AIA Names Top 10 Green Building Projects

Their purposes vary -- schools, condominiums, even a non-profit headquarters -- but their sustainable architecture and green building innovations scored 10 projects from across the country a nod from the American Institute of Architects. Read More

Merrill Lynch Enters the Carbon Offset Business

Merrill Lynch launched a full-service carbon offset service Wednesday, with assistance from ICF International, to help companies develop and manage climate-related strategies. Read More

Swapping PCs for Thin Client Terminals Slashes Enterprise's Energy Use, Emissions

Enterprise Rent-a-Car will finish switching out PCs for thin client terminals in its rental locations to streamline car rental transactions and slash energy consumption and emissions. Read More

The Clinton Climate Initiative: A Business Solution to Climate Challenges

Because the Clinton Climate Initiative is taking a very practical approach to addressing climate change through building energy efficiency, it presents an opportunity for companies to learn vital lessons about implementing energy efficiency programs in their own facilities. Read More

The Body Shop's Anita Roddick Speaks Out

Anita Roddick plays many roles. She is an entrepreneur, a human rights activist, an environmentalist and an animal rights crusader. She is a wife, a mother and grandmother, a philanthropist, an author and, sometimes, an in-your-face rabble-rouser. She is also a businesswoman with a heart -- and glad of it. By Katie Sosnowchik. Read More

Energy Incentives Reborn

More programs, more money: Here's a look at the kind of incentives available and how the programs work. By David Kozlowski. Read More

Patagonia's Journey to Sustainability

The legendary outdoor apparel maker wants to lead the business world to sustainability, even as it strives to do so internally. On that quest, the company has learned some Zen-like lessons, not the least of which is, always be true to your mission, and the journey can bring great rewards. By Richard Fleming. Read More

Interest in Sustainable Furniture on the Rise

The launch of organizations like the Sustainable Furniture Council, as well as increased awareness of indoor air quality and deforestation, have led to a boom in sustainably produced and ecologically sensitive furniture products on the market. Read More

China Calls for Hemp Investment

A senior official with the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture in charge of the extension of agricultural technology has suggested hemp might have great market prospects, and called on international investment on new technology. Read More

GM Readies Ethanol-Powered Full-Sized Pickups

General Motors Corp. has announced that its next incarnations of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will roll out with the option to run on ethanol fuel. Read More