Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

      SmartPlanet Weekly May 24, 2013 A weekly review of the best stories, one from each department, delivered every Friday.   From the Desk of … Will the U.S. student loan debt crisis negate recent economic gains? – Aly Windsor, News Editor       The Bulletin Is the …

The ‘unstoppable’ renewable grid

Jay OwenResource Efficiency, Greentech

Chris Nelder, SmartPlanet, April 3, 2013 The energy transition juggernaut I previewed last May is rolling on unabated, despite U.S. natural gas prices falling to 10-year lows last year. According to a new Gallup poll, two-thirds of Americans would like to see more emphasis on solar, wind and natural gas, …

A smog-eating street | SmartPlanet Daily

kristyResource Efficiency

SmartPlanet Daily October 22, 2012 A daily briefing of the newest stories on SmartPlanet, five days a week. From the Desk of … Chicago is fighting smog with sustainable design and cutting-edge building materials. Will this two mile experiment catch on or catch flack? – Aly Windsor, Newsletter Editor Chicago …

Obama vs. Romney: Who has the best energy plan?

kristyGreen Prosperity, Trendspotting

September 05, 2012 A daily briefing of the newest stories on SmartPlanet, five days a week. From the Desk of … Will the upcoming U.S. presidential election make or break its energy future? Chris Nelder explains. Also, check out the new smart carpet that detects emergencies and calls for help. …

Paris tests 40 urban innovations directly on public

kristyTrendspotting

SmartPlanet Daily SmartPlanet Member | April 13, 2012 A daily briefing of the newest stories on SmartPlanet, five days a week. — Paris tests 40 urban innovations directly on public PARIS — The French capital becomes a living laboratory as prototypes pop up city-wide to innovate everyday life while giving …