Ariel Schwartz

Ariel Schwartz is a blogger for GreenBiz.com and the editor of Cleantechnica.com. A graduate of Vassar College, she has previously worked in marketing, organic farming, and newspaper journalism.

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NASA Global Warming Satellite Fails to Take Off, Falls into Ocean
By Ariel Schwartz, February 24, 2009
NASA's $278 million Orbiting Carbon observatory failed to launch correctly earlier today from Vandenberg Air Force Base and fell into the Antarctic Ocean as a result....
Warning: LEED Certification Claim is Not Always As it Seems
By Ariel Schwartz, February 19, 2009
LEED certification is something for any business to be proud of, but real estate lawyers and consultants say that claims of certification bear examination....
Mafia Allegedly Involved in Wind Power Plot
By Ariel Schwartz, February 19, 2009
Wind power has turned dangerous with news of an alleged Sicilian Mafia scheme to gain control of wind farms. Police in Trapani nabbed eight people suspected of bribing city officials to invest in......
Can Airports and Gas Stations be Green Buildings?
By Ariel Schwartz, February 18, 2009
New buildings claiming environmental friendliness and/or LEED certification are popping up every day, but it's important to remain wary of greenwashers....
Microsoft to Receive First U.S. Sustainable Events Management Certification
By Ariel Schwartz, February 17, 2009
Say what you will about Microsoft's products; the company can at least claim a commitment to sustainable marketing practices....
Copper Peak Logistics Launches Carbon Neutral Shipping Program
By Ariel Schwartz, February 13, 2009
Copper Peak Logistics announced the wine shipping industry's first carbon neutral shipping option earlier this week. The fulfillment and logistics provider will cover the cost of carbon offsets......
British Government Promotes Green Business Tips
By Ariel Schwartz, February 13, 2009
The British government has gotten into the green business game with its recent Real Help for Businesses Now campaign, which features a top ten list of tips for small businesses trying to cut their......
Samsung, LG Planning Solar-Powered Cell Phones
By Ariel Schwartz, February 13, 2009
Samsung and LG are both planning to unveil prototype solar-powered cell phones next week....
Ford's Green Campaign Gets Aggressive
By Ariel Schwartz, February 12, 2009
Ailing car company Ford is turning to renewable energy and fuel efficiency in an attempt to get back on its feet....
Making Fuel from Candy Waste and Cow Manure
By Ariel Schwartz, February 11, 2009
Candy waste and cow manure sounds like a nasty pairing, but the combo will be used to brew ethanol thanks to a Waco, Texas start-up called EQMA....