With many countries trying to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, multinational investors are attempting to figure out how to profit from a renewable-energy industry that—instead of following market logic—inhabits a twilight zone of national subsidies. Spanish energy titan Iberdorola … Continued
By Chris WoodyardUSA TodayJanuary 16, 2007 DETROIT — Toyota wants an extension of a federal tax credit that has delivered savings of up to $3,150 to buyers of hybrid cars. But some of Toyota’s (TM) rivals — even those that … Continued
CLIMATE CHANGE Stern Review The dodgy numbers behind the latest warming scare. BY BJORN LOMBORG Thursday, November 2, 2006 12:01 a.m. EST The report on climate change by Nicholas Stern and the U.K. government has sparked publicity and scary headlines … Continued
LEDs mean the light bulb will soon be a museum piece Cyberspeak- USA TodayAndrew Kantor There’s an old puzzle that goes like this: You’re standing outside of a room with a tightly closed door. There are three light switches in … Continued
GET SMART, GET GOING Whichever way the wind blow MIDLAND, Texas Time for another news quiz: Which American state produces more wind-generated electricity than any other? Answer: Texas. Next question — this one you’ll never get: Which politician launched the … Continued
Philips Pushes Energy-Saving Bulbs: Why This Bright Idea Is a Hard SellBy LEILA ABBOUDDecember 5, 2006; Page B1 EINDHOVEN, Netherlands — Philips Electronics NV, the world’s largest lighting maker, is wrestling with a riddle: How many marketing campaigns does it … Continued
How to eliminate that one-word page that trails a print job Thursday, December 07, 2006 By Walter S. Mossberg, The Wall Street Journal In the digital world, all the hype and attention paid to flashy products and services often drown … Continued
SunPower Buys PowerLight as Alternative-Energy Market Revs UpThe Wall Street Journal Thursday Nov. 16, 2006By Jim Carlton In a deal that shows how the market for alternative energy has grown, SunPower Corp., a maker of silicon chips for solar power, … Continued
Report: Sweden Tops Climate Efforts — U.S. Is Near BottomBy Elizabeth KennedyThe Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya– Sweden, Britain, and Denmark are doing the most to protect against climate change, but their efforts are not nearly enough, according to a report … Continued
Giving a hootEnvironmental champions Jimmy Buffett and Carl Hiaasen hope their movie about a tiny owl will make a big impression on kids. Roger Moore | Sentinel Movie Critic Posted April 30, 2006 FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH — When Jimmy Buffett … Continued
