Ocean Power Technologies to install first US wave powered buoy (150kW) off the coast of Oregon to begin harnessing the power of the oceans. (Financial Times)
Within companies that are going green in some manner, CEO’s are most often the champion of environmental initiatives. (Environmental Leader)
Google.org proposes $4.4 trillion energy plan that would get the US off fossil fuels by 2030, and is intended to spark policy debate. (SF Business Times)
Gavin in the news: San Francisco challenges largest 1,500 businesses to go solar within a year. Combined, these businesses could create 30 times the current amount of solar energy installed in SF, by installing 170mW of solar on their roofs. (Environmental Leader)
Study finds that birds do not mind wind turbines. Out of 3,000 farmland birds studied, only pheasants moved farther away from the turbines. (Grist)
Enterprise launched direct competitor to ZipCar – WeCar, a car-sharing service that is now available nationwide. (Environmental Leader)
Pirates off the coast of Somalia blame their behavior on overfishing. From Grist – “We don’t consider ourselves sea bandits,” said the pirates’ spokesperson. “We consider sea bandits those who illegally fish in our seas.” (Grist)
Check out this piece exploring McCain’s despicable voting and support record on renewable energy issues. (Salon.com)
