Autodesk, Unilever Lead On Reaching Science-Based Climate Targets
The good news is that almost half the corporations studied are on track to meet climate targets that keep temperature rise below 2°C.
Winning Sustainable Development Blogger Gets to Visit Abu Dhabi
Masdar has launched a blogging competition on sustainable development - the winner gets a free trip to Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi in January.
January 1: No More Inefficient Incandescent Light Bulbs
As of January1, inefficient 40-and 60-watt incandescents can no longer be made or imported into the US.
Michigan Conservatives Launch Group to Increase Renewable Energy!
Conservatives have sat on the sidelines for far too long, they say.
Siemens Wins World’s Biggest Wind Turbine Order
The turbines will add 1 GW of wind in Iowa, with all components made locally.
South Portland Votes to Keep Tar Sands Oil Away, Southern Keystone Leg Ready
The city council passed a moratorium to give it time to create a permanent ordinance bannings tar sands oil from being shipped from its port. Meanwhile, the southern leg of Keystone begins carrying oil in January.
2013: Record-Shattering Year for US Solar
Residential solar is seeing the biggest gains ever, along with utility-scale plants coming online.
Another Organic Foods Pioneer Bites the Dust
Earthbound Farm, the largest organic produce grower in the US, is selling to WhiteWave for $600 million.
Some Good News on Climate Change: Emissions Headed for Plateau
Worldwide emissions aren't dropping yet, but seem to be slowing down, mostly because of changes in China.
Nike Moves to Revolutionary Water-Free, Chemical-Free Dyeing
Using carbon dioxide to dye fabric could revolutionize this currently toxic, water consuming industry.
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