It’s a First: Solar, Wind Supplies 10% of US Electricity
For the past few months, 10% of US electricity came from wind and solar, and energy storage, offshore wind are just taking off.
Policy & Trends
Climate Denial Is Now US Policy
Trump’s move to cleanse the US of climate regulations not only ignores the “energy boom”
Auto Industry Gets Fuel Economy Bailout, While Oil Industry Goes After Electric Cars
Everyone benefits from vehicles that use less gas, the single biggest energy efficiency policy of
War on Regulations Takes Off
The Senate is about to vote on 3 bills to carry out the “war on
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Climate Change
ReWilding the Arctic, Solar Geoengineering Among Last Ditch Options for Climate Change
Harvard scientists will soon shoot frozen water into Earth’s stratosphere in geoengineering research, while another
Climate Denial Is Now US Policy
Trump’s move to cleanse the US of climate regulations not only ignores the “energy boom”
EPA To Be Decimated, As US Sets 2805 Record High Temperatures
As we prepare ourselves for decimation of the EPA, the Vatican is holding a workshop,
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Renewable Energy & Efficiency
It’s a First: Solar, Wind Supplies 10% of US Electricity
For the past few months, 10% of US electricity came from wind and solar, and
Countries On Track to Double Clean Energy Research, Except US
Countries confirmed they are on track to double clean energy research spending as they agreed
Big Announcements on Renewable Energy
Solar and wind now supply 11% of the world’s electricity and investment in renewables was
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Green Building
Green Buildings Propel 2 Million Jobs
Green building is a well-established trend and a potent job creator, but Trump’s Chicago skyscraper
Green Buildings In Developing Countries, Significant for Climate Change
Advanced building codes in developing countries can be implemented quickly, preventing decades of much higher
Successful Better Buildings Challenge Expands to 4.2 Billion Square Feet
Launched in 2011 by President Obama, 34,000 buildings are now partners in making buildings 20%
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Organic Food & Agriculture
Beyond Lead, Water Contamination Widespread in the US
Any river or stream that winds through farm country suffers pollution to the point of
Senate Votes Down GMO DARK Act! What a Surprise
The votes just weren’t there to pass this egregious bill.
How Can 9 Billion People Get Protein Without Destroying the Environment?
NGOs and corporations have come together under The Protein Challenge 2040.
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New Green Technologies
Carbon XPRIZE Challenges Researchers to Reimagine Carbon
The $20 million prize will accelerate research that converts carbon emissions into products, from raw
Greenwave Wins 2015 Buckminster Fuller Challenge
GreenWave is developing the world’s first ecologically sustainable ocean farms.
Check Out General Electric's New Energy Business
Current rolls up GE’s LED lighting, renewable energy generation, and energy storage businesses into one
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Corporate Sustainability
Apple Opens Solar Spaceship Headquarters in April, Amazon Also Expands Renewables
When employees start moving into Apple Park in April, they will be treated to one
Corporations Challenge Utilities to Ramp Up Renewable Energy
The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance wants utilities to add 60 GW by 2025.
SUNY Buffalo Leads Universities on Using Renewable Energy
And other highlights from our most sustainable colleges and universities.
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Transportation
Auto Industry Gets Fuel Economy Bailout, While Oil Industry Goes After Electric Cars
Everyone benefits from vehicles that use less gas, the single biggest energy efficiency policy of
2016 Has Been A Great Year for Electric Cars
By the end of this year 2.1 million plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) will be on
Tesla Raises $1.7 Billion For Model 3
After receiving 375,000 pre-orders, got to ramp up production!
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Fossil Fuels
Maryland Bans Fracking, As Activists Fight 9000 Miles of New Pipelines
Maryland is the third state to ban fracking, but that’s completely separate from the threat
8 Oil Companies Rival United States on Carbon Emissions
Eight of the world’s biggest oil companies emit as much carbon dioxide as the entire
US Emissions Down to 1994 Levels
US emissions are down and the biggest coal plant in the West will close. Hopefully,
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Natural Resources & Wildlife
World Comes Together To Protect Antarctic Wildlife
In a wonderful surprise after years of haggling, 24 countries and the EU created the
Great News!! President Obama Keeps Maine WILD
Obama created the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument today.
Norway Pledges to Buy Only Zero Deforestation Products
Norway’s government is the first to make this pledge, and while many corporations have, they
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