Many companies have made the decision to improve the sustainability of their operations, facilities, and products. They are doing so in response to a variety of pressures, including shareholder demand, employee interest, the potential for cost savings, and customer inquiries.

A new method to make better use of vast amounts of data related to global geography, population and climate may help determine the relative importance of population increases vs. climate change.

It’s really not optional anymore. Sustainable design must be a part of the holistic approach to building a lab.

What does “high-quality” mean in terms of laboratory design? Good lab design clearly satisfies not only individual expectations but even the psychological and emotional makeup of the user group.

Berkeley Lab scientists test a next-generation tool for understanding the carbon cycle – the Carbon Flux Explorer.