Timberland Leads Industry on Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Timberland achieved an industry-leading 38% cut in GHG emissions, but missed ambitious 50% reduction goal.
First LEED Platinum Power Plant: Oregon State University
The university's Energy Center is the first LEED Platinum power plant in the US.
Study: Emissions from Shale Gas Worse than Coal
Over a 20-year period, methane emissions from natural gas fracking contribute more to climate change than coal.
Itron, Cisco Win $270M Smart Grid Contract with BC Hydro
British Columbia utility plans to install two million new electric meters over the next two years.
Google Invests $168M in BrightSource's Ivanpah Solar Thermal Project
BrightSource closed the project financing, which includes $1.6 billion in DOE loan guarantees.
Digital Lumens Raises $10M for Intelligent Lighting Systems
Company says the systems can reduce industrial facilities' lighting energy use by up to 90% while improving light levels.
Fracking Lobby Outspends Environmental Groups 4 to 1
Groups supporting hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale formation spent nearly $3 million lobbying in 2010.
Facebook Shares Designs for First Energy Efficient Data Center
Open Compute Project will share the specifications and best practices for reducing energy use and cutting costs.
Gulf Coast Activist Among Winners of Goldman Environmental Prize
Hilton Kelly of Port Arthur, Texas awarded a 'Green Nobel' for his environmental work.
Kroger Sets 2015 Goal for Certified Seafood
National grocery chain also agrees to stop sales of marlin, shark and bluefin tuna.