clubs in Ireland to Benefit from New EV Charging Scheme

Maywood, Illinois, Takes Steps to Replace Lead Water Pipes Through EPA Partnership

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Munich Oktoberfest

Century Financial Joins UN Global Compact and Climate Ambition Accelerator

Eskom’s Air Quality Initiative Brings Cleaner Energy to Mpumalanga Communities

Inside HelloFresh and Denali’s Environmental Milestone: Creating Value from Waste

Miami's Waterways Offer New Route to Beat Congestion

From Air to Plate: Producing Essential Nutrients with Clean Energy

Fighting for the Future of Eastern Hemlocks

Qcells and NPH Bring Solar Power to Navajo Nation Homes

Why Bet on Green? Unpacking Fannie Mae's Success in Multifamily Green Financing

Food Industry Adapts as Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Present New Market Dynamics

The Expanding Battery Storage Market in the United States

Resilient Urban Forests: How Tipuana Trees Could Revolutionize City Planning

Green Living & the Environment

Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Expert tips to save you money heating your home

(BPT) - As the days get shorter and cooler, it's the perfect time to turn your attention to your heating system. Before it gets too chilly, you'll want your HVAC system to be in great condition …

5 tips for sustainably decorating your home

From upcycling to investing in quality materials, Made Trade rounded up five tips for sustainably decorating your home.

Keeping Your Community Clean: 4 ways to do your part for spotless public spaces

(Family Features) From a day spent in the office to evenings out and everywhere in between, there's one thing virtually everyone leaves behind now and again: a mess.

Inside fast fashion brands' love affair with uncomfortable, synthetic, and slow-to-biodegrade fabrics

The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.

‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy & the Environment, and Economy

(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is launching the next set of PSAs in a six-part series — these will focus on …

What if your pets' steps could create renewable energy?

(BPT) - Does your dog run crazy-eights? Does your cat get midnight madness? Of course, any of your pets can get the zoomies, or, maybe they simply follow you around the house all day in hopes of a …

New round of federal grants injects billions into rural renewable energy projects

The Daily Yonder reports on a new round of federal funding and its focus on communities across the country with fewer than 10,000 residents.

The Importance of Clean School Transportation

(Family Features) Across the country, more than 1.3 million children ride to school each day in school buses, most of which are powered by diesel and produce harmful emissions.
Environment matters
Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today
Trees are one way to cool down a city. Architects in ancient Rome also designed buildings with porticos for shade and air flow. Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images As intense heat breaks records around the …
New big storm is headed for the Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane
Disturbances in the Atlantic may be nothing, or they could be the seeds of a destructive hurricane. NOAA GOES When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images , they often catch sight of subtle …
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas, in May 2024. In June, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple . Even larger hailstones have been …
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification to Category 5 is alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Hurricane Beryl hit the island of Carriacou, Grenada, on July 1, 2024, with 150 mph sustained winds. NOAA Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly intensify, growing quickly from …
Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change
Many countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it’s never going to get “too hot for people to live here,” especially in relatively dry climates. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

National Grid: Improving Jobs with the Clean Energy Transition

Doing well by doing good: Many New Yorkers may soon find good jobs in the clean energy sector.
(NAPSI)—Addressing climate change is an all-hands-on-deck undertaking. It requires a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy grid that provides affordable, reliable power when and where people need …

One city's unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice

Next City reports that by giving free bikes to those most in need, the Bike Chicago program has proven a powerful strategy to grow active transportation.

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips
(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

Help your home and your energy bill handle summer heat

(BPT) - As summer temperatures rise, what can you do to beat the heat at home? Before lowering the thermostat setting, consider an often-overlooked approach to help your home and your energy budget …
Lifestyle features
From trauma to turnout: Inside David Hogg's $8M bid to elect young progressives
 The 74 examines Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg's PAC to reshape America by electing more Gen Z and millennial progressives.
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat examines a campaign led by True the Vote that targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility to vote.
The rise of Arya, Khaleesi, and Daenerys: How pop culture influences baby name trends
Best Baby Names analyzed data from the Social Security Administration to see how celebrities can impact what parents name their children.
How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled
The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and conservative groups.
A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in urban gardens.
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