Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant Gets LEED-Platinum Certification
This is the first manufacturing plant in the world to achieve LEED-Platinum
California's Green Jobs Were Most Resilient During Recession, Fastest Growing Sector
During the height of the recession, California's green economy saw less than half the job losses as the overall economy, and long term, is growing jobs much faster.
India Ups Investments in Solar, Wind As Fossil Fuels Become More Risky
Costs for imported coal is rising, while they're coming down for wind and solar.
South Korea Votes to Cap Greenhouse Emissions of Largest Companies
The country voted to launch a cap-and-trade program in 2015.
Corporate Sustainability Nearing Tipping Point
31% of companies say sustainable business practices now contribute to their profits, and 70% say it's now permanently esconsed in their management strategy.
India: Renewable Energy Investment Outpaces Rest of the World
Thanks to strong policies and the improving cost-competitiveness of solar and wind, India will exceed its 5-Year Plan target.
Hertz Launches New Leg of Its Sustainability Journey
Its leadership is evident in its commitment to renting high fuel efficiency cars, implementing solar and efficiency in operations.
Energy Watch: What's Happening This Week in Congress
This is a big week for pushing oil drilling, the tar sands pipeline, repeal of oil subsidies, renewables tax break, and still, Solyndra.
8 Ways Monsanto Undermines Sustainable Agriculture
From fostering monocultures to increased herbicide use and weed resistance, Monsanto wins largely through its lobbying influence.
970,000 Acre Maijuna Reserve Created in Peru
Crucial forests are still under relentless pressure from industrial interests.