Water Conservation

In an example of urban water conservation, the city of San Diego has cut its consumption by 11 percent.

2 | July 21, 2010 6:14am | By Andrew Nusca

Two USDA scientists used two types of sensors to create more accurate maps of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The advancement impacts agriculture and conservation.

August 18, 2010 7:00am | By Andrew Nusca

Energy efficiency programs are common theme for these innovative environmental advocates.

September 9, 2010 3:34pm | By Heather Clancy

Water purification technology, solar disinfection and cooling options, carbon capture systems and biofuels generators are just a few of the innovative ideas being funded.

2 | September 15, 2010 4:33am | By Heather Clancy

Transportation topped smart grid and biofuels in cleantech investment in the third quarter of 2010, according to a new report. Here's a breakdown of the numbers.

October 4, 2010 6:51am | By Andrew Nusca

IBM and the City of Dubuque, Iowa are launching a four-month study to better understand water consumption and conservation by the city and its residents.

October 4, 2010 10:25am | By Andrew Nusca

Honda's new North American Environmental Report reveals what it's doing for sustainability with its products, operations and facilities.

October 19, 2010 9:01am | By Andrew Nusca

The U.S. Green Building Council said the total footprint of commercial projects certified under its LEED green rating system has surpassed one billion square feet.

November 18, 2010 7:49am | By Andrew Nusca

The Philadelphia Eagles has announced a project to convert its home stadium to become entirely energy self-sufficient, using renewable sources.

November 18, 2010 2:11pm | By David Worthington

At COP16 in Cancun, energy management software firm Hara announced a multi-million dollar deal with ADWEA, the utility of Abu Dhabi. On tap: $3 billion in savings.

December 8, 2010 7:09am | By Andrew Nusca

In a bid for sustainability, officials in Corpus Christi, Texas have brought in IBM to make the city's water, transportation and waste systems more efficient.

December 13, 2010 7:44am | By Andrew Nusca

Towns and communities large and small are looking to energy efficiency retrofits and programs to help stretch municipal budgets.

December 21, 2010 12:43pm | By Heather Clancy

From water conservation efforts to renewable energy investments to agribusiness, my focus will be on case studies and cautionary tales in the year to come.

3 | December 29, 2010 2:52pm | By Heather Clancy

Partnership with the Nature Conservancy underscores the growing need for cooperation between for-profit and non-profit organizations in quest for more sustainable world.

3 | January 24, 2011 1:08pm | By Heather Clancy

Urban designers "can't cut away from a city's past," says Philadelphia planner David Gouverneur.

2 | February 7, 2011 6:37am | By Andrew Nusca

The United Nations has unveiled a blueprint that it says will transition the world toward a greener economy less dependent upon fossil fuels and other unsustainable practices while growing the...

2 | February 21, 2011 5:37pm | By David Worthington

Chicago's new mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to add miles of bike lanes, retrofit more buildings, and encourage urban agriculture. Find out what else he plans to do to make Chicago a leader in...

11 | February 23, 2011 8:44pm | By Tyler Falk

The consumer products giant is the latest major corporation to step up its commitment to green building principles.

February 28, 2011 1:40pm | By Heather Clancy

The city of Portland, Maine awarded a $9.4 million contract to Ameresco to implement an energy efficiency program on 45 buildings across the city.

March 16, 2011 8:42am | By Andrew Nusca

Scott Wicker, a 34-year UPS employee, hopes to bring engineering discipline to the logistics giant's ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.

13 | March 21, 2011 6:22am | By Heather Clancy