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The Next Economy: The Pursuit Of Happiness

Paul David Walker | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living


Paul David Walker

I believe the next economy will be based on the "pursuit of happiness." There are many industries that can thrive if the "pursuit of happiness" begins to replace consumerism.

M&M Factory Goes Green With Solar Panels

Mother Nature Network | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green


By using the solar panels to meet a portion of the building's energy needs, the company estimates a reduction of 1,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions on...

Majestic 12 Movie Theater: Chattanooga's New Green Cinema

AP | BILL POOVEY | Posted 11.13.2009 | Green


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — With plush lounge chairs, gourmet appetizers, a VIP auditorium and the latest digital and 3-D equipment, Chattanooga's newe...

When Does Green Real Estate Development Finally Take Hold?

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 11.11.2009 | Green


Jonathan A. Schein

The Urban Land Institute convenes each November for its annual fall meeting. Much of this year's meeting focused on the impact of the great recession, and, of course, green and sustainability.

Universal Phone Charger Approved, Could Save 13.6 Million Tons of CO2

treehugger.com | Jaymi Heimbuch | Posted 10.27.2009 | Green


Last week, a universal charger was approved by the International Telecommunication Union that, while not being "forced" upon manufacturers, is availab...

Building the New Economy

Scott Paul | Posted 10.23.2009 | Business


Scott Paul

Some of us warned this day would come. We knew an economic strategy predicated on replacing wage growth with debt and credit to maintain a certain standard of living was doomed to fail.

Can Wal-Mart Think Smaller?

Al Norman | Posted 10.22.2009 | Business


Al Norman

Wal-Mart is hinting at smaller stores. The reality: land is not available anywhere for the classic Wal-Mart supercenter, weighing in at over 200,000 square feet.

Landmark Green Jobs Bill is Win-Win-Win

Dan Cantor | Posted 10.13.2009 | New York


Dan Cantor

What if we could help stop global warming, save homeowners on their utility bills, and create thousands of badly needed jobs too? It’s not a fa...

Counting on China's Burgeoning Green Technology Marketplace

Joseph Meuse | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business


Joseph Meuse

A bumper crop of Chinese companies have emerged to address the country's significant environmental hazards accrued from their multi-decade role as the "world's largest factory."

Google's Energy Monitoring Dashboard Finds A Device Partner

treehugger.com | Jaymi Heimbuch | Posted 10.06.2009 | Green


[G]oogle mentioned they wanted to bring on a smart meter-like device that would allow anyone the ability to monitor their energy use with PowerMeter. ...

AT&T Is The Greenest Mobile Phone Company

nytimes.com | Jim Witkin | Posted 10.05.2009 | Green


In the crowded field of North American mobile phone companies, AT&T Wireless leads its competitors in efforts to reduce its environmental impact, acco...

Wyclef Jean To Team Up WIth Timberland On Eco-Friendly Boots

AP | HOLLY RAMER | Posted 11.30.2009 | Green


CONCORD, N.H. — Wyclef Jean and The Timberland Co. are teaming up to sell eco-friendly footwear and support reforestation of the singer's native Haiti.

Jean, who achieved fame with The Fugees before going solo, collaborated with the New Hampshire-based footwear and apparel company on a 16-boot collection going on sale in November. Timberland also will sell T-shirts designed by Haitian children, and a new line of organic shirts and hats will be sold at Jean's concerts, with a cut of the profits going to Jean's Yele Haiti foundation.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Jean says he hopes the partnership will inspire children and put a new face on his homeland. The partnership is part of Timberland's Earthkeepers program, which promotes environmental and social activism.

Nike Resigns From Chamber Of Commerce Board Over Climate Issues

The Hill's Blog Briefing Room | Posted 11.30.2009 | Green


The Nike corporation said Wednesday it would abandon its position on the board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, citing differences with the business g...

America Needs A True Revolution Of Values

David A. Love | Posted 11.29.2009 | Politics


David A. Love

Who made Carrie Prejean and Mike Huckabee the experts on values? What can Sen. Jim DeMint, Bill O'Reilly or Rep. Michele Bachmann teach me on the subject?

Coca-Cola Enterprises Goes Carbon 'Lite'

Mother Nature Network | Posted 11.28.2009 | Green


he company, based in Atlanta but separate from the Coca-Cola Company, distributed 2 billion cases of beverage worldwide last year, generating revenues...

One Stop Shopping for Greening Your Home: Green Depot Has It All

Marissa Bronfman | Posted 11.23.2009 | Green


Marissa Bronfman

Find out how Sarah Beatty, a determined new green business woman, has earned Green Depot's moniker as America's leading one-stop shop for building solutions.

Corporate America Goes Green and Leads the Way

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 11.22.2009 | Business


Jonathan A. Schein

A new study conducted by Siemens Building Technologies Inc. and McGraw-Hill Construction reports that 76% of the largest corporations in the U.S. are ...

Airlines To Propose Halving Emissions By 2050

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.22.2009 | Green


The aviation industry's plan is thought to be an attempt to head off criticism from environmental groups over increasing emissions at the Copenhagen m...

The Newsweek Green Companies List

newsweek.com | Posted 11.21.2009 | Green


Many of the companies that finished in our Top 100 are recognized leaders in sustainability. Intel, No. 4 in NEWSWEEK's ranking, recently launched an ...

Who You Callin' Vegangelical?

Ari Solomon | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green


Ari Solomon

When a vegan is talking to a meat-eater about slaughterhouses, he or she is not "preaching", "trying to convert", or any such thing. We're not telling you what to eat. We're telling you what you're eating.

Home Depot Launches 'Eco Options' Label (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2009 | Green


Wednesday on CNBC CFO Carol Tome discussed the launch of Home Depot's Eco Options label, which appears on 3,700 products. According to the company, th...

We Are What We Eat. Let's Be Something Better.

Jenna Woginrich | Posted 11.15.2009 | Green


Jenna Woginrich

The problem is that Americans have convinced themselves that cheap food, a seasonless selection, and endless variety are their rights instead of healthy food, in-season crops, and correct variety.

Google's Custom Solar Technology Will Reduce Costs by 60%

treehugger.com | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Google's developing new solar tech that will drop the cost from 18 cents a kW-h to just under 5. At least, it's hoping to. ...

Green News Report - September 3, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 10.19.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: California burning; Killing wolves; Recycling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch... PLUS: A Fracture in the Clean Coal Coalit...

Stock Picker Market Now

Amy Domini | Posted 10.18.2009 | Business


Amy Domini

The economy is growing stronger and stocks are not overvalued. Washington, however, is not giving us a feel-good experience, and psychology matters.