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Completion of a new airport in on the Greek island of Crete has been pushed back to 2028, but transportation officials say they are laying the groundwork for what eventually be a major regional transportation hub in the eastern Mediterranean. The new opening date for the Heraklion International Airport (HIA) at Kasteli in central Crete…

Dr. Bronner’s began testing the Purpose Pledge, an initiative that recognizes “purpose-led” businesses, with about 20 natural products companies in spring 2025 after walking away from its long-time commitment to the Certified B Corp label. There are now 16 companies officially on board — including Dr. Bronner’s, mate beverage producer Yerba Madre and organic cereal…

Spring brings a fresh set of opportunities for K-12 facilities managers to strengthen campus performance. As schools transition from cooler months and prepare for increased outdoor use, maintenance teams can use advanced technologies to improve efficiency, optimize resources, and support safe learning environments. By integrating tools such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence…

Google, McKinsey and Meta have agreed to purchase more than 130,000 tons of carbon removal credits generated by the reforestation of degraded Appalachian land. The volume of credits is relatively small by the standards of some large carbon market players, but the investment signals confidence in a scalable approach — especially in regions like Appalachia,…

Sustainable office design is a constantly evolving, complex, and, at times, contested subject. It has shifted from a narrow focus to a broader, holistic framework embracing environmental, social, and economic issues – and now further to include governance. Collaboration is critically important – combining knowledge can ensure that environmental goals align with social metrics leading…

The rigorous water conservation and management standard used by Nestlé, Apple, PepsiCo and others to certify production facilities has been streamlined and aligned more closely with European environmental rules required under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. The International Water Stewardship standard (also known as the AWS Standard) is managed by the Alliance for Water Stewardship,…