Microsoft's Carbon Fee Funds 15 Projects Around the World
Microsoft charges its divisions for the carbon they produce and invests in wind, sustainable agriculture and many other projects.
News From India: First Net-Zero Energy Building, Renewables Volatile
India's renewable energy industries are growing in fits and starts as policies keep changing.
Volkswagen Finally Goes Electric, Nissan Launches Electric Taxi
VW plans to introduce 14 models next year and Nissan hopes its taxi will be in the world's major cities.
Australia Turns Back the Clock on Historic Carbon Tax, Cap-and-Trade
The new prime minister's first piece of legislation will repeal the price on carbon.
NY Launches A Green Bank!
Governor Cuomo asked for $165 million in seed money for the $1 billion bank that supports renewable energy development in the state.
US to Destroy Ivory Stockpile, Among Quick Steps to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
Wildlife trafficking is now included in US official strategy against organized crime.
Southern California Signs Historic Agreement to Use Recycled Water
Water will no longer have to pumped from hundreds of miles away to recharge groundwater.
New Zealand Gets World's Biggest Geothermal Plant
Ormat's 100 MW plant is producing more energy than expected.
Rock Legend Neil Young Speaks Out Against Keystone Pipeline
Tar sands production has transformed the region into a wasteland that looks like Hiroshima, he says.
Towing Icebergs for Clean Water? One Engineer's Idea
An engineer's dream of towing icebergs to bring people fresh water turns out to be technically feasible, but does it make sense?