Shocka Brah! How Climate Change Is Impacting the World Surf League
Rising sea levels, acidifying oceans, and increasing tropical storms put the World Surf League’s business at risk – and it needs to do more to save our waves
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A Disappearing Great Barrier Reef: Rebranding As We Lose a Global Treasure
As the Great Barrier Reef disappears, that will have a major impact on Australia’s economy — and especially on the hotels so dependent on it.
The National Flood Insurance Program: Do the Math
The US National Flood Insurance Program is not yet adaptable to climate change, leaving millions of Americans at risk.
It鈥檚 the World鈥檚 鈥淕reenest Caf茅鈥濃�nd it鈥檚 on Wheels?
What do you get when you cross Scandinavian craftsmanship with Silicon Valley cash and add a heavy dose of caffeine? A 鈥渂ike-powered coffee cart that could take on Starbucks鈥� according to Fast Company.[1] Wheelys is a Stockholm-based coffee store company, without any stores. Instead, the company crafts and sells bicycle-mounted cafes to 鈥測oung, hungry eco entrepreneurs from all over the world.鈥漑2] These carts are well-tested, functional micro stores serving organic goods and run purely on solar and body power. With a price tag that is a fraction (around less than 1%) of ownership of a brick-and-mortar coffee shop, Wheelys is challenging the traditional caf茅 model with its mission to make the world 鈥済reener with every cup of coffee.鈥� [2]
THE REFORMATION OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The Reformation of the Fashion Industry
Sustainability at H&M: Cleaning Up Its Act
H&M attempts to reduce its dependence on unsustainable raw materials and clean up its act.
Nike: A Poster Child for Climate Change?
Nike walks the talk when it comes to sustainability
Too Hot for Choc?
With global warming constricting cocoa production, the future of chocolate is on a rocky road.
Sweet Sustainability Efforts
How do we protect the world’s chocolate supply when climate change knocks at the door?
Freeport-McMoRan: Demonizing the Foundation
Even in the sustainable future, you can’t grow a Prius.