2014: Hottest May Ever, Hottest June Ever
Every continent except North America broke heat records and the oceans reached the warmest levels ever.
National Hockey League Pucks for Sustainability
NHL is the first professional sports league to produce a Sustainability Report and plans to work with each team to cut emissions.
Hurray! No Tar Sands Will Pass Through Maine!!
In a creative move, South Portland, Maine is changing its zoning to prohibit tar sands at its port.
As US Leads World On Oil Production, East Coast Opens to Exploration
As the US overtakes Saudi Arabia in oil production, the Department of Interior accepts permit applications to begin oil exploration of the east coast.
Big Corporations To Utilities: Please Make It Easy to Buy Renewable Energy
A dozen major corporations signed onto Renewable Energy Buyers Principles, asking utilities to remove barriers to buying much more renewable energy.
Green Technology Spotlight: Biodynamic Cement Purifies the Air
Palazzo Italia is the centerpiece of next year's Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life expo in Milan, where 20 million people are expected to attend.
US Could Get 12% of Electrity From Municipal Waste
The US could be cutting coal use and emissions by turning to district heating.
Germany Gets Ball Rolling On Green Climate Fund
Germany is contributing $1 billion - the first major commitment to a fund considered pivotal in attaining an international climate treaty.
Obama Pushes Climate Resilient Infrastructure Forward
From 3-D mapping to smart grid expansion, Obama is helping communities prepare for climate change.
Microsoft Buys Entire Output of Illinois Wind Farm
And that's to run just one data center in Chicago!