Wind Turbines: Quieter Than a Heartbeat
Some people believe they experience health issues from turbine noise, but empirical evidence shows that's not the case.
Ikea Enters the Solar Panel Business
Ikea plans to sell solar systems in all UK stores with installation partner Hanergy Solar UK.
IPCC Releases Climate Research Update: Warming is Unequivocal
And human influence on the climate system is clear.
California's Green Chemistry Law Goes Into Effect
The watershed law requires manufacturers to reformulate commonplace products, removing toxic chemicals.
Coalition to Congress: End the Wind Production Tax Credit Now
Conservatives are gearing up to forestall another renewal of the vital credit.
McDonald's Pulls The Plug On Styrofoam
It's been over 20 years since McDonald's stopped using styrofoam for clamshells and now it is finally eliminating the toxic substance altogether.
Can Low Carbon Fuel Policies Hold Up Against the Pressure?
The top US trade official is working to weaken the EU's proposed law while an appeals court upheld California's law, which would discourage sales of tar sands oil.
Monsanto Protection Act Stripped From Senate Budget
This pure corporate welfare rider actually gives Monsanto and peers complete protection from the courts.
DOE Re-Starts Loan Guarantee Program, This Time for Advanced Fossil Fuels
The program will support technologies that could make new coal plants possible under EPA's new rules.
Solar Catches Up With Wind: Growing Neck-in-Neck Worldwide
For the first time, more solar than wind will be added worldwide this year, they are expected to grow at the same rate through 2030.