Archive for November, 2008
ToYou NewEnergy News Nov.18/08
TODAY’S HEADLINES: MINNESOTA LIKES THE OBAMA NEW ENERGY PLAN SOLAR PUT TO TEST BY OIL PEAK LITHIUM? YESTERDAY: NEW ENERGY – SCARRED, STILL DREAMING THE DREAM MORE SUN AND WIND THAN EXPECTED HOW TO GET TO 100% NEW ENERGY (DR. HERMANN SCHEER)
Executives Say Corporate Citizenship Can Boost Profits Over Time, According to New Economist Intelligence Unit Report
Corporate citizenship is becoming increasingly important for the long-term health of companies even though most struggle to show a return on their investment from socially responsible activities, according to a new study from the Economist Intelligence Unit. (more...)
Green Recovery – A New Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy
By John Podesta On September 9, 2008, the Center for American Progress, a Washington think tank headed by John Podesta, former Chief of Staff to U.S. President Bill Clinton, published a report by entitled "Green Recovery: A New Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy." It was suggested at the time that the report may [...]
Integrity in Science Watch Week of 11/17/2008
Headlines Corporate Bigwig to Chair Salt Reduction Panel Senators Question FDA over PR Contract Bidding Defamation Suit Seeks to Silence Critical Research Grassley Urges NIH Crack Down on Undisclosed Conflicts Odds and Ends Cheers and Jeers Correction
The Ethical Sourcing Forum North America 2009: Models and Tools for Building the Supply Chain of the Future
7TH Annual Ethical Sourcing Forum Provides Solutions for Supply Chain Puzzles Intertek Sustainability Solutions, the leading provider of supply chain sustainability solutions will host the 7th Annual Ethical Sourcing Forum (ESF) North America on March 26-27, 2009 at Bridgewaters in New York City, USA. (more...)
Solar Living Institute News Nov. 19/08
Hello from Hopland! We have lots to be grateful for this time of Thanksgiving. The colors of fall are spectacular at the SolarLiving Center, showcasing among the mists and fogs settling over the pond. More importantly the winds of change have blown through, both nationally and globally, with our new President Elect, Obama! (more...)
Comptroller Dugan Says CRA Not Responsible for Subprime Lending Abuses
Nov. 19/08 by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan said he categorically disagrees with suggestions that the Community Reinvestment Act is partly responsible for the ongoing credit crisis. (more...)
SpeciesBanking.com: for all your species needs!
Nov. 18/08 by Steve Zwick Real estate developers use species banks to offset their damage to nature by paying for newly-protected habitat. It's the ultimate "green" industry, and one worth nearly $400 million per year, despite the lack of a centralized information hub – until now. The Ecosystem Marketplace hopes to bring the field into the [...]
How To Spank Solar's Bottom
By Nick Hodge | Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 Over the past few months, and particularly over the past few days, solar stocks have been beaten down to previously unseen levels. One look at the share prices of solar energy stalwarts is enough to leave anyone who's been paying attention absolutely awestruck. (more...)
Tuesday Barter Report – November 18, 2008
Written by Bob Meyer, Editor of BarterNews IRTA President David Wallach Takes East Coast Swing What began as a trip to Rochester (NY) to oversee the movement of the International Reciprocal Trade Association headquarters office from that city to Portsmouth (VA), evolved into a ten-day visit to several east coast commercial barter industry [...]
