Building an energy-efficient America: Zero energy and high efficiency buildings 7/01/2008

Almost half of the energy we use - 10 percent of the energy in the world - powers our buildings. Most of this energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Homes and businesses exist that use a fraction of the energy of typical buildings - some also generate 100 percent or more of the energy needed to power them on-site, using renewable sources such as wind and solar power.

America's Congressional Scorecard 2008 6/12/2008

The new members of and leadership of the 110th Congress have changed the direction of environmental policy in measurable ways. The 2008 scorecard looks at the key environmental votes taken between March 2007 and February 2008.