Overcoming the Tragedy of the Commons

It was a terrible tragedy caused by an extreme weather event, made worse by the wildfires that had plagued the area earlier this year. However, in the midst of the disaster I saw a community band together to overcome that tragedy.

Get Inspired—Innovative Ideas at the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge

Want to be inspired? Need some optimism about our ability to kick the carbon emissions habit? Wonder if there are any new, innovative ideas that could create real change?

Ready to Work: New CEO to Help Create an Energy Revolution

Climate change, and the energy transition that we must carry out to solve it, are the most daunting global issues that mankind faces. It is therefore a privilege as well as a huge challenge to join the team at Rocky Mountain Institute that has been working on the transition to a new energy era.

RMI’s New CEO Jules Kortenhorst will Help Deepen RMI’s Impact

An organization working on such a vital mission as RMI’s needs an innovative, game-changing leader. That was a top priority for RMI’s Board of Trustees when it embarked on a global search for a new CEO. Jules Kortenhorst emerged as the clear choice.

When it comes to energy and the environment, most people want to do the right thing. But how many people actually contribute to improving energy use and environmental impact is another story. That goes for just about any industry, and few know it better than those at South By Southwest…