How sewage is helping along the energy transition
The False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility plans to be fully renewable by 2030, with 70% of its energy coming from sewer heat.
Patagonia is cracking the code on endlessly recyclable wetsuits
Despite surfing’s one-with-nature vibe, most wetsuits are the sartorial equivalent of an oil spill.
The invisible power of ‘nudging’ is leading diners to cut back on meat
Nudges can change food habits without getting bogged down in culture-war debates or political polarisation.
Corporate climate disclosure rules have passed a global tipping point
Climate disclosure rules are expanding, and companies need to keep up.
Battery recycling shatters the myth of electric-vehicle waste
The world is on track to recycle twice as much lithium-ion battery supply in 2024 as it manufactured in 2014.
How Amazon built an unrivalled EV charging network in just two years
The company has installed more than 17,000 chargers at about 120 warehouses around the US.
Germany’s plan to decarbonise — and save — its industrial economy
The policy is similar to the contracts for difference (CfD) programmes that governments have used to help roll out renewables in many parts of the world.
Seville’s cycling revolution offers a blueprint for other cities to follow
A key contributor to Seville’s success was the SEVici shared bicycle system, which now has 2,500 bikes and 263 stations.
Parisians revolt against large cars in historic vote
The base parking price for large cars will surge to €18 an hour.
The relationship between economic growth and emissions has unwound in key markets
Since 1990, the European Union’s economy has expanded 66% even as CO2 emissions fell 30%.