Sustainability

At the internationally-renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, finding an insect in your food is a reason to dig in, not send it back.

5 | February 12, 2013 1:58am | By Amy Serafin

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold last month hit 24.5 miles per gallon.

17 | February 7, 2013 11:29am | By Tyler Falk

Nowhere is the challenge of the energy-water nexus so acute as in the Middle East. Here's what Abu Dhabi plans to do about it.

26 | February 6, 2013 3:00am | By Chris Nelder

A recent announcement, shows that sustainability initiatives are still important for keeping a competitive business edge.

2 | February 5, 2013 12:05pm | By Tyler Falk

"The Morning Briefing' is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about where 3D printing fit in the modern world.

February 4, 2013 11:53pm | By Charlie Osborne

A New Zealand innovation company says that "infrasound" can avert avalanches, scare birds from airplanes, and detect volcanoes and earthquakes.

7 | February 4, 2013 5:16am | By Mark Halper

Good profits trump good intentions as motivators for the best corporate responsibility and sustainability programs. And that's a good thing, says green marketing guru Susan McPherson.

5 | February 4, 2013 3:00am | By Audrey Quinn

Billionaire Samuel Yin contributed $100 million to establish the Tang Prizes for topics like sustainable development and biopharmaceutical science. The winnings are bigger than the Nobel.

February 3, 2013 8:11pm | By Janet Fang

Arnie's Terminator once declared "I'll be back." The muscle man, actor, governor, businessman, low carbon guy has made a career out of keeping that promise. Now he's pushing LEDs with Philips.

8 | February 1, 2013 5:37am | By Mark Halper

A review of Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Air, by Philip Jodidio

2 | February 1, 2013 3:29am | By Jenna Marotta

Breakthrough technology could change replace bulky cooling systems with lasers.

January 31, 2013 4:00am | By Tyler Falk

As head of the Clinton Global Initiative, Robert Harrison has merged his private sector experiences to help serve the public good.

January 29, 2013 6:24am | By Claire Lambrecht

BUENOS AIRES -- A young network is bringing together government, NGOs, hotels and travel agencies to grade each other on sustainability and expand responsible tourism beyond the eco lodge.

January 25, 2013 3:00am | By Ian Mount

Where should African countries focus their investments to help economic growth?

5 | January 24, 2013 1:49pm | By Tyler Falk

A new shower nozzle design uses 50 percent less water but feels like a shower with full water pressure.

4 | January 24, 2013 10:24am | By Tyler Falk

The corporations at the top of this sustainability list might surprise you.

3 | January 24, 2013 4:00am | By Tyler Falk

MADRID -- What links Latin America back to the Iberian Peninsula? Design.

7 | January 24, 2013 3:04am | By Jennifer Riggins

The automaker has begun using a solar farm adjacent to its Chattanooga manufacturing facility to power up to 12.5 percent of the plant's needs during full production and 100% off production.

3 | January 23, 2013 9:31pm | By David Worthington

The world's biggest furniture retailer plans to use renewable energy to help keep its expenses down while it continues its global expansion.

January 23, 2013 8:33am | By Kirsten Korosec

Two of the world's top oil and gas producers are transitioning to renewable energy. So why isn't the U.S.? Energy expert Chris Nelder reports from the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

30 | January 23, 2013 3:00am | By Chris Nelder