Climate Change

recycling to defeat Hitler?

Robert Long at The New Republic points to a few studies showing that conservatives are more likely to recycle when such activity is tied to values like patriotism.[read more]

investing in sustainability

The rise of so-called “green MBA” programs is a welcome addition to the business landscape. The “jobs vs. the environment” debate is over and it’s pretty clear that business, in general, is on board with sustainability.[read more]

Global climate change is a crisis, but it can also be an opportunity for new and innovative ideas, new opportunities to build sustainable economies, and new opportunities to build sustainable societies.[read more]

talking limits of Arctic resilience

The Arctic is in the spotlight like never before. Yet most discussions of the Arctic fail to consider how changes in climate, ecosystems, economics, and society interact.[read more]

green transportation

After your living space, your transportation choices are next on the list in terms of impact. So, what are the best choices in terms of climate impact? Take a look at this infographic for details on the ways you choose to get around.[read more]

Rockaway, Queens

Rockaway, Queens, a low-lying area in New York City, was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, so a fascinating new design competition seeks to create a more resilient and sustainable form of development for this vulnerable area.[read more]

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

For a small community with limited resources like Camino Island, the challenge then becomes how to do sustainable development in the face of climate change.[read more]

Toronto/shutterstock

Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 15% from 1990 levels and per capita emissions have fallen by 26%. Meanwhile, the city has demonstrated that greenhouse gas emissions can shrink while a city grows.[read more]

East River Waterfront

This 4-mile-long project would reinvigorate one of Manhattan’s least accessible waterfronts. It would build wetlands that would not only improve aesthetics but also act as storm barriers against future superstorms like Sandy.[read more]

sustainable future

Every day, we are presented with a range of "sustainable" products and activities—but with so much labeled as "sustainable", is it time to abandon the concept altogether, or can we find an accurate way to measure sustainability?[read more]

sustainable cities

If you’re after some ideas for sustainable cities, and you'd like a more digestible snapshot, this recently-released infographic is worth your attention![read more]

the future of water

According to the heads of the major built-environment design organizations, it’s water. Water is going to become increasingly scarce. Worldwide, countries are struggling with diminishing ground water resources.[read more]