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Cellulosic ethanol healthier, better for the environment, than corn ethanol

Wind energy jobs now exceed coal mining jobs

Obama pushes for better mileage standards

Deadly ‘brown cloud’ over South Asia caused by wood and dung burning

Will ‘peak oil’ spur expanded coal use? And what does it mean for climate?

Peak coal to follow peak oil?

Tool helps overcome miles-per-gallon illusion

Africa eyes geothermal power

Corn expansion is hurting ladybugs

Bank of America will no longer finance mountaintop removal coal mining

Degraded grasslands better option for palm oil production relative to rainforests, finds study

Fall in palm oil price may lead to industry consolidation

HSBC to cut lending to questionable oil palm and logging companies

Living up to the Pope’s words: the Vatican turns to solar power

Limiting global warming to 2-degree rise will require $180/t carbon price says energy think tank

Obama may bring leadership, rather than obstruction, to climate change talks

Rainforest fungus generates biodiesel, may drive energy of the future

Air travel may be powered by biofuels in 3-5 years

Green New Deal will spark global economy, create jobs

Financial crisis could pave way for greener economy inspired by nature

Challenges of starting a green business

Cellulosic biofuels endanger old-growth forests in the southern U.S.

Continued focus on economic growth will doom the planet say ecologists

Ecuador’s plan to protect rainforest from oil drilling looks doomed

US government: $28 carbon price would raise gas prices by 25 cents

U.S. needs environmental standards for biofuels

Al Gore calls for “civil disobedience” against new coal plants

U.S. Congress passes legislation to boost solar, wind, and geothermal energy

Europe cuts biofuel targets to 4% in 2015, 6% in 2020

Falling palm oil price makes palm biodiesel viable, may offer target for NGOs

Big computer makers pitch energy efficiency to sell more services, equipment

Obama talks science: ocean health, water scarcity, climate change, and more

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