Kristin Toussaint

Only 2 of 52 top oil and gas companies have science-based climate targets

Many don’t even consider the emissions from people using their products in their climate goals.

Only 2 of 52 top oil and gas companies have science-based climate targets

When these solar farms need their grass cut, they call in some woolly landscapers

It’s ren-ewe-able energy.

When these solar farms need their grass cut, they call in some woolly landscapers

This e-bike delivery experiment reduced CO2 emissions by 30% per package

Seattle’s last-mile delivery hub has been working on ways to rethink urban deliveries. One of its tests seems to be an enormous success.

This e-bike delivery experiment reduced CO2 emissions by 30% per package

How the climate crisis is transforming the meaning of ‘sustainability’ in business

Companies have been taking a ‘sustainability-as-usual’ approach to the climate crisis—a slow and voluntary adoption of commitments—but that may soon come to an end.

How the climate crisis is transforming the meaning of ‘sustainability’ in business

More than 10,000 John Deere workers are on strike

After rejecting a proposed contract, workers at the farm equipment company walked out in the largest strike in the U.S. for years.

More than 10,000 John Deere workers are on strike

If 100 companies are responsible for 70% of emissions, what can you do?

If most of the problem is caused by enormous corporations and slow-moving governments, what am I supposed to do about it? Here’s what.

If 100 companies are responsible for 70% of emissions, what can you do?

Puerto Rico could rebuild its power grid with renewables, but FEMA plans to fund fossil fuels

FEMA has allocated $9.4 billion for rebuilding Puerto Rico’s electricity system after Hurricane Maria. The proposed plan would build new natural gas-fired power plants.

Puerto Rico could rebuild its power grid with renewables, but FEMA plans to fund fossil fuels

These AI-powered dumpsters will help cities treat waste like a utility

Miami is piloting a smart waste system where dumpsters are automatically picked up when they’re full, businesses pay for the amount of waste they generate, and the city can give lessons in recycling to those who don’t sort their trash well.

These AI-powered dumpsters will help cities treat waste like a utility

Efficiency improvements and renewables reduce emissions—but also trick people into using more energy

Making investments toward reducing emissions has economy-wide benefits, but in the residential sector can lead to a “rebound effect,” where people use more energy than they did before when they know it’s cleaner and cheaper.

Efficiency improvements and renewables reduce emissions—but also trick people into using more energy

Mitigating extreme heat on the job isn’t enough to protect workers

Those who work in jobs like construction and agriculture face dangerous heat while on the clock, but chronic heat exposure beyond the workplace is a threat to their health and productivity, too.

Mitigating extreme heat on the job isn’t enough to protect workers

Energy Star won’t recommend any gas appliances on its next ‘most efficient’ list

Only electric versions of water heaters, furnaces, and dryers will get the ultimate efficiency award.

Energy Star won’t recommend any gas appliances on its next ‘most efficient’ list

Fostering innovation for and by workers could transform the gig economy

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, workers built new tools and business models with big benefits. It could be one of the most important and lasting economic legacies of the pandemic.

Fostering innovation for and by workers could transform the gig economy

Are environmental hazards threatening your home? This website will show you

AreaHub quantifies all the risks near you, from nuclear reactors to fracking wells to Superfund sites to how many extreme weather events like hurricanes, severe floods, or tornadoes have occurred there in recent years.

Are environmental hazards threatening your home? This website will show you

This program is testing what happens when you give cash to people leaving prison

The $2,750 checks are part of a California pilot program designed to help people reenter society and avoid recidivism.

This program is testing what happens when you give cash to people leaving prison

Why Katie Porter says childcare and family policies are not (just) about women

At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, the Representative makes the case for why a better safety net for families helps the entire economy.

Why Katie Porter says childcare and family policies are not (just) about women

Utility companies aren’t preparing for the right kind of disasters

Extended power cuts after hurricanes or ice storms don’t have to be inevitable, utilities just need to think about resilience a little differently.

Utility companies aren’t preparing for the right kind of disasters

These lawyers are helping low-income people navigate the complicated process of post-disaster recovery

Equal Justice Works’ Disaster Resilience Program offers free legal advice to people in need of FEMA aid and recovery funds.

These lawyers are helping low-income people navigate the complicated process of post-disaster recovery

4 strategies for energy and climate change breakthroughs at the UN summits

Two crucial United Nations-hosted events on climate change are coming up. Here’s how countries can craft successful climate and energy policies to move us toward a lower-emissions future.

4 strategies for energy and climate change breakthroughs at the UN summits

Global agricultural subsidies are harming the planet—and our diets

The foods that get support from the government are water- and emissions-heavy, and fruits and vegetables barely get any support at all.

Global agricultural subsidies are harming the planet—and our diets

These fridge-free, no-needle vaccines could be ready for the next pandemic

Scientists are working hard to solve some of the issues with vaccine delivery so they’re ready the next time we need to give shots to the whole world.

These fridge-free, no-needle vaccines could be ready for the next pandemic

Impact

Only 2 of 52 top oil and gas companies have science-based climate targets

By 2030, the U.S. plastic industry will pollute more than coal

When these solar farms need their grass cut, they call in some woolly landscapers

News

NAACP takes ownership stake in machine-learning-powered startup Hello Alice

Truth Social, Trump’s new social media site, has a few TOS issues

Vita Coco cracks open a lukewarm IPO on the Nasdaq

Co.Design

Wind farms are America’s future. Here’s how to build them the right way

See the spectacular design on display at Lagos Design Week

This gleaming machine turns human poop into fertile soil

Work Life

How to celebrate big achievements when your entire team works remotely

The 3 crucial steps to building a perfect startup pitch

Make sure you research these 3 things before your next job interview