American Organic Standards Approved
Since last March, when it became clear the USDA would need to create a second draft of its proposed National Organic Program, the Organic Trade Association …
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Colorado Leads the Nation in Green Homes
More than $1 billion worth of “green” homes have been built in Colorado during the past two years, far outpacing any other state. About 3,500 green …
Certification Begins for Hydro Industry
This January, The Low Impact Hydropower Institute will certify hydro facilities that meet “stringent criteria for protection of environmental …
U.S. Government Sues Power Plants
In September, New York State announced it would sue 17 coal burning power plants in five states for clean air violations. Now, for the first time, the federal …
U.S. Disclosure Regs Tighten for Toxic Chemicals
President Clinton announced that as of January 1, 2000 companies will be required to report the release of even small amounts of 27 persistent, bioaccumulative …
Lucas Builds Green in the Presidio
Green architects dream of a client with deep pockets, impeccable taste, imagination, an open mind and a healthy respect for the environment. Lucas Letterman …
EU Requires Labeling/Automakers Introduce Cleaner Cars in U.S.
The EU Council of Environment Ministers formally accepted commitments from the Japanese and Korean auto manufacturers associations to cut CO2 emissions from …
Hypercar Inc. Hits the Road
Rocky Mountain Institute has been building industry acceptance for its Hypercar concept since 1991. Its ultralight, ultra-low-drag body with hybrid-electric …
Emissions Trading Systems Make Headway
In Canada, Ontario Power Generation Inc.(OPG) completed the worlds largest spot trade in greenhouse gas emission reduction credits. It purchased credits from …