UN Report: Ever More Urgent on Climate Change, Must Transform Economy ASAP
Major investments are needed worldwide in clean energy technologies, sustainable farming and forestry techniques, and climate-proofing of infrastructure.
Obama Approval of Tar Sands Pipeline Would Doom Global Climate Fight
Only the President can approve the pipeline from Canada; direct action planned for Washington DC in August.
Steep Drop in Solar PV Prices Set to Revive Market
After declining for two consecutive quarters, solar PV shipments are set to recover strongly in the second half of 2011 because of sharply lower prices.
General Motors Deal Hints at Future of Natural-Gas Powered Cars
GM signs with Westport for natural gas car components; people could fuel up at home.
Coke, GE, Staples, others Upgrade Fleets With Hybrids, EVs
The companies combined have a fleet with over a million vehicles.
New Jersey Offshore Wind Industry Supply Chain Firms
AECOM, one of the world's largest architectural and engineering firms, will manage construction of the Fishermen's Atlantic City Windfarm.
Race Is On For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
ABB is acquiring Epyon, which makes fast-chargers that charge EVs in just 15 minutes.
Japan's Solar Frontier Enters US Thin-Film Solar Market
The company is building a gigawatt scale factory in Japan, the largest in the world.
Colorado 200MW Wind Farm to Supply Cheap Electricity
The slowdown in the wind industry will allow Xcel to save 40% on electricity for customers.
Capitol Hill Watch: Clean Energy Standard Stalls; House Republicans Continue Assault on Cleantech Industry; ICLEI Head Running for House
Republicans want to scrap key DOE cleantech investment programs; can't agree on national Clean Energy Standard.
