IKEA Races To The Top
This jumbo retailer leads the way on sustainable practices. How Swede
February 28, 2007
Kicking the Habit
Climate: Our Global Commons
Based on the idea of "contraction and convergence" here's a a plan from New Zealanders to combat global warming that's aimed at every nation. Interested?
February 27, 2007
Capture Carbon-Or Else
A top climate scientist says carbon capture technology is coming soon and coal-fired power plants that don't deploy it should be shut down. Take that
Act Now Or Pay Later
Without the new London Climate Change Action Plan emissions would soar. Get going
Cnidarians Sighted
Melting ice in Antarctica has revealed a whole new underwater world. That's hot
RGGI Goes West
Governors of five western states agree to build a regional cap and trade program for CO2. Follow the trail
8 Down, 150 To Go
Here's a status report on proposed coal-fired power plants around the country. Dig in
Green Works
Labor, business and environmentalists gather at the Apollo Alliance to face the nation's energy challenges. Read more
February 23, 2007
Power Surge
2006 was a good year for the US nuclear power industry - and at bargain basement prices. 1.66 cents/KwH
And The Winner Is-Fargo
That's right, Fargo, North Dakota's gets the best urban environmental report card in the nation. NYC ranks 54th on a list of 72 cities. Go figure
It's A Man, It's A Plane...
Actually, it's the first beaver seen in NYC in 200 years. Smile
February 20, 2007
The 50% Chance
The next installment of the IPCC report on global warming will give even odds to a massive melting of Greenland and Antarctic ice. And then...
Warming Trend in Albany?
A new editorial calls on Governor Spitzer to turn up the heat on global warming-but can he outclass California? Now's the time
A Great Big Town On a Great Big Lake
No, not Chicago - Toronto. It's city government admires its green sister-city in the US but will develop its own yardstick to calibrate environmental progress. Measure up
February 19, 2007
390
That's 390 parts per million of carbon dioxide just measured in the atmosphere near the North Pole. A new record
It's Not Just Dreamin'
California's shrinking its per person energy consumption while other states' energy appetite has ballooned. Wake up
Don't Trade It-Tax It
Here's another voice heard from the carbon tax, not trade, side of the policy aisle. Click here
February 16, 2007
Let's Look At The Future
A group of Brooklyn students have created a model of the DUMBO waterfront in a warmer world. Get your galoshes
"A Real Change In Mood"
Legislators from developed and developing countries agree that all nations must cut CO2 emissions. It's global
February 15, 2007
Making Haste Slowly
2013 might be the first year for international carbon trades. Six long years
Can't Cut It
An electric power industry organization says that greenhouse gas emissions can't be cut quickly. That means it's time to demand less.
Good News?
Oil prices continue to decline. Let Sallan know if this good news or bad. $57.26 a barrel
February 14, 2007
It's The Other Guy
Brazil is a major source of global CO2, but it seems content pointing to other problem countries. Got a problem with that?
Exxon's Not On Board
Global warming legislation may have to do without Exxon. Why is that?
Business On Board
Testifying before the Senate Public Works Committee, Fortune 500 companies called for action now on global warming. Cap and trade it
February 13, 2007
The Ultimate Carbon Sink
There's good news and bad news in the scientific discovery that manmade carbon dioxide has been found in the ocean depths. Look into it
Kyoto in Japan
Japan lags in meeting its Kyoto goals for cutting CO2 emissions. Now it's raising fuel efficiency standards for cars and investing in the CDM. Read more
Supporting Shareholder Values
Shareholders and pension trustees are demanding to know what corporate managers are doing to lower financial risks from global warming. Get invested
Move Over Oscar
Get Moving
Here's a project to capture the green wave moving through U.S. business and channel its momentum with smart public policy. Surf's up
February 12, 2007
From Sea Energy to Electric Energy
Small companies offer smart energy solutions for coastal communities in Oregon and New York. Are Brazil and Argentina next?. For more wave energy news Jump in
Risks and Opportunities
Killer heat and surging storms aren't good for business. MIT is getting systematic about sustainability. Read more
Green Is The New White
I couldn't resist. Happy Valentine's's Day
February 09, 2007
ARPA-E - Think Ahead
ARPA-E is a bill in Congress that would create an agency to fund and coordinate research for transforming US energy use. What a concept
Market Muscle: Can Cap & Trade Cut Carbon
Visit our latest eBriefing about hot markets for a cool planet on the New York Academy of Sciences website. Free access for Sallan readers.
February 08, 2007
Save While Sleeping
With the launch of Vista, a new computer operating system, environmentalists question its energy efficiency. The sleep mode is key. Don't yawn
LEEDing To Smart Growth
Environmentalists have joined with green architects to fight sprawl and encourage urban development with LEED-ND, a program for growing sustainable neighborhoods. Get smart
Continuous Offshore Energy
The UK announces an offshore wind and gas hybrid electricity scheme that could continuously provide 200MW of clean power. Take a spin
Doing A Heck Of A Job
February 07, 2007
Blair Digs Carbon Capture
The British Prime Minister calls for an energy policy with a technical fix, carbon sequestration. Look underground
Climate-Killer Cars
The EU's European Commission is having a hard time with cars. Hitch a ride
Putting Good Ideas To Work
Advocates for high performance building will succeed only if they add job training and green tax policy to their "must have" list. Here's how
February 06, 2007
But What Does Congress Think?
The results of a poll of elected officials in Washington about global warming must be seen to be believed. Click here
I'll Give My Heart to San Francisco
Always one step ahead, San Francisco's on the edge of adopting a comprehensive high performance building law. Step up
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
A major NYC environmental group urge the Mayor to act on his 2030 sustainability plan. There's no time to waste and all eyes will be on what gets done this year. Time flies
February 05, 2007
Carbon Caps Criticized
The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is having growing pains. Germany is threatening to go to court over its new carbon emissions allocation. Ouch
Needed: An Economic Sea Change
To meet the challenge of global warming, the US economy must change - profoundly. Turning the Ship will examine how to turn the tide. All aboard
Conservative Calls For Concerted Climate Change Combat
French President Chirac got support from 46 countries to create a new organization that will put teeth in the struggle against global warming. Take a bite
Sea Level Rise-Afraid to Ask?
Predictions about sea level rise were difficult for the IPCC 4 report. Here's an introduction to the topic. Jump in
February 02, 2007
Psst-It Will Cost You
US business is adding up the costs of adapting to global warming- it's not cheap. Some seek new business opportunities in a warming world. Find a niche
Teaching the ABCC's
British school kids soon will be learning their ABCC's - as in Climate Change. Spell it out
IPCC 4 Report
How To Repower Gotham
The NYC Apollo Alliance finds environmental and economic opportunities in combatting climate change. Power up here
This Is Smart Growth?
Although the NYC Comptroller calls for "smart growth", he's not talking about sustainable growth or high performance building. See January 25 speech at NY Building Congress
February 01, 2007
Financial Green
A New York investment banker will preside over a new network created by a major green group to mobilize market-based solutions to climate change. Follow the money
Green Peace?
Al Gore has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to focus the world's attention on global warming. That's hot
56.4 Million Greener Urbanites
Mayors of 376 US cities, representing more than 56 million people in all 50 states, call for a $4 billion federal grant to help fight global warming. But they are not just waiting around. Get busy