US Bans Commercial Sales of Ivory
The US issues a National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking & Commercial Ban on Trade in Elephant Ivory.
Electric Vehicles Charge Forward With 150 Mile Range
Worldwide production of EVs rises 67% this year with cheaper batteries and more models available.
11 States Attend Green Bank Academy
The idea is to create a coordinated network of state Green Banks to get clean energy on a reliable funding path.
President Obama's Laundry List to Help California Drought
The federal government will provide $200 million in various kinds of assistance to help California manage the drought.
San Francisco Announces 0-50-100 Plan to Fight Climate Change
San Francisco is closing in on its climate targets and hopes other cities will use it as a model.
More Wind Energy Means Lower Electricity Prices
Research shows that electricity prices decline as wind energy supplies more of a state's electricity.
Solar Jobs Now Spread Across the US, California Retains Big Lead
Even though California leads by a wide margin, most regions of the US now have many thousands of solar jobs.
Thinking Gold For Valentine's Day?
Gold mining is a toxic business and most it is mined for jewelry.
Oregon Close to Approving First West Coast Offshore Wind Farm
Five floating wind turbines will be built if the pilot gets final approval.
Olympic Athletes Ask for Action on Climate Change
Over 100 athletes sent a letter to world leaders, noting the ski industry is the first of many to suffer from climate change.