Cellulosic Biofuels Finally Gaining Ground
It's taken way longer than expected for advanced biomass plants to come online, but 2013 will be an important year for that.
California Residents Will Receive Carbon Dividends
All residential utility customers will receive credits on their utility bills twice a year as part of the state's cap-and-trade program.
Safeway Certifies Cage-Free Eggs
The second biggest supermarket chain in the US is working with suppliers to expand production of cage-free eggs and reward farmers who adopt humane practices.
Highway Tax Slapped On EV Owners in Washington State
EV owners don't pay gas taxes because they don't fill up with gas, but the state says they still use the highway system.
Green Technology Spotlight: Fuel Cells Transform Methane Into Fuel, Electricity
In a unique production process, methane emitted from wastewater treatment is converted to hydrogen.
Oil Companies Can Get More Oil and Cut Emissions At The Same Time
Enhanced Oil Recovery could use 100 years worth of carbon, currently being spewed by power plants.
50 Best and Worst US Transportation Projects, State By State
The worst project perpetuate addiction to oil, while the best projects expand access to mass transit and bikes.
Solar Stretches Across New Jersey County With 30 Installations
Union County cuts electricity costs in half by putting solar on the roofs of libraries, schools and community centers.
Antarctica Melting Twice as Fast as Expected
Antarctica is warming nearly three times as quickly as the rest of the world.
Jordan Introduces Renewable Energy Feed-in Law
After passing a national law requiring renewables, the feed-in tariff will support all forms of renewable energy.