Majorities of Americans say the federal government is doing too little for key aspects of the environment, from protecting water or air quality to reducing the effects of climate change. And most believe the United States should focus on developing … Continued
Austin Whitman wanted to get businesses to fight climate change. Having spent the better part of his career working in carbon markets and carbon offsetting—and advising companies on how to reduce their footprint on the planet—Whitman saw an opportunity to … Continued
ater sufficient for more than 1 million homes on the Front Range could be lost and thousands of acres of farmland on the Western Slope and Eastern Plains could go dry if the state can’t supply enough water from the drought-stricken … Continued
Pope Francis said last week he is considering adding “ecological sin” to the Catholic Church’s official teachings. On Friday, the pope was delivering a speech to the 20th World Congress of the International Association of Penal Law in Rome, where he … Continued
Who needs beef, chicken or pork? That’s what an increasing number of Americans are saying. And companies have noticed, as they offer a range of meat alternatives. “Interest is booming in plant-based meat analogues and lab-grown meat alternatives,” according to … Continued
This week, nearly 1,000 people joined the Citizens Climate Lobby on Capitol Hill, advocating for a US carbon tax bill—the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019—which is one of several carbon pricing policies currently proposed in Congress. In related … Continued
My team at the University of Illinois just developed the first high-resolution map of the U.S. food supply chain. Our map is a comprehensive snapshot of all food flows between counties in the U.S.—grains, fruits and vegetables, animal feed, and processed … Continued
Decreasing ship speeds could improve human health, benefit the environment by cutting carbon emissions, and reduce whale collisions, according to new research commissioned by campaign groups Seas At Risk and Transport and Environment. The report, called ‘The multi-issue mitigation potential of … Continued
“The language of the environment” is a product of all the dissenting opinions related to the environment, as they exist both regionally and globally, and how those ideas govern environmental conversation. Due to a lack of comprehensive environmental education, common … Continued
New research in the United States and across 25 countries reveals significant opportunities for business and government to enable sustainable living for the benefit of both people and the planet. Results from GlobeScan’s healthy & Sustainable Living Consumer Insights Study 2019 … Continued