New York Sets California-Like Path for Solar Energy
New York's new policies are remarkably similar to the ones that have worked so well in California.
SolarCity Opens to Investors Small and Large
SolarCIty acquired Common Assets to launch an online lending marketplace that funds its solar installations and makes it possible for everyone to have a stake.
19 Countries Form Africa Clean Energy Corridor
Stretching from Cairo to Cape Town, the corridor will span Eastern Africa with renewable energy zones.
Are Your Cosmetics, Personal Care Products Safe?
California requires cosmetic companies to list harmful ingredients, which you can now find in their online database. The FDA does not regulate personal care products.
Whole Foods Brooklyn Store Is Most Innovative Yet
This LEED-Platinum store features a solar canopied parking lot, CHP system, carbon refrigeration and a rooftop greenhouse.
Net-Zero Energy Buildings Double, Going Mainstream
The number of net-zero energy buildings doubled last year, but more importantly it's being adopted by a great variety of building types and increasingly by private developers.
Supreme Court Sides With Monsanto, Against Organic Farmers
If Monsanto's GMO seeds spread to organic crops, innocent farmers can be sued for patent infringement.
Privatization of Water, First Issue for EU Citizens Initiative
To give citizens more say in policy-making, anyone can submit policy proposals after gathering a million signatures.
How Cleantech, Environment Fared In $1 Trillion Spending Bill
We made it through relatively unscathed; riders got through on lightbulbs and coal policy.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Move Way Too Fast
Legislation has been introduced to Fast Track this extremely controversial free trade agreement.