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Using the Arts to Inspire a Sustainable Generation
By Chrissy Coughlin, February 05, 2012
The co-founder of Artists for Humanity talks about training in the arts, and all it entails in terms of community, responsibility and hard work, helps to set them up as future leaders of a more...
The Major Dividends Cities Reap from Investing in Green Infrastructure
By Larry Levine, February 03, 2012
A new report shows that U.S. cities can save billions in costs -- while cleaning waterways and green neighborhoods -- by leveraging private investment in green infrastructure.
Adobe's 4-Step Path Toward a Net Zero Energy Balance
By Leslie Guevarra, January 30, 2012
Adobe Systems didn't set out to become a net zero company, one that generates or offsets as much energy as it uses. But now that's one of the firm's central sustainability goals, the......
Nest Thermostats: Making Home Energy Use Smarter & Sexier
By Leslie Guevarra, January 30, 2012
What if the smart thermostat in your house were as easy to use as your smartphone -- and as good-looking, too? That's challenge that Nest is taking on....
Cleantech Survives a Crisis of Confidence
By Joel Makower, January 27, 2012
Despite widespread beliefs that clean technologies are struggling under political and technological burdens, the reality is that green is growing and holds more promise than ever.
12 Data Center Energy Management Trends for 2012 and Beyond
By Clemens Pfeiffer, January 25, 2012
This year will bring about major changes in how organizations of any size analyze and utilize their energy use. Here's what data center owners and operators can expect to see in the coming......

How Can Business Leaders Accept the Challenges of the New Energy Era?
By Ned Harvey, February 06, 2012
A relatlively large number of business leaders are shifting their firms to be ready for the new energy economy, but important questions remain, including how to measure success and how to convince others to join in the quest.

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LEED's Reach Grows Despite Grim Economy, But Slower Than Hoped

Matthew Wheeland, November 08, 2011

GreenBiz.com's fourth annual Green Buildings Market & Impact report finds continued growth in certified green buildings, especially overseas, as the business benefits of green buildings become......

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States Require Insurers to Respond to Climate Risk Survey
By Robert Kropp, February 03, 2012
California joins New York and Washington in requiring insurers that that write in excess of $300 million in premiums to respond to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Climate
'Greenest College' Rankings Get Easier with New Data-Gathering Effort
Tracking the Evolution of Sustainable Investing
Intel, Kohl's, Walmart Lead EPA's Green Power Purchasers List
Tesco Considers Dropping Carbon Footprinting Labels from Products
Global Reporting Initiative Publishes New Guidelines for Green Events

Campbell's, GE, HP, Nike Rank Among Top Green-Minded Firms
By Matthew Wheeland, October 19, 2011
A new report from Two Tomorrows tries to pierce the veil of greenwash claims and identify which companies are best adding value and stability to their brands with their sustainability efforts --...
One Green Score to Rule Them All: The Next Phase of Green Marketing?
SunPower Turns to Gamification to Engage with Customers
McDonald's, Sodexo Clinch Deals on Sustainable Seafood
Google, Apple, Honda, Yahoo! and More Benefit from Green Halo
Green Consumers Grow Wary of 'Natural' Labels

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State of Green Business 2012

The fifth annual edition of our State of Green Business report continues our efforts to measure the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy. In addition to documenting what progress companies are making -- if any -- in improving their environmental performance, we track larger trends that will affect corporate America in 2012.

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Intelligent. Insightful. Inspirational. The One Great Idea series brings you personal stories to help you in your sustainability journey.

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GreenBiz Salary Survey Finds Execs Get Bigger Budgets & More Staff
Matthew Wheeland
The second annual GreenBiz Salary Survey tracks more than just how much sustainability leaders at large corporations are paid; the study finds steady growth in attention to, and resources for,...... Read more
LEED's Reach Grows Despite Grim Economy, But Slower Than Hoped

Non-News is Good News
By Joel Makower, January 31, 2012
Perhaps the best trend in sustainable business is how major green milestones -- ranging from LEED Platinum buildings to zero-waste facilities -- have become so commonplace as to be not "news...

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Find the green job that's right for you. GreenBiz.com's green & sustainability job board has jobs in energy efficiency, protecting ecosystems, research and development, green building, administrative, and more. Employers can post jobs and internships for free. » Find jobs

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RILA's 2012 Retail Sustainability Report
The Retail Industry Leaders Association compiles its first report on sustainability......
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Actress and activist Cody Horn talks with Joel Makower about the twentysomething......
Best Buy's Neil McPhail in conversation with Joel Makower
Best Buy's Neil McPhail talks with Joel Makower about the future of home energy......
State of Green Business Report 2012
The fifth annual edition of research exploring progress made in the greening of the......

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