Throughout 2009, California's green economy lost fewer than half as many jobs as the overall state economy, according to the latest report from Next 10.
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Calif. Green Jobs Handled Recession Better than Conventional Jobs
The latest edition of the ranking of IT companies' efforts to reduce their own energy use and advocate for clean energy policies finds Google and Cisco in the top spots.
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Greenpeace’s Cool IT Leaderboard, Version 5: Feb. 2012
The fifth version of the advocacy group's Cool IT Leaderboard ranks global computing giants on their efforts to embrace renewable energy as well as push for global clean energy policies.
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Greenpeace Puts Google, Cisco, Fujitsu at Top of Green IT Rankings
A innovative new technology uses recycled CO2 to color fabric, saving miliions of gallons of water and emissions.
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Color It Green: Nike to Adopt Waterless Textile Dyeing
No matter what field your company works in, or how broad or deep its commitment to sustainability, the consistently biggest challenge faced by social intrapreneurs is the persistence, patience and creativity needed to move the needle.
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Why Social Intrapreneurs Must Engage Coworkers and Break Down Siloes
The major problems uncovered in Apple's — and the IT industry's — Chinese supply chain in a series of recent exposes go far beyond Apple to the heart of how companies measure their social and environmental impacts.
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The Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s China Problem
A newcomer to the U.S market, the all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV takes the No. 1 spot on the ACEEE's annual list, knocking the Honda Civic Natural Gas vehicle from its eight-year reign as the greenest car.
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Tops the Greenest Car List for 2012
Cynthia Rosenzweig, a world-renowned urban climate change expert, explains what businesses and cities can do to help each other prepare for the threats posed by the warming planet.
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What Companies Can Learn From Cities on Climate Change
Lots of firms have acknowledged the importance of managing their environmental impacts. Some have taken first steps toward actually reducing those impacts. But the biggest hurdle remains: Managing and measuring eco-data as part of your company's culture.
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Getting Beyond the Basics to Embrace the Science of Sustainability
Ishan Sidhu: We all are fond of street dining but growing population and limited space have made cities overcrowded. Whether it’s a mall or a park, it becomes really hard to find a seating place in primary hours of the day. With the green design named “Truck Stop”, Rux Architects have tried to overcome this problem by installing sustainable furniture at Edgar Plaza, NYC. This flexible furniture will be completely eco friendly with temporary, low cost and reusable installation. Truck Stop by Rux Picture Gallery Truck Stop by Rux The furniture choreographs a streamlined dining experience at pique morning and afternoon hours. The furniture will be crafted using bamboo with considerable space in serpent like shape to accommodate food trucks. This unique shape will divide Edgar Plaza into zones, serving different purpose like seating, waiting and pedestrian crossing. The street vendors can take their desired spots and serve people with delicious food and comfortable seating. It will also make dining experience enjoyable during morning and afternoon rush hours when finding proper food with adequate seating place becomes a struggle. Apart from being green, the furniture presents iconic style as well. The stylish lighting system offers an attractive and safe environment that creates an inviting ambiance.Via: Rux Design
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Truck Stop to revitalize urban space with green furniture