Colorado city aims for 'zero-energy' goal
It’s not there yet, but the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, has set itself an admirably ambitious goal: to
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Low-carbon housing: Smart, not cheap
Today’s homes are far greater energy hogs than they should be. Sprawling suburban McMansions, now falling to foreclosure in
Your choice: Efficiency or a BP moment
Last year’s devastating BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was caused by corporate decisions that valued time
Crowdsourcing a sustainable future
“Crowdsourcing” might be just the label du jour for what is really simple collaboration or competition for the best ideas.
Can the web support 'smart' everything?
Can the infrastructure of the internet support a future of smart grids, home area networks, web-connected TVs and intelligent appliances?
Creativity needed as energy risks grow
With prices for commodities from food to oil — which are, after all, linked — rising to new highs, there’s a
Worst use yet of the word "sustainable"
One of the latest WikiLeaks cables to be released highlights not only how adamant the US government is about promoting
Carrots & sticks will drive energy change
We don’t have to sit around waiting and hoping for a “magic bullet” that can solve all our energy,
For energy, no more 'business as usual'
Sustainability and “green” business have become common topics in many corporate boardrooms, but there’s one issue that most firms
What does 2011 hold for China, US?
China, now a leader in everything from cleantech investment to carbon emissions, can expect to see its star keep rising
The secret to sustainability? Commitment
What does it take to become one of six finalists for a $1.5 million prize in sustainability? On the
Who leads in sustainable cities?
Which companies have taken the lead in sustainable cities? While a number of firms are working to establish their reputations