For about the last 10 years, environmental law professor Karl Coplan has been trying to winnow down his direct carbon-dioxide emissions with the goal of reaching four tons per year—about 40 percent of the average American’s. He has been successful, and has just published a book, “Live Sustainably Now,” chronicling his efforts. Half treatise, half...Read More

Inequality of income and economic opportunity is getting worse. Business should serve all stakeholders – customers, employees, communities, as well as shareholders. Corporations, governments and community groups can work together to tackle these issues. The post code of the home where you were raised is a stronger predictor of your economic opportunity than your skills...Read More

The world’s transportation network is constantly growing. “Green asphalt” and sustainable bus transportation will ease the environmental impact of future transport routes. The EU has greenlighted two major transport projects for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF, Scandinavia’s largest independent research institution, in cooperation with Chinese and European universities. “Green asphalt”...Read More