Two new reports published by the environmental advocacy group the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) show just how vital the wind industry is to America's economy.

The evolution of the American transportation industry took another step forward today when the Obama administration finalized historic fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks.  Starting in 2025, the minimum fuel efficiency for all new models will be 54.5 miles per gallon.

Greenpeace activists have interrupted drilling operations on Gazprom's Prirazlomnaya Arctic oil platfform.

This year's State of the Union address will be given by President Barack Obama this evening  The speech represents the only time the President speaks to Congress in a joint session.  As a result, it has become an influential annual benchmark for Americans.

California-based power solutions company, Power-One, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWER) has installed 25-megawatts of solar power inverters in India -- the inverters will be employed in one of the country's largest solar farms.

California is building a zero-carbon city, Ford is staking its business future in electric and hybrid vehicles, and Iberdrola is planning to build Europe's largest on-shore wind farm.

These are just the macro announcements.  There have be many other amazing discoveries and developments this week that could have lasting effects on the clean energy sector.