THE EURO: How a Common Currency Threatens the Future of Europe by Joseph E. Stiglitz, Norton, 2016. Review by Hazel Henderso© for SeekingAlpha.com Political economist Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economics (often confused with a Nobel) finally takes the gloves off in his critique of …
Tracing War Missing in Sri Lanka – Smart Technologies Key to Youth Involvement in Agriculture
Smart Technologies Key to Youth Involvement in Agriculture Friday Phiri She is only 24 and already running her father’s farm with 110 milking cows. Cornelia Flatten sees herself as a farmer for the rest of her life. “It’s my passion,” says the young German. “It is not just about the …
The 2016 Best for the World Gathering Schedule Is Here!
The 2016 Best for the World Gathering Schedule Is Here! Check out the full schedule of the Best for the World Gathering, including topics covered by speakers Deval Patrick, Ben & Jerry’s Jostein Solheim, Patagonia’s Rose Marcario, New Belgium’s Kim Jordan, and more. Listen to inspiring leaders of B Corporations …
Conversations Toward a Sustainable Philadelphia – Register today
Join us in “Conversations Toward A Sustainable Philadelphia”, a series of talks hosted by Judy Wicks and the Sustainable Business Network, in collaboration with a growing number of networking partners. These events are intended to move our city toward a sustainable future by inspiring thought, discussion, and local action addressing climate change …
Envision Solar Receives Contract Renewal from the State of California
Envision Solar Receives Contract Renewal from the State of California “Disclaimer: Hazel Henderson is an early investor in EnvisionSolar” Envision Solar International, Inc., (OTCQB: EVSI) (“Envision Solar,” or the “Company”), the leading renewable energy, media and branding and EV charging product company, announced today that the State of California has re-awarded …
RISING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND HIGH NUMBER OF ‘WORKING POOR’ THREATEN GLOBAL GOAL TO END POVERTY
New York Aug 24 2016 6:00PM UN News Centrewith breaking news from the UN News Service Young factory workers producing shirts in Accra, Ghana. Photo: World Bank/Dominic Chavez RISING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND HIGH NUMBER OF ‘WORKING POOR’ THREATEN GLOBAL GOAL TO END POVERTY With global youth unemployment expected …
Overshoot Day Supporters & Winners; Upcoming Swiss One-Planet Vote; GDP Decoupling; New Korea Footprint Report+Back to School w/ Footprint Calculator
Issue 54, August 25, 2016 Earth Overshoot Day gains celebrity status This month, hundreds of media outlets in more than 32 countries on every continent except Antarctica covered Earth Overshoot Day (August 8, 2016), the day by which humanity has spent the planet’s ecological budget for the year. …
Webinar: Low Carbon Transport 101: Green Bonds for Road and Rail Infrastructure. Who Can Issue? What’s Involved? What’s the Potential? Hear from the Experts
Why Green Transport Counts Transport is the second largest contributor to global GHG emissions after electricity generation; responsible for 23% of all energy-related CO2 emissions globally. But how to attract the $15.7 trillion in additional transport investment the IEA says will be required between now and 2050 to limit global …
The TBLI Daily ESG and Impact Investing News
The TBLI Daily ESG and Impact Investing News Published by Robert Rubinstein 22 August 2016 Read paper ? Fintech firms try to appeal to millennials’ sense of social responsibility Shared by The Route – Finance www.theglobeandmail.com – Several startups in the financial technology sector have unveiled products or services in recent …
TBLI CONFERENCE NORDIC 2016
TBLI CONFERENCE™ NORDIC 2016 Ethical Markets Media LLC is a network partner of TBLI CONFERENCE NORDIC 2016, Stockholm Sept. 20-21, 2016. The TBLI CONFERENCE Series-TBLI CONFERENCE is the longest running (nearly 20 years) and largest annual global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Investment. …