Cheap isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to carbon credits The carbon market doesn't always have strong price-quality correlation. The post Cheap isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.
Money Trees: Paraguay’s Carbon Market Strategy Comes into Focus The global compliance carbon market is opening a big financial opportunity, and Paraguay is prepared to make the most of it. TriplePundit
The top 3 threats for people globally Data security, dangers of AI and social/political division didn't top the list. The post The top 3 threats for people globally appeared first on Trellis.
Why Millions of Adorable Bees Are Emerging from This Cemetery A growing body of evidence shows that cemeteries host much more life — including insects, birds, mammals and rare plants — than death.TriplePundit
U.S. Communities Fight to Control Data Center Development Adding fuel to the fire is rising public awareness — and anger — over the wealth gap and the concentration of money and control in the tech sector. Ordinary households are grappling with high electricity rates and potential job loss while big tech companies make billions from AI growth.TriplePundit
This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy use ChatNetZero 3.0 draws on research from the Net Zero Tracker, the most comprehensive database of such commitments. The post This AI tool for net-zero research discloses its energy use appeared first on Trellis.
How to navigate all those certifications in the voluntary carbon market An unregulated field has become a crowded one. The post How to navigate all those certifications in the voluntary carbon market appeared first on Trellis.
On the Front Lines of Climate Change and Conflict, Educating Young People is a Form of Resistance and a Means of Survival The Green Panthers visit schools across Nigeria to reveal the far-reaching impacts of human destruction. They hope to inspire the country's youth to do things differently. TriplePundit
Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policies Agreement on the need is highest in Africa and the Middle East. The post Consumers expect companies to advocate for stronger water protection policies appeared first on Trellis.
In the Fight to Defend the Amazon, This Indigenous Community’s Secret Weapon Is Science In the copper-rich mountains of southeastern Ecuador, Shuar people are combining ancestral knowledge and modern science to protect their forest from a Canadian mining giant.TriplePundit
Greenhouse Gas Protocol mulls dramatic expansion of emissions accountingThe protocol’s proposal builds on new guidelines, released this week, for how companies can claim benefits for investments in supply-chain decarbonization. The post Greenhouse Gas Protocol mulls dramatic expansion of emissions accounting appeared first on Trellis.
The math behind Microsoft’s plan to pause carbon removal purchasesHas the tech giant amassed enough credits to hit its 2030 carbon-neutral goal? The answer depends on data center emissions. The post The math behind Microsoft’s plan to pause carbon removal purchases appeared first on Trellis.
Amazon opens up its cloud emissions dataThe new AWS Sustainability console lets users collect and compare customer-specific metrics for their Amazon Web Services account. The post Amazon opens up its cloud emissions data appeared first on Trellis.
Panama’s Copper Crisis: What a $20B Lawsuit Says About Investor PowerA Canadian mining giant is using a $20 billion lawsuit to pressure Panama into reopening a controversial copper mine. The case exposes how international investment agreements can undermine democracy, and why experts are calling for fairer investment frameworks worldwide.TriplePundit
African Women Make Economic Gains Through Global Gig EconomyWomen make up about 27 percent of Africa’s online gig workforce. They're part of a generation redefining what work looks like across continent.TriplePundit
The No. 1 environmental concern? Water pollutionWater quality concerns outrank climate change, resource depletion and microplastics. The post The No. 1 environmental concern? Water pollution appeared first on Trellis.
The MAHA Movement Meets the Glyphosate BuzzsawThe Trump administration’s support for the notorious herbicide glyphosate shocked voters attracted to Make America Healthy Again messaging during the 2024 election. That anger could ripple into midterms.TriplePundit
The Grandmothers on the Front Line of Zimbabwe’s Mental Health CrisisGrandmothers are the custodians of culture in Zimbabwe. For generations, people sought advice from grandmothers across the country. Now, they're training in talk therapy to offer free mental healthcare on public benches.TriplePundit
Five Years Into a Fishing Ban, the Yangtze River Is Teeming With LifeA doubling of fish biomass along Asia’s longest river shows hope for large-scale conservation efforts and a lifeline for the endangered finless porpoise.TriplePundit
What the Return of ACT UP Can Teach No Kings Protesters About Sustaining a MovementNo Kings has organized millions, but protest marches are only part of a grassroots movement. The 1980s organization ACT UP New York offers a powerful example of how to follow marches with the sustained pressure and direct action needed to truly influence change.TriplePundit
Why Starbucks is giving away climate-tolerant coffee treesMore than half of the land used to grow Arabica beans for the world’s largest coffeehouse could be unusable by 2050. The post Why Starbucks is giving away climate-tolerant coffee trees appeared first on Trellis.
California Raised Wages for Incarcerated Firefighters, But Advocates Say There’s More to Be DoneCalifornia increased the hourly pay for incarcerated firefighters to $7.25 last year. It's a bittersweet victory for many, and the fight for fairness and more equitable conditions continues. TriplePundit
Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon creditsMicrosoft and Walmart are among the companies buying offsets and insets from a growing cadre of project developers. The post Corporate demand is driving a boom in farmland carbon credits appeared first on Trellis.
The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: AffordabilityVery few consumers say healthier, more sustainable diets aren't worth it. The post The biggest barrier to more sustainable diets: Affordability appeared first on Trellis.
At the Height of NCAA March Madness, Activists Pressure Charter Airlines on Deportation FlightsU.S. immigration authorities are using so many charter planes that university teams playing in March Madness are competing with the government for bookings. The surrounding discourse puts pressure on the companies profiting from escalated immigration activity. TriplePundit
The ‘wickedness’ of climate actionThere's a reason low-leverage climate interventions are structurally doomed to fail. The post The ‘wickedness’ of climate action appeared first on Trellis.
How Montana Tribes Are Using Sovereignty to Restore Their Waterways‘We live at the backbone of the world, where the water begins.’TriplePundit
In Rural West Texas, Renewable Energy Brings a Windfall for SeniorsOfficials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.TriplePundit
Health, well-being lead the global shift to more sustainable dietsThere's ample agreement around the desire to eat less processed food. The post Health, well-being lead the global shift to more sustainable diets appeared first on Trellis.
The Science of Plant Wisdom: How Herbalism Unlocks Better Health and Deeper ConnectionWith over 50 years as the leading expert in herbal wellness, Traditional Medicinals is bringing that deep-rooted knowledge to a wider audience through a new educational video platform: The Plant Wisdom Collective.TriplePundit
Regulations to watch in 2026 and beyondSustainability teams have long reported being overwhelmed by new rules. A recent surge has made the problem worse. The post Regulations to watch in 2026 and beyond appeared first on Trellis.
Target Answers Boycotts and DEI Criticism With…Cleaner Stores?Last year Target became an unwilling poster child for the cost of compliance with the Donald Trump administration's stance on corporate diversity. Will the retailer's renewed focus on store experience actually win back customers, or come across as tone deaf? TriplePundit
Hundreds of companies skipped publishing sustainability reports in 2025The drop is largely due to small and medium-sized business opting not to publish. The post Hundreds of companies skipped publishing sustainability reports in 2025 appeared first on Trellis.
The Straightforward, Inexpensive Way to Help People Remember Their Court DatesA recent study found that automated text reminders help more people get to their scheduled court dates. TriplePundit
Why target fulfillment is the wrong measure of corporate climate ambitionThe fight over what counts toward targets misses a bigger question. The post Why target fulfillment is the wrong measure of corporate climate ambition appeared first on Trellis.
Plexes, Pods and Micro-Centers: New Family Childcare Models Are Bringing Business and Families Back to Main StreetBy converting homes and small-scale commercial spaces into turnkey sites for family childcare providers, small towns across the country are creating new childcare slots, good jobs, and communities where young families actually want to stay.TriplePundit
Growth at any cost is losing its lusterPublic opinion shows growing support for balancing economic prosperity and environmental protection. The post Growth at any cost is losing its luster appeared first on Trellis.
The sovereign wealth fund with $2 trillion in assets shares an update on climateThe Norwegian government’s pension fund is notable for its sheer size and transparency on sustainability issues. The post The sovereign wealth fund with $2 trillion in assets shares an update on climate appeared first on Trellis.
Iran War Casts a Shadow on U.S. Conservatives’ Push to Prop Up CoalAttempts to defend an economically outdated and unwieldy source of power look even more misguided as war underscores the urgent need to invest in domestic energy resources that are buffered from global volatility. TriplePundit
Urchins Are Ravaging Pacific Kelp Forests. Will Seafood Ranches Stop Their Path of Destruction?Urchins are overwhelming Pacific coastlines, where they devour kelp and destabilize ecosystems. Aquaculture "ranches" are collecting them for human consumption to mitigate the damage. TriplePundit
AI Helps Protect Orcas from Noisy Ships in Washington’s Puget SoundEndangered orcas are struggling to survive in the Puget Sound. Among other threats, noise from ships in the busy corridor can drown out the orcas’ communication and disrupt their use of echolocation to hunt. A new thermal imaging camera uses AI to spot whales and alert passing ships when they’re nearby.TriplePundit
AI companies face uneven public perceptionsStrong perception rankings for tech companies don't extend to AI firms. The post AI companies face uneven public perceptions appeared first on Trellis.
Amazon and JPMorgan headline group committing $100 million to cut ‘superpollutants’Other founding companies in the Superpollutant Action Initiative include Autodesk, Google, Figma, Salesforce and Workday. The post Amazon and JPMorgan headline group committing $100 million to cut ‘superpollutants’ appeared first on Trellis.
Beyond Oil: How Trump’s War on Iran Will Impact Power PricesAlong with the grave human toll of the U.S. and Israel's military strikes in the Middle East, people around the world are already feeling the effects on their cost of living.TriplePundit
As renewable energy economics shift, smaller buyers get creativeCompanies like Brown-Forman, Cardinal Health and REI are looking for simpler clean power deals located closer to their facilities. The post As renewable energy economics shift, smaller buyers get creative appeared first on Trellis.
Legacy credits are tainting carbon markets. Here’s how to get rid of themThere are over a billion credits looking for buyers — and over 60 percent of them have deep flaws. The post Legacy credits are tainting carbon markets. Here’s how to get rid of them appeared first on Trellis.
How Patagonia, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and PepsiCo are working to rein in emissions Companies continue to weigh the risks and rewards of full transparency. The post How Patagonia, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and PepsiCo are working to rein in emissions appeared first on Trellis.
Memphis Schools’ Fight Against Food Waste is a Fight Against Hunger, TooClean Memphis is running a suite of school programs dedicated to keeping edible food out of landfills and teaching students how food systems work. Organizers already see evidence that it’s cutting waste and increasing food access.TriplePundit
Inspired By the Film Industry, This Mobility Device Helps People Move Without Motors or BatteriesMany of the over 5.5 million people who rely on mobility devices in the U.S. need multiple pieces of equipment to address their daily needs. The creators of the Zeen want to change that. TriplePundit
Camden Healthcare Workers Confront the Barriers Holding Back Their Neighbors’ HealthA community-based healthcare system in Camden, New Jersey, is improving patients' health by considering every aspect of their life a part of the treatment. TriplePundit
The top industries earning public trustEven the highest-rated sectors only achieved modest positivity scores. The post The top industries earning public trust appeared first on Trellis.
Microsoft, Autodesk and SwissRe among companies with highest internal carbon feesCompanies are using the funds to invest in heat pumps, emissions accounting software and carbon removals. The post Microsoft, Autodesk and SwissRe among companies with highest internal carbon fees appeared first on Trellis.
‘Freedom 250’ Collides with Detention Camps and a Massive Sewage ProblemConcerns about human rights, taxpayer money and public infrastructure collide as plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence stand in stark contrast to the growing U.S. detention machine. TriplePundit
What’s the Deal With Floating Solar in the U.S.?All else being equal, floating solar has several advantages over land-based arrays, but site selection can become complicated in terms of wildlife conservation. TriplePundit
This Oregon Winery Wants to Make Refillable Bottles the NormThe familiar glass bottle has dominated wine packaging for years, with little change and a hefty carbon footprint. Two Oregon companies are switching things up by going reusable. TriplePundit
Eight in 10 Americans expect climate action from government and companiesEven among Republicans, support for government responsibility remains substantial. The post Eight in 10 Americans expect climate action from government and companies appeared first on Trellis.
Warehouse Owners and Communities Are Blocking ICE Detention CentersThe U.S. federal government plans to spend more than $38 billion in taxpayer money to convert windowless warehouses into immigrant detention centers. Real estate developers, local lawmakers and communities across the country are pushing back. TriplePundit
Power Isn’t Enough: Why Electricity Alone Won’t Deliver Africa’s Energy PromiseMore communities in Africa are connected to the grid than ever before, but access alone is not delivering the economic gains many hoped for. Affordable appliances may be the missing piece. TriplePundit
How Rio de Janeiro Locals Recycle Tons of Discarded Costumes After CarnivalThe Sustenta Carnaval project is making the greatest party in the world more sustainable by rescuing tons of plastic and polyester materials from around the Sambadrome, a stadium at the epicenter of Rio de Janeiro Carnival.TriplePundit
A global trust crisisNew data show global companies are among the least-trusted institutions. The post A global trust crisis appeared first on Trellis.
Trump Policies Are Losing in the Court of Law, and the Court of Public OpinionFrom violent immigration raids to rising energy prices, the public is increasingly unhappy with U.S. President Donald Trump. Some of the president's policies also cost companies a lot of money, and a growing number are taking the matter to court. TriplePundit
How a Brazilian Food Rescue Network Feeds Millions Every MonthSesc Mesa's impact is felt across the country, feeding 2.3 million people and keeping thousands of tons of food out of landfills monthly. TriplePundit
E-waste is Illegally Flowing to Asia, Even as Certifiers Try to Close the LoopholesE-waste recycling is meant to keep old electronics out of landfills and ensure they’re handled responsibly, but gaps in oversight mean American waste is still shipped to landfills in Southeast Asia. The leading certification bodies are weighing in on what needs to change. TriplePundit
Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptakeThe Global South is hungry for solar panels and electric vehicles, but Europe and North America show higher resistance to adoption. The post Despite global appetite for clean tech, cost and practicality limit uptake appeared first on Trellis.
GM’s pioneering emissions goal looks out of reach. What can it do?The automaker was once all-in on electric vehicles. Then the economics and politics changed, leaving its new CSO with an increasingly common leadership challenge. The post GM’s pioneering emissions goal looks out of reach. What can it do? appeared first on Trellis.
When Boycotts Work: Corporate Cowardice and Cultural BacklashPolitical scientists who study authoritarian governments cite cultural repression as a key tactic for reaching and holding power. U.S. President Donald Trump is clearly failing in that regard. TriplePundit
The real carbon hotspots in fashion aren’t where brands look firstData highlights energy-intensive Tier 2 suppliers as the industry’s biggest decarbonization opportunity — and challenge. The post The real carbon hotspots in fashion aren’t where brands look first appeared first on Trellis.
Growing Greenery: The Rise of Urban Green SpaceGreen space provides abundant advantages to urbanites, from cutting air pollution and managing heat islands to increasing physical activity. Planners in major cities like London, Singapore and Berlin are capitalizing on these benefits to improve quality of life for residents.TriplePundit
To get consumers to engage on sustainability, focus on healthNearly two-thirds of people want to change their lifestyle to be both healthier and more sustainable. The post To get consumers to engage on sustainability, focus on health appeared first on Trellis.