K-12 Climate Denial Curriculum Introduced in 3 More States
ALEC hit the ground running this year, pushing model legislation that stirs up controversy over climate change in our youngest kids.
Hawaii Plans For Solar, Instead of Reacting To It
While other utilities cap the amount of distributed energy that can be added to the grid, Hawaii is planning for increased solar and upgrading the grid in advance.
Corporations Sign On to Electric Vehicle Charging
More people will buy plug-in cars if they can easily charge them - employer parking lots are an untapped resource.
Organic Cotton Crops Lost to Drought Get Fair Payments
For the first time, organic growers receive higher payments because of the greater value of their crops.
Philippine Government Says Climate Change is Top Priority
The national Climate Change Act of 2009 and People's Survival Fund are two laws that will be implemented this year.
Italian Town Runs Solely On Wind, Sells the Rest
Just four wind turbines supply electricity for 3000 people, and profits go to the school and town services.
Germany's Feed-In Law Adds Energy Storage, Huge Project Slated for California
Relatively small solar systems can get grants to add batteries, and in California, SolarReserve's huge solar project with energy storage has the go-ahead.
Astounding Growth of Solar Coming to China
China's new solar target is 35 gigawatts by 2015 and could add 10 GW this year alone.
Who Says Renewables Can't Beat Out Natural Gas?
In Texas, when calculations reflect real world conditions rather than outdated assumptions, wind and solar are more competitive than natural gas.
6000 Projects in Developing Countries, Thanks to Kyoto Protocol
The Clean Development Mechanism is the most successful aspect of Kyoto, but because of weak government targets, the program is in jeopardy.