Energy Priorities Clean Energy

Why You Shouldn't Demand Pay Cuts for Telecommuters

Tue, 17 May 2011 08:56:15 -0800

CIO Magazine advice columnist Meridith Levinson tells IT workers they should get a raise for working from home. Denis Du Bois reminds employers it's not just about the money.

UK Nuke Reactor Results: Not Quite Glowing

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:32:34 -0800

The latest reactor technology, on which the nuclear industry's hopes of a revival are pinned, faces more trouble.

Sustaindinavia: Copenhagen's Integrated Approach to Energy

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:28:54 -0800

Sustainable cities -- every mayor wants one. They attract green businesses, and the career-minded people who want to work there. Just proclaiming a community "green," though, isn't nearly enough. Forward-thinking cities are walking the talk. We went looking for examples in Copenhagen, Denmark. The secret to their success is integrating energy production right into the city. Learn how Copenhagen stopped worrying about the garbage and started becoming a carbon-neutral city.

High-Speed Rail Update

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:25:47 -0800

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that 54 high-speed rail projects in 23 states will share in $2.4 billion to continue developing America’s first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service.

Telework Improvements Act of 2010 Would Reduce Commuting by Government Employees

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:46:39 -0800

The Telework Improvements Act would allow U.S. government employees to telecommute one day a week.

Vancouver goes for the green and more (MSNBC.com)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:12:55 -0800

MSNBC contributor Rebecca Agiewich has created an excellent overview of the meaning of "green" at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

VANOC's Consultant Gives It a Bronze for Greenness

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:12:32 -0800

Suzuki Foundation finds little evidence of strong engagement by the parent organization, and recommends the IOC play a stronger role to ensure that future host cities like London and Sochi follow through on their environmental commitments.

How To Really Make the Olympics Green

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:52:59 -0800

If the IOC had no choice but to make the Olympics environmentally neutral, how would they do it? Martin Westerman has some ideas. He is the author of "The Business Environmental Handbook," a lecturer on sustainable business for the University of Washington Business School and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute.

Nissan Plans Leaf with Complete Charging Infrastructure

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:35:34 -0800

This report begins with the sound of an electric bus traveling through downtown Seattle. It's a reminder that electric transportation isn't new -- a timely reminder, because Denis Du Bois is on his way to test drive a prototype of the Nissan all-electric car, the Leaf. (podcast)

Public Transit: The Cost of Financial Carelessness

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:50:36 -0800

Will bailed-out banks bankrupt transit systems at a time when those systems are critical to our energy independence?

Metro to Greenbuild 2009 - Building Priorities Briefing

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:35:19 -0800

Don't rent a car in Phoenix for the Greenbuild 2009 Conference and Expo. The Phoenix Convention Center and several of the Greenbuild hotels are along the city's light rail line. Here's how to get from the airport to Greenbuild and most of the associated hotels and activities. (video podcast)

Pangreen: Information Services for Greener Lifestyle Decisions

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:15:08 -0800

Pangreen is one of 12 semi-finalists in the 2009 Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open. Pangreen believes personalized information is the key to behavior change and, ultimately, greener lifestyles for everyone. Their technology provides and gathers that information. Denis Du Bois interviews Jimmy Wong, founder/CEO. (podcast)

Torch-Lighting Marks 2010 Green Olympics Launch

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:30:38 -0800

The journey of the Olympic Flame began today in an historic ceremony steeped in Greek tradition. The Torch Relay will conclude with the opening of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. That will be only the beginning of the journey for sustainability ideas developed for the Games -- ideas that could establish new traditions of sustainability.

Vancouver Plans on More Transit, Less Traffic during 2010 Winter Olympics

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:36:05 -0800

The 2010 Olympics' transportation planning team released an update to its integrated transportation plan this morning. The plan addresses how athletes and officials will get where they need to be, while local residents travel less, when spectators descend on Vancouver in February.

Rio de Janeiro to Host All-Green Olympic Summer Games in 2016

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:49:40 -0800

Rio de Janeiro was selected today to host the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in 2016. Brazil promises an "all-green Olympics" and has already started with serious steps toward that goal.