Solar Costs Drop 11% in First Half of 2011
The average cost of going solar in the U.S. fell dramatically in 2010 and through the first half of 2011, according to a report released yesterday by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley...
View ArticleMore Americans Believe Earth is Warming
The proportion of Americans who believe in global climate change is rising – likely in reaction to skepticism by the Republican presidential candidates, according to Reuters. A Reuters/Ipsos poll...
View ArticleExecs Getting Complacent about Environmental Problems
A worrying trend is emerging, according to a new survey by SustainAbility and GlobeScan: sustainability experts and practitioners are not feeling the sense of urgency they once did. In the survey of...
View ArticleKB Home Opening More Net-Zero Model Houses
KB Home is rolling out net-zero energy homes that the homebuilder says may eliminate owners’ electricity charges entirely. The first ZeroHouse 2.0 model homes will include solar power systems alongside...
View ArticleU.K. Business Increases Sustainability
U.K. companies rapidly increased the sustainability of their business practices over the last 12 months of data collection, according to a report by sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future....
View ArticleAB 32’s Carbon Market Rounding Into Shape
Seems like only yesterday that those following AB 32 were anticipating the release of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) initial view of the AB 32 Cap and Trade program. That initial...
View ArticleNew Sustainability Professionals within the Retail Industry
Following the success of its Plan A, Marks & Spencer has opened one of the U.K.’s most sustainable retail outlets at Ecclesall Road in Sheffield. A new 12,400 square foot M&S store in Sheffield...
View ArticlePolicy & Enforcement Briefing: Solyndra Threat, Smog Rule Battle, Johnson...
The Solyndra controversy is starting to pose a serious threat to future investments in renewable energy, the Hill reports. Congressional Republicans are planning a huge political fight over the failed,...
View ArticleBulbrite Incandescent Aims to Beat the ‘Ban’
Bulbrite has launched its Halogen A19 lamp, an incandescent bulb the company describes as “eco-friendly,” and that complies with the Energy Independence and Security Act. The act takes effect January...
View ArticleCompostable Biobags Have Higher Carbon Footprint, Report Says
Non-biodegradable bioplastics have a smaller carbon footprint than those that are designed to decompose, according to a white paper by U.K. firm Biome Bioplastics. Bioplastics: an important component...
View ArticleRenewables to Grow Fastest in Next 25 Years – But Carbon Keeps Soaring
Renewable power will be the fastest-growing energy source over the next 25 years, but fossil fuels will remain the dominant energy source as carbon emissions rise by 43 percent, according to the...
View ArticleComcast, Honeywell Slammed by CDP; UPS Tops Latest Rankings
UPS, Consolidated Edison and Dow Chemical are among the top-ranked U.S. companies in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s annual carbon performance and disclosure ratings for the S&P 500, as more and...
View ArticleWoolworth’s Discusses Sustainability
Retailer Woolworths has been recognized for its sustainability achievements by both the World Economic Forum and the Dow Jones. To discuss the issue further, ABN’s Alishia Seckam spoke with Justin...
View ArticleGreen Fleet Briefing: Pacer, Peterbilt, Golden Eagle, Toyota Prius
Pacer International is adding 300 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to its Southern California fleet. The trucks will operate through Pacer’s cartage subsidiary, Pacer Cartage, Inc, Fleet Owner...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: Cadmium Ban Threat, REACH Guidance, LEED for...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register that it will write regulations to limit cadmium content in children’s jewelry if the industry does not take steps to...
View ArticleAnnual Non-Utility Electricity Sales Hit $29.5bn, Set to Rise
The market for energy sales from firms selling directly to consumers, bypassing utility companies, grew to over $29.5 billion in 2009, according to a report by Pike Research. Such sales were first...
View ArticleDefining Recycled Content in Paper Products
Despite the fact that paper products with recycled content have been around nearly forever, there is still much confusion regarding basic definitions. For some of us, recent changes in the FSC labeling...
View ArticleSustainability Drives Competitive Advantage in Food Industry Supply Chain
Parents – mainly mothers – determine most household food purchases. Questions race through their minds as they navigate the labyrinth of products, packaging and prices. Is this healthy for my family?...
View ArticleEcoAd Patent Fast-Tracked
EcoMedia’s application seeking patent protection for its controversial EcoAd advertising program has been granted special status within the Commerce Department’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The...
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