Green Blog

There has been a lot of talk these days about the prospect of China outpacing America in the clean energy race. From a recent Los Angeles Times article reporting that China surpassed the United States in private clean-energy investment last year to a D.C.

Our friends at groSolar, a national leader in solar power distribution and installation, today announced a new relationship with SOLON Corporation, a leading North American photovoltaic manufacturer.

Bill Gates made a wish at this February's TED conference.

He wants a non-polluting energy source that costs half what today's cheap, dirty energy costs.

As I recently blogged, TIGER grants announced this week will fund transportation infrastructure projects that help build the foundation of a more efficient transportation system that reduces global warming pollution.

What's the fastest way to save money and cut carbon emissions?

I bet there are lots of great answers out there, but, according to an article in Wednesday's New York Times, the best answer might be the most counter-intuitive. The fastest way to save money and cut carbon emissions might be to slow down.

The massive earthquake in Haiti has caused a major crisis of homelessness.  Addressing it poses almost inconceivable challenges.

People need shelter that can be built very quickly and cheaply, that can be replicated thousands of times.  It needs to be secure from the elements, and it needs to respect the culture of the Haitian people.

What matters most to you? What matters most to humanity? What matters most to the planet?

Inspired by some artist friends of his, New York Times eco-blogger Andy Revkin asked a fascinating group of people that simple yet hugely complicated question: What matters most?

Our favorite (and the world's most eco-conscious) racecar driver will be working even more closely with the GREENandSAVE family.

Venice.  Amsterdam.  Prague.  Paris.  These are some cities that are making "ten-most-romantic cities” lists.  I just looked at three such sites, and Venice, Prague and Paris were consensus picks.  Amsterdam was on two of the lists, as were Rome, Edinburgh, and New York.

What are some of the things these cities have in common?