Local Farmers Markets On the Rise, Despite Lack of Federal Support
Thousands of jobs would be created by shifting a small amount of federal support from industrial agriculture to local farmers markets.
NYSE Euronext is First Carbon-Neutral Stock Exchange
In addition to efficiency and renewables efforts, they bought renewable energy certificates to offset its remaining footprint.
Bridgelux Raises Another $60M for Its Breakthrough LED Lighting Technology
Bridgelux is developing low-cost, silicon-based LEDs.
SC Johnson Cuts Energy Use 35% At Largest Plant
Smilar initiatives in buildings, industrial processes and transportation could reduce the world's energy needs by a third in 2050.
Philips Wins Prize For Innovative LED Bulb
It won the Department of Energy L Prize for developing a LED bulb that replaces the standard 60-watt incandescent.
Smart Windows, Advanced Insulation Show Strong Growth Prospects
Dynamic smart windows and advanced insulation have a negligible market today, but will grow to a $829 million market by 2020.
Yale Undergrads Discover Plastic-Eating Fungi
Organisms discovered in the Amazon could lead to innovative ways to reduce waste in the world's landfills.
New Legislation Would Green Electronics Like iPods, Commercialize Nanotech
Legislation reins in rampant energy consumption of electronics; supports Nanotech industry
SUNPATH Gives US Solar Manufacturing a Lift
This new DOE program will help young solar manufacturers cross the Valley of Death by bridging the funding gap. They'll get financing to scale up their manufacturing in the US.
Majority of Kid's Car Seats Test Positive for Toxic Chemicals
60% of car seats contain at least one of the most dangerous chemicals.