The Japanese earthquake and tsunami will affect supplies of greener cars. On Wednesday, March 16, Japanese auto companies extended shutdowns of some of their car-assembly plants. The US imported 1.2 million vehicles from Japan in 2009. The earthquake, tsunami and radiation from damaged nuclear...

The gap between awareness and environmental action may represent the single largest opportunity for global sustainability progress.  While historical efforts have focused on expanding awareness, the recent explosion of information and global interest indicates that the “word is out” on...

America’s New Fuel Efficiency Standards by Richard Matthews The Obama administration is working to reduce US greenhouse gases (GHGs) with new national rules for vehicle emissions. A day after President Obama disappointed many environmentalists with his decision to allow coastal...

EarthTalkTM From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes? — Rob Felton, Little...