Bipartisan Bill Expands Offshore Wind Incentives; Rhode Island Steers Ocean Energy Development
The Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act is introduced in the Senate; Rhode Island maps a plan to guide offshore energy development.
Growth Slows in European Solar Market
Falling prices for solar PV modules have been unable to stimulate the faltering European solar market.
Army Develops Innovative Recycling Process
The US Army recycled enough decontaminated steel to build 26 Statues of Liberty.
Postal Service Saves $400 Million Using Energy Management Technology
Energy consumption has dropped 30% and energy costs have dropped 40%, thanks to energy management systems.
LG Electronics First to Commit to Certified E-Waste Recycling Worldwide
LG Electronics is the first company to make a global commitment to the e-Stewards certification program.
Bloomberg Donates $50 Million to Shut Down US Coal Plants
Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating the funds to Sierra Club's successful Beyond Coal campaign, which has prevented 153 new coal plants. It's now focused on shutting down existing plants.
US Solar Industry Gets Big Boost from Ex-Im Bank
India's first utility-scale solar plants will have First Solar and Abound Solar thin-film modules thanks to $75 million in loans.
EPA Provides Final Guidance on Mountaintop Removal Mining
In this time of anti-science positioning, EPA is praised for its committment to science-based regulations, especially in the absense of federal and state support.
Why is the White House Backing Genetically Engineered Crops?
White House is being sued based on documents detailing joint efforts with the agricultural biotechnology industry.
American Airlines Makes Historic Order for Fuel Efficient Airplanes
The 465 new airplanes, bought from Boeing and Airbus, will be 35% more efficient.