Leather, cashmere and wool are to blame for fashion's methane
Virgin animal materials create an outsize share of methane, but alternatives for large global supply chains aren't available yet.| Trellis
OPINION | For a diversified trade strategy to succeed, Canada must pursue markets that are rapidly moving toward clean energy The post Canada needs strong climate policy to be competitive in countries beyond the U.S. appeared first on Corporate Knights.| Corporate Knights
Penn State officials announced that the university has opened a new glass research center that aims to advance innovation in the glass industry. The Center for … The post New Glass Research Center at Penn State Aims to Tackle Industry’s Biggest Challenges appeared first on Door and Window Market Magazine.| Door and Window Market Magazine
By Vijay Jayaraj For decades growth strategies in poorer countries of the Global South – Asia, Africa and South America – leaned heavily on energy-intensive industries powered by fossil fuels and, in a handful of cases, by nuclear power. Cities grew, factories rose, exports surged, poverty declined. This growth slowed under the weight of decarbonization dogma and financial restrictions. However, … Read more The post U.S. Energy Shift Offers Economic Hope to Global South appeared first o...| CO2 Coalition
The Global Warming Potential (GWP) metric is an essential tool for measuring the impact of greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate. Let's all understand it a little better. The post The Global Warming Potential (GWP) Explained appeared first on INDVSTRVS.| INDVSTRVS
With more countries passing legislation pushing for decarbonization, the race to decarbonize has begun. The post The Race to Decarbonize Has Begun appeared first on INDVSTRVS.| INDVSTRVS
Loss of the mountain cryosphere—glaciers and snowpack—is a climate tipping point we do not talk about enough. Climate change is complex, because the climate system is complex. It involves atmospheric fluid dynamics, transfer of heat and energy from region to region, and between the ocean and atmosphere. The disruption driven by global heating involves slow-moving […]| Climate Value Exchange
EFI Foundation (EFIF) hosted a webinar on June 18, 2025, to discuss the current state of geologic hydrogen exploration and offer an outline of the key policy, regulatory, and research actions needed to test its viability and accelerate adoption across the country. This event focused on insights from our newly released geologic hydrogen report which […] The post Exploring the Future of Geologic Hydrogen appeared first on EFI Foundation.| EFI Foundation
Philippe Aghion — one of three Nobel laureates in economics announced Monday — is a theorist of innovation. Specifically, his work concerns “creative destruction,” the process by which technological innovation spreads throughout the economy as new businesses replace old ones, sparking economic growth. If that reminds you of the energy transition, i.e. the process by which cleaner fuels and new, more efficient ways of generating energy replace fossil fuel combustion, well, you’re not...| Heatmap News
The U.S. has created a politically challenging environment for climate action, the Quebec government says in a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, where it estimates that it is now on a path to achieve just 65% of its 2030 target. In Quebec’s 2025-2030 Green Economy report, it points to a series of factors, including […] The post Quebec report says U.S. ‘break’ in climate policies will impact its own GHG targets appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
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We close out our Catching Up On Climate series this week with Dave Ernsberger & Mark Eramo, Co-Presidents of S&P Global Commodity Insights and Members… The post Dave Ernsberger & Mark Eramo, Co-Presidents, S&P Global Commodity Insights appeared first on SmarterMarkets™.| SmarterMarkets™
Proven strategies for building performance, budget control and resilience in commercial environments. Commercial energy efficiency is often framed as a daunting, high-stakes challenge. Rest assured, your energy goals are attainable. The key is to start with what you can control, lean into collaboration and let quick wins fuel your long-term strategy. In a recent panel […] The post 5 smart strategies to improve commercial energy efficiency. appeared first on EnergyRight.| EnergyRight
Story at a glance: The construction industry is under increasing pressure to back sustainability claims with hard data. Decarbonization, circular practices, resiliency, and transparency are reshaping the world’s most-used building material. By reframing “waste” and “challenging inputs” as valuable resources, the latest technologies make it possible for concrete producers to improve performance and cut costs. […] The post How Innovation is Recasting Concrete’s Future appeared fir...| gb&d magazine
Virgin animal materials create an outsize share of methane, but alternatives for large global supply chains aren't available yet.| Trellis
A new study argues that the world’s biggest businesses over-rely on short-term tree-planting and other forms of “nondurable” carbon removal| Corporate Knights
Desperate for jobs, three communities embraced a bold electric vehicle promise. Now, they’re left with questions—and no jobs.| Floodlight
The government of the United States has a fundamental responsibility to exercise public authority to protect the American people, and people in other nations, from preventable harm caused by climate pollution. This duty is embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, which commits the government to: establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide […]| Climate Civics
Today I got to listen to a very accomplished and highly educated CEO of a publicly traded global technology company with $1 billion yearly revenue talk about the economic opportunities afforded by decarbonization and AI. Both mean a lot of computers, which means a lot of sales. Both also demand a lot of energy: big […]| Truth and Tolerance
Carbon Clean announced a new partnership with PETRONAS CCS Solution, a subsidiary of PETRONAS, to collaborate and evaluate Carbon Clean’s carbon capture and storage technology.| Energy Capital
During the first 8 months of 2023, contracting of product tanker newbuilds hit a 10-year high, reaching 140 ships and 10.72 million deadweight tons (DWT). The last time more than 10 million DWT were contracted from January to August| The Maritime Review
By 2050, global cities could produce 3.88 billion tonnes of waste every single year — unless we do something about it. Can the circular economy save us from drowning in our own wastefulness? The post Zero-waste cities: #1 The circular economy appeared first on The Possible.| The Possible
The modern world has left a legacy of polluted land and wasted materials, but the science of remediation is developing rapidly, and helping to unlock hidden value. Could yesterday’s trash be tomorrow’s treasure? The post Zero-waste cities: #2 Remediation appeared first on The Possible.| The Possible
Humankind’s most useful invention has become its biggest problem, and one that just won’t go away. What can we do about plastic? The post Zero-waste cities: #3 Plastic appeared first on The Possible.| The Possible
Waste has always had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities, but social and environmental goals don’t always align neatly. How can we clean up past mistakes, and create a fairer future? The post Zero-waste cities: #4 Equity appeared first on The Possible.| The Possible
Decarbonization will mean doing everything differently. Policymakers and planners can use this momentum to unblock the potential of lagging regions| The Possible
This week on Setting Course, we welcome Nat Bullard back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Nat is an Analyst, Speaker, and Advisor on Decarbonization. SmarterMarkets™ host…| SmarterMarkets™
This week on Setting Course, we welcome Nat Bullard back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Nat is an Analyst, Speaker, and Advisor on Decarbonization. SmarterMarkets™ host…| SmarterMarkets™
For the second installment of our Setting Course series, we welcome Dan Basse, Founder and President of AgResource Company, into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Host David…| SmarterMarkets™
The COP is, as we all know, a vast and complex landscape of actors, alliances, and initiatives, all of which have contact with the negotiation process. We are seeing that wider landscape push the p…| Climate Value Exchange
Noticing that my old blog still gets considerable traffic and has a substantial number of people accessing its feeds, I thought I should announce a project I recently started.| blog.hboeck.de
While the restaurant industry’s focus is on serving delicious food and providing exceptional dining experiences, there’s another growing push alongside it: embracing sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Customers now more than ever are looking for ... Read More| Decision Logic
I was on a virtual panel last week on industrial policy as derisking, in response to an important new paper by Daniela Gabor. For me, the conversation helped clarify why people who have broadly similar politics and analysis can have very different feelings about the Inflation Reduction Act and similar measures elsewhere. | J. W. Mason
