business

Las Vegas Authorities Want to Know How Much Water Companies Use Before Letting Them Move In

A man takes a picture of the fountains in front of the Bellagio hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Photo:…

1 year ago

The business case for green buildings

It is simpler to incorporate sustainability into a building's design, construction and operations before its development, rather than retrofitting existing…

5 years ago

Outdoor recreation businesses file lawsuit to protect the Boundary Waters

photo: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota Plaintiffs cite irreparable harm to a vital economic driver and negative financial…

6 years ago

Coke and Pepsi, gardening together in Mexico’s mountains to preserve urban water

The Nature Conservancy hopes to plant perhaps 100,000 native agave and pine trees in the forests around Monterrey, Mexico’s third-largest…

7 years ago

Bottled water overtakes soda as America’s No. 1 drink — and you should avoid both

Bottled-water consumption in the U.S. hit 39.3 gallons per capita last year, while carbonated soft drinks fell to 38.5 gallons.…

8 years ago