Towing Icebergs for Clean Water? One Engineer's Idea
An engineer's dream of towing icebergs to bring people fresh water turns out to be technically feasible, but does it make sense?
Women Leaders Converge to Address Climate Change
Women leaders from around the world are about to hold their first international summit on climate change, and Pacific Nations issue a climate declaration.
XPRIZE Launches Competition on Ocean Acidity
Since 1995, XPRIZE has been holding competitions that make the impossible possible.
Nome, Alaska: First US City to Run on Geothermal
The city is expected to get most of its energy from geothermal starting next year.
Severe Drought Implicated in Syrian War
Severe drought and resource mismanagement are also major contributors to the war in Syria.
Small Businesses Grew Sales of Green Products During Recession
Among businesses that saw sales growth in green products, the greener the company's practices, the higher their sales.
Protecting 17% of Land Would Preserve Most Species
The variety of life on Earth is not spread evenly, but is concentrated in very special places, many of which are not currently protected.
New Version of Honda Accord Hybrid Reaches 50 MPG
Honda's Earth Dreams technology will cut emissions by a third in all vehicles worldwide.
Solar Could Face Problems From Massive Buiding Fire
New Jersey's fire marshal went so far as to say they may not be able to save buildings that have solar.
World's Biggest Coal Miner Gets Help From Major Banks
Bank of America is acting as broker for Coal India's $1 billion sale of shares.