The award-winning apps from this years Cleantech Hackathon do everything from comparing the efficiency of appliances to figuring out which building in your city is the worst polluter.READ»
To get more clean energy, we're going to have to build a lot of stuff. Building all that will create jobs all over the country. Here's some idea of where--with the right investments--we might see employment boom.READ»
With a documentary film crew recently at his back and deals in place with Daimler, Toyota, and Panasonic, Tesla's Elon Musk talks to Fast Company about his rosy future. READ»
China may be the world's biggest polluter, but they're also investing heavily in clean and renewable energy solutions--and far surpassing the U.S.'s puny attempts in the process.READ»
Investors and cleantech entrepreneurs should check out OnGreen, a just-launched online cleantech marketplace for startups seeking funds, for clues on how to zig when everyone else is zagging. READ»
At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco this week, a panel of experts was asked about whether or not companies still care about carbon accounting. While the topic had a lot of buzz around it a couple years ago, it seems to have ...READ»
In the wake of the Japanese nuclear crisis resulting from the massive earthquake and tsunami to hit that nation, governments and people around the globe are reevaluating their nuclear energy programs.READ»
As the Great Recession slowly recedes, it's clear that we're not going back to the world of 2006. But where exactly are we going? In his State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke about investing in innovation to move our country and our economy forward.READ»
My green crystal ball hasn’t yet revealed the price of oil next week, but some trends are so large and long term that they are bound to make 2011 a great year for green businesses.READ»
The most fertile ground for innovation is often found where one field runs into another and the two mix together. The convergence of cleantech and high tech is one such rich field of innovation, giving rise to a host of opportunities for businesses to make money and make a difference in the world.READ»
Back when President Obama was elected in 2008 I wrote a blog post about "What's Next for the Green Economy". At the time we were in the midst of economic turmoil, and expectations ran sky high for what Obama would achieve, including ...READ»
Solving climate change is a big challenge that will require cooperation and innovation on a global scale. Tokyo startup Fullcircle Innovations is taking on this challenge with its offerings at GreenITers.com and EcoAppsFree.com.READ»
We often hear bitter discord about environmental and economic problems that we face, such as the rancor that emerges in debates about financial reform and climate change legislation. It boils up in the words of the talking heads ...READ»
Looking for a green job and have the freedom to relocate? You might want to think strategically about where you move. According to the Center for American Progress, these are the top 5 cities for green jobs:1. San Francisco
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