Solar project helps Second Harvest Food Bank reduce costs and carbon footprint
About 1,700 panels now help power the food bank’s headquarters in Winston-Salem.
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Fast-growing green jobs pay more, Wake Forest economist says
New research by Wake Forest University economist Mark Curtis finds that jobs in the renewable energy sector have tripled in the last 15 years, a figure that could grow with the recent passage of th
The U.S. is divided over whether nuclear power is part of the green energy future
Nuclear power is emerging as an answer as states transition away from coal, oil and natural gas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stave off climate change.
Startup Helps Those Affected By Gangs And Gun Violence Find A Way Out
One small startup in Portland, Ore., is helping place former gang members and others involved in gun violence into well-paying green energy jobs.
From Walmart To Google, Companies Teaming Up To Buy More Solar And Wind Power
Walmart, GM, Google, Johnson & Johnson and other corporations are forming a trade organization to promote the interests of renewable energy buyers.
It's Rice Vs. Seaweed Vs. Solar ATMs For A $1 Million Prize
The Hult Prize goes to a team of student entrepreneurs with an idea that will make the world a better place. Former President Clinton was on hand to announce the winner.