Food or Fuel?

By Jennifer Roberts 1

Mathematical tool helps countries weigh the pros and cons of using biofuel.

Beyond Microfinance

By Jennifer Roberts

Two new players in the world's social investing scene seek financial returns along with social impact.

Let’s Play Microloan

By Jennifer Roberts

Kids win beads and help give loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Treks, Plugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

By Jennifer Roberts

Rockers go green.

GreenNote Friends

By Jennifer Roberts

GreenNote helps students with no credit history obtain college loans.

Jolly Old Eco-land

By Jennifer Roberts

Britain tries building carbon-neutral housing to address its housing shortage.

Government

The Green to Go Green

By Jennifer Roberts

In Berkeley, here comes the sun.

Social Innovations

LivingGoods Calling

By Jennifer Roberts 3

LivingGoods sends its version of Avon ladies—white-uniformed "health promoters"—knocking on doors in hundreds of Ugandan communities.

Nonprofits

The Carrot Is Mightier Than the Stick

By Jennifer Roberts

Rewarding the socially responsible with customers.

Philanthropy

Good TV

By Jennifer Roberts 1

Using TV as an engine for giving.