NY State Buildings to Reduce Energy Consumption 20% by 2016
The state will retrofit local and state government buildings, schools and public hospitals; success of region's cap-and-trade program leads to more gains.
Clean Energy Ministerial Wraps Up With Efficiency, Renewables Targets
Energy ministers signed onto the Sustainable Energy For All initiative, the key goal of Rio+20, along with 11 ongoing initiatives to accelerate clean energy..
Environmental Restoration Creates Jobs: Dams Coming Down
One of the world's most profilic salmon runs will be restored when two big dams come down in Olympic National Park.
Obama Administration Releases National Bioeconomy Blueprint
Integrating biology and economy will improve health and address key environmental challenges, they say.
CalPERS Invests $1.2 Billion in Renewable Energy
The largest pension fund released its first report on efforts to integrate sustainable investing.
California Governor Issues Sweeping Order to Green Government
The executive order moves all state buildings toward zero net energy.
UK North Sea Becoming Offshore Wind Hub and Super Grid
20 companies signed onto the Norstec partnership to turn the North Sea into an offshore wind hub, connecting countries through a super grid.
Peru Passes Climate Change Legislation
The law focuses on reducing illegal logging and switching to renewable energy and fuels.
Japan Renewable Energy Feed-In Ready for Signature
The FiT will boost quick investments by offering the highest prices in the first few years.
DOE Funds Fuel Cell Vehicles at Airports
The cost-shared RFP would develop fuel cell electric vehicles that transport luggage at major airports.