California Proposes $1.5 Billion Investment in Clean Technology

California State Treasurer Phil Angelides on Tuesday launched a landmark environmental “Green Wave” initiative to bolster financial returns, create jobs and clean up the environment. Read More

Japanese Businesses Tackle Food Waste

When it comes to recycling food waste, are the Japanese ahead of the game? Read More

U.S. Military Contracts with Chevron to Save Money, Slash Emissions

The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy have awarded Chevron Energy Solutions multiple performance-based contracts to engineer and install facility improvements at three military bases. The improvements must save U.S. taxpayers at least $151 million and are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 1.5 million tons annually. Read More

Furnace Rebates Are Heating Up Energy Efficiency in Alberta

Homeowners in Alberta can now receive up to $400 in rebates when replacing their old furnaces, as part of the Canadian plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read More

First LEED-Certified Hospital in U.S. Rises in Boulder

Boulder Community Hospital's newly constructed Foothills Campus recently received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the first hospital in the U.S. to do so. Read More

Starbucks Expands Partnership with Conservation International

Starbucks Coffee Co. and Conservation International have announced a $2.5 million direct loan by Starbucks to help capitalize CI's newly launched Verde Ventures fund. Read More

Looking for Four Billion New Customers?

With 6.3 billion people in the world, less than 40% are tapped as markets for the vast bulk of goods and services offered by today’s corporations. By Medard Gabel Read More

Shell to Open World's Biggest Solar Power Station in Germany

In July, Shell Solar and German solar firm GEOSOL will open the world’s biggest solar power station. The total output capacity will be 5 megawatts, estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by 3,700 tons annually. Read More

The Four Pillars of Hewlett-Packard

CEO Carly Fiorina outlines the company's four pillars of environmental and social commitment. Read More

Free Trade: Benefit or Peril for the Environment?

Columnist Kumar Venkat explores a new approach to the debate. Read More