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World Lacks Enough Food, Fuel as Population Soars

The world is running out of time to make sure there is enough food, water and energy to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and to avoid sending up to 3 billion people into poverty, a U.N. report warned. As the world's population looks set to grow to nearly 9 billion by 2040 from 7 billion now, and the number of middle-class consumers increases by 3 billion over the next 20 years, the demand for resources will rise exponentially.

Read the rest of Nina Chestney’s article on Reuters’ AlertNet.

Stanford Pioneering a Wireless Electric Highway

Stanford researches may have solved the problem of electric vehicle range anxiety by wireless charging technology that could one day create an electric highway.

Read the rest of Liane Yvkoff’s article on CNet.

This Is Why Big Box Retailers Are Making Smaller Stores

Petco and Best Buy are just a few of the big-name retailers that are shrinking their store size in an effort to cut energy-related costs, according to the Retail Industry Leader Association’s first Retail Sustainability Report.  It also allows them to be more environmentally-friendly at the same time, which serves as a reputational boost for the brands.

Read the rest of Melanie Hicken’s article on Business Insider.

The 6 Biggest Trends in Sustainability Reporting

At the GreenBiz Forum in New York City, Ernst & Young offered a preview of fall 2011 survey results of sustainability program and reporting trends at leading companies in 24 sectors. Read on for the six trends highlighted during the session.

Read the rest of Ann Goodman’s article on GreenBiz.

How Social Media Really Can Produce Social Change

Across the digital universe, brands are asking consumers to click for the good of the planet. GE wants consumers to tag green innovations in their neighborhoods on an interactive map and then check in while on Foursquare. Danone puts a call out on Facebook and Tumblr for photos that celebrate the environment. These social media-driven initiatives are naturally intended to build greater awareness of the brand’s own social responsibility positioning, and, according to a global study from The Netherlands Organization, social media can also help build a more sustainable society. 

Read the rest of Stephanie Myers’ article on TriplePundit.

Seven February Superfoods

The new year is now in full-swing, and those hopeful resolutions we made last month are but a fading memory for many of us. They shouldn't be, of course, particularly if those plans for 2012 centered on eating better in an effort to maximize energy and wellness. Fortunately February is a month full of healthy superfoods -- rich in both nutrients and taste -- that make excellent additions to any healthy eating plan.

Read the rest of Catherine Pearson’s article on the Huffington Post.

Do you have the winter blues? Next time you plan a tropical vacation, consider making it an eco-friendly one. Although many hotels and tour companies call themselves “green,” many of them just say that to lure environmentally minded clients. Thankfully, the Hawai'i Ecotourism Association has started certifying tour operators through a program designed to educate them on "the responsible use of natural and cultural resources"—and to raise visitors' awareness as well. Read more about it in Jeanne Cooper’s SFGate article.