Tilde Herrera

Tilde Herrera is a former editor at GreenBiz Group.

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A New Era of 'Climate Thinking'
By Tilde Herrera, May 26, 2009
In a keynote speech delivered at the Women's Network for a Sustainable Future in Santa Clara, Calif., last week, California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols described how a new way of...
Cleantech, Sustainability and Women
By Tilde Herrera, May 21, 2009
An all-star panel of female executives from the information technology, transportation, finance and nonprofit sectors gathered Thursday to discuss the sustainability opportunities offered by...
Continuing Current U.S. Energy Policy Called 'Perilous'
By Tilde Herrera, May 18, 2009
A group of retired U.S. military leaders released a report today warning that maintaining the country's current energy stance poses significant risks to its national security,
Turning Wastewater Sludge Green
By Tilde Herrera, May 14, 2009
The city of Sanford, Fla., has found a new way to deal with its never-ending stream of wastewater sludge: converting it into renewable energy.
Finding the Skills to Turn a Company Green From Within
By Tilde Herrera, May 13, 2009
Executives from Net Impact, eBay and Timberland discuss the skills employers find desirable for positions with an environmental or larger CSR focus.
Desert Golf Courses Symptomatic of Arab Region's Larger Water Problems
By Tilde Herrera, May 08, 2009
Golf courses in the Arab region use enough water to satisfy the needs of thousands of people. Yet their numbers are growing, illustrating the conflict between economic development and depleting...
Bamboo Keyboard Stays Cool in Summer, Warm in Winter
By Tilde Herrera, May 07, 2009
A Chinese bamboo flooring manufacturer is using scrap materials to make keyboards that are durable, prevent static electricity, and stay warm to the touch in the winter and cool in the summer.
Legal Troubles Overshadow Chevron's CR Report
By Tilde Herrera, May 07, 2009
Chevron released its annual Corporate Responsibility report today, but its accomplishments are being overshadowed by headlines this week that New York's Attorney General is questioning whether it...
U.S. Chamber's Climate Stance At Odds With Some Members
By Tilde Herrera, May 06, 2009
The Chamber’s enduring resistance to climate change regulations has put it at odds with some of its members, many of which have in recent years formed coalitions and taken policy stances...
What's the Carbon Footprint of Your Toilet Paper?
By Tilde Herrera, May 04, 2009
Tesco is charging ahead with its plans to slap a carbon label on all of its private label products to denote the amount of greenhouse gas emissions it takes to produce each item. Next up: toilet...