Cities Are ‘Smartening Up’ for the Future with IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) – the concept that all devices that can be connected will be connected – is starting to take root in cities in various parts of the globe. IoT is being used to better manage energy, water, transportation and safety – but what exactly does this look like in first-adopter cities?

National Geographic's Unique Lodges Showcase the Sustainable Future of the Travel Industry

National Geographic convened a group of travel industry leaders at its Washington, D.C. headquarters for "The Transformation of Travel," an afternoon dedicated to the future of global travel and the ways the industry is embracing sustainability. The June 9 event featured the owners of some of the properties selected for National Geographic's Unique Lodges of the World program, a collection of lodges in locations around the world committed to operating sustainably, delivering unparalleled service and preserving the natural and cultural heritage of their local communities. The panelists spoke about how the lodges are creating world-class guest experiences that are as environmentally sustainable as they are luxurious.

EcoPlanet Bamboo Triples West African Operations

EcoPlanet Bamboo has signed a long-term lease, tripling the size of its Ghana forestry operations to 26,000 acres (10,500 hectares). This expanded area will enable the landscape scale restoration of a highly degraded ecosystem in a commercially viable manner.

SB’16 Takeaways: What We Learned Last Week at Sustainable Brands 2016

Last week, the Cone Communications team headed out to Sustainable Brands for four days of conversation around "Activating Purpose." We heard from executives, startups, thought leaders and change makers on how they are activating social and environmental initiatives within their organizations – and how their messages are being amplified to key stakeholders.

Self-Driving Cars Pave the Way for Greater Road Safety

Auto companies and state governments gear up for a future with cars that drive themselves and use tech to read roadways.

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CSX Publishes Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

CSX Corporation today released its sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, titled “Moving Forward.”

Fixes From Regular People Complement Institutional Solutions

June 8th was World Oceans Day. It was celebrated with a reception at U.N. Headquarters in New York City. The Empire State Building was lit in white, blue and purple representing different layers of the ocean.

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