Obama Announces Next Phase of Fuel Economy Standards for Buses & Trucks
The first standards ever for heavy-duty vehicles starts this year; the next phase starts in 2019.
Horizon 'Organic' Accused of Being a Factory Farm
For years, Horizon Organic has profited from violating organic principles, with the USDA looking the other way.
US Bans Commercial Sales of Ivory
The US issues a National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking & Commercial Ban on Trade in Elephant Ivory.
Electric Vehicles Charge Forward With 150 Mile Range
Worldwide production of EVs rises 67% this year with cheaper batteries and more models available.
11 States Attend Green Bank Academy
The idea is to create a coordinated network of state Green Banks to get clean energy on a reliable funding path.
President Obama's Laundry List to Help California Drought
The federal government will provide $200 million in various kinds of assistance to help California manage the drought.
San Francisco Announces 0-50-100 Plan to Fight Climate Change
San Francisco is closing in on its climate targets and hopes other cities will use it as a model.
More Wind Energy Means Lower Electricity Prices
Research shows that electricity prices decline as wind energy supplies more of a state's electricity.
Solar Jobs Now Spread Across the US, California Retains Big Lead
Even though California leads by a wide margin, most regions of the US now have many thousands of solar jobs.
Thinking Gold For Valentine's Day?
Gold mining is a toxic business and most it is mined for jewelry.