Energy Star-EPA Annual Report
Catch up on EPA's premiere climate protection programs. Click [1.5MB]
September 28, 2007
Come Together Somehow
President Bush urges world leaders to reduce GHGs, but not by statute. Golly
What Makes Carbon Markets Work?
The EU-ETS will do its job only when its got effective, comprehensive and independent oversight. FT
September 27, 2007
Cap & Trade & Auction
The potential for sweeping new business opportunities attracts banks to a carbon market position with emissions auctions. Buy in?
All Talk No Teeth
President Bush takes unearned credit for GHG emissions cuts. Have a bite
Gore v Bush
Who can lead the way on combatting climate change? FT
Carbon Tax: The First Bill
Read a summary of Congressman Dingell's carbon tax bill and a first comment by the Carbon Tax Center.
September 26, 2007
UK Opts For Eco-Towns
PM Gordon Brown announces a plan to build ten eco-towns with 240,000 new homes that use locally-produced energy. Start here
Dingell In Cyberspace
The Dingell carbon tax bill will be released on the Congressman's website on September 27. Public comments welcome. How virtual!
Asian Businesses - Ungreen
Asian businesses lag way behind European and US counterparts on going green. FT
Asian Businesses-Carbon Clueless
Asian businesses lag behind European and US counterparts on awareness of their own climate impacts. FT
September 25, 2007
Kiwis Lead The Way
New Zealand pledges to become the planet's first carbon neutral country, but what about its sheep? Look ahead
States Rights? Wrong
The Bush Adminstration stirs up opposition to California's bid to regulate GHGs. Look into it
Blowing Bubbles Or Smart Money?
Is the recent move to invest in green projects just a financial bubble? Read in Full
Three Little Words
"Aspirational", "technology " and "intensity" are words favored by the Bush administration in the current climate debate. Why is that?
Bright Prospects For Auto Suppliers
While US auto makers fight stricter CAFE standards, their suppliers could thrive with new fuel rules. WSJ [Restricted access]
September 24, 2007
Get Closer
Local land use planning and zoning decisions are a major front in the climate change battle. Stop sprawl
Bill Clinton's For Climate Scorekeeping
President Bill Clinton keynotes the launch of the fifth Climate Disclosure Project Report on both S&P and FT-listed corporations. Measure that Also see Sept. 21 interview transcript. FT
The Best-Laid Plans
NYC's got a plan for what to do if a monster storm hits town, but don't relax yet. Wade in
September 21, 2007
Super Supermarket
Augusta Maine will be the home of the first LEED Platinum supermarket. And that's not the only good green news. Look north
Burned Up
Congressman Waxman wants to know why the EPA approved a new coal-burning power plant without examining its climate change impacts. Just ask
Carbon Devolution
As North Sea oil and gas output plummet, Scotland wants to control what's left. FT [Restricted access]
September 20, 2007
Gray Is The New Green
Buildings are truly durable goods. Can existing structures go green? Could be
Focused Research
NYS sets its research agenda on pollution linked with energy generation and use. See more [2.9MB]
Coney Island Baby
In NYC neighborhoods, think small, think sustainable. Have fun
September 19, 2007
Stop Stalling
Following the recent decision in a Vermont federal court, environmentalists will sue the the EPA if it doesn't grant states the right to limit CO2 from auto emissions. Read more
Cornfed Cars?
Corn doesn't look like a good bet for a biofueled future, but there may be alternatives. Look into it
September 18, 2007
Take The A Train
Commuting in and around NYC by car is getting even slower, wasting 46 hours a year for each rider. Go slow
Skyhigh Farming
Since more than half the world lives in cities, here's a way to grow food in the urban jungle. Raise that
Coming Sooner
The IPCC reports on the rapid onset of destructive changes linked to global warming. Blink
CA Court Dismisses Auto Suit
A federal judge threw out a a lawsuit against auto manufacturers brought by the California Attorney General who was seeking monetary damages. Exit here
Risky Business
State finance and pension fund managers petition the SEC to require corporate disclosure of risks from climate change impacts. Don't hide
September 16, 2007
Is Arthur Pingou Right?
Pingou, an early 20th century founder of environmental economics, inspires 21st century advocates of a carbon tax like Mankiw. Get current
September 15, 2007
Red Tape Isn't Green
Rooftop green energy installations in NYC snagged by antiquated building regulations. Move on
September 14, 2007
Facing Risks
The Prince of Wales and the UK insurance industry kick off an initiative to impact the climate conduct of customers and investors alike. Look into it
The Start of Something Big
If states are the laboratories of democracy, the Vermont court decision on auto emissions could lead the way to federal action. Look ahead
Rein In The Horses
From a US perspective, European car makers want to look greener at big German auto show. Whoa!
September 13, 2007
Congressional Carbon Control
Contrast and compare the cap and trade programs under Congressional consideration. Click [3.6MB]
Govs Take Energy Pledge
The National Governors Association commits to state level clean-energy futures. Count to 50
Capturing The Carbons
Much research and investment lies ahead to make carbon capture and storage a reality. Way to go?
Some Like It Green
Green taxes, not "stealth" taxes, can win public support says Conservative Party spokesperson. FT [Limited access]
September 12, 2007
Court To Car Makers: Cut Carbon
A federal district court decides in favor of Vermont's and New York's CO2 emissions standards for new cars. Read the decision
Slurpers Still Sell
European and US car makers say gas guzzlers lead the markets. Not everyone agrees. FT [Limited access]
How Green Is My Mortgage!
Lenders offer better deals on more energy-efficient homes. WSJ [Subscription needed]
September 11, 2007
Bigger Than Atoms
Soon, Scotland will get more of its electricity from the wind than from nuclear power. Aye
Allocating Ideas
If Congress passed a cap & trade-based climate bill, how should it distribute carbon emissions allowances? Get the options
September 10, 2007
Beyond 2012
Read the UN Foundation's proposal for a post-2012 climate action framework. Don't delay
UK Businesses on CO2 Diet
Working with the Carbon Trust, UK businesses rethink their supply chains to reduce their CO2 emissions, 10 million tons since 2001. Get the skinny
Make War, Make Money
In the global climate change battle, keep an eye on emerging renewable energy stocks. FT [Limited access]
September 07, 2007
Energetic Decoupling
California's electric power rate rules, which decouple use from revenues, are being adopted by other states as a way to slash energy use. Plug in
Face Your Fears
US business leaders report on their biggest worries with natural disasters leading the list. FT [Limited access]
UK Greens Nix Nuclear Talks
English environmental groups withdraw from a national "consultation" about nuclear power. Hear that?
September 06, 2007
Ahoy There
Ocean shipping is a fast-growing source of air pollution and environmentalists are suing the EPA to control it. Gasp
In Denial
Asian-Pacific political leaders can't agree on a joint climate change declaration at the APEC meeting in Sydney Australia. No!
Don't Overestimate
Once again, global surveys that finds green construction is cheaper than you might think. Get on board
Tougher Than We Thought
The world may fail to meet the carbon emissions targets for preventing major climate change says global business group. FT [Restricted access]
September 05, 2007
Ethanol Heats Up Water Wars
The booming ethanol production industry ups tensions over water rights in the midwest. WSJ [subscribers only]
Drip Drip
Climate activists protest PM Howard and President Bush anti-Kyoto Protocol positions with ice sculptures in Sydney Australia. Cool
Take A Green Building Tour
Although the US didn't sign the Kyoto Protocol, its green building movement is growing. Join up
Better, Not Just Bigger
Here's a provocative idea-enact absolute energy performance standards for homes, regardless of their size. Look into it
September 04, 2007
Tax Carbon? Yes!
Read this strong pro-carbon tax essay. It tells you both why and how. It's economic
Lose That To-Do List!
Individual acts of personal responsibility won't win the war on climate change. Make it legal
Burned Up Over Coal
Although coal generates half the electricity in the US, that might change soon. Look into it
Update Earth
A new world atlas graphically shows the impact of climate change and other major shifts on Planet Earth. Don't shrug
UK Accountants Call for Carrots
Tax breaks should be part of public policy for fighting global warming. What's up? [Restricted access]
The Cautionary Principle
Complex scientific models in our hotly contested climates can be misused. Proceed thoughtfully
September 03, 2007
Let's Dish
Ad campaigns in Europe for cleaning products that claim to be greener don't persuade consumers. Buy that?
September 01, 2007
Wave Hello
Waves, wind, whatever--US innovators are harnessing alternative, clean power sources. Coming soon