Government Says Formaldehyde Causes Cancer
The US government released a report this month that officially lists formaldehyde as a carcinogen, after many years of pressure not to from the American Chemistry Council.
Natural Gas Fracking Intrigue Mounts: Is the Industry Misleading Investors, Politicians?
While some in Congress are pushing for the nat gas industry, other call for investigations.
Silk Soymilk Trying to Rebuild Image with Organic Purchasers
After deserved bad press in 2009, Silk has been using various methods to rebuild confidence.
B Corporations Recognized as 'Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs'
B Corporations have represented 31% of 'America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs' since BusinessWeek began recognizing these leaders three years ago.
House Bill Reverses 40 Years of Clean Water Act Protection; EPA Sued Over Black Carbon Soot
Without a hearing or subcommittee mark-up House Republicans approved a bill that reverses the basic premises of the Clean Water Act; EPA is being sued for not regulating black carbon soot.
Record Year for Shareholder Resolutions on Environment
A record 109 shareholder resolutions were filed with 81 US and Canadian companies on climate change, natural gas fracking, among others.
GE Invests $63 Million in 10 Home Energy Technology Companies
GE announced another round of Ecomagination Challenge funding and is expanding the program to China and Europe.
What Are the Top 50 Socially Responsible Corporations?
Nokia, Gap, Campbell's and Best Buy are some of the companies on the list.
Coke Bottler Uses Hydrogen-Powered Forklifts; Coke's Recycling Plant is for Sale
The nation's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler is using forklifts powered by hydrogen fuel cells. And Coke is looking to off-load a troubled PET recycling plant in South Carolina.
Gore Criticizes Obama Climate Change Record
In a Rolling Stone magazine essay, Gore says Obama has made many small steps, but has failed to use the bully pulpit and take real leadership.