GE Investment in eSolar Fills Crucial Gap in Energy Portfolio
GE can now build hybrid power plants with solar and natural gas, which use solar during the day and natural gas at night.
Konarka Installs Organic Solar Curtain Wall, Largest to Date
Konarka's 'Power Plastic' is easily integrated into building walls, extending solar beyond rooftops.
Sears Canada Retrofits Lighting Across Canada, Bans Inefficient Bulbs Sales
The overhaul of its lighting in all Canada stores is one of the largest retrofits to date.
Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Hits Movie Theaters as Hundreds March
50-mile march calls for an end to this destructive practice; documentary shows link between corporate dominance and impoverished communities.
REI Shows Sales Can Grow Without Equal Increases in Carbon Emissions
As REI emerges from the recession, sales are up 14%, while energy consumption dropped 2.4%.
Leo Motors Electric 'Super Car' Rivals Tesla Roadster
Korea's Leo Motors debuts an EV this fall capable of hitting 161 mph.
UK Promises World's First Green Investment Bank by 2012
The independent bank would fund green infrastructure in the United Kingdom, starting with efficiency and offshore wind.
First Floating Building to Apply for LEED Certification
The marina project in Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada is expected to attain Leed Gold certification.
New Environmental Index Goads Public Companies to Lower Emissions, Increase Transparency
Environmental Tracking Index applies pressure to the world’s largest companies to cut their emissions.
Organic Agriculture Defies Global Recession
Even during the height of the recession, organic agriculture grew globally, but challenges remain.