Calvert Foundation: Our Response to Bernanke’s Speech

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Posted June 24, 2009 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a speech last week in which he called public attention to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)—more commonly termed “Community Investing.” Read more…

Social Accountability International

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.!. In This Issue Nicaragua and Honduras: Notes from the Field & Photos ISEAL Strategic Plan 2009-2013 Upcoming 2009 Training Courses New SAI Corporate Programs Member SAI Publishes New Handbook for Corporate Members Uzbekistan Cotton Update DNV Support for the New AA1000 Assurance Standard Meet SAI’s New Interns News and …

A Green Energy Report Card

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By Nick Hodge | Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 The alternative energy industry has surged onto the scene over the past few years, growing from a tiny market segment to a ubiquitous industry. Once on the sidelines, cleantech is now a marketing and social magnet. Companies and factories are going green. …

Seeking Alpha Alternative Energy News: June 23, 2009

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Seeking Green Opportunities? Think Rail by Todd Sullivan Ways to Play Cellulosic Ethanol and Advanced Biofuels by Tom Konrad Solar Could Fall 8% Per Year, Be Competitive in Italy by 2010 by Greentech Media European Lenders Cut Back on Thin Film Funding by Greentech Media

The Baseline Scenario

Ethical MarketsReforming Global Finance

TARP for Rating Agencies Posted: 19 Jun 2009 06:15 AM PDT I would have thought that the credit rating agencies would be at least one group that everyone could agree to throw under the bus. We know that the powerful chieftains of Wall Street are trying to pin the credit …

Car-Reduced and Car-Free Pedestrian Habitats

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by Greg Ramsey Posted June 23, 2009 It will take a long time for the US to embrace pedestrians, bicycling, and electric carts as substitutes for cars in our communities. And yet an inevitable change is coming that will significantly increase environmental quality, and restore real community and economic viability. …

Seeking Alpha: Why Solar ETFs Are Moving Higher

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Posted June 23, 2009 The utilization of renewable power and energy sources are going to expand nationwide, especially as President Barack Obama works to boost the amount of solar power that we use in as little as three years. Both U.S and global solar stocks and ETFs stand to benefit. …