WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 21, 2012)—On May 23, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will bring together the global geothermal community for the annual GEA International Showcase in Washington, DC. Recognizing the importance of geothermal research around the world, the GEA Geothermal Web is also highlighting three students who are working on international geothermal projects in …
Neal Peirce on Green Philadelphia, Edward T. McMahon on Density Development
Water Plan for the Century: Philadelphia’s Breakthrough By Neal Peirce Density Without High-Rises? By Edward T. McMahon For Release Sunday, May 20, 2012 (c) 2012 Washington Post Writers GroupWASHINGTON — Could it be serious — a major American city makes water conservation the linchpin of its 21st-century planning, the ticket …
G8 Compliance Score Rises to 77 Percent, According to G8 Research Group
Chicago – G8 members have complied with the priority commitments they made at last year’s Deauville Summit at a level of 77%, higher than their score of 73% on the previous year, according to the 2011 Deauville G8 Final Compliance Report. They have fully complied with the commitments they made …
Clean Clothes and Dishes for a Fraction of the Energy
News Energy Efficiency Clean Clothes and Dishes for a Fraction of the Energy Katherine Tweed – May 16, 2012 DOE releases new appliance standards, with more on the way. News Smart Grid Opower Adds Utility Customers, Tests Smart Thermostats Jeff St. John – May 16, 2012 The startup with more …
2012 LOHAS Speaker Line Up Defines the Future of Eco Integrity for $290 Billion Green Market
2012 LOHAS Speaker Line Up Defines the Future of Eco… CSRwire.com Media Sponsors include, Fast Company, CSRwire, Mother Jones, Spirituality & Health, Experience Life, Organic Spa, VividLife, Ethical Markets, Colorado Biz, … Blogs 1 new result for “ethical markets” Rio + 20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development By Ethical Markets The United …
Release: GEA brings together leading federal agencies to co-host International Geothermal Showcase
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2012)— Next week, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will co-host the International Geothermal Energy Showcase with influential U.S. Government agencies including the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). In addition to supporting the …
KNOWPHEST is honored to host respected ethical economist Hazel Henderson
Hazel has worked for over 40 years to facilitate a shift in our global economic model and raise awareness regarding the way our current greed-based system is hindering rather than helping. She will be not only speaking, but KNOWPHEST is proud to be presenting the Ethic Mark Award for 2012 …
Solar Industry Workers Tell Lawmakers: Protect Policies that Create Jobs
Solar Industry Workers Call on Lawmakers to Protect Solar Energy JobsPosted: 17 May 2012 07:20 AM PDT Following up on Susan’s post yesterday and Ben Higgins’ exclusive guest post earlier today on this matter, here’s another excellent guest post from solar industry workers that I received via email yesterday from someone at the Protect Net …
The American Middle Class, Income Inequality, and the Strength of Our Economy
By Heather Boushey, Adam Hersh To say that the middle class is important to our economy may seem noncontroversial to most Americans. After all, most of us self-identify as middle class, and as members of the middle class we observe every day how our work contributes to the economy, hear weekly how …
Ban Stresses Power of Information Technology to Facilitate Sustainable Development
New York, May 17 2012 2:05PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today emphasized the need to optimize the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to support sustainable development. “By gathering, disseminating and analyzing information, we can accelerate action to protect natural resources, combat climate change and help vulnerable people, including women and girls,” Mr. Ban …