Stern Warning: 5 Years Left Before Irreversible Climate Change
The International Energy Agency released its most strident report yet, exhorting the world to address climate change immediately and intensely.
California Hits 1 Gigawatt of Rooftop Solar
The state is on track to easily meet is goal of 3 GW by 2016.
Solar Trade Dispute Divides Industry
There are now two solar trade groups, one representing manufacturers, the other representing buyers and installers.
400 Builders Commit to Energy Star Homes in 2012
Homes will be 30% more efficient than conventional ones because of upgraded criteria.
No Upfront Costs: Successful Solar Model Applied to Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Serious Energy launched a new service which eliminates the upfront costs of energy efficiency upgrades.
Historic Snowicane in Alaska, Tar Sands Pipeline Could Be Re-Routed
As a historic snowicane pounds Alaska's coast, the State Dept is considering another route for the tar sands pipeline, as the first one is shut down.
Obama Administration Announces 5-Year Offshore Oil Drilling Plan
The plan closes offshore drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and opens areas in the Gulf and off the Alaska coast.
Sapphire Energy to Build $135M Green Crude Oil Plant
A USDA loan guarantee supports construction of a plant to produce algae oil for use in transportation.
Hewlett Packard Tops Green IT Industry in Green Electronics Rankings
HP won first place for measuring and reducing its own carbon emissions and those from its supply chain and advocating for strong climate legislation.
Toyota Releases 2011 North America Environmental Report
Toyota says it reached or exceeded 80% of the goals over the past five years.