GM Recycles 227 Miles of Oil-Soaked Gulf Spill Booms Into Chevy Volt Parts
The oil from the booms and the booms themselves are recycled into air baffles in the Volt.
Kohl's Dept Stores Achieves Net Zero Emissions Goal
The department store chain ranks first among retailers and 12th overall for green power purchases. In its first Sustainability Report, it details ambitious initiatives on waste, green building and transportation.
Fed Agencies to Buy 100% Clean Cars by 2015
President orders federal fleet to be 100% alternative fuel by 2015.
US Solar Development Heating up in Q2
Multi-megawatt solar arrays going up around the Northeast, including GM and GE rooftops.
Sustainable Business Practices Should Hit 'Tipping Point' in 2013
Cleantech entrepreneurs stand to benefit as multinationals significantly increase investments.
Massive Chilean Dams Approved Will Destroy One of the Last Great Wilderness Areas
74% of the population opposes the $3.2-billion project, which would mainly benefit mining companies.
DOE Technologies Available to Entrepreneurs for Just $1000
America's Next Top Energy Innovator program opens 15,000 patents developed by DOE national labs to entrepreneurs.
Wind Industry Can Protect Against Intermittency Through Financial Instrument
More accurate information on wind farm production helps developers get financing at reasonable costs.
Around the States: CA Halts Cap-Trade; NYC Graduates Green Supers; Maine Could Lose RES; Maryland Says Trash is Renewable Energy
Judge halts California cap-and-trade program; NYC certifies 1000 green superintendents; Maine Governor wants to scrap RES mandate; Maryland Gov. wants trash to qualify as renewable energy.
California School District to Save $43M from 7.1MW Solar System, Efficiency Upgrades
In one of the largest solar installations in a school district, they will save $3 million in utility bills a year.