Chicago, PG&E Join Better Buildings Challenge
Chicago will cut energy consumption in 24 million square feet; the utility will upgrade 30 million sq. feet for commercial customers.
Wisconsin Governor Walker's Record on Clean Energy, Environment
He is the most anti-environmental governor in Wisconsin's history.
Northeast Carbon Emissions Drop 23%, Cap-and-Trade Successful
Power plants are cutting emissions in the nine state compact.
Major Car Rental Firms Getting Into Car-Sharing Business
Zipcar leads, but is being joined by Enterprise and Hertz.
Farms Becoming Major Source of Renewable Energy in UK
30% of UK's farms have wind, solar or bioenergy, and could provide 15% of the country's energy by 2020.
Renewable Energy REITs: NY Times Editorial
These REITs would bring down the cost of renewables and democratize investments in them.
Historic Collaboration to Restore World's Ecosystems
Botanical gardens around the world have signed onto a collaborative 20-year project to rescue 100 degraded or destroyed ecosystems from Peru to Kenya.
Companies Join to Squeeze Oil Out of Products
Coke, Ford, Heinz, Nike and P&G want to develop all-plant based materials for their products.
World's Oldest Wind Farm Getting Repowered
At Altamont Pass, each new 430-foot high turbine replaces 23 old ones.
Harper Budget Overturns Canada's Environmental Laws for Oil Industry
Sweeping budget legislation prevents debate, turns environment over to oil industry.