Green Roofs are on the Rise

Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:40

With benefits that include better runoff management and energy efficiency, green roofs are catching on across the globe.

In 2015, the French government passed a law mandating that all new commercial buildings must feature green roofs partially covered with either plants or solar panels.

Introducing Atlas Copco Egypt’s Annual Magazine Highlighting Top Innovations

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 08:05

GE Announces “Farewell” to CFL Bulbs by Year’s End

Thu, 03/10/2016 - 08:00

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) were the first major energy-saving alternative to incandescent bulbs.

Natural Infrastructure: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Thu, 03/03/2016 - 11:25

In November 2015, Caterpillar hosted a diverse set of thought leaders for the Restoring Natural Infrastructure Summit. From the presentations and discussions that took place at the event, Caterpillar has published a white paper, titled Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Strategies for Thriving Communities, Businesses and Ecosystems, detailing the participant observations and recommendations on the topic of natural infrastructure restoration.

Methane Disdain

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 16:05

Along with the Affordable Care Act, the Clean Power Plan may end up being one of President Obama’s signature accomplishments. We learned recently, though, about the US Supreme Court’s potential role in determining the fate of the plan.

GM’s CCA Headquarters Shines with Another ENERGY STAR

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 16:15

General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales World Headquarters in Grand Blanc, Michigan is practicing environmental stewardship that recently earned it another star.

Post-Paris: There is no Denying Clean Energy Future

Thu, 03/03/2016 - 09:30

On February 9, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling to pause implementation of the Clean Power Plan while the lower court reviews the legality of the regulations. The “stay” of the rule means that the EPA may not enforce the Clean Power Plan pending the resolution of the case on the merits. While the ultimate legal outcome is unclear at this point, what is very clear is that the pace and scale of the transition to a thriving, clean economy is now undeniable, irresistible, and inevitable.

International Living Future Institute Adds $10K Prize Incentive to 2016 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 14:50

Can we design products that function as elegantly as anything found in the natural world? And can those products mimic nature’s design principles?

DuPont Names Krysta Harden as Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Sustainability Officer

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 16:15

DuPont announced today that Krysta Harden has joined the company as vice president of Public Policy & Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding Linda Fisher who elected to retire last month.

GM’s Distribution and IT Centers Star in Energy Efficiency

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:05

Eleven General Motors facilities have earned ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters office and three IT innovation office centers, have optimized their buildings to leave a smaller carbon footprint.