The Pope’s AI Vision and Its Limits by Peter Singer
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI is clear-eyed about the limits of techno-utopianism. But its vision of technology directed toward…
The Iran War Is Fueling a Global Debt Shock by Moussa Faki Mahamat
Once again, a global crisis is disproportionately burdening countries that did not cause it. Across the Global South, the food-…
A Pennsylvania town’s fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it
When Trish Leigey’s taps started running brown and foul in late 2019, she had an uneasy suspicion about what was…
Democracy vs. Data Centers by Angela Huyue Zhang
As tech companies race to build data centers, communities and lawmakers across the United States are pushing back. Industry leaders…
The Right Incentives for Climate Action by Paula Carvalho Pereda
As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global oil and gas flows, countries are increasingly focusing…
Deloitte Appoints Smruti Naik-Jones as Chief Sustainability Officer
Smruti Naik-Jones becomes Chief Sustainability Officer for Deloitte EMEA, covering more than 80 countries across Europe, the Middle East and…
Mitsubishi, Tencent, WWF unite to spur carbon credit buying in Asia
Asked to name a company with an ambitious climate program, even sustainability veterans would likely choose one from North America…
The US and India Have Become Regional Rivals by Brahma Chellaney
While the US views India as a counterweight to China in Asia, it balks at the idea of Indian regional…
This new symbol indicates a bottle, cup or container is reusable
An international coalition of businesses, governments, nonprofits, designers and packaging companies has introduced a universal identification symbol for reusable containers…
Digital Sovereignty Is in the Fine Print by Gabriela Ramos & Emilija Stojmenova Duh
Despite efforts to build their own digital industries and infrastructure, most countries remain dependent on American tech firms for the…
New Offset Policies Protect Wetlands and Enhance Economic Activity
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are…
The path to better food packaging recyclability
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis or its editors. I’ve got…
Trump Wants to Privatize His Presidential Records by Mark J. Rozell & Mitchel A. Sollenberger
By enacting the Presidential Records Act in response to Richard Nixon’s malfeasance, the US Congress created a process to limit…
New York backtracked on its climate goals. Here’s why.
Last week, New York became the first state in the country to weaken a mandatory climate law passed by its…
Nebraskans are taking a hard look at data centers
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom…
2026 Super El Niño Impacts, Explained
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), or El Niño, weather pattern occurs naturally every two to seven years, making some parts…
Corn Stover Can Make Sustainable Aviation Fuels
After every harvest season, U.S. corn fields lay strewn with husks, leaves and stalks — waste left behind after corn…
British Steel Needs a Transformation, Not a Bailout by Mariana Mazzucato & Anna Hope Emerson
The recent revival of industrial policy offers an opportunity to break the old pattern whereby economic risks are socialized while…
How to Encourage Deceased Organ Donation by Christina Sarah Hauser & Maleke Fourati
Developing countries facing organ shortages often search for complex solutions, such as sweeping legal reforms. But Tunisia’s experience suggests a…
Rabobank Appoints Dries Lagerberg as Chief Sustainability Officer
Dries Lagerberg becomes Rabobank’s Chief Sustainability Officer from 1 June 2026, reporting directly to CEO Stefaan Decraene. The appointment gives…