Deforestation from Palm Oil Production Continues to Spread in Indonesia
Despite zero-deforestation pledges, some palm oil companies continue with deforestation and the denial of human rights in Indonesia, say a group of environmental organizations.
View ArticleAirlines to Test Alternative Fuel
The technology already exists to transition the global aviation industry to alternative, low-carbon fuels. But manufacturers haven’t been able to produce the necessary quantities for widespread use.
View ArticleCan Positive Marketing Boost KLM in the U.S.?
KLM is looking to grow its brand in the U.S. Will emphasizing service rather than price pay off amidst the rise of super-discount airlines?
View ArticleTiny Microalgae Could Lead Hydrogen Economy
New research from Tel Aviv University demonstrates the potential for industrial-scale hydrogen production from a renewable resource: microalgae.
View ArticleU.S., Canada, Mexico Make Bold Commitments to 2050 GHG Emissions Reductions
As the COP22 talks continue, the U.S., Canada and Mexico announced ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2050. Those plans were preceded earlier in the week by Germany, which was the first...
View ArticleEU Says No to Palm Oil for Biofuel: Corn and Soy Could Be Next
On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved a resolution calling for the EU to phase out the use of vegetable oils, including palm oil, in biofuels by 2020. Could the U.S. follow up with similar...
View ArticleClean Energy Employs Almost 10 Million People Worldwide
According to IRENA, 9.8 million people work in the global renewables sector as of the end of 2016. Solar power has driven much of that growth, but increases in employment are also apparent in the...
View ArticleUPS Boosts Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable Fuel, Power and Transport
UPS has announced various sustainability goals, including a significant increase to its fleet of alternative-fueled vehicles and a huge surge in renewable power generation by 2025.
View ArticleDreamliner — the Linchpin for KLM’s Emission Reductions Goals
The Dutch air carrier KLM has been investing heavily in the Dreamliner. The long-distance jumbo jet from Boeing is key to the airline's goal of reducing its emissions 20 percent by 2020.
View ArticleKLM Brings Sustainability and Customer Care to 30,000 Feet
Reducing emissions is only the start of the Dutch air carrier KLM's quest to become a more socially responsible company.
View ArticleThe Impact of Food-for-Fuel: UK Study Weighs in on Biofuels
A United Kingdom study recently concluded that biofuels can have a critical role to play in the mitigation of future climate change risks, but not if they are derived from food crops.
View ArticleU.S. Energy Dept. Needs Hydrogen for Future Grid Resiliency
The U.S. energy infrastructure has been in the news this week as the devastation from Hurricane Harvey continues to ripple through the Gulf Coast region of Texas, a major oil and gas hub. The hurricane...
View ArticleRenewable Fuel Standard Ready for an Overhaul?
A coalition of environment groups has urged the federal government to enact more cuts in biofuels production, as they claim the environmental promises promised by the Renewable Fuel Standard have...
View Article6 Careers for Renewable Energy Enthusiasts
Renewable energy isn’t the future – it’s right now. If you share the passion, you’ll easily be able to turn that passion into a career.
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