Archive for June, 2009
Latest News in Clean Energy
25 June 2009 COMPANIES NEWS... Cleantech company EarthRenew Organics appoints Ronald Codd to the board of directors US consumers want companies to increase their use of renewable energy ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation strikes supply deal with Power Efficiency Corporation for energy-saving technology Read the newsletter....
EFP Online News – Climate Exchange shares jump, ADB under fire, Ilisu canned?
Online news 25 June 2009 US government lending could support $250bn of renewables projects 25 June: With the distressed capital markets currently reluctant to provide extensive funds for renewable energy projects, the US Department of Energy is committed to temporarily providing financial support for mature technologies, officials said. [...]
Carnegie Council Policy Innovations
COMMENTARY: Iran's Revolution Will Come, But This Isn't It By Negar Rachel Treister Despite the similarities between the June 2009 protests and those of 1979, speculation that this round will spark another revolution is premature. (more...)
Towards a Transatlantic Green New Deal
Posted June 29, 2009 A new report written by the Worldwatch Institute for the Heinrich Böll Foundation examines ways in which the current economic downturn is an opportunity to fight climate change while creating quality jobs. Following the report's German launch in Berlin last month, the English version of "Towards a Transatlantic Green New [...]
Launch of Natural Allies
Posted June 29, 2009 We are pleased to present you with the second edition of Natural Allies: Engaging Civil Society in UNEP’s Work. This second edition of Natural Allies: Engaging Civil Society in UNEP’s Work provides a clear picture of how civil society can and does work with UNEP, both benefiting from and strengthening UNEP’s programme [...]
The Good Stuff – June 2009
Welcome to the re-launch of The Story of Stuff Project Newsletter! Every month, we'll share stories from around the world of sustainability; ask you to get involved in campaigns that are making a difference; and inspire you with contributions from fellow Story of Stuff community members. Please let us know what you think! Over the past 18 [...]
Newnet Daily Newsletter: Latest News in Clean Energy
29 Jun 2009 PV solar cell manufacturer Solar EnerTech signs $20m sales contract with Solarzentrum Allgau Verenium and BP enter next phase of negotiations for US DOE loan guarantee programme for ethanol plant Pacific Gas and Electric Company strikes solar deal with Alpine SunTower Read the newsletter...
ECEEE News: EU closes green week with climate reality check
Posted June 29, 2009 EU CLOSES GREEN WEEK WITH CLIMATE REALITY CHECK The EU will not increase its greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment for 2020 to 30% without "sufficient commitments" by the rest of the world, Swedish environment minister Andreas Carlgren warned a packed conference in Brussels on Friday. (more...)
Ecologic Newsletter No 77 – June 2009
1. Launch Celebration for German Pollutant Release and Transfer Register – PRTR – Event Summary On 3 June 2009, the inauguration of the new German Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) took place with more than 130 guests at Radialsystem V in Berlin. (more...)
Handbook on Climate-Related Investing across Asset Classes
Handbook on Climate-Related Investing across Asset Classes (2009) by Valerie LaVoie and David Wood. The Handbook is a guide to market-rate investments that take into account climate risk and opportunity. It serve as a tool for institutional investors, consultants, fund managers, high net worth individuals and related parties to design and [...]
