CLIMATE LEADERSHIP FROM BUSINESS Little was expected from COP 16 and modest progress, it seems, is what we got. Post Cancún commentary speaks of ‘groundwork’, ‘building blocks’, ‘solid foundations’ and ‘platforms’. Small steps towards implementing key elements of the Copenhagen Accord have been taken, but we are nowhere near a …
New Bank Regulations Likely To Fail
New banking and financial industry regulations in the US and the Basle III rules for banks globally—might fail on key issues. The newly enacted US Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, despite its noble purpose to prevent further financial chaos, is unlikely to do that. And the Basle …
The Blue Economy – Report to the Club of Rome 100 innovations – presented weekly over 2 years
Dear Reader, We take the occasion of the National Holiday in Bhutan to announce a big moment for this country regarding “blue” development. The government of this small Himalayan state has decided to turn the country into a benchmark for social and economic development. A detailed draft about the implementation …
The GSource Center Of West Palm Beach, Florida Has A New Partner!
Brings Energy Savings To South Florida Ratepayers The GSource Center of West Palm Beach is proud to be partnered with HomeMax to further assist Florida families and businesses to learn what they can do to save money on their energy bills by working with a accreditted home energy auditing firm. …
Business Green Newsletter: Cancun Summit – the green business verdict
Cancun Summit – the green business verdict The agreements are flawed and incomplete, but they still represent an historic breakthrough READ» The Ultimate Eco-Executive Christmas Gift Guide What do you get the green exec in your life? BusinessGreen takes a look at this year’s top green gadgets READ» Big business …
Banco Patagonia: reconocimiento al compromiso por la accesibilidad
La entidad financiera recibió el “Premio Accesibilidad 2010”, que otorga la fundación Acceso YA, por el trabajo realizado en pos de la supresión de barreras existentes en las distintas sucursales. Además, fue ternada para el certamen “Beyond Banking”, otorgado por el BID, por el desarrollo del resúmen de cuenta en …
ACORE’s Phase II of Renewable Energy in America National Policy Forum; Ushers in New Era of Bi-partisan Support for Renewable Energy
Policy, financial, and technology leaders set the stage for an era of new collaboration to advance renewable energy in America Washington, D.C. – December 14, 2010 – At the 7th annual Phase II Policy Forum, the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) found optimism for the upcoming 112th Congress, asserting …
You Can Get Paid 10x Your Money to Use Less Energy
By Nick Hodge | Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 People think I’m crazy when I tell them my thermostat is programmed to 62 degrees in the winter. I may kick it up temporarily to 64 right when I wake up or before I go to bed. What’s not crazy is the …
Congress Poised to Save $25 Billion of Renewable Energy Projects in 17 States
Key Vote Due on the “1603” Incentive for American Entrepreneurs California, Arizona and Wyoming to Stand to Benefit the Most December 14, 2010 – Washington, DC: The US Partnership For Renewable Energy Finance (US PREF) introduced an analysis that a provision being considered in the pending tax bill stands to …
Solar V. Climate Change
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Today At Newenergynews, 12-14: * Today’s Study: Solar V. Climate Change * Quick News, 12-14: Senate Keeps New Energy Grants A Year; Huge Offshore Wind Proposal; The $50 Light Bulb; Sustainable Biomass In Mizzou? Yesterday * Study: Melting And Human Life …