Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Investing in a sustainable world

Green Business

Hawaii Senate Saves 800 Trees Over Two Years

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the results of a Hawaii Senate initiative to reduce paper waste, and comments on how effective like-minded programs in federal offices could be...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Nike's New Report on Corporate Responsibility

Friday, February 5th, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on Nike's latest announcement to abandon carbon offsets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while still increasing revenue...

Organic Living

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

President Barack Obama's record $3.8 trillion budget proposal includes a $3.1 million boost in a program important to Vermont's organic farming industry...

Renewable Energy

How a Beloved Pasttime Could Harness Clean Energy for Developing Nations

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Contributor Brigid Darragh reports on the latest in green gadgets: a soccer ball that could reduce kerosene burning electricity with its capacity for energy storage...

Environment

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The worst Texas oil spill in more than 15 years was contained Monday, and authorities credit a massive emergency response with averting an environmental disaster...

Environment

Little Seed Makes Big Waves: Genetically Engineered Crop Goes to Supreme Court

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Contributor Brigid Darragh details the Supreme Court battle between the Center for Food Safety, organic farmers, and non-profits vs. corporate chemical king Monsanto...

Environment

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Two weeks ago a single bluefin tuna sold in Japan for a surreal £111,000. The price of this fish, which ends up in the best sushi restaurants, will carry on rocketing so long as the tuna population keeps plummeting. ..

Eco Travel

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is going green and getting recognized for its environmental initiatives...

Transportation

Government Dollars to Go Toward Truck Fuel Efficiency

Friday, January 15th, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Contributor Brigid Darragh reports on the Department of Energy's announcement to award $187 mil to projects aimed to increase vehicle fuel efficiency and engine technology for heavy-duty trucks...

Environment

Wood Stove Owners Seek Upgrades for Rewards

Friday, January 8th, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh comments on the growing success of and interest in the wood burning stove's version of Cash for Clunkers across America...

Renewable Energy

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

The U.S. Recovery Act has just allocated millions of dollars to teach unemployed Americans how to get green jobs...

Green Business

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Almost 50% of investors are not considering climate and environmental issues when investing - find out what that means for your portfolio...

Green Investing

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Think investing in cleantech is a bad decision? I've got $5 billion and a few major corporations that say you might want to reconsider...

Environment

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

The flame retardants, polybrominated diphenyl ethers top the list of chemicals that the EPA considers hazardous to the environment and human life. As the agency grows to have a more significant impact in American business and life, we are beginning to see how the agency will function in the coming years...

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Nicholas Sarkozy's administration is pushing a carbon tax that would cost large corporations 17 Euros per tonne of CO2. But high costs in a shaky economy could mean a slower recovery for the French people...

Green Business

Department of Energy Evaluates Energy Star Label

Friday, January 1st, 2010 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living's Brigid Darragh reports on the Dept. of Energy and Energy Star tightening their standards, and what the label means to consumers and companies alike...

Green Investing

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Smart grid investors had a great year this year, but that is nothing compared to what is soon to come...

Renewable Energy

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

2010 is going to be a big year for wind energy - in America and abroad...

Green Business

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The next generation of cars will likely be all electric PHEV vehicles. These guys are way ahead of the curve - hacking into the Toyota Prius to make it greener than ever...

Environment

Monday, December 28th, 2009

While many criticize The COP-15 meetings, the agreement signals a greener future nonetheless...

Green Business

Monday, December 28th, 2009

One of Germany's largest solar companies is looking for a reduction in the federal subsidy for PV panels. While it may seem like a strange move, BSW is far from worried...

Environment

'Legal' is Not Synonymous with 'Safe' for Tap Water

Friday, December 18th, 2009 - By Brigid Darragh

Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh covers the latest news concerning drinking water in the United States and the health problems we could face if regulations are not reformed...

Transportation

John Stossel Trades Objective Journalism For Lies And Hype

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 - By Nick Hodge

Has John Stossel traded objective journalism for lies and hype?..

Transportation

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Ford is trying to change it's image from gas guzzler to green luxury. See where Ford is and where they are going...

Continue: Is Ford Green?

Green Building and Real Estate

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Masdar, a proposed green city in Dubai has hit a a serious roadblock: the developers are broke. The future of this city depends on the amount of debt Dubai can manage...