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Does Green Pay Off?

This preliminary research evaluates the rent and value differentials of energy-efficient buildings at the national level. Read More

McDonald's Wants to Create Networked 'Kitchen of the Future'

McDonald's wants to create a "kitchen of the future" by networking the kitchen equipment in its restaurants to save energy and boost efficiency. Read More

Cadbury Schweppes Unveils Plan to Cut Emissions

Cadbury Schweppes announced Saturday a plan to cut its net "absolute" carbon emissions, touting itself as the first United Kingdom food manufacturer to commit to using "absolute" measures in fighting climate change. Read More

The Tricky Question of Biofuels

Steep gasoline prices and climate change concerns have driven a wave of investment in ethanol and biodiesel, but heavy use of biofuels may have a number of unintended consequences. Read More

Rupert Murdoch Pledges to Make News Corp. Greener

In an announcement to employees today, the News Corp. CEO said that not only would the company become carbon neutral by 2010, but would also weave environmental messages into Fox programming. Read More

Green Computing at Google

From large-scale data centers to every desktop it owns, here's how the search giant's quest for energy efficiency gets results. Read More

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Buildings and Climate Change: Status, Challenges and Opportunities

This report offers recommendations to improve building design, construction, maintenance and facilities to make buildings more resource efficient and reduce reduce their impacts on the planet. Read More

BP Funds $500 Million in Biofuels Research at Berkeley

British Petroleum announced the creation of the Energy Biosciences Institute, which will lead the way in discovering next-generation clean energy. Read More

Wind Power Capacity in U.S. Jumped 27% in 2006

Wind power generating capacity increased by 27 percent in 2006 and is expected to increase an additional 26 percent in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstream option for new power generation, according to a market forecast released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Read More

Report Offers Guidance for Carbon Offsets Purchasers

A first-of-its-kind report evaluating companies providing retail carbon offsets to consumers has been released by Clean Air - Cool Planet. The 44-page Consumers' Guide to Retail Carbon Offset Providers is designed to help organizations and individuals that are considering purchasing offsets to help achieve carbon neutrality. Read More