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Two different groups have recently developed new ways to make fuels -- biodiesel and natural gas -- from waste materials in the beer-brewing process and from water-treatment algaes.
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The latest round of the saga between the social network and the environmental group has Greenpeace urging Facebook to swear off coal-powered energy by Earth Day.
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As a retailer focused on building and construction products, Grainger is in a pivotal position to help reduce the impacts of millions of businesses at once. The company's head of sustainability explains how green has evolved at Grainger and how its customers are helping take it to the next level.
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Wells Fargo and GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited have joined forces in a plan to develop more than $100 million in solar projects in the United States by the close of 2011.
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Although solar photovoltaic electricity has reached grid parity in select markets, the high cost of solar has hampered it from becoming a true game-changer. The Rocky Mountain Institute recently convened more than 50 industry stakeholders and outside experts to devise ways to bring solar to scale.<br />
by Kelly Vaughn
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In the newest campaign against the social network's new data center in Oregon, Greenpeace has created a short animation mocking the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
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Despite any hope for a climate or energy bill being in hibernation, the companies that generate our electricity are already undergoing a dramatic transformation, decarbonizing their offerings and selling less, not more, energy.
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Sierra magazine has released its annual list of the "Coolest Schools" in the U.S. -- a roster of colleges and universities that the publication scored the highest in combatting climate change and teaching students about sustainability.
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SunRun's solar leasing program has removed two obstacles to solar -- the upfront cost and hassles. Yet despite more than $155 million in funding, the company only has about 5,000 customers -- so far.
by Marc Gunther
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The U.S. Department of Energy is giving $188 million to small business across the United States that are working on smart grid, building energy efficiency, biofuel and computing technology that can be commercialized and create jobs.
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The total private investment in companies that are building the clean economy has climbed over $400 billion since the end of 2009, and puts G-20 countries on track to invest $20 trillion in sustainability by 2020.
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The EPA has awarded funds to 11 companies working on everything from green buildings to nanotech, with the goal of helping the firms bring their technologies to market.
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Microfinance projects like Energy in Common are moving small-scale lending beyond traditional businesses to helping bring clean energy to the developing world.
by Marc Gunther
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Like most big problems, climate change will require big solutions, and will make smart companies big money. No financial institution has done more to promote investment in climate change solutions than Deutsche Bank.
by Marc Gunther
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Kohl's Department Stores and hip upcycler TerraCycle are among the winners of the inaugural Edison Green Award Winners, the latest category to be added to the 23-year-old award competition that honors innovative new products and the companies that make them.
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While automakers appeal to Washington for the next round of EV subsidies, experts warn to spend wisely.
by Kelly Vaughn
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If European countries give a multi-billion euro handout to Greece to stabilize its economy, will they still be able to meet their climate commitments? It turns out that investing in clean energy can make it possible.
by Gwen Ruta
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Cambodia is among the poorest and most environmentally challenged countries in Asia, not exactly ideal conditions to launch a business striving toward a more sustainable future. But a partnership between a Cambodian firm and an American NGO has done just that.<br />
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Wells Fargo's environmental financing has grown to $6.2 billion in loans and investments for green building projects, solar and wind power installments, clean technology and firms that develop it.
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With a wide range of green products on the market or in development, huge output of green fuels, and deep pockets, Solazyme stands out among the hundreds of companies trying to capitalize on the power of algae.
by Marc Gunther
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As a recently-minted author, I now understand you can never receive enough publicity for your new book. I've resolved to do my part to promote other new books on the sustainable real estate front. Here, then, are some recommendations for insightful green reading.
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San Francisco's GreenFinanceSF Program, already described as the largest retrofit loan program of its kind in the U.S., got a nearly $3 million boost from Recovery Act funds.
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The city of Wilmington and Honeywell have embarked on a sweeping $14.5 million efficiency project that includes two solar arrays, increased water reservoir capacity, a traffic light retrofit and upgraded lighting and HVAC systems for 11 facilities.
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It should be easy to understand which tax codes apply to your firm's renewable energy projects and what the incentive will be. But as with all things related to the tax code, it is not. Here are tips on how to wade through the morass.
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The U.S. Green Building Council released its Top 10 lists of green building legislation in the House and Senate today and honored Rep. Ben Chandler and Sen. Olympia Snowe for supporting energy efficiency and sustainable design in the buildings.