Sustainability

Building Homes Out of Plastic Waste

African start-up Kubik makes building materials out of hard-to-recycle plastic for affordable housing projects.

Why Farmed Salmon Are Dying

Mass die-offs of farmed salmon show the deep problems with aquaculture.

Michael Regan Wants to Advance Environmental Justice

From broken water infrastructure to billion-dollar funds, Michael Regan is on a mission for lasting change.

How the Metaverse Can Help Companies Cut Emissions

Analysis found that digital technologies could quickly cut emissions in the energy, materials, and mobility sectors by up to 10%.

Oceans are the Next Frontier for the Carbon Removal Industry

New carbon removal startups are raking in millions with the promise of trapping emissions in the ocean.

The Outlaw Ocean Ep. 3 | Dreams of a Floating World

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How to Harness Mega Seaweed Blobs For a Sustainable Future

Seaweed blobs like the one hitting Florida are too often seen as a risk. It's time to embrace their opportunity as an environmental solution.

Luxury Watches Search for a Different Kind of Green

Luxury watches have always been about communicating more than the time, and some makers are showing off their sustainability programs.

Why Climate Activists Want to Stop Denmark's New Island-City

Activists say Copenhagen's new artificial island-city of Lynetteholm could kill marine life across the Baltic Sea.

The New Nuclear Concern for Pacific Islands

Amid nuclear’s toxic legacy in the Pacific, Japan’s plan to dump Fukushima wastewater into the ocean evokes apprehensions.

Pet Food Makers Think Beyond Animal Meat

As concerns grow about the climate impact of meat, startups look to make more dog and cat foods that are plant-based, made from insects, or lab-grown.

The Untapped Solar Power Potential of Big Box Stores

Putting solar panels on all of America's big box stores could see huge gains in renewable energy supplies.

Shein's Massive Popularity Comes at a Cost

Shein was 2022's most popular fashion brand. It's also a nightmare for workers' rights and the environment.

What Humans Owe Animals

As the reach for human cruelty expands, we have a moral obligation to create justice for animals, writes Martha C. Nussbaum.