Cheap, scalable energy storage is something of a holy grail for clean energy boosters, and the US is smartly focusing on its R&D.

Here’s a smart goal for green activists: target the problem of fuel subsidies in developing countries.

Wins for human beings in agriculture and forestry are not losses for the environment, thanks to an innovative concept called “decoupling.”

Balancing green goals against the imperative for growth can be tricky (just look at Europe), but one solution can advance both pursuits: increasing efficiency. The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has some smart suggestions for next steps on increasing building efficiencies for a variety of clients, from universities to government agencies, from corporate giants to car dealerships. Green policymakers would do well to follow the RMI’s example and go after this kind of realistic, environmentally-friendly option.