Sarah Terry-Cobo

Sarah Terry-Cobo served as an editorial intern at GreenBiz.com in 2009.

Virtualization Computing to Expand Access Across the Developing World GreenerComputing.com
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 16, 2009
NComputing has partnered with Haier, a Chinese appliance maker to sell its low-cost computer equipment to parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America. ...
Will Coal Finally Get the Chance to Clean up its Act? ClimateBiz.com
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 15, 2009
The Department of Energy announced its support for the first commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration power plant, but will it live up to the much-hyped notion of "clean coal"? ...
Clean Energy Creates Jobs, Improves Economic Growth
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 11, 2009
"Green collar jobs" has been the buzz term in business and policy circles as the solution to rising unemployment and greenhouse gas emissions. Two new reports show that the U.S. and states such as...
Loans from Whole Foods Help Small Producers Grow Business
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 10, 2009
Offering a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economy, Whole Foods Markets have been loaning small, local producers of natural foods up to $100,000 to maintain, improve or expand their businesses...
Climate Corps Program Cuts Business Costs and Improves Efficiency
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 02, 2009
The Environmental Defense Fund has announced its 2nd annual Climate Corps program, which will pair 26 Masters of Business Administration students with 23 firms to identify ways to improve energy...
How Will the 'New GM' Affect Plans for the Volt?
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, June 02, 2009
With the announcement on June 1 that General Motors will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, hybrid car enthusiast blogs are a-buzz with the fate of the Chevy Volt, a gasoline-electric plug...

Sam's Club Offers a Sweet -- and Fair -- Deal for Coffee Lovers and Farmers
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 19, 2009
The wholesale giant annouced a responsible sourcing partnership to sell Fair Trade Certified coffee in 600 Sam's Club stores nationwide....
SCE and First Solar Team Up for Sunny Partnership
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 18, 2009
The utility Company Southern California Edison announced a partnership with First Solar to build two thin-film solar photovoltaic arrays near the Mojave Desert. ...
Cadbury Pulls Palm Oil from Formula for Dairy Milk Bars
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 17, 2009
Under pressure from New Zealand's Auckland Zoo, Cadbury has agreed to remove palm oil from its Dairy Milk chocolate bars, because of concerns about deforestation and habitat loss. ...
Colleges Become Greener Thanks to Savvy Students
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 29, 2009
The Princeton Review has added a green category to its rankings, showing a 30 percent increase in colleges participating in this part of the survey. ...
Fair Trade Chocolate Hits the Mainstream
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 22, 2009
Two major chocolatiers announce commitments to source cocoa mass from sustainably harvested sources, bringing fair trade chocolate bars to the mainstream. ...
Green-Collar Graduations Show the Promise of Stimulus Funds
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 06, 2009
Funding from states and the federal government to spur the growth of green jobs is starting to pay off, and community colleges are graduating the first class of new green-collar workers. Plus: a...

The Dilemma of Voluntary Climate Action ClimateBiz.com
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, September 17, 2009
Does the early bird open a can of worms? Companies have good reason for holding off of emissions-reductions projects -- while other firms have equally good reasons for taking early action on...
Wheego's All-Electric Solution for Vehicle Fleets
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, September 10, 2009
The brand new Wheego Whip, a micro-sized all-electric vehicle that goes 40 miles on a charge and retails for under $20K, offers a promising solution to meet companies' urban fleet needs. ...
Selling Intangibles: How to Sell What the Customer Can't See
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 24, 2009
In these uncertain and cash-strapped times, how do you convince customers that buying green is smart and profitable? We asked four companies for their tips on selling the real value of green...
Greener Brews: 15 large breweries rated for eco-friendliness
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 12, 2009
Greentopia released its environmental impact ratings for 15 of the largest breweries, with New Belgium Brewing taking the lead. Sorry Guinness, Irish green does not mean eco green. ...
Is There a Change Afoot in How Organics Are Marketed?
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, August 05, 2009
The organic industry is on the defensive in response a study published by the United Kingdom's Food Standard Agency that stated organic food is no more nutritionally dense than conventional food...
Yet Another Survey Finds Shoppers Willing to Pay the Green Premium
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 21, 2009
A study of purchasing behavior in countries around the world finds that yet again, shoppers say they'll pay more for green products, even despite the recession. But are there actions to back up...
Stimulus Funds Locator Map
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 20, 2009
Navigating the process of finding Recovery funds and bidding on projects can be a complex and time-consuming process for business owners. Based on information provided by the General Services...
Investments In Renewables Spur Business Growth and Green Jobs
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 13, 2009
Danny Kennedy, CEO of Sungevity, speaks about his experience as an entrepreneur working with local governments in Green Jobs training programs. ...
'Organic' Certification Expands in Canada but is Criticized in the U.S.
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 07, 2009
While Canada unveils its own certification system, the U.S.'s label is criticized by consumers. ...
Electric Vehicle Roundup: Best Buy and McDonald's
By Sarah Terry-Cobo, July 06, 2009
Electric vehicles are getting a boost from two major retailers: Best Buy has announced that it will be selling a range of plug-in transport options, and McDonald's has launched an EV charging...

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