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Gas 2.0

GM To World: “We’re Still Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cells”

While plug-in vehicles such as the Volt are grabbing headlines, the General is still investing in fuel cell vehicles.»

SustainableBusiness.com

Fidelis Signs 207MW Supply Agreement with South African Solar Firm

The Beverly Hills company will begin providing solar modules to TinSol Energy in Q1 of 2011.»

EarthandIndustry

Launch of New International Green Building Code Welcomed in Growing Industry

The International Green Construction Code combines the work of existing green building codes.»

Cleantechnica

Great Wind Expectations Blow Governors Into DC

A bipartisan group of 29 governors are in the capitol promoting a blueprint for expanding wind energy in the nation.»

EarthandIndustry

California Utility Leasing Warehouse Roofs for Largest Solar PV Program in US

Southern California Edison has awarded a 200 megawatt contract to SunPower for rooftop solar installations.»

SustainableBusiness.com

US Smart Grid Gets Big Tax Break

After making the biggest investment ever in the electric grid, government sweetens the deal by waving off the IRS.»

HybridCars

Top 5 Myths About Prius Runaway Acceleration

While the Prius has its share of problems, misleading information abounds about sudden accelerations.»

Gas 2.0

Aurica Motors Plans To Keep California NUMMI Plant Open With Electric Cars

Unknown startup plans to take over mammoth auto plant, despite having never produced or sold a single example.»

Yale Environment 360

Top Scientists Will Review UN Climate Work in Wake of Controversy

Oversight panel will set quality standards in bid to restore the IPCC's credibility.»

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ENN

Air Quality Is Improving in Much of the US

Emissions of toxic air pollutants, such as benzene, have declined about 40 percent nationwide between 1990 and 2005.»

Environment News Service

New York Data Centers, Factories Get $100 Million for Energy Efficiency

New York State is investing more than $100 million over two years to help data centers and manufacturers control energy costs and improve their competitiveness.»

ENN

Salty Air Compounds Pollution from Nitrogen Oxides

NOx and smog along our coastlines may be worsened by chemical reactions that occur when NOx emissions combine with salty ocean air.»

Triple Pundit

Defining Corporate Citizenship

How much of a role should business play in tackling global questions such as climate change, unemployment, and distributing international aid? »

Renewable Energy World

SunEdison To Build 72-MW Plant in Italy

U.S. solar builder signs on to create the largest photovoltaic plant in Europe.»

New York Times

Rapid Rise in Seed Prices Draws U.S. Scrutiny

Is Monsanto using its dominance to manipulate the market?»

Los Angeles Times

Santa Monica Sushi Restaurant Charged with Illegally Selling Whale Meat

A sting worthy of Hollywood nabs a whale-slinging chef.»

Environment News Service

Green Chemistry Breakthrough in Plastics Recycling

Instead of being tossed, plastic bottles might be broken down and used again and again.»

Triple Pundit

The Toxies Awards Recognize Worst Chemicals of the Year

At this red carpet event, winning an award is not recommended.»

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