Peak News and Blog

Portland’s Better Housing by Design Project Not all multi-dwelling development is created equal. Some apartment complexes, for instance, have very little open space for children to play and people to gather outside. These effects of this have been felt during the pandemic and especially in lower-income neighborhoods. Accessibility and safe and convenient connections to local…

The Sustainable Future Town of Your Imagination Take a walk into the future in a British city where housing is sustainable, energy is locally owned, food is abundant, and the work week is just three days long! Built 15 years ago as part of a sustainable construction initiative throughout this city, a three-story apartment complex costs…

Healthy Trees Support Healthy Communities The Treasure Valley in Idaho is working to create sustainable forest cover. Our urban forest directly impacts clean air, clean water and our region’s green economy. The Network informs sustainable planning, development and management of this valuable resource. They work to connect our built and natural environments, innovate through resource-sharing…

Certified B Corp Companies Work as a Force for Good“The future of business. Today’s most exciting businesses (Ben and Jerry’s, Patagonia, and Danone among 3500+ others) are operating for the benefit of all who contribute to its success — for shareholders and for stakeholders. They take responsibility for their broader impact on employees, on communities and on the planet….

Luisa Neubauer says climate goals are not tough enough In our February 15 1 Planet News we highlighted five youth activists, one of which being Luisa Neubauer of Germany. Germany’s supreme constitutional court has ruled that the government’s climate protection measures are insufficient to protect future generations, after a complaint brought by environmentalist groups. In a groundbreaking ruling,…

Learn more about the Carbon Conservation Trust at the Huxley College speaker series  this week on May 6 at 4:30 PM PST. Register at https://lnkd.in/gCJq-24.   ​