Sustainability
RSS
Discarded clunkers clog up junkyards
Cash for Clunkers was supposed to reduce the number of polluting cars on the road. But all those discarded cars are now clogging up junkyards. And disposing of them will be no small task. Sam Eaton reports. (08/06/2009)
Economics on climate change's side
A Senate hearing will attempt to shift Washington's attention back to climate change. A new report says reducing greenhouse gases would have a modest impact on the economy. Sam Eaton reports. (08/06/2009)
There's growth for green prefab homes
Glossy home magazines once celebrated the rise of modern prefab architecture with its clean lines and green materials. Then the housing market crashed. But green prefab isn't dead. Sam Eaton reports. (08/04/2009)
California parks seek sponsors
Roy Stearns, spokesman for the California Department of Parks and Recreation, talks with Bill Radke about how the department is coping with the Golden State's budget hole by asking people to sponsor its parks. (07/30/2009)
The power in building bigger batteries
The push for electric cars has given battery technology companies star status among investors. But some people think the real opportunity lies in building much bigger batteries. Sam Eaton reports. (07/29/2009)
Treaty would protect green innovation
Negotiators for a new international climate treaty have fielded several proposals that would allow poor nations to break patents on green technologies. The move could help countries stay innovative in the field. Sam Eaton reports. (07/29/2009)
Study makes case to rebuild fisheries
A new study out today makes an economic case for rebuilding dwindling fish populations as quickly as possible. It argues overfishing at a too-high rate will cause the fish population to continue to decline. Sarah Gardner reports. (07/23/2009)
Carbon accounting is big business
Many big corporations are already tracking their yearly greenhouse gas emissions, and more are expected to follow once Congress approves a climate change bill. Those who specialize in emissions accounting are likely to see a spike in business. Sarah Gardner reports. (07/22/2009)
Cadbury sweet on Fair Trade farmers
Cadbury ships around 300 million Dairy Milk bars annually. Now, the U.K.'s top-selling chocolate bar will also come with a guarantee that the company is getting its cocoa from farmers protected by Fair Trade. Stephen Beard reports. (07/22/2009)
States fret over costly factory clean-up
States are growing increasingly concerned over the clean-up costs for work sites abandoned by failed industries. Factories often contain hazardous materials and states can't afford to pick up the bill. Alisa Roth reports. (07/21/2009)
More Sustainability Coverage
Features
-
The Greenwash Brigade
Environmental professionals examine eco-friendly claims by companies, governments and groups.
-
Consumer Consequences
How many Earths does your lifestyle need? Find out in this interactive game.
sponsor
