For most people, the word sustainability brings to mind images of tree planting and reusable water bottles. Occasionally the concerned homeowner will read articles about conserving energy at home, but they may not realize just how large an impact one common suggestion can have on the environment—how one adjusts their thermostat. But even that can...
Author: Kelvey Vander Hart
A Recent Koch Industries Acquisition Is Great for Solar Growth
To reach industry projections, solar needs both industry know-how and an innovative spirit willing to make it happen.
Verdox Is Changing The World of Carbon Capture As We Know It
Verdox systems use electric voltage, not heat, to create a more efficient process. This eliminates the need for water or heat within the system while applying electricity more efficiently.
Georgia-Pacific Mill is Working to Solve Papermaking’s Water Problem
An idea born in a single mill could have a ripple effect across the entire industry. Blankenship should be proud of his team and their work. What is happening at Georgia-Pacific demonstrates powerfully that market-based innovation truly is the best option when tackling some of our biggest challenges to sustainability.
Aspiration is Letting You Spend Green to Go Green
Companies like Aspiration, however, are changing the world of green banking, bringing consumers significant financial incentives alongside standard environmental wins.
Why Solar Use Is Expanding In States Not Known For Sun
Anyone who has road-tripped across the Midwest is used to the sight of wind turbines dotting the terrain. Now, we are likely to see solar panels popping up just as often. The Midwest is certainly a key piece to America’s energy transition puzzle, and solar development is not slowing down.
7 Trends Environmentalists Should Be Watching In 2022
Will these predicted trends be what drives environmental action this year? Time will tell. However, one thing is sure: 2022 will be another banner year for positive environmental change.
5 Things Market-Based Environmentalists Should Celebrate from 2021
2021 saw much that environmentalists can celebrate, with great strides forward made for the sake of our planet and all who live upon it. As we enter 2022, our goals should build upon the success of this past year to reach even greater heights.
Blue Forest is Reinventing How Reforestation Gets Financed
The Yuba Project provides just one example of how Blue Forest’s innovative financing mechanisms will be put to work. Public-private partnerships are an important part of conservation. Now, with a new financing door thrown open and ushering in the future, more private citizens will be able to put their money into investments that directly help the environment.
Spiers New Technologies is Solving One of America’s EV Woes
Spiers New Technologies (SNT) is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The company works in four areas, which they refer to as the 4Rs: repair, remanufacturing, refurbishing, and repurposing of EV batteries. And, as one of the leading companies in this space, they are leveraging economies of scale to quickly expand.