The Issues of Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property in Climate Change Solutions
The world will not be able to mitigate the impact of climate change without advanced clean technologies. Although technology is not the only solution, it is a critical element in the fight against climate change. Read More
Three Solutions for the Supply Side of the Energy Efficiency Equation
While serious discussion has taken place at the U.N. climate change conference in Copenhagen, the lack of any concrete policy so far shouldn't stop us from making real progress when it comes to providing cleaner, smarter, more efficient energy options. Read More
Why We Need a Performance Benchmark Standard for Offsets
A major issue facing the COP15 delegates is how to improve upon the CDM and REDD protocols for offset trading. A benchmark approach offers a way to increase not just the quality but also the quantity of offsets available. Read More
How Should Wealthier Nations Help Poorer Ones Combat Climate Change?
Assisting poor countries now and in the future in adapting to climate change must be a top priority. Read More
A Night at Hamlet's Castle: Much Ado About … What?
Will a climate agreement by any other name smell as sweet? Read More
San Francisco's Landmark Transamerica Pyramid Goes Green
Today, the most famous building in San Francisco is also one of the most environmentally friendly in the country. The Transamerica Pyramid building has achieved a LEED Gold certification. Read More
Japan, U.S. Come out Tops In Use of Green IT for Emissions Reductions
A new ICT Sustainability Index released by IDC ranks the G20 countries on how well they've incorporated technologies from smart grid to teleworking that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 5.8 gigatons by 2020. Read More
Office Depot's Campaign to Help Green the Workplace
Office Depot, whose annual Green Guide is a compendium of the nearly 2,200 greenest products the retailer provides, has added a new dimension to its campaign to be the working world's top supplier of eco-friendly office products. Read More
Scotland Quaker Oats Plant Sends Zero Waste to Landfill
A Quaker Oats production facility in Scotland has stopped sending waste to landfill, instead diverting all waste either to be recycled or become animal feed. Read More
RedBuilt Engineered Wood Products Attain FSC Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council has awarded chain-of-custody certifications for RedBuilt engineered wood products that are manufactured at the company's plants in Chino, Calif., and Stayton, Ore. Read More