SustainableBusiness.com General News http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.daily Sustainable News Headlines powered by SustainableBusiness.com en-us 2009 SB20: The World's Top Sustainable Stocks http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1700 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1700 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:07:00 EST The SB20 (Sustainable Business 20) showcases innovative, model companies that are leading us to a green economy. LA to Establish Clean Tech Corridor http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18503 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18503 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:00 EST Mayor Villaraigosa outlined a downtown revitalization plan in his state of the city address. Sony Europe Uses 100% Renewable Energy http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18502 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18502 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:00 EST Company purchased 190 million kilowatt hours of renewably sourced power in FY2008. EPA Extends Comment Period On Renewable Fuel Standard http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18501 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18501 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST Comment period on contentious rule change extend for 60 days. Climate Task Force Co-Founder Calls for Carbon Tax http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18500 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18500 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST Elaine C. Kamarck published a paper that examines lessons learned from past efforts to legislate on climate change. Tropical Rains Moving North - Study http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18499 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18499 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST A new study find that an equatorial band of rain is shifting northward by about one mile per year. Podcast: Green Week in Review - July 3, 2009 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1699 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1699 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:07:00 EST This week's top cleantech and environmental news stories. EPA Proposes Tougher Emissions Standards for Large Ships http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18494 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18494 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST New standard would bring U.S. ships in line with international standards. Massachusetts Unveils Ocean Energy Plan http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18493 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18493 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST State reveals first-of-its-kind comprehensive plan for renewable energy and marine protection. New Energy Star Standards for PCs http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18492 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18492 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST Tougher energy efficiency standards for computers went into effect July 1. Extinction Trend Continues - Report http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18491 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18491 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:00 EST Governments will miss 2010 target for reversing loss of biodiversity, according to new IUCN report. Bush-Era Logging Rule Overturned http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18490 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18490 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:00 EST Federal judge decides Forest Service did not adequately assess environmental impact. Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost U.S. $30 Trillion By 2030 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18485 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18485 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST The United States is on track to spend as much as $1.3 trillion on oil alone in 2030. DOE Announces $32M for Hydropower http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18484 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18484 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST Energy Secretary Steven Chu said pumped storage will be key to utilizing intermittent energy sources like wind and solar. Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: July 1, 2009 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1698 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.feature/id/1698 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST Developing world consumes more energy now; $500M for clean energy job training; $304M for weatherization; $454M for clean energy; $32M to upgrade hydro; Solar expedited in the West; Clash for Clunkers signed.