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Destroying dams could seem like virtue-signalling Luddism: Electricity has to be produced one way or another. And hydro has long been perceived as a relatively “clean” source of energy and electricity, at least compared to oil and coal. But rivers can recover their former dynamism if at least some dams are taken away and if they are allowed to flow naturally again, according to Eichelmann.“It’s simply a question whether we want to have rivers in the future, or not, he said.

What can corporations learn from the mistakes of traditional capitalism? Can profit models place the interests of the environment and the public first? Beth Thoren, the environmental action and initiatives director at outdoor gear maker Patagonia, thinks so. She joins the Mongabay Newscast to detail the lessons Patagonia has learned from 50 years in business, […]

As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Patagonia's new campaign against bottom trawling, and much more.

The apparel brand wants to end bottom trawling, which is the term given to towing a net in the depths of the ocean to catch fish.

Even though there are brands committed to eco-responsible approaches that hold up to scrutiny, overall, they are less likely to promote them than those who are in the business of greenwashing. This phenomenon is described by the term "greenhushing".