UK Clothing Company Begins Carbon Labeling
Continental Clothing worked with the Carbon Trust to create a new labeling system that quantifies the entire carbon lifecycle of its products.
Modern Manufacturing Spectacularly Inefficient – MIT Study
New manufacturing systems are anywhere from 1,000 to one million times bigger consumers of energy than more traditional industries.
Senate Committee Takes Up Energy Bills
Today begins an extended process of legislative maneuvering in the U.S. Senate that will shape Deparment of Energy activities in the years to come.
Atlantis Raises $14M for Tidal Power
Norwegian renewable energy developer Statkraft invests in tidal power company Atlantis.
World's Cheapest Car Goes on Sale
Tata Motors began selling the Nano last week in India.
REC Begins Silicon Production in Washington
Norway's REC Group announced the startup of polysilicon production at new plant in Moses Lake, Washington.
2011 Mileage Standards Announced
Rushed fuel efficiency standards are based on flawed methodology.
All Eyes on U.S. As Climate Talks Resume
US negotiator drew strong applause while announcing administration's resolve at opening of UN climate talks.
China, Ireland Announce Incentives for Renewables
China announces generous solar subsidy, but details are unclear. Ireland's feed-in tariff aims to spur quick investment.
New Hampshire Releases Climate Action Plan
State's plan mirrors Obama's call for 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.