February 2008 Archives

A new multi-billion World Bank fund will offer money to developing countries to help combat climate change.

Biofuels may be cleaner when they leave the tailpipe, but soybean and corn production may offset this advantage.

Google wants to increase its investment in renewable energy technologies by helping promising companies scale up their operations.

A new report by Cambridge Energy Research Associates looks at the future for clean energy, and the market forces that will drive its development.

Compression technology enables wind energy to be stored and used when it is most valuable.

A new labeling program from Carbon Credit Environmental Services allows companies to sell "carbon free" goods. An industry standard is sorely needed.

Science and engineering students at the University of California at Davis are learning how to take new technology into the private sector.

Toyota's compact 1/x concept will attract plug-in enthusiasts by getting more than 100 mpg, but the styling needs some work.

Austin is one of several U.S. cities upgrading its municipal lighting to LED, and seeing benefits in costs, quality, and energy efficiency.

Former major leaguers want to inject themselves into the environmental movement and use their celebrity for good.

While the EU explores new green air technologies and emissions taxes on airlines, the U.S. plays spoiler.

A new process to create bio-crude oil uses forest trimmings and other non-food sources.

Wind, Geothermal and biomass all get increased funding while solar and hydrogen will get less money during the next fiscal year.

A new technology uses solar power to create hydrogen fuel without releasing any carbon dioxide.

More and more investors are demanding environmental accountability and reporting from the companies they support.

Three of Wall Street's heaviest hitters say they are tightening rules for lending money for coal power plants because carbon caps are coming soon.

If oil goes above $100 a barrel, oil companies will pay more for CO2 used in deep drilling. But even more CO2 is generated in the process.

A program in Texas lets individuals and businesses trade in heavy-duty equipment for more energy-efficient machines.

Ohio lawmakers are kicking gas-hog hybrid SUVs out of the HOV fast lanes. It makes good sense, but does it send the wrong message?