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Report - MGI Research
How technology is reshaping supply and demand for natural resources
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The ways we consume energy and produce commodities are changing. This transformation could benefit the global economy, but resource...
Article
The new economics of energy storage
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Energy storage can make money right now. Finding the opportunities requires digging into real-world data.
Interview
Rolling along: Bicycles, mobility, and the future of cities
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In an interview, Jay Walder of Motivate discusses how new services and technology are changing how city residents are getting...
Article
Managing waste in emerging markets
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Growing economic prosperity is rapidly increasing waste volumes in emerging countries. We discuss how governments can react to...
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly
Toward a circular economy in food
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The French food and water company Danone has a history of environmental awareness. In this interview with McKinsey partner Clarisse...
Article
Urban mobility at a tipping point
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As more of the world’s cities become congested and polluted, new business models and technologies are emerging to solve...
Article
Full speed ahead: How the driverless car could transform cities
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Self-driving cars are not just about a hands-free driving experience. Their emergence points to an urban transformation that...
Article
How companies can adapt to climate change
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Taking effective action can turn risk into competitive advantage.
Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly
Peering into energy’s crystal ball
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McKinsey’s predictions were broadly on target in 2007. Here’s how things could turn out during the next eight years....
Article
Rethinking the water cycle
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How moving to a circular economy can preserve our most vital resource.
Article
Creating partnerships for sustainability
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Companies are increasingly expected to join with other organizations—both public and private—to address social and...