http://www.dailycamera.com/lafayette-news/ci_22033944 This article is short but i find it very interesting and important. The Lafayetter Business has an open survey for people to take reguard local businesses sustainable practices. I think this is a great idea and if more places did these types of things maybe more businesses around will try to be more sustainable.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Beyond-oil-Quest-for-sustainability-drives-UAE-gro-30195831.html This article is about the UAE trying to make their economy grow by switching to non oil so they can achieve environmental balance. Some things they are investing in is renewable energy such as solar.