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Of Weddings and Zipcars

posted by Dana Greenspon

I'm a planner. Always have been, probably always will be. Case in point: My wedding is in two weeks, and already I'm scheming as to where my future husband and I might "settle down." I know, I know, let's worry about saying the "I Dos' first, right? Cut me some slack. Dreaming up our future abode is infinitely more... + More

My Journey to the "Tibet of Japan"

posted by Lucy Craft

Japan comes up small beer when it comes to size -- in square mileage, it's no larger than the state of California -- and foreign coverage of this country is overwhelmingly concentrated in Tokyo. But even so, a single city does not a country make. Theres no shortage of business stories playing out across the Japanese archipelago, which is why it was thrilling... + More

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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

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A Continuing Series from NBR
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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.

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Meet the Zipcar

August 15, 2008

A car sharing service is helping individuals and companies go green.
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LEDs - Part 2

August 8, 2008

Japan's remote Shikoku Island has become a hub of LED innovation.
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LEDs - Part 1

August 7, 2008

They are energy efficient, tiny, and they are on track to become the future of lighting.
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Building Green

July 3, 2008

Some local goverments are helping to foster a green building boom.
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Reports on eco-friendly advancements, climate change, and alternative fuels from NBR's archives.

October 29, 2007

NBR Series - Energy Options: Nuclear

October 22, 2007

NBR Series - Energy Options: Coal

July 23, 2007

Going Green Can Mean Green

February 2, 2007

Can Economics Solve Global Warming?

September 12, 2006

NBR Series - The Green Option