Green Options

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

Debating Clean Energy on Capitol Hill

posted by Stephanie Dhue

The "American Clean Energy and Security Act" is a complex proposal. Lawmakers who weren't crazy about the "cap and trade" idea to begin with today complained about seeing the 932 page proposal first time late Friday, ahead of this afternoon's mark-up. The big change is that utilities and other large emitters of carbon will no longer pay for their initial... + More

A Home isn't Green Until

it's Judged Green

posted by Dana Bate

So what does it mean for a home to be "green"? Well, if it is going to be certified by one of the national green building programs - such as US Green Building Council's "LEED for Homes" or NAHB National Green Building Program - the home needs to be evaluated by an accredited third party to make sure it meets... + 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.