Carbon Cut & Paste
The energy efficiency provisions now in federal climate bills might migrate to jobs legislation. Stay tuned
The energy efficiency provisions now in federal climate bills might migrate to jobs legislation. Stay tuned
Like all good science, climate science is not a finished product. What are the knowledge needs?
What's on the cutting edge for high performance building materials? Find out
Starting now, expect major advances in smart grid technology. Look forward
Large-scale wind power requires large-scale transmission grids. Cost, siting and competition among regional grids are just some of the challenges but also see signs of smart grid investor interest.
Grist ticks off what Senator Murkowski's been doing to zap climate controls. Not done yet
Today, maps aren't just pictures, they are interactive. Check out this solar NYC sample. Re-orient
To cut the carbon footprint of new and old buildings steer clear of solar cells or wind turbines and focus instead on energy efficient materials and building systems. How sensible!
The UN's January 31 deadline for nations to endorse the Copenhagen accord is no more. No late fee!
Republican Senator McConnell sees little chance of passing a climate protection bill. Stay tuned
Public opinion polls find federal action on climate, energy and green jobs is popular across and around party lines. Look into this
Portland, Oregon's 18 story federal building gets stimulus funds to create a vegetated wall. How cool
UAE power and steel plants will capture and store carbon emissions in oil fields starting in 2012. Learn more
Thinkers meet to save the planet by putting a price on natural systems. Add it up
2009 tied for the second hottest year on record. Consider what goes into measuring global temperatures and assessing trends. Ask Jim Hansen
California's draft carbon controls would cap emissions and share the proceeds from selling emissions permits with state residents. What's it worth?
Number crunching the cost of building standardized nuclear power plants in France finds the cookie cutter model holds down expenditures. Go figure
Alaska Senator and climate regulation foe Lisa Murkowski is the biggest recipient of electric utility money in Congress, $244,000 since 2005. Greenwire [Subscribers only]
Lacking international climate commitments, the EU is unlikely to raise it's own GHG emissions target from a 20% to a 30% cut. Snip it
Germany's plan to make further cuts in solar panel electricity feed-in tariffs has investors predicting bleak times ahead. Plug in
Chinese climate activists strip to their underwear to highlight concerns about consumerism and the planet. Peek in
Climate scientists and supporters should study Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech and learn something about how to change the world. Start here
The success of Melrose Commons in the South Bronx testifies to the power of grass roots visionaries. Get sustained
Energy efficient, affordable, urban building is the hallmark of developer Jonathan Rose. Interview here