How California Will Spend the $5 Billion a Year From Cap-and-Trade
The state still faces a court battle, but is dividing the enormous proceeds among mass transit and sustainable communities.
Texas, Land of Wind, Could Soon Also Be Land of Solar
The first utility-scale solar projects are going up, at prices lower than conventional energy.
Really Small Solar Gaining Traction Around the World
Called pico solar, these tiny systems are increasingly used to run everything from boats to electric fences.
Need Capital For Your Business? Consider a Direct Public Offering
Many people aren't aware of DPOs, which allow businesses to raise capital directly from investors, now made easier through crowdfunding.
Use Tesla's Patents to Speed Progress on Electric Cars, Says Musk
Elon Musk is making all of Tesla's patents openly available to accelerate electric vehice technology.
While Feds Fund Coal Miner Re-Training, Conservatives Lie in Ads
As the Department of Labor announces millions of dollars to help laid-off coal miners, advertisers are taken to task for outright lies about power plant regulations.
Climate Legislation Sweeps Across Latin America, Scandinavia
Finland joins its neighbors in setting science-based targets, and 8 Latin American countries are moving ahead.
Faith Leaders Converge at Religions for the Earth Conference, Union Theological Seminary Divests From Fossil Fuels
In September, world religious leaders will create a strategy to drive climate change action at local, national and international levels.
More Great News! Oil Company Pulls Out of Gorilla Country
Soco International agreed to stop exploring for oil in Democratic Republic of Congo's oldest national park, home to critically endangered mountain gorillas. Why are they there in the first place?
State of California & 140 Universities Sign On To Real Food Challenge
California's new food policy requires all 23 colleges to source 20% of food locally, and 140 other universities have signed on.