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Recent research found that 70 percent of consumers surveyed were willing to delay home deliveries by about five days, if given an environmental incentive to do so at the time of purchase.
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A growing community of fixers allows people to share ideas, hone business models, and push for legislative and corporate policies that support stewardship over waste.
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'Tipping points go both ways,' says journalist Judith D. Schwartz. If we focus on the best possible outcomes, perhaps we can restore ecosystems.
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Plus, why companies should be paying more attention to their climate handprints.
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What would change if retailers shared information about a product's climate footprint?
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Instead of buying off the rack, consumers receive a bespoke pair customized for their body. Aside from eliminating inventory waste, the hope is customers will keep the durable apparel longer.
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Greenpoint was zoned for manufacturing and is still used for that purpose. But is it possible to reimagine what an industrial corridor can look like?
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These books provide insight into food access and justice in Black communities, food relief and school nutrition programs, the effects of technology on global food supply chains, and much more.
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The Canadian city has improved in the sustainability and livability indices but not so much when it comes to happiness indices.
by Teresa Coady
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Integrating information about the climate impact of different food options would give consumers power in their food choices and allow food-delivery companies to demonstrate climate-friendly values.
by Abbey Warner
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Feeding the world is an absolute imperative.
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The 1880s brought on state supreme court rulings and dramatically changed marshes.
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Decarbonizing infrastructure and industry, adapting to water scarcity, reducing waste and transitioning to a circular economy are the biggest challenges to achieving this feat.
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Imagine how different the climate debate would be if we now finally shifted the burden of proof and started demanding that climate deniers prove the safety of continued pollution.
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Talking to the “other side” is easier than we think, especially once we get past our preconceived notions and emotions.
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Until now, food shopping seemed immune to the rise of online retail. This shift is a major opportunity.
by Jim Giles
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King Arthur Flour, the oldest flour company in the United States, is an example of purpose in practice.
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Many shoppers will find the process quicker and easier post-pandemic, which begs the need for more serious attention to the transportation footprint associated with getting groceries to consumers' front doors.
by Jim Giles
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The 2020s will be the worst of times for those clinging to the old order, yet potentially the best of times for those embracing and driving the new.
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Geoengineering and environmental technologies are the vaccines author Thomas Kostigen believes we need to cure the planet’s ills.
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There are obvious steps to reduce environmental impact such as getting rid of single-use plastics or curtailing excess packaging. But retailers could also optimize back-end operations to reduce their environmental impact by using data to match customer purchasing habits with merchandise and inventory.
by Ben Crudo
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A new book shows how we can adapt the built and natural environment to be more flood resilient in the face of climate change.
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As the U.N. negotiators behind the Paris Agreement, Figueres and Rivett-Carnac have done a lot of work together. We caught up with them about their latest collaboration, a book called 'The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis.'
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For some industries, rising consumer demand and expectations are a clear driver. In others, there's regulatory pressure.
by Peter Lacy
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It’s not enough to just blame Big Ag. We need to create new ways of thinking and doing when it comes to food production.
by Mark Hyman