A report released June 3 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative states that $117 billion was invested in renewable energy projects, including geothermal, wind, solar and biofuels, in 2008. This is a five percent increase since 2007, mostly attributable to emerging economies such as China and Brazil.
In his continuing efforts to create an open dialogue with the Muslim world, President Barrack Obama traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with King Abdullah’s counsel.
Environmental Working Group recently updated its Pesticides Shopper’s Guide and has made it available now as an iPhone application for download.
Last month, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced new legislation calling for an investigation into the presence of contaminants and impurities in cosmetics and personal care products geared for babies and children.
Summer tours this year feature rock band The Fray with special guest Jack's Mannequin. Since their last tour, the headlining rock band became aware of the "green" trend
