Landmark Senate Bill Reforms Toxic Chemicals Regulation
Long--overdue upgrade to the Toxic Substances Control Act is introduced in the Senate.
Organic Farming Grew 8% in 2010
Sustainable agriculture sector far outpaced food industry as a whole, which grew only 1% in 2010.
Whole Foods Sponsors Earth Day Film Festival in 70 Cities
Whole Foods Market is showing six environmental films at theaters across the country.
World Bank Continues Fossil Fuel Financing Binge
Environmental and social safeguards apply to a decreasing proportion of the World Bank financing portfolio.
Green Consumerism Up Since 2009
New poll shows increasing brand loyalty for green products and a willingness to pay more.
Young Climate Activists May Not Organize for Obama in 2012 Election
Grass roots organizers meeting in DC for Power Shift Conference are disillusioned with Obama.
Mammoth Solar PV Plant Planned for California
Pegasus Energy wants to build an enormous 400 MW solar PV plant in Alameda County, California.
US Ex-Im Bank Finances Huge Coal Plant in South Africa
Ex-Im Bank votes to subsidize 4,800 MW coal-fired Kusile project.
Florida Biomass Baseload Energy Project Moves Toward DOE Guarantee
Woody biomass provides baseload electricity in Rentech's project.
Lennox Gets Energy Star Excellence Award for Solar-Ready HVAC Systems
EPA honored 111 Energy Star partners for energy efficiency achievements.