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Investors Challenge 18 Oil, Gas Companies on Climate, Fracking Risks

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST

Shareholder resolutions have proven to be an important tool to coerce companies to change behavior.

California's Green Jobs Were Most Resilient During Recession, Fastest Growing Sector

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST

During the height of the recession, California's green economy saw less than half the job losses as the overall economy, and long term, is growing jobs much faster.

India Ups Investments in Solar, Wind As Fossil Fuels Become More Risky

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST

Costs for imported coal is rising, while they're coming down for wind and solar.

South Korea Votes to Cap Greenhouse Emissions of Largest Companies

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EST

The country voted to launch a cap-and-trade program in 2015.

Corporate Sustainability Nearing Tipping Point

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST

31% of companies say sustainable business practices now contribute to their profits, and 70% say it's now permanently esconsed in their management strategy.

India: Renewable Energy Investment Outpaces Rest of the World

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST

Thanks to strong policies and the improving cost-competitiveness of solar and wind, India will exceed its 5-Year Plan target.

Hertz Launches New Leg of Its Sustainability Journey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST

Its leadership is evident in its commitment to renting high fuel efficiency cars, implementing solar and efficiency in operations.

Energy Watch: What's Happening This Week in Congress

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST

This is a big week for pushing oil drilling, the tar sands pipeline, repeal of oil subsidies, renewables tax break, and still, Solyndra.

Nevada Town Rakes in Money, Thanks to Solar

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST

Boulder City opened its arms to the nation's largest solar plants and will now earn lease payments for decades to come.

SolarCity Prepares for IPO

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST

If successful, SolarCity could be valued at $1.5 billion.

US Bancorp to Invest $440 Million in Renewable Energy This Year

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:02:00 EST

The fifth largest US bank says it's committed to renewable energy.

Yes, LEED-Certified Buildings on Chopping Block Too

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:02:00 EST

The newly passed House Defense Authorization Bill prohibits use of DOD funds to achieve LEED-Gold or Platinum, and requires cost-benefit reports on sustainable design standards.

$1 Billion Prize for 100 MPG Gasoline Car, Mass Transit Blocked

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST

Legislation would reward efficient gas cars while eliminating incentives for electrics, and funding for Calfornia's high speed rail project is blocked.

Full Steam Ahead on US Offshore Wind This Year

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:02:00 EST

The Dept of Interior plans to hold auctions and issue leases for offshore wind off the mid-Atlantic coast this year.

Chinese Oil Company Joins Isofoton to Build Solar Across Asia

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST

China National Offshore Oil takes a 51% stake, and China announces solar subsidy cuts.