Currents

Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world’s largest oil companies, announced last week that it is dialing back its investments in wind, solar and hydroelectric projects to focus more exclusively on biofuels.

Despite the slumping economy, the so-called "clean tech" sector—including solar photovoltaics, wind power and biofuels—continued to grow by leaps and bounds in 2008.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established monitoring rules so the federal government can track and inventory emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

With the global economy in free fall, industrial gasses altering our atmosphere, human population expanding and marine and terrestrial ecosystems unraveling, we’re at a historic juncture for the world, the nation and the world"s oceans.

The U.S. Department of Energy last week announced that it plans to make $84 million available for geothermal energy projects over the next few years.

President Obama overturned an eleventh-hour Bush administration rule regarding the Endangered Species Act.

A wild animal is always a wild animal. Exotic creatures like chimpanzees, pythons, kinkajous and scarlet macaws have captured the hearts of animal-lovers looking for companions; but keeping exotic animals as pets can come with hidden—and sometimes deadly—costs.

In an effort cut down on the noxious pollutants emitted from idling vehicles on its streets every year, New York City recently passed a law making vehicle idling of more than 60 seconds punishable by a stiff fine.

A joint report last week highlighted the need for policy reforms to ensure that the emerging growth in biofuels is a net gain for the environment and human welfare.

If the Obama Administration wants fast, green and dramatic results for its stimulus package, the best place to start is at the garbage can.