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Starbucks’ Green Scorecard: A few full cups, a couple half empty

Starbucks’ latest self-assessment of the impact of its operations on the globe reflects healthy progress, moderated by a dash of frustration on some challenge fronts.  

From AOL to Revolution: Steve Case’s second act

Steve Case, who led America Online to glory during the Internet boom, aims to disrupt the energy, healthcare and education industries as the CEO of Revolution.

Slimmer Majority of Americans Champions Renewables, Poll Finds

Fifty-two percent of Americans believe that developing alternative sources of energy is more important than increasing production of fossil fuels, a new poll shows. A year ago, the figure was 63 percent.

3 things I learned about convergence at VERGE

Yes, technology is important, but without some key ingredients it is just a lot of unfulfilled potential.

The greening of Guinness

Guinness Stout, a favorite for St. Patrick's Day, may look black, but it's also green. The company, which received recognition for its environmental commitment last year, now has technology in the works that could make it even greener.

Regulatory Staff Endorses Gas Pipeline for New York City and New Jersey

The staff of the Federal Regulatory Commission decides that any environmental impacts could be reduced to “less than significant” levels.

Steve Case: Riding the wave of the ‘second Internet revolution’

With the results of the first Internet revolution — one that Case, the co-founder of AOL, also pioneered — firmly entrenched, Case talks about what his venture capital fund, Revolution, sees as the potential of ubiquitous computing.

Steve Case: Riding the wave of the ‘second Internet revolution’

With the results of the first Internet revolution — one that Case, the co-founder of AOL, also pioneered — firmly entrenched, Case talks about what his venture capital fund, Revolution, sees as the potential of ubiquitous computing.

A Rebate for Low-Flush Toilets

New York City seeks to reduce water consumption, emphasizing that residents will also save money.

A Rebate for Low-Flush Toilets

New York City seeks to reduce water consumption, emphasizing that residents will also save money.