sustainability

Launching breakthrough innovations in the market requires taking the long view and accepting that most disruptive technologies take time to permeate and change consumer behavior, even more so in the sustainability space, where purchase behavior continues to lag stated consumer values of protecting the environment—often dubbed the “value action gap.” Because what people say and do are two different things (especially in sustainability and food), it’s easy for companies to fall into the trap of launching innovations based…

CLIMATEWIRE | Sunbelt cities prone to extreme heat and precipitation have more parking lots in their central cores than other urban areas, potentially worsening climate impacts for millions of people, according to a nonprofit group focused on urban planningThe new analysis by the Parking Reform Network sheds light on how surface lots and decks in 100 American cities affect their ability to control stormwater and limit summer heat absorption that can turn downtowns into ovens.“There are different ways look to look at…

Urban garden in Nantes, France. Credit: Baptiste GrardUrban agriculture, while offering significant social and environmental benefits, has a carbon footprint considerably higher than conventional farming, according to a University of Michigan-led study. Strategic improvements in crop selection, infrastructure longevity, and waste utilization are suggested to enhance its sustainability.A new University of Michigan-led international study finds that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon…

By now, most people are well aware that 2023 was the hottest year on record, coming in at 1.48 C warmer than the pre-industrial average from 1850-1900. This beat out 2016's record of 1.25 C.  In climate terms, an increase in warming by 0.23 C is considerable and climate scientists are still trying to figure out why it happened.Was 2023 just a big blip on the upward trend of global warming? Perhaps. Scientists are trying to tease out all the potential contributors.But one of the things that is inarguably a contributor is…

U.S. utilities are leading the transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2060, surpassing state policies. A CU Boulder study finds that technological advancements and cost reductions are driving this trend, with utilities on track to achieve or exceed state goals. The industry’s efforts encompass all states, irrespective of their renewable policies or political orientation, but still lag behind the Biden Administration’s 2035 target.Utilities in the United States have committed to switching entirely to renewable…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Parenting is tough, and you might feel overwhelmed scanning products with lengthy ingredient lists for toxic materials or trying to shop sustainably when there’s so many options out there. But finding safe and nontoxic products for the kid in your life doesn’t have to be as much of a struggle as getting them into their little booties before you head out the door. The best…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Parenting is tough, and you might feel overwhelmed scanning products with lengthy ingredient lists for toxic materials or trying to shop sustainably when there’s so many options out there. But finding safe and nontoxic products for the kid in your life doesn’t have to be as much of a struggle as getting them into their little booties before you head out the door. The best…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Parenting is tough, and you might feel overwhelmed scanning products with lengthy ingredient lists for toxic materials or trying to shop sustainably when there’s so many options out there. But finding safe and nontoxic products for the kid in your life doesn’t have to be as much of a struggle as getting them into their little booties before you head out the door. The best…

CLIMATEWIRE | Dragging giant nets along the seafloor to catch fish — a practice known as bottom trawling — has long been criticized by environmentalists as destructive to underwater ecosystems.Now, research suggests it’s bad for the climate as well.A study published Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science finds that bottom trawling may release as much as 370 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. That’s equivalent to about half the emissions produced annually by the entire…

Last updated: January 18th, 2024 at 00:42 UTC+01:00 Samsung has been a lot more vocal about its sustainability objectives over the past few years. It's setting ambitious goals for the device business to achieve net zero carbon emissions and to incorporate more recycled materials in all of its products. The company started highlighting the use of recycled materials in its products with the Galaxy S22 series in 2022. Since then, it has taken out some time during every Unpacked event to talk more about its sustainability…