AUCKLAND, -- The airline conducted a two-hour flight using conventional jet fuel mixed with fuel based on the jatropha plant.

States, cities and the business community moved to fill the void created by a perceived lack at federal leadership in battling climate change in 2008. We saw big promises and goals as companies sought to make their operations leaner, take advantage of the opportunities created by climate change, and begin moving to reduce associated risks. Meanwhile, nongovernmental organizations stepped up to help businesses find their footing while reminding us how far we have to go.

New Yorkers who only skim their electric bills probably don't notice that it contains a charge for something called SBC/RPS. And why would they? The Systems Benefits Charge only averages out to $1.08 per month for most New York City residents.

The western Negev's Kibbutz Reim will soon receive the distinction of being the first Israeli community to rely entirely on solar energy as a result of an installation project with the firm Sunday Solar.

In a move that has angered environmental activists, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has ceased issuing fines against Indiana state agencies that violate environmental permits. Instead, the agency is using legal settlements, or "agreed orders", to take care of issues.

This spring, San Francisco International Airport will allow fliers to feel better about their gas-guzzling plane trips with certified carbon offsets available at airport kiosks.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- Government buildings in England and Wales emit more than 11 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, more than the entire country of Kenya, the Guardian reports.

The state of shock currently felt by many Americans over the meltdown of U.S. capital markets is very similar to reactions in the Soviet Union some 20 years ago. Then as now the question is: How could things go south so quickly? Rob Watson writes about taking stock and moving forward.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Wells Fargo & Company's environmental financing has exceeded $3 billion, hurdling past its goal of providing $1 billion in commitments to Earth-friendly projects and doing so two years earlier than expected.

The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity claims the industry has more than 80 carbon capture and storage projects in the pipeline. An environmental think tank called the industry's investment paltry.

In what could almost be considered a pre-emptive bailout request, the fuel cell industry asked Congress and the incumbent Obama Administration last week for a staggering $1.2 billion in the upcoming planned stimulus package.

As if visitors to London didn't already have enough to see, the London Transportation Department has just unveiled a sleek zero-emissions double decker bus design.

In an effort to save both money and energy, the Salt Lake City Police Department is planning to add four or five hybrid vehicles to its 450 car fleet.