BlogNews (June 27, 2018) In June, the California Public Utility Commission approved construction for a massive network of electric vehicle charging stations, providing one of the largest sums of public funding allocated for utility EV charging in history.
Business Network News, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy, Green technology

BlogNews (June 26, 2018) Swimsuit? Check. Sunglasses? Check. Environmentally-responsible sunscreen? Maybe you should look again.
Business Network News, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy, Green Products

BlogNews (June 26, 2018) Have you been looking for a burst of creative inspiration recently? Look no further than the finalists for Green America’s most recent People & Planet award—green businesses that help you unleash your inner artist, writer, or performer. The…

BlogNews (June 26, 2018) At Green America, we are concerned with wealth inequality and the threat it poses to livelihoods and social justice. A new report from As You Sow shockingly demonstrates just how deep the wealth gap is.

BlogNews (June 25, 2018) For years you worked with us to fight for federal GMO labeling, but the fight isn’t over yet.  In 2016, Congress passed legislation requiring the disclosure of GMOs in our food. Now, the USDA is finally developing the rule that will establish the…
advocacy, genetic engineering, Gmo labeling, GMO-Free, GMOs, non-GMO, USDA

BlogNews (June 21, 2018) From August 2017 to April 2018, investigators from China Labor Watch investigated Hengyan Foxconn, a factory that manufactures electronic products for Amazon, including Kindle, Echo Dot smart speakers, and Amazon tablets. The investigation…

BlogNews (June 21, 2018) The family-separation policy is nothing short of “torture.” You can use your economic power to send a message to the companies involved in immigrant detention centers.

BlogNews (June 21, 2018) Are you excited about joining the Climate Victory Garden movement but not quite sure how to do it? If you have a lawn, then this comic is for you. There are so many benefits to ditching the lawn and planting a Climate Victory Garden—not only are you…
climate change, farmers, farms, local food, organic, pollinators, sustainabilty, sustainable agriculture

BlogNews (June 18, 2018) AT&T has signed a new deal with a NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary for 300 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from two new Texas wind farms.
clean energy, wind power, solar power, Smartphones, Energy

BlogNews (June 11, 2018) On World Day Against Child Labor, use your voice to get child labor out of your chocolate.
chocolate, chocolate/Cocao

BlogNews (June 6, 2018) Sharon Rowe of Eco-Bags has written a new book that makes a case for "tiny business" in a world of venture capitalism's "go big or go home" mindset.
Green Network News, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy, Workplace

BlogNews (June 6, 2018) As part of its sustainable development goals, The United Nations has mandated that all communities have access to sustainable energy by 2030.
Business Network News, clean energy, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy, green living, Green technology, technology

BlogNews (June 3, 2018) Is contamination of recycling killing the industry? Tips for what you can do to make sure recycling thrives.
recycled, waste, recycled products, green living, sustainability, recycling

BlogNews (May 29, 2018) While Starbucks has taken steps address recent racial profiling, evidence shows that the coffee chain still has blind spots to other areas of concern.
advocacy, Business Network News, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy, social justice, Workplace

BlogNews (May 22, 2018) Follow our staffer Jes Walton as she embarks on the creation of a Climate Victory Garden. This blog is an introduction to Jes, who will be posting information about her experiences on Green America’s Instagram stories every week this summer. Get…
local food, sustainable agriculture

BlogNews (May 17, 2018) We know we need to put an end to the scourge of gun violence in our country. Every sector of society has a role to play—including the financial sector.
advocacy, green business, Green Business Trends, green economy

BlogNews (May 14, 2018) Are dirt and soil the same thing? NO! This blog explores some major differences and highlights why understanding soil is so important to discussions around regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, and climate change.   Soil. You might have…
soil, Soil Carbon, Regenerative Agriculture, climate change, carbon farming, farmers, farms, local food, organic, sustainable agriculture

BlogNews (May 10, 2018) In the case of Verizon’s recent annual shareholder meeting, no news is not good news.   Verizon’s competitors, T-Mobile and AT&T, announced major commitments to increase their use of clean energy to power their networks. T-Mobile has committed…
Climate, Energy, clean energy, fossil fuels, wind power, solar power

BlogNews (May 7, 2018) Since 2013, GMO Inside, a campaign powered by Green America, has been working to educate consumers about the impacts of GMOs, pesticides, and industrial agriculture and push major brands to transition their supply chains away from GMOs and towards…

BlogNews (May 4, 2018) Like a lot of people, I made my parents a lot of presents for Mother’s and Father’s Day as a child. And while my parents appreciated the hard work I poured into these endeavors, I know they were also secretly relieved when I grew out of making them…
chocolate, chocolate/Cocao, Fair Trade