Hawaii Outlaws Shark Fin Soup
New law makes it illegal to possess or sell shark fins.
Alstom Breaks Ground on Texas Wind Turbine Plant
Global power company is moving to capture a piece of the North American wind business.
Zipcar Files for IPO
Car sharing company hopes to raise $75 million to cover debts.
Apollo Solar To Collaborate on Solar Development in China
Thin film solar company signed an agreement with state-owned solar developer.
Nissan Leaf Sells Out
First-year production run is completely spoken for in US and Japan.
Obama Administration Extends Roadless Rule for Another Year
Roadless rule for national forests is still in judicial limbo.
DOE Proposes New Green Standards for Federal Buildings
New rules would require that all new or renovated government buildings are green by design, siting, and construction.
NYC Publishes Plans for Climate Change Adaptation
The first report of the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) is published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
China Could Begin Carbon Trading in 2014
Domestic market for carbon trading would be overseen by government.
UN Climate Talks Sputter in Germany
Climate negotiations may or may not resume during two week conference.