Costa Rica, Leader in Green Economic Development
The country pays landowners to protect ecosystems that supply fresh water and absorb carbon.
Global Cleantech Investments Slip 33% in 2012
In a slow funding climate, biofuels and green chemicals led on investments.
Kansas City Turns Sewer Sludge Into Money-Making Fertilizer
Their substituting one controversial practice for another. Is using sludge for fertilizer better than incinerating it?
While Transocean Pays for Gulf Oil Spill, Shell Has Another Arctic Mishap
As US collects for damages in the Deepwater Horizon disaster, Shell has yet another mishap in the Arctic.
Clean Energy Stocks for 2013
Many clean energy stocks are trading at such depressed prices because of temporary situations.
Fiscal Cliff Deal Extends Some Green Programs, Gives Up On Farm Bill
Algae is now included for biofuel credits, among other tax extenders, and the farm bill has been kicked down the road, hurting sustainable agriculture..
Massachusetts Town Bans Single-Use Water Bottles
The new law addresses the huge amount of waste created and the greenhouse gases from fossil fuel production.
Illegal Electronics Recycling Results in Criminal Convictions
Two executives face serious convictions for illegally exporting hazardous electronic waste.
Nissan Sets Precedent With Expanded Warranty for EV Batteries
Nissan is responding to customer concerns that sometimes batteries don't recharge fully.
Buffet's Utility Buys World's Biggest Solar Plant From SunPower
SunPower is getting $2.5 billion for the sale and the contract to build and operate the plant.