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.
Procter & Gamble, Unilever Fined For Collusion on Sustainable Products
There is a fine line between pre-competitive and anti-competitive behavior - even when the end goal is sustainability.
Renault Rolls Out Enormous Solar Plan to Lower Environmental Footprint
The auto manufacturer is installing 60MW of solar at six facilities in France.
Large Las Vegas Solar Project Moves Ahead
Fotowatio power plant will be the second largest solar PV project in Nevada at 20 MW.
Around the States: Vermont Cuts Solar Red Tape; CHP Gaining Steam in NY, NJ; OR Green Highway Moves Forward
Vermont's new registration system is model for easy solar permits; NYC Leed-certified building running on fuel cells; Aeroenvironment Installing EV chargers along Oregon's Green Highway.
Hockey Goes 'Water-Neutral' at Stanley Cup
National Hockey League's purchase of Water Restoration Certificates contributes to the nation's first market-based program that restores fresh water resources.
DOE Funds Cities, Counties to Digitize, Streamline Solar Permits
As part of the SunShot Initiative, this round of funding will standardize the solar permitting process and make it much easier.
Severe Health Impacts Associated with Higher Ozone Levels Due to Climate Change
California will be hit, but 40 states will be affected with respiratory illnesses.
ZeaChem, Procter & Gamble Jointly Develop Bio-Chemicals, Biofuels
The partnership could lead to the most effective biofuels refining process and alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals.