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Why online voting could lay the foundation for a greener economy
By Nahum MannTo elect more climate-conscience candidates, we need to boost the youth vote – and online voting could be key
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McKibben, Monbiot and Figueres have huge clout on Twittersphere
Earth Day Special: More than 100,000 Twitter feeds were analyzed to identify Twitter users with the most green street cred.
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Evaluating nonprofits
If not overhead, then what?
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Roots & shoots
Dame Jane Goodall engages with kids through her Roots & Shoots program, working to connect youth with nature and community.
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Has social media marketing gone too far?
Youth identified as social media "influencers" are increasingly being recruited as the new marketing mules for major brands.
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Drone journalism is coming, like it or not
Unmanned aerial vehicles could be low-cost eyes in the sky for media, but there are social and safety implications.
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Will there be kitchens in 2050?
How will smart home appliances contribute to health and sustainability in the future?
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How smartphones can lead the fight against air pollution
Small-scale air quality technology allows the public to make informed health decisions.
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Tech savvy: Ecova
A software company serves up sustainability management as a combo.
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App watch: Bird Song ID
Bird lovers will have to a wait a little longer for a Shazam-quality app.
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12 reasons for climate optimism this holiday season
A recap of this year's climate change progress.
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Precision agriculture poised for growth
More food with less waste is on the horizon, thanks to sophisticated new data-driven farming technologies.
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Map quest
A new global "roadmap" shows where to put roads for maximum benefit and least cost to the Earth.
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Is the Internet helping or hurting the planet?
OPINION: Digital technologies have huge potential for boosting global sustainability, but measuring impacts can be tricky.
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Are smart cities a bright idea for the Global South?
A look at what makes a city "smart" and how they can exacerbate — rather than diminish — economic divides around the world.
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PODCAST: Who pollutes most?
A new U.S. database shows surprising pollution trends across the country.
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Making climate-friendly pallets palatable
A crucial link in the global supply chain is going high-tech, but for Axios Mobile getting investors to notice isn’t easy.
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November 11, 2014
Chicago City Council approves the use of social impact bonds to expand early childhood education to over 2,500 students.
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Crowdfunding science: rewards and risks
OPINION: More scientists are turning to "the crowd" to fund research efforts, but will this just enable more government cuts?
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Did Toronto just elect a green mayor?
OPINION: With John Tory, Canada's largest city is exiting the environmental dark ages after four years of Rob Ford.
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Canadian group wins dot-eco rights
Community-based environmental coalition backed Vancouver-based Big Room in bid to become world's exclusive dot-eco registry.
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Welcome to our new online home
The new Corporateknights.com gives you more reasons than ever to bookmark us.
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Tech savvy: Local Motion
A new company helps companies manage their fleets using the sharing economy.
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Equity crowdfunding
Proposed rules for Ontario could boost social finance.
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Why big data is going green
Data centres are notorious energy hogs, but more are realizing that energy efficiency and profits go hand in hand.
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Global forest watch
A new tool aims to improve the monitoring of the world's forests.
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