It is becoming a green world as more consumers are falling in love with the concept of clean energy, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. While there are now a myriad of green websites and special features appearing in magazines such as Fortune, TIME, House Beautiful, and recently a green business special in the New York Times, it seems that Reuters has taken the green movement seriously. They have created a green news section:
But first, this note. In my tireless (or perhaps obsessive) search these days for GREEN, this link was sent to me by Roger Manny, architect, regarding the US Green Building Council Green Building Council. He also sent recent news about solar energy — German Solar PV Manufacturer Stakes a Claim in the U.S. Roger Manny is Program Director with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Global Buildings North America.
His solar energy link reminded me of Evan Schwartz, with whom I worked on a project. Evan wrote Saved by the Sun, a PBS special. Use the sun to cool down our planet – Opinion – USATODAY.com
From Reuters:
Sen. Reid optimistic on climate bill progress
They are featuring five green businesses to watch, environmental videos, and also “cracking the mystery of green jobs. Here are some of the other stories for those who are loving green.
U.S. bill to create clean energy investment agency
Chinese company to finance $300 million in U.S. wind farms
Critics say UK carbon scheme snubs renewable energy
U.S. coal power plants scuttled, Sierra Club cheers
U.S. lawmakers discuss more government power over grid
Oil punt makes big bucks but coastlines at risk
Traditionally we have talked of green as money, now it is the environment. But here is another bit of green — the heart chakra (one of the described energy centers in Indian medicine) is said to radiate green.
It seems that green is the color of love and it is becoming the color to love.
Watch for more environmental news “Loving Green” including an update on:
- Cape Wind project headed by Jim Gordon
- Solar energy as depicted by Evan Schwartz for PBS
- Climate change as discussed by Professor Adil Najam. One of the climate change scientists who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore, he recently spoke with us about political unrest in Pakistan.
Copyright 2009 Rita Watson