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Boulder’s Bold Step

Boulder’s Bold Step

Boulder, CO has voted to create it’s own utility, separate from commercial providers. What does this mean for the city - and for the utility industry? [Continue]

Can You Outlaw Sustainability?

Can You Outlaw Sustainability?

Some Kansas lawmakers seem to think so. But how — and why? [Continue]

Flammable Ice and the Future of Fossil Energy

Flammable Ice and the Future of Fossil Energy

Japan has tapped a new source of fossil fuels, one with the potential to reshape the world energy landscape. [Continue]

US Coal on the March… In Europe

US Coal on the March… In Europe

Even as US emissions have fallen precipitously, emissions in the EU are on the rise again. Why? [Continue]

Moving the Needle

Moving the Needle

February is "Move the Needle" month. What can be done, right now, to move us towards a more sustainable world? [Continue]

Heads Up Captain Kirk: The Growing Problem of Space Junk

Heads Up Captain Kirk: The Growing Problem of Space Junk

Space may be the Final Frontier, but it is also a textbook case of the Tragedy of the Commons. [Continue]

From GPS to Biofuels: Why We Should Support Military Energy Research

From GPS to Biofuels: Why We Should Support Military Energy Research

The US Navy has been under fire from Congress for its spending on energy research. This criticism is short-sighted, and ignores the military's long tradition of technological innovation. [Continue]

Storm Shows America as One Nation, Without Enough Insurance

Storm Shows America as One Nation, Without Enough Insurance

S&S Executive Director Jisung Park and Business & Technology Editor James Hacker were recently published on Bloomberg News discussing the impact Hurricane Sandy could have on the climate conversation. [Continue]

It’s Election Season…

It’s Election Season…

It's election season in America. How could the candidates' stated policies affect the business of energy & sustainability? [Continue]

CSR, Value and the Future of Business

CSR, Value and the Future of Business

Business has historically treated corporate social responsibility as glorified charity. This approach misses the point and may prevent companies from identifying and creating value for themselves and their communities. [Continue]

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