Energy December 20, 2015 SolarCity's skyrocketing stock dependent on government tax giveaways These are boom times for SolarCity, the solar energy company backed by libertarian-leaning entrepreneur Elon Musk. Buried in SolarCity documents is the secret to that success.
UNITED NATIONS December 11, 2015 UN environment program aims to boost influence in the push for a global green economy The United Nations Environment Program aims to dramatically increase its role in running the world according to nebulous environmental principles, according to a strategic plan that will be presented to the U.N. General Assembly this fall.
Green Economy December 9, 2015 Exclusive: UN ignores science council warnings in creating vast Sustainable Development Goals When the United Nations approved a massive agenda of sustainable development goals last week, it over-rode pointed warnings by two international science councils that the program is in many ways uncoordinated, unmeasurable and unrealistically ambitious. Â
Consumerism December 2, 2015 American farmers confront 'big data' revolution Farmers from across the nation gathered in Washington this month for what has become an annual trek to seek action on the most important matters in American agriculture, such as immigration reform and water regulations.
Consumerism December 2, 2015 Beef prices reach highest level since 1987 The highest beef prices in almost three decades have arrived just before the start of grilling season, causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners -- and relief isn't likely anytime soon.
Investment November 29, 2015 Texas ranchers hit hard by drought eye rebuilding Texas, the nation's top cattle-producing state, lost 15 percent of its animals during a two-year drought as ranchers sold them to out-of-state buyers or sent them to slaughter. That dropped the size of the United States' overall herd to its lowest since the 1950s.
Energy November 22, 2015 Agriculture the most promising market for drones Idaho farmer Robert Blair isn't waiting around for federal aviation officials to work out rules for drones. He and a friend built their own, outfitting it with cameras and using it to monitor his 1,500 acres.
Energy November 21, 2015 Bankrupt solar panel firm took stimulus money, left a toxic mess, says report A former facility for a Colorado-based solar panel maker that received a $400 million loan guarantee from the Obama administration and eventually went bankrupt last year will cost millions to clean due to the toxic mess left behind, the National Legal and Policy Center said in a report.
Energy November 21, 2015 Could cow manure be the future of green energy? The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose.
Energy January 8, 2015 Iowa solar company fights for 'public utility' distinction in state supreme court An Iowa solar company says it should be classified under the law as a "public utility" and benefit from access to customers that electric companies had exclusive access to, The Des Moines Register reported.