Telecoms operators are well-placed to avoid a “dumb pipe” future, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit

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Let’s Keep A Sharp Eye On What The Big Boys Are Doing!  – Hazel Henderson, Ed. In the telecoms world, “over the top players”—industry shorthand for Internet companies delivering video and other content over third-party networks—are causing enormous anxiety for telecoms operators, the network owners. The latter worry that customers …

WRI’s EarthTrends

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Midwest U.S. Industrial Sector GHG Emission Trends by State: 1990-2007 Industrial energy use is the third largest GHG-emitting sector in the Midwest, accounting for 13 percent of total regional emissions in 2007. Midwest industrial sector emissions declined overall between 1990 and 2007. The greatest industrial sector emission declines–some 4-5 times …

ACEEE’s Grapevine Online

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ACEEE Turns 30 in 2010! This year, ACEEE marks its 30th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, and to begin thinking through the way forward during our next 30 years, we have embarked on lots of activities to make the most of this great opportunity for celebration and reflection. Click for …

NewNet Clean Energy Investor Newsletter

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10 May 2010 DEALS NEWS… Southern California Edison and PG&E geothermal purchase deals approved by CPUC National Grid to purchase half of Cape Wind’s output Kyocera to supply 9,000 modules for Japanese solar plant Pennsylvania state development agency Ben Franklin invests in renewable energy innovation GE sells anti-blackout generators to …

New $200MM Fund Opens for Small Business CDFIs

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May 2010 Three CDFI industry leaders have created the $200MM Communities at Work Fund. The Fund will provide flexible capital to Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds that lend to nonprofit and for profit small businesses, charter schools and other community service organizations in low-income and low-wealth communities.

Greentech Media

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Disclaimer: Principals of Ethical Markets  are investors in Envision Solar DAILY NEWSLETTER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010 Electrovaya’s SuperPolymer is Ram Tough Electrovaya is an Ontario , Toronto-based company that makes advanced batteries and battery systems. Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Completes Phase One Southern California Edison brings 700 MW of …

Calvert Social Index Actions

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Calvert Social Index Actions BETHESDA, Md. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Calvert’s Sustainability Research Department has submitted the following recommendations regarding action within the Calvert Social Index®. If approved, the following recommendations will be effective when the Calvert Social Index Committee convenes its quarterly meeting in June 2010.

NewNet Clean Energy Investor Newsletter

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5 May 2010 DEALS NEWS… Petrobras secures $1.2bn ethanol deal with Tereos ahead of listing plans US energy management company Infrax Systems to acquire Trimax Wireless in smart grid expansion Swiss venture capital firm Aravis Energy sells wind farm to domestic utility EBM Google makes $38.8m investment in two US …