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Cool Trends: 10 things cities are doing now to reduce greenhouse gases

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals set out to answer the following question: What strategies can communities and municipalities in the developed world implement now to reduce greenhouse gases that can be easily retrofitted into an existing community and offer multiple benefits? Read More

Norway's Carbon Tax Fails to Deliver Emissions Reductions

Norway imposed a carbon tax some 17 years ago but emissions have shifted in the wrong direction: Greenhouse gas emissions grew 15 percent. Read More

PricewaterhouseCoopers to Cut CO2 by a Fifth

The financial services firm plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent below 2007 levels by 2012. Three areas will be targeted: travel, workspace and commuting. Read More

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The Noisette Project: Our Journey to Sustainability”

This 46-page report details the work of the Noisette Company LLC and its project with North Charleston, S.C., to restore and revitalize 3,000 acres of the city's historic urban core to create a community that is socially, economically and environmentally sound. Read More

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London Climate Change Adaption Strategy — Draft Report

This is one of the first comprehensive climate change adaption strategies created by any major city. It identifies likely climate change-related impacts, opportunities and stakeholders, establishes a baseline to measure changing risks, and offers policies and guidance. Read More

My Company Just Started a Sustainability Department — What Do I Do Now?

Getting a green team off the ground is just the start. Here's a handy primer to what it means to join in your organization's efforts to go green -- from basic definitions to taking dedicated action. Read More

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Exelon 2020: A Low-Carbon Roadmap

Exelon explains how it plans to reduce, displace or offset 15.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually by 2020. Read More

World Ports Commit to Reduce Emissions

Fifty-five ports from around the world agreed to cut carbon dioxide emissions and boost air quality with the endorsement of the World Ports Climate Declaration. Read More

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Going Green is Red Hot

A look at sustainability trends, best practices and survey results for the fast casual restaurant industry. Read More

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SMART 2020: Enabling the Low Carbon Economy in the Information Age

This report from The Climate Group and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative explores the ways that information technology can play a positive role in fighting climate change. Read More