“Venice is a great treasure for the whole of mankind and it is indeed a great shame if the latest knowledge is not applied to saving Venice” – Roger J. Braithwaite
global warming
Could Insurance Companies be the Solution for Climate Change?
Allstate and other insurance companies should take on a proactive approach towards reducing the rate of global warming that can ultimately result in a win-win situation.
Saving NYC: Can a transportation agency beat climate change?
Hurricane Sandy gave them a glimpse into the future with climate change. Now they've invested the time and money to make a plan. Can the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey get its act together to save itself?
Can Volvo Out-Innovate the Competition Again?
With a clean sheet and $11 billion, can Volvo innovate again?
Chasing Tuna
I need the right temperature and sea level to be able to catch as many tunas as possible. Therefore, I should be ahead of the curve in Global Warming preparation, right? Think again.
Say goodbye to skiing as we know it?
Vail Resorts (“Vail”) is one of the largest mountain resort companies in the world. In the locations where Vail operates, snow is currency and climate change is expected to contribute to warmer winters, reduced snowfall, and shorter snow seasons [1]. Given the sustainability of mountain resorts such as Vail is largely dependent on consistent snowfall each winter, does this spell the end of enjoying snow sports as we know it?
Are hang tags causing global warming?
Have you every though about the fact that there is an actual industry that specializes in the manufacturing of labels for the garment industry?
Drink Up! That wine ain’t cheap…and it ain’t getting cheaper.
With some experts predicting an 85% drop in wine production by 2050, we all need to consider stocking up for wine-pocolypse.
The Melting Final Frontier: A Silver-Lining for Cargo Liners
Although climate change generates huge losses for Mother Nature and humankind, it turns out that it’s not all bad news. In fact, the devastating effects of climate change may generate substantial financial gains for some industries. One such industry is the shipping industry, and Eimskip, the oldest Icelandic shipping company in the world, is curbing its carbon emissions while also recognizing the opportunities arising from the melting of our final frontier.
Putting Lipstick on a Planet
How L’oreal is setting the standard for sustainability in the beauty industry.