Green Options

Read the NBR team's thoughts about the economics of environmental trends. Then post your comments. Image of talk bubbles.

Sources on Climate Change

posted by Darren Gersh

Climate change is one of the most complicated subjects I have ever taken on. It involves intricate scientific topics and will likely have broad economic impact. And clearly many Americans are having a tough time making up their mind on this topic. A recent poll by the Pew Center shows the number... + More

Can Plastic-to-Oil Conversion

be More than a Demonstration?

posted by Stephanie Dhue

I'm not a scientist, nor do I play one on TV, but when I hear of technology that sounds promising, I like to see it. Converting plastic into oil fit that bill. Last week I spent a couple of hours at Envion's demonstration plastic-to-oil plant at the trash sorting station in Montgomery County, Maryland... + More

NBR's list of websites you can visit for more info about efforts to "go green." Globe Graphic

U.S. Department of Energy

Earth Policy Institute

U.S. Green Building Council

S.E.E. Change Inititative

International Monetary Fund

A Continuing Series from NBR

A green revolution is sweeping the globe as more individuals, governments, and businesses respond to climate change and work to become better stewards of the environment.

NBR's continuing series, "Green Options," examines the economic impact of the latest eco-friendly efforts. The series has examined everything from sugar power to green building design, and NBR;s always on the lookout for the next eco- trend.

CEOs & Investors Take Notice

October 30, 2009

With sweeping legislation moving forward in Congress, climate change is becoming a top concern for CEOs and investors.
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Climate Change - A Primer

October 29, 2009

Darren Gersh establishes some of the basics of climate change.
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Plastic May Be The Newest Fuel Find

October 6, 2009

A startup company says it's come up with a unique solution that keeps plastic out of landfills and boosts energy supplies.
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