The Benefits and Drawbacks of Carbon Offsets

As one of the most common ways to improve their environmental impact, many companies embrace carbon offsets without fully understanding them. What happens to the money spent on offsets, and how does it affect the environment now and in coming years? Read More

CoStar Study Finds Higher Demand, Rent Prices for Green Buildings

A comparison of similar green (LEED certified or Energy Star labeled) and non-green buildings finds that the greener options are in higher demand, have higher occupancy rates, charge more for rent and sell at higher prices. Read More

Credit Suisse to Invest $300M in Renewables

Credit Suisse and its partners will invest at least $300 million in the renewable energy sector through private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy Partners. Read More

German Parliament Heading for 100 Percent Renewable Power

The German Reichstag is set to become the first parliamentary building in the world to use only renewable energy. Read More

The Death and Rebirth of "50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth"

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth is back in print, updated for the 21st century. If that doesn't send a mild shiver down your spine, then you are under 25 years old. Read More

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Running Out of Time: New U.S. EPA Power Plant Data Shows Greenhouse Gases Rising Steadily

An analysis of EPA data shows action must be taken now to start bringing down CO2 emissions. Read More

Nestle Reduces GHG Emissions, Packaging and Energy Use: Report

During the last 10 years, Nestle slashed its direct greenhouse gas emissions 16 percent and cut energy use 3 percent while at the same time, its production volume increase 76 percent. The company's bottled water products now use nearly a quarter less packaging, according to a new company report. Read More

Sustainable Facility Management is the Next Wave

Green buildings have taken off in a major way, but the drive to renovate and improve the millions of existing commercial buildings has lagged behind. Not for long: here is what facility managers should expect in the coming months. Read More

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Powering a Sustainable Future

This report from the WBCSD examines the sustainability challenges posed to the electric utilities sector by global warning, exploring strategies, principles, best practices and case studies for utilities to help guide utilities toward sustainability. Read More

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Go Green PC Power Play

HP shows the savings possible by switching from Energy Star 3.0 to Energy Star 4.0. Read More