Adaptation
Planet Forward
Environmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week's webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren't just pretty... Read More
Planet Forward
By Brandt Siegel (presenter) Brian Griffith, Sarah Allison, and Noemi Glickman
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and New York are working... Read More
Planet Forward
By Chip Hennessy (presenter),Charlie Brennan, Emma Folkman, and Ben Roos
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Cincinnati, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Minneapolis are... Read More
Planet Forward
The Rockville Maryland Ice Arena is powering almost a third of its energy use from the sun. In this week's webisode, Planet Forward features a video that explains how.
Jenna Goodward, author of the latest in WRI's The Bottom Line series, discusses the topic of this issue: the PTC, ITC and the Treasury Cash Grant, incentives for renewable energy projects. Get more on this topic by reading the full publication,... Read More
They Kyoto Protocol established the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) that would help fund renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
Serious Materials CEO Kevin Surace says, “Green is so 2008.” After interviewing him, along with an energy expert, a green tech consultant, and a BBC producer, I’m beginning to think that’s right. Green for green’s sake may be history.
When I started working on solar energy issues several years ago, I heard it repeatedly: “Everyone loves solar.” Back then, many people in solar and other cleantech sectors saw long-term meritocracy in the energy business. Public demand,... Read More
George Washington University-School of Media and Public Affairs
Usually, the Sun's rays would melt ice instead of make it. This ice-skating rink in Maryland uses over 2,500 solar panels on its roof to offset the high energy costs of maintaining indoor ice year-round!
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
The Empire State Building retrofitted all 6,514 windows completing the first phase of its sustainability initiative, which will reduce the buildings consumption of energy by 38%!
Talk to Kevin Surace, CEO of Serious Materials, and find out how his... Read More