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Nearly 40,000 US Cleantech Jobs Created in Q2
More than 58 clean energy and transportation projects, launched across the US in the second quarter of 2013, have led to the creation of 38,600 new jobs in the sector, according to a recent report by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2).The number of job... View More
BlueAvocado’s New Collection of Upcycled Accessories Provides Jobs for Female War Survivors
When we launched our business in Texas nearly five years ago, our vision was to empower millions of people to reduce their carbon footprint, invest in the dreams and journeys of female entrepreneurs, and create an impact that inspires action. We came... View More
NativeEnergy School Wind Projects Chip Away Corporate Carbon Footprints
80,000 tonnes of carbon credits add clean energy to the grid August 29, 2013 – Burlington, VT – NativeEnergy, a Vermont-based carbon offset project developer and supplier, announced a seventh community wind energy project in the country’s heart... View More
Could 'Brown' Be Your Brand's New 'Green'?
With the announcement of the first synthetic burger grown in a petri dish, would it be more or less shocking to say “human waste is the currency of the future”? “Carbon footprints” and “data footprints” are carving the way for “microbia... View More
Don't Get Greenwashed: How to Make Sure Your Eco-Friendly Products Are the Real Deal
From electric cars to reusable shopping bags, it's undeniable that "going green" is one of the fastest growing trends out there today. This is great news for the eco-friendly consumer, as companies are scrambling to offer greener versions o... View More
Department of Defense Awards $7 Billion in Contracts to 22 Solar Companies
Johnson Controls, Sunpower and 20 other solar companies have been awarded $7 billion in Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC), according to a recent announcement.Some of the other winning companies include NRG Energy, Borrego Solar, Washington ... View More
Tesla Outsells Porsche, Buick, Lincoln in California
In June, the Tesla Model S outsold several well-established vehicle brands in California — including Porsche, Buick and Lincoln — according to a recent report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), using data sourced from Polk.T... View More
CODA Deploys First Solar EV Charging Station Optimized by Energy Storage in San Francisco
CODA Energy has partnered with Energy Vault and Growing Energy Labs (GELI), to deploy the first Eco-Station, a solar integrated electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging station optimized by energy storage, in the San Francisco Bay Area.CODA says the charg... View More
Report: More Than Half of Diners Willing to Pay More For Meals in Sustainable Restaurants
More than half (56 percent) of diners would pay more for a meal if they knew the restaurant was investing in reducing its environmental impact and taking its social responsibility seriously, according to new research from the Sustainable Restaurant A... View More
New Global Brewers Survey Shows Industry Making Notable Reductions in Water, Energy Use
The Worldwide Brewery Industry Water and Energy Benchmarking Survey, which is carried out by Campden BRI and KWA on behalf of the Dutch Brewers Association every four years, reveals that breweries have reduced their energy usage by over 9% and water ... View More
Crayola's Colorcycle Program Turning Used Markers Into Clean Energy
JBI, Inc., a clean energy company that recycles waste plastic into liquid fuels, has announced it is partnering with Crayola on its "Colorcycle" program, which converts markers into clean energy.The program will be conducted throughout the ... View More
Investors Achieve Strong Results on Climate, Supply Chains, Water Issues During 2013 Proxy Season
Investors achieved notable victories during this year’s shareholder proxy season, with a near-record 110 shareholder resolutions filed with 94 U.S. companies on corporate sustainability challenges such as climate change, supply chain issues and wat... View More
Monadnock Paper Mills Wins EPA 2013 Environmental Merit Award
Family-owned paper company Monadnock Paper Mills has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a recipient of a 2013 Environmental Merit Award for its significant contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving.Awar... View More
Shell, BP Break With Trade Group Calling for Repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard
Shell and BP have diverged from the oil and gas industry’s main trade groups, which are calling for Congress to remove the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a federal mandate that compels gasoline makers to blend in ethanol and other renewable fuels.T... View More
Follow-Up to SB'13: Lucid's Michael Murray on Using IT to Drive Behavior Change
Michael Murray is the president and co-founder of Lucid, a software company providing real-time information feedback designed to “teach, inspire behavior change, and save energy and water resources in buildings.” Since the company’s founding in... View More
Intel, Microsoft and Kohl’s Top EPA’s Green Power Rankings
Intel recently topped the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power list of partner organizations utilizing renewable energy. The technology and telecom company uses renewables such as biogas, biomass, small-hydro, solar and wind to generate mo... View More
LG Shrinks Carbon Footprint, Saves $1 Million in Six Months
LG Electronics has cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 61,348 metric tons, while saving close to $1 million in operating expenses since December 2012, according to a recent Environmental Protection Agency assessment.At the end of 2012, the electronic... View More
Investing in Renewable Energy and Efficiency Can Significantly Lower Water Use
The U.S. could dramatically lower the power industry’s draw on strained water supplies by replacing aging power plants with water-smart options such as renewable energy and efficiency, according to a study recently released by the Union of Concerne... View More
Energy Sector Shareholders Continue to Push Companies to Address Climate, Fossil Fuels
Investors have achieved notable victories during this year’s shareholder proxy season, with a near record 110 shareholder resolutions filed with 94 U.S. companies on hydraulic fracturing, flaring, fossil fuel reserve risks and other climate- and su... View More
If You Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself: Ford and Toyota End Hybrid Partnership
Ford and Toyota announced this week they are going their separate ways after teaming up in 2011 to develop a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain system for light-duty trucks. After completing a feasibility study of their collaboration, the companies ... View More
