US Offset Market Worth $74M in 2009
Until federal cap-and-trade passes, fundamental demand from emitters will continue to be constrained.
Gore Defends Climate Science in NY Times Editorial
"[W]hat is at stake is our ability to use the rule of law as an instrument of human redemption."
Siemens Buys Stake in Marine Current Turbines
Move marks Siemens first venture into ocean power.
MSCI To Acquire RiskMetrics
Trend of consolidation in ESG media continues.
Tempronics Raises $2.7M for Solid State Energy Conversion
Companies technology aims to convert waste heat to electricity without compression and moving parts.
Google-Designed Heliostat Could Be Ready in Three Years
Internet giant said it has designed a prototype for use in concentrated solar power plants.
International News: IPCC Review and World Environmental Organization
UNEP considers World Environmental Organization, biodiversity panel and more; Australia amends carbon scheme.
Arizona Backs Down: Nukes Aren't Renewable Energy
Following major dust up in the renewable energy industry, propose bill is taken off the table.
Solar Thermal Collectors Have Larger Capacity than Wind Power
Direct transfer of sunlight into hot water and building heat is an underappreciated portion of the solar market.
Utilities Increase Energy Efficiency Spending by 43%
Spending on energy efficiency programs grew to $5.3 billion in the US in 2009.