Sustainability News
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There’s now an official Green New Deal. Here’s what’s in it.
“Given all those demands, the resolution does a remarkably good job of threading the needle. It is bold and unmistakably progressive, matched to the problem as defined by the Intergovernmental…
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The Millennial Era of Climate Politics Has Arrived
“The blueprint takes the form of a nonbinding resolution, which Ocasio-Cortez said was ‘a first step to define the problem.’ Even in its vague and broad language, it remains the…
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6 themes for scaling corporate action on the SDGs
“As we continue efforts to translate the transformative ambitions of the SDG agenda into action, 2019 promises to be something of a pivotal year underpinned by a series of key…
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The State of Green Business, 2019
“Suffice to say, it’s déjà vu all over again. So many concerns of 2009 are concerns again today, albeit with a heightened sense of urgency. So many emerging technologies and…
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Microsoft Pledges $500 Million for Affordable Housing in Seattle Area
“Microsoft, claiming that the industry has an interest and responsibility to help people left behind in communities transformed by the boom, is putting up $500 million to help address the…
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Renewables are getting cheaper but energy efficiency, on average, still costs utilities less
“New data by Lazard, a financial advisory firm, shows that prices for renewable electricity declined again this year, continuing their downward trend. But the data, released last month, miss another critical clean…
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Pittsburgh Plots 2019 Expansion of Smart Traffic Lights
“About a third of Pittsburgh’s 610 intersections will be equipped over the next two years with smart traffic signals designed to ease congestion and allow for a smoother commute along…
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Maersk pledges to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050
“World’s largest container shipping group throws down challenge to industry “‘We’ve been able to absorb the last 10 years’ growth without adding to CO2 emissions. It’s a good starting point…
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EnSync is building a solar+wind+storage microgrid for Ohio trucking terminal
“‘Our latest trucking terminal reflects our goal to be sustainability pioneers in the freight transportation industry,’ said Justine Russo, Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence at PITT OHIO. ‘PITT OHIO is excited to…
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Neighborhood Allies Opens Spring 2019 Catalytic Grant Funding Round
Neighborhood Allies is calling for Letters of Intent (LOIs) from local organizations who seek funding to support neighborhood revitalization projects that promote healthier, stronger communities in Pittsburgh. LOIs will ONLY…