Plastic Islands Anchored Into Gulf: Will They Restore Louisiana Coast?
187 floating islands have been planted off the coast of Louisiana in an innovative restoration effort.
Australia Passes Carbon Tax!
The landmark law makes Australia the first major economy to put a tax on carbon.
Solar Boom in China Reaches 16 Gigawatts, Manufacturers Still Suffering
While the steep fall in solar prices is a real problem for manufactuers, it's resulting in a boom of solar projects in China.
Steelworkers Union Joins US Solar Petition Against China; Chinese Developer Puts US Project On Hold
The United Steelworkers Union joined the anti-dumping petition on Chinese solar imports and China's largest solar developer tabled a $500M project until the dust clears.
Ford Taking Orders for Electric Focus
The 2012 Focus Electric will be available in small quantities, to be ramped up next year.
New Era in Aviation Begins: Continental, Alaska Air Fly on Biofuels
The first commercial flights fly partly on algae and used cooking oil this week!
China Launches National Plans: Phase Out Incandescent Bulbs, Recycle 70% Waste, Cut Water Pollution, Support EVs
China will completely eliminate incandescent light bults by 2016, will create a national recycling infrastructure, cut water pollution and support electric vehicle industry
Investigation Launched into Tar Sands Permitting, Move Your Bank Day Resounding Success
Office of the Inspector General is launching an investigation into bias and conflicts of interest related to the pipeline permit, and a million people move their money out of the biggest banks.
Australia Carbon Tax to Benefit Mexico, Developing Countries
Cool nrg plans to distribute 45 million efficient lightbulbs to low income families, and Mexico will get a royalty.
Initiative to Site Renewable Energy on Brownfields Launches
EPA and NREL are evaluating the feasibility of siting renewable energy projects on 26 brownfield, superfund, former landfill or mining sites.