American Airlines Makes Historic Order for Fuel Efficient Airplanes
The 465 new airplanes, bought from Boeing and Airbus, will be 35% more efficient.
Charge Your EV While You Shop – at 800 Walgreens
Best Buy, Cracker Barrel and other retailers and banks are quickly installing chargers too.
Curtain Opens on Mother of All Anti-Environment Bills
This week, the House debates the appropriations bill for the environment, or should we say to stop funding the environment altogether.
Big 3 Automakers Launch Radio Attack Ads, Get More Help From Government
A DOE loan will help lightweight cars and develop advanced batteries, but they're still against raising fuel economy standards.
Germany Passes Another Landmark Renewable Energy Law
Germany ups renewable energy targets and raises incentive payments for biomass, geothermal and offshore wind.
Renewable Energy Reaches 25% of Global Energy Capacity
Although it's still mostly hydro, renewable energy now comprises about a quarter of total global power-generating capacity, and developing countries are playing an increasingly important role.
Feds Unveil First Strategy to Control Electronics Waste
Although its strong on green design and using certified recyclers, it doesn't address the primary problem - exports to developing nations.
$200M Fund Invests in Fresh, Affordable Food for California
The FreshWorks public-private fund aims to increase access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities, while spurring economic development.
Daimler Launches First US Electric Car-Sharing Program
The Car2go program will start in San Diego before the end of the year with 300 of its Smart Fortwo EVs.
A National Interstate Bike Highway? Is It Possible?
For the first time in 30 years, new routes have been approved for a national bicycle highway system.