Opposition to Natural Gas Fracking Heats Up
France bans fracking, so does New Jersey, as people learn of the significant dangers and little upside.
Q2 Cleantech Venture Investment Dips Compared to Record 2010
Q2 figures pale compared to last year, but they're up from first quarter of 2011.
US Wind Industry Continues Rebound in Q2, But Tax Credit Extension is Pivotal
US wind installations are up 72% year-over-year, but the usual uncertainty remains beyond 2012 when the Production Tax Credit is set to expire.
Loan Closes To Finance Environmental Restoration
This innovative financing method is open to investors who want to retore wetlands, streams and water quality.
Votes Confirm Historic Anti-Environmentalism in House of Representatives, Campaign Launched to Save the EPA
The US House of Representatives under Republican control has taken 110 anti-environment votes this year.
Renewable Energy Industry Could Suffer From EIA Miscalculation
EIA's flawed methodology could give Republicans ammunition to further cut support for renewable energy.
Greener Package Awards Honor Yogurt Cups, Mushroom Packaging
The awards recognize companies that demonstrate outstanding efforts in creating green packaging.
States Lead on Abolishing Toxic Chemicals, While Congress Lags Behind
Despite well-funded opposition from the chemical industry, 9 states passed legislation to protect the public from toxic chemicals this year.
Green Data Centers are Growth Industry, Thanks to Huge Energy Demands
Green data centers could be a $41B business, energy demands rising rapidly.
Local Farmers Markets On the Rise, Despite Lack of Federal Support
Thousands of jobs would be created by shifting a small amount of federal support from industrial agriculture to local farmers markets.