Microsoft Research has just released a new way to convey earth-science concepts. It’s called Layerscape , a data visualization engine that was originally developed as WorldWide Telescope (WWT), an astronomical observatory housed within your PC....

In June 2011, we released a whitepaper called “ The IT Energy Efficiency Imperative ” that explores the critical importance and substantial benefits of embracing IT energy efficiency in a world where almost every facet of business and society is dependent...

Each quarter, Microsoft gives out an Environmental Sustainability Action Award , along with a donation to an environmental charity of the winner’s choice, in recognition of an employee or team who has shown leadership and provides an inspiring example...

In June the United Nations will convene the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development , also known as Rio 2012 or Rio+20 , hosted by Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, as a 20-year follow-up to the historic 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment...

Windows Phone Marketplace now boasts 60,000+ apps, and with new phones from Nokia and HTC there are plenty of reasons to get on board with Windows Phone. But the Windows Phone can also help you live more sustainability. I’ve scoured Windows Marketplace...