SustainableBusiness.com General News http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.general Sustainable News Headlines powered by SustainableBusiness.com en-us CA Adopts TV Efficiency Standards http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19281 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19281 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST The new standards will make new TVs 30-50 percent more efficient and put almost a billion dollars a year back into the California economy. India Approves 20GW Solar Plan http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19280 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19280 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST Country's cabinet approved solar plan to incentivize 20 GW by 2020. US Labor Dept. Announces $55M for Green Jobs Training http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19279 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19279 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST Recovery Act funding to support state agencies in expanding green work force. BC Hydro Moves Forward on Clean Power Call http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19278 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19278 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST Canadian provice is winnowing down the list of potential renewable energy projects. US Commits $275M to Rainforest Protection in 2010 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19277 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19277 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST Commitment could indicate a breakthrough on funding for programs to reduce deforestation. Solar Industry Market Shines Through 2011 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1742 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1742 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:00 EST 2010, 2011 should be strong years for solar businesses, cloudy after that. Green Week in Review podcast - November 20, 2009 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1741 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1741 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:00 EST Weekly podcast covering top cleantech and environmental news. Population Report Highlights Link Between Women and Climate Change http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19271 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19271 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST State of World Population report says investment in women's education and healt is important to climate change efforts and adaptation. DOI to Propose Stream Buffer Rule http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19270 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19270 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST DOI said it is taking immediate actions to strengthen oversight of mountaintop removal coal mining. Cleantech Business Competition Announces Winners http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19269 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19269 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST California company wins national prize for personalized home energy management solution. Climate Change on Track for Worst-Case Scenarios http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19268 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19268 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST Scientists say expect greater sea-level rise and six degrees celsius change. US Senate Delays Climate Legislation to Next Year http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19267 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19267 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST Democratic Senate leadership is split on what a climate bill should look like. CEOs of Nissan, FedEX, NRG Energy Form Electrification Coalition http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19261 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19261 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST Major industry players form non-profit coalition to promote widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Genetically Engineered Crops Caused Surge in Pesticide Use - Report http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19260 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19260 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST New report shows that genetically engineered crops required a net gain of 318 million pounds of commercial pesticide over 13 years. Quota Reductions for Atlantic Herring, Bluefin Tuna http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19262 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19262 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST New England fishing body suggests Herring management plan; European nations agree to reduce Bluefin catch.