Stanford Social Innovation Review

E + Co connects the dots between energy, poverty, and the environment.

Research finds human extinction looms near if consumption levels do not decrease.

Mathematical tool helps countries weigh the pros and cons of using biofuel.

Rockers go green.

Britain tries building carbon-neutral housing to address its housing shortage.

Consumers say they want to buy ecologically friendly products and reduce their impact on the environment. But when they get to the cash register, their Earth-minded sentiments die on the vine. Although individual quirks underlie some of this hypocrisy, businesses can do a lot more to help would-be green consumers turn their talk into walk.

By tailoring its methods to local values and needs, Rare has slowly seeded conservation programs in 40 countries. Yet as more and more species teeter on the brink of extinction, the organization must expand quickly. Here’s how the boutique nonprofit is delivering customized Rare Pride social marketing campaigns to millions of people in the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.

Move over, Prius; here comes the Aquatanker.

Rewarding the socially responsible with customers.

In Berkeley, here comes the sun.