“World Bank financing has help put solar power systems on more than 300,000 homes and small businesses in Bangladesh. Working with its local partners, the World Bank’s International Development Association IDA’s Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Project (RERED), is aiming to boost that to more than 1 million with an additional $172 million credit facility. Imagine [...]
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Hundreds of thousands prepare for the world’s largest “day without fossil fuels” INTERNATIONAL — Is it possible for the world to move beyond fossil fuels? On September 24, more than 150 countries are expected to take part in a global day events called “Moving Planet” dedicated to the goal of solving the climate crisis by [...]
The nation’s largest green living event comes to Los Angeles Convention Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Georgia Malki Denise Hamler Phone: 828-333-9403 x 125 202-872-5303 Georgia@sevenstarevents.com denisehamler@greenamerica.org LOS ANGELES – The nation’s premier green living event comes to Los Angeles October 29-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year, Green Festival celebrates a ten [...]
“Just as the EPA keeps tabs on companies that use green energy for buildings and stamps out Energy Star labels for efficient appliances, the Department of Energy has begun recognizing companies that are greening their vehicle fleets. The National Clean Fleets Partnership helps companies that are trying to reduce their use of gasoline and diesel by [...]
“WASHINGTON — The Energy Department plans to provide a $105 million loan guarantee for the expansion of an ethanol factory in Emmetsburg, Iowa, that intends to make motor fuel from corncobs, leaves and husks. Experts say that the new factory, being built by POET, a major producer of ethanol derived from corn kernels, could be the [...]
“Solar power has been growing in New York City, but the installed capacity pales in comparison to the city’s potential. That’s at least according to a new study, illustrated by the map above, that found two-thirds of the city’s million-plus rooftops are suitable for solar panels—and collectively could meet half the city’s energy demand during peak [...]
The Safe Bet: Renewables
Jun 9
“We live in a world dominated by risk. Corporations obsess over it; governments are ruled by it. Those in power make decisions based on the likelihood of unforeseen events—sudden conflict, popular uprisings, disasters. As we enter the second decade of the twenty-first century, we’re beginning to see a new pattern, a new landscape of threat, [...]
“This past weekend I attended Seattle’s 10th Annual Green Festival where hundreds of vendors and exhibitors enthusiastically shared their green stories. One vendor that stood out for me was Eco Tapi, developers of compostable and biodegradable paper and plastic products made out of tapioca! Not only was the product interesting, but they also had a beautiful way [...]
The 2011 Green Festival took place this past weekend at the Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle, bringing with it a host of innovations and green products, as well as some truly energizing and eye-opening speakers. If you missed the event, don’t worry – there are more Green Festivals to come later this year, including stops [...]
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