Oil usage is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHG) in the entire planet. According to the EPA, CO2 represents 81% of all GHG’s and oil combustion is the number one source of CO2 emissions [1]. Because of this, governments around […]
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From Evian to Naïve – it’s time to throttle the plastic bottle
Bottled water is often referred to as one of capitalism's greatest mysteries: "the packaging and selling of something that is already freely available" but at what environmental cost?
Animal-free Beef: A Meaty Idea
Article exploring lab-grown beef startups and the environmental implications
Fast Fashion on a Fast Decline via Climate Change
Taking a look at H&M’s sustainability efforts to curb climate change
Newmont Mining – Exploring Gold Mining and Climate Change
The precious metals industry contributes to Climate Change. Nonetheless, Climate Change is also shaping the precious metals industry. In this blog, I examine the consequences that this interrelationship entails through the lens of Newmont Mining, one of the leading precious metals mining companies. (746 words)
So Hot Right Now! The Levi Strauss Climate Change Agenda
In 2012, Levi Strauss & Co., a denim jean retailer, created the “Climate Change Agenda” to address climate change head-on. The agenda focuses on achieving measurable progress combating climate change through operations, supply chain and education. While they clearly are a leader in the space, are they doing enough?
Climate change disrupts the power generation industry. How will NRG Energy react?
Clean Power Plan proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency disrupts the way power generation companies do business. NRG Energy has an alternative plan to adapt to the new reality.
The World Bank: Climate Change’s Unexpected Rival
As the issues of poverty and climate change have become more urgent, the connection between the two has become more clear to the World Bank
Unilever, a company for shareholders and environmentalists alike?
Unilever, a company for shareholders and environmentalists alike? When Unilever’s CEO, Paul Polman, took the top seat in 2009 he spent a night in the founder’s bed to immerse in the history of his new empire. William Lever had pioneered […]
Tesla: Profitable? It depends on the climate.
Climate change regulation in California has a significant impact on Tesla’s profitability.