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
Bank of America Banks on ‘Green’ Tower in New York
Bank of America has signed an agreement with The Durst Organization to develop the first major midtown Manhattan office project of the new century, which it promises to be a green development. Read More
Certified Wood from Mexico Conquers International Markets
With the recent delivery of a container of furniture parts to SitWell, a company that manufactures sofas for IKEA, Pueblo Nuevo of Durango became the first community in Mexico to sell its sustainably produced lumber to a major international furniture company. Read More