California Academy of Arts and Sciences aquarium
The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco opens in Golden Gate Park. Designed by Renzo Piano, the “greenest” museum has a living roof that is the only place in GG Park planted with 100% native plants. (NPR)
Government Accountability Office declares US carbon offset market to lack credibility due to loose regulations. (Environmental Leader)
San Francisco businesses encouraged to go solar through free solar assessment and energy audit, Newsom announced. (San Francisco Business Time)
Frost & Sullivan honors Honeywell, Dyson, Denver Water Agency for Green Excellence. (GreenBiz.com)
Global Carbon Project reports that carbon emissions rose 3% from 2006 to 2007, led by China, unhindered by the economic downturn, which was predicted to slow energy use down. (Environmental Leader)
Arm & Hammer jumps on the Clorox Greenworks bandwagon with new line of Essentials cleaners that boast a range of environmental benefit claims. (Environmental Leader)
