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Investing in sustainability: Banks get a green thumb
David Brancaccio Jun 14, 2012
This week, Bank of America became the latest bank to make a sustainability pledge. The New York Times suggests this a way for Wall Street to restore its image. But, instead, could it just be a savvy investment strategy?
Soil is ground zero in African farming debate
Jori Lewis Jun 4, 2012
Ghana's farmers face tough choices in search for fertility boost.
A kinder, gentler Carlyle Group?
Krissy Clark May 30, 2012
The private equity firm reaches out, especially to Montana environmentalists.
Patagonia founder on why there's no 'sustainability'
Kai Ryssdal Apr 17, 2012
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has written a new book he hopes will be a blueprint for companies to do better... by doing good.
Discovery discovers green programming doesn't sell
Adriene Hill Apr 5, 2012
Discovery Communications will replace Planet Green cable channel with programs about travel and food.
U.S. market for diesel cars could grow
Eve Troeh Jan 6, 2012
New fuel efficiency standards in the U.S. mean that cars that have been popular in Europe for years could be seen more frequently on American soil.
Crowd-sourcing solar energy
Stephanie Hughes Jan 8, 2012
A Maryland solar company is creating small power plants throughout a neighborhood as a means to pool financial resources and valuable roof space.
Brown goes green
Eve Troeh Dec 19, 2011
UPS new chief sustainability officer rings in holiday environmental goals.
Military and Energy: The Series
Scott Tong Sep 21, 2011
This week Marketplace airs a special series on the U.S. military and energy, and the Pentagon's quest to "unleash us from the tether of fuel." This...
