Building the Self-Sufficient City: NYC Covered in Green
Architect Michael Sorkin visualizes a beautiful future using NYC as an example.
US Has Passed Peak Meat, Consumption Dropping
That's good for the climate, resources and peoples' health.
Power of Supportive Policy: California Could Get 66% of Electricity From Renewables, Double It's Already Aggressive Goal
By 2017, the projects in the queue would double California's country-leading Renewable Energy Standard.
Sustainia: The World We Want to Live In
A venture between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Connie Hedegaard hopes to ignite action on climate change by helping us visualize a better world instead of simply avoiding a nightmare.
Thanks Senate! Rejects Tar Sands Pipeline, More Offshore Drilling, and More
More amendments will be voted on including extending the renewable energy PTC and a bill that would expand natural gas use in transportation.
President Obama Launches EV-Everywhere
The goal is for electric cars to cost less than gas-powered cars in a decade.
EU May Join US in Chinese Solar Investigation, Tariffs
The EU will soon launch its own investigation of Chinese dumping of solar panels on the world market and consider imposing tariffs.
SJF Ventures Closes $75 Million Cleantech Fund
SJF invests in efficiency & infrastructure, reuse & recycling, sustainable agriculture & food safety, and technology enhanced services.
Car2go Electric Car-Sharing Service Launches Across the US This Year
The service, which rents Daimler's Smart Fortwo cars, allows members to pick up and drop off cars anywhere in the district.
Charge Your Electric Car for $5 a Month in Austin, Texas
If that doesn't entice people to buy EVs, what will? And the charging network is powered completely by renewables.