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Oil and Gas Companies Pledge Major GHG Emissions Reductions—Will They Follow Through?
High levels of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are responsible for one of the most urgent climate problems we face today. Methane,…
Can Massachusetts Correct a Market Failure by Making Home Energy Use More Transparent?
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) is leading a new effort that could benefit Massachusetts’ homeowners and the US real estate sector as a whole. Yesterday,…
Ride-Hailing Drivers Are Ideal Candidates for Electric Vehicles
The rapid growth of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Lyft, Uber, and Ride Austin creates a unique opportunity for vehicle electrification, with benefits to…
A City in the Rockies Paves the Way for Net-Zero Energy Leases
Boulder, Colorado, is a national leader in sustainability—especially when it comes to the built environment. The City of Boulder has the most aggressive new…
Why Local Is Better than Global in the World of Low-Carbon Finance
Building climate-friendly technologies comes with a price tag; installing solar panels, erecting wind turbines, and implementing new public transportation systems all cost money. Yes, these…
