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Invasive Grasses as Biofuel? Scientists Protest

Invasive Grasses as Biofuel? Scientists Protest

October 25, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Scientists from across the country are advocating for more caution when considering biofuel sources


3 Lessons For Better Supply Chain Management

3 Lessons For Better Supply Chain Management

October 18, 2012 | posted by The Institute

What do three leading chemical, automobile, and software companies have in common? All three are measuring their greenhouse gas emissions


Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances

Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances

October 18, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Appliances with the ENERGY STAR® logo are intended to represent more-efficient options in the marketplace.


China may soon stop handing out cheap solar panels for everyone

China may soon stop handing out cheap solar panels for everyone

October 18, 2012 | posted by The Institute

China rethinks its solar panel manufacturing strategy


U.S. Struggles to Rescue Green Program Hit by Fraud

U.S. Struggles to Rescue Green Program Hit by Fraud

October 12, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Bogus renewable energy credits are seen across the country


Mexico president-elect taps Merkel know-how on renewable energy

Mexico president-elect taps Merkel know-how on renewable energy

October 11, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Mexican President-elect sought advice on how to develop his country’s renewable energy sector from Germany


Germany Plans Cap for Renewable Energy Subsidies

Germany Plans Cap for Renewable Energy Subsidies

October 11, 2012 | posted by The Institute

German Chancellor plans to cap renewable-energy subsidies when capacity reaches national targets


Industry minister says nuclear energy too risky for quake-prone Japan, must end quickly

Industry minister says nuclear energy too risky for quake-prone Japan, must end quickly

October 01, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Japan’s industry minister said the country must give up nuclear power plants as soon as possible because they pose too much risk in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.