As policy makers become more concerned about the effects of climate change on their states, counties, and cities, Sacramento is an interesting place to be. The capital city is home to Governor Schwarzenegger and the California state legislature, who are making some progressive green changes. As I’ve said before, our local municipal utility (SMUD) is one of the leading utility [...]

More and more business graduate schools are offering degrees in sustainability, a trend that parallels the slow but sure move in business to adopt green initiatives–whether because of the companies’ social values, because of the economic benefits of sustainability, or because environmental policy requires it. Environmental studies departments in universities have been a harbor for green thinking and environmentalism for [...]

Many believe that in order to conquer global warming, we need to see a full transformation in human living spaces and transportation. Which is a LOT of work! Well, there are a few communities that are working hard to create drastically innovative living centers that change land use and transportation needs for the better. These “eco-cities” are something I’ve been [...]