A reader asks:

I’ve recently heard the term “green banks”. What are they, and are there any in our area?

Our reply:

Yes, the New Resource Bank, opening in San Francisco in September, specializes in helping “green” companies and green-interested individuals. See our previous article on Green Housing.

- Kathleen Macdonald

(Editor’s note: we thought all banks were “green” just because of the money. Apparently we were wrong!)