Low Carbon Economy

Climate Leadership From American Colleges and Universities

Dr. Reese Halter | Posted 04.27.2012

Dr. Reese Halter

In 2007, a small group of visionary college and university presidents gathered to form the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Five years later they have achieved some remarkable results.

Is Nuclear Energy a Fuel with a Future?

Andy Mannle | Posted 12.28.2011

Andy Mannle

Without a major breakthrough, it seems safe to say nuclear will never be cheaper than coal or natural gas; nor will it be as safe, clean, and attractive to consumers and investors as renewables.

Bjorn Lomborg Now Says Climate Change 'Chief Concern,' Calls for Carbon Tax

Brendan DeMelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Brendan DeMelle

It appears Bjorn Lomborg has come to his senses. The long-time global warming contrarian now acknowledges that climate change is "a challenge humanity must confront."

Davos: Copenhagen, Take 2

Gregory Unruh | Posted 05.25.2011

Gregory Unruh

Maybe the World Economic Forum in Davos at the end of the month can provide an opportunity for the negotiations that didn't happen in Copenhagen.

Empowering a Climate Change Movement: Low Carbon Diet and the Cool Community

David Gershon | Posted 05.25.2011

David Gershon

This is the first of a six-part weekly series excerpted from chapter 11 of my book Social Change 2.0: A Blueprint for Reinventing Our World. It descri...

Slump May Limit Moves on Clean Energy

New York Times | Elisabeth Rosenthal | Posted 05.25.2011

Just as the world seemed poised to combat global warming more aggressively, the economic slump and plunging prices of coal and oil are upending plans ...

Facts and Lies about Lowering Oil Prices

Alan Rosenblatt | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Rosenblatt

Big Oil makes more money when prices go up and that money is nicely spread among its allies in Congress. Trusting these guys is like trusting your neighborhood pusher.