This week’s optimistic environmental news: Everyone agrees: renewables are awesome A majority of both Republicans and Democrats support solar farms and wind turbines, according to a new Pew study.   Put that carbon back where you found it California is paying farmers to use their crops as carbon-sucking machines   Life beyond plastic Cities and businesses across the world continue to ban plastic bags and … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Finding common ground on renewables

This week’s optimistic environmental news: In a First, California Requires Solar Panels for New Homes – “Rooftop solar, already more common in California than anywhere else in the country, will be required for most new houses and apartments by 2020, part of a landmark policy adopted on Wednesday that supporters hope will inspire other states to follow suit…The commission estimates the rules will lead to … Continue reading Costa Rica will ban fossil fuels, North Carolina launches environmental justice advisory board