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Google Investing More than $1 Billion in Alternative Energy

Google aims to rely completely on renewable energy sources, investing over $1 billion in alternative energy sources, reported the International Business Times in this article, "Google Clean Energy: $1 Billion Investments Protect Environment And Company's Bottom Line." An article on RT provides additional analysis on Google's clean energy investment. Here is an excerpt with a link to the full article: Google investing more than $1 billion in alternative energy Around one-third of Google’s operations are made possible by renewable power, but the Silicon Valley giant is gunning to become completely reliant on resources like wind and the sun. Rick Needham, the director of Google’s Energy and Sustainability office, told CNBC recently that 34 percent of the search engine company’s day-to-day operations are currently powered by reusable resources. If all goes as planned, though, before long that statistic could soar as high up as 100 percent. Speaking to CNBC for an…

The 5 Greenest Countries On Earth (And All Of The Rest), Ranked

Fast Company posted this article about the five greenest countries on earth, ranking the environmental friendliness of the world's nations. Did you know that on our green businesses directory you can search for and add green businesses around the globe, as well as events. This article originally appeared on Fast Company's website. The 5 Greenest Countries On Earth (And All Of The Rest), Ranked By Ben Schiller Want to live in a beautiful nation that protects your health? It turns out Switzerland is your best bet (the chocolate is also good). Switzerland does a good job managing the environment and protecting human health. The United States does it middlingly well. And Somalia, Haiti, and Afghanistan--as you might expect--not so great. They are some of the worst performers in a new ranking of environmental performance. Top 5 Greenest Countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Luxembourg 3. Australia 4. Singapore 5. Czech Republic The Environmental Performance Index (…

Green & Clean in 2013: Six Top Environmental Stories of the Year

Many excellent articles from reputable environmental news sources have been published recently rounding up and summarizing the top green stories and trends of 2013. Here's a look at some of our favorites: 1. A Year in CSR: The Top 10 Trends of 2013 Triple Pundit Alison DaSilva From the massive Bangladesh fire and factory collapse, to the horse meat scandal and ongoing international natural disasters, 2013 was a year of new issues, challenges and opportunities within CSR. Companies and consumers alike were bold, even brazen, in their approaches to accelerating positive change. This year was marked by continued digital innovation, audacious goals, new industry support and unexpected partnerships. 2. 13 for 13: The Stories that Defined California Environmental Leadership Environmental Defense Fund By Derek Walker There is never a dull moment on the California environmental policy scene, and 2013 was particularly action-packed. Everywhere you turn there se…

Crude Awakening: Viral Video Uses Bad Word for Good Cause, Drops F-Bomb on Gulf Oil Spill

A controversial viral video featuring an F-word-filled tirade against the Gulf oil spill from the mouths of 4-year-olds to grandmothers is raising both eyebrows and funds this week as it gains momentum in a bold campaign to raise money for Gulf wildlife rescue and environmental charities. The no-holds-barred video features a cross section of people wearing a black T-shirt that reads “UNF--K THE GULF” and unleashing on BP, the federal government and the whole mess in a way that millions of people wish our leaders would. Sick of yelling at the TV in frustration over the Gulf spill, environmental activists Luke Montgomery and Nate Guidas produced the video as a way to channel their “f--king righteous anger with all that is going on and not going on in the Gulf into something positive.” They put out a casting call on Craigslist for people upset over the oil spill, cast the best in the video, and created the website www.UnF--kTheGulf.com. “It’s both therapeutic and funny to…

Smart Paper: An NRDC Guide for Businesses

Rethinking the way your company buys and uses paper helps your business as well as the environment. Using less paper helps trim your bottom line through cost-cutting and efficiency, while a conservation, recycling and eco-friendly paper procurement program can generate positive publicity for your company, giving your customers and clients one more reason to spend their dollars with you. The materials in this guide will help your company launch a smart paper program. You'll find here: Why smart paper policies are good for business. Simple strategies for conserving, recycling and buying the right paper for your office. Real world examples of businesses that are changing the way they think about paper. A practical toolkit for launching a smart paper program. For a more comprehensive green business toolkit, visit the NRDC Greening Advisor.

GM’s EN-V Concept Car Tackles Urbanization

Take a look inside GM's new EN-V concept car as Chris Borroni-Bird explains how this zero-emission, electric vehicle could serve as the automobile solution of the future. One major societal trend that GM is addressing with the EN-V is urbanization.