How do you take clean AC mainstream? This global health organization has some ideas. November 16, 2023 Market strategies that expanded HIV medication could also help the spread of new clean cooling technologies. … Tags: Air Conditioners, Eco-Friendly Solutions, Sustainability Publication: Grist Read more...
Plastic’s life-cycle costs overwhelmingly fall on poor countries November 14, 2023 A new analysis finds lower-income countries pay 8 times more for plastic’s social and environmental impacts. … Tags: Economic Impact, Plastic Recycling, Plastic Waste Publication: Grist Read more...
Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how. November 14, 2023 The National Climate Assessment makes clear we’ve got a lot of work to do. These cities and states are leading the way. … Tags: Climate Action, Eco-Friendly Habits, Environment Conservation Publication: Grist Read more...
Can ACs cool the world without warming it? November 6, 2023 New HVAC companies are working on more climate-friendly designs to tackle the “doom loop” of air-conditioning. … Tags: Air Conditioners, Eco-Friendly Solutions, Sustainable Design Publication: Grist Read more...
How chefs are using their influence to advocate for climate action November 5, 2023 In her new book “At the Table,” food policy expert Katherine Miller examines how chefs are uniquely positioned to become effective advocates. … Tags: Climate Action, Eco-Friendly Habits, Sustainability Initiatives Publication: Grist Read more...
Companies are claiming to be ‘plastic neutral.’ Is it greenwashing? October 14, 2023 Plastic credits can help fund waste cleanup, but they can also justify making more plastic. … Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Greenwashing, Plastic Waste Publication: Grist Read more...
EVs are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles October 11, 2023 The tiny fragments that tires release into the environment are yet another reason to reduce car use. … Tags: Electric Vehicle, Environmental Impact, Pollution Publication: Grist Read more...
How to build a heat-resilient city October 5, 2023 Cities are hot. When you cover the ground with asphalt and concrete, jam millions of cars together on congested streets, and erect thousands of… Tags: Climate Resilience, Heatwave, Sustainable Cities Publication: Grist Read more...
The true cost of climate pollution? 44% of corporate profits. August 28, 2023 What if companies had to pay for the problems their carbon emissions cause? Their profits would plunge, according to new estimates, possibly wiping out… Tags: Carbon Emissions, Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility Publication: Grist Read more...
When climate solutions stop trending August 9, 2023 “If we want to bring in as many people as possible, then why would we want to build a movement that you have to… Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Solutions Publication: Grist Read more...
How the ‘circular economy’ went from environmentalist dream to marketing buzzword August 9, 2023 Can plastics be circular? At a recent conference, companies’ answer was a resounding yes. … Tags: Circular Economy, Plastic Recycling, Recycling Publication: Grist Read more...
Why e-bike companies are embracing recycling while fighting repair August 7, 2023 E-bikes are a climate-friendly way to get around, but the industry opposes laws that would make them easier to fix. … Tags: Eco-Friendly Habits, Electric Vehicle, Recycling Publication: Grist Read more...