GM Car Sales Rise, People Buying Efficient Cars
High gas prices once again turn people toward efficient vehicles.
Washington State to Close Coal Plants, Offshore Oil Drilling Comes to Vote
Washington State is closing its last two coal plants. Transalta will contribute to clean energy funds.
Huge Surge in Offshore Wind Expected
Offshore wind is expected to rise to 70GW in 2017, when China catches up Europe. Meanwhile MA cuts offshore, Maine restricts land-based wind.
25 Cities Gather to Accelerate Solar Energy
DOE selected 25 cities for its Solar America Cities program, which is working to remove barriers to solar adoption, especially permitting.
Department of Education Creates Green Ribbon Schools Program
The program will recognize schools for energy efficiency, green building, environmental literacy.
Electronic Health Records Improve Care, Cut Costs, Benefit Environment
A Kaiser Permanente study finds switching to electronic health records reduces carbon emissions, waste, toxics and water consumption.
Geothermal Industry Forms International Coalition
Goal is to accelerate geothermal development worldwide
Authoritative Report Shows Arctic Melt Accelerating Even Faster
Temperatures over the past six years are the highest since measurements began in 1880.
IBM Delves Deeper Into Smart Buildings, Acquires Tririga
IBM can now offer one comprehensive solution for corporate building efficiency and environmental impact.
Deal Preserves 22,000 Acres in Pennsylvania by Helping Landowners Certify, Market Sustainable Forest Products
The Working Woodlands program eliminates costs of forest certfication and financing for carbon offsets.
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