This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Think of engineered microbes as a kind of living software, and you have an idea where the company LanzaTech is going with its carbon capture and recycling technology. The company…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Cape Town has become the latest poster child of drought in the Southern African region. The dramatic declaration of Day Zero—the date on which the taps are turned off—has caught…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s a city wilting before our eyes. Cape Town, South Africa has experienced record droughts over the past four years and, as a result, officials are warning about a “Day…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Uranium — the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons — is having a moment in the spotlight. Companies such as Energy Fuels, Inc. have played well-publicized roles in lobbying the Trump…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the beef lifecycle, cattle spend the first half to two thirds of their lives on small ranches and farms (cow-calf and stocker/backgrounder operations). When poorly managed, these grazing operations can cause extensive pollution,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Drinking water for more than 170 million Americans in all 50 states contains radioactive elements that may increase the risk of cancer, according to an EWG investigation. Radiation in tap water…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. McDonald’s has come a long way since those infamous Styrofoam clamshell containers of a generation ago. The world’s largest fast food company announced this week that by 2025, all of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The quality of drinking water varies greatly depending on where the water comes from and what system delivers it. In essence, where a person lives in our country can define…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are 392 “climate mayors” in America today, all dedicated to upholding the Paris treaty’s goals for reducing our carbon footprint. They represent nearly 70 million Americans, and their cities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stella Artois and Water.org are partnering to #GiveThemTimeBack to people around the globe who lack easy access to clean water. The two organizations have had a relationship since 2015; to date, their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every couple of years, billions of dollars flow into an Olympic host city and its environs for the construction of enormous stadiums, guest hotels, and athlete accommodations. In the past…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Machiel Van Dooren is a social entrepreneur who has developed a double sided initiative for the provision of water in European countries and also developing countries in Africa. Machiel connects…