12 April 2012 Deal News BrightSource Energy withdraws IPO US emissions control company Fuel Tech wins more Chinese orders Emera gets go-ahead for investment into Algonquin ABB wins $45m US grid contract PV company signs 3 energy contracts to hit Californian energy goals Storage company Zentric acquires US PV projects …
Un Official Highlights Role Of Business Sector In Achieving Sustainable Development
UN OFFICIAL HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF BUSINESS SECTOR IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT New York, Apr 11 2012 3:05PM The business and industry sectors play a key role in leading countries towards sustainable development, a top United Nations official said today, adding that their collaboration and partnerships with governments are essential to …
What Does Fiduciary Duty Require?
What Does Fiduciary Duty Require? By Katherine Collins, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Ethical Markets Media We place great trust in our fiduciaries, and require much from them in return: fiduciaries are charged with upholding highest principles of stewardship while also managing a wide range of complex operations and processes. This breadth …
GTM’s Solar Summit to Provide Strategic Guidance to an Industry in Turmoil
April 9, 2012 LATEST NEWS: GTM’s Solar Summit to Provide Strategic Guidance to an Industry in Turmoil Staff – April 9, 2012 Fifth annual conference to be held May 1-2, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona Guest Post: Haiti Shedding Light on Power of Solar to Transform Lives, the Economy David Crane …
Un-Backed Study Shows Technology Can Help World Move To Low-Carbon Economy
Un-Backed Study Shows Technology Can Help World Move To Low-Carbon Economy New York, Apr 2 2012 3:05PM The use of broadband in information and communication technology (ICT) can help the world transition to a low carbon-economy and address the causes and effects of climate change, according to a United Nations-backed …
Wind Tops 10 Percent Share of Electricity in Five U.S. States
Wind Tops 10 Percent Share of Electricity in Five U.S. States J. Matthew Roney www.earth-policy.org/data_highlights/2012/highlights27 Earth Policy Release Data Highlight April 14, 2012 A new picture is emerging in the U.S. power sector. In 2007, electricity generation from coal peaked, dropping by close to 4 percent annually between 2007 and …
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Today At Newenergynews, April 4: * Today’s Study: Cape Wind ‘Offers Unique Benefits’ – Updated Report * Quick News, April 4: Lots More Solar Manufacturing; Uk Wind Booming; China Moves To The Smart Grid Yesterday * Guest Lead Post: Apology To …
Naturally does it. Natural Capital Declaration paves the way to Rio+20
‘Lights out’ were the calls heard around the world for the sixth Earth Hour held this late March. The initiative started by the World Wildlife Fund is a striking symbol that gives us a measure of how far the world has come since ‘environment’ and ‘sustainability’ were considered emerging issues, …
Webinar: The Importance of Manufacturing in America
Webinar: The Importance of Manufacturing in America Dear Friends, Join us for a webinar on April 11, 2012 on ‘The Importance of Manufacturing in America’. Learn about efforts at the federal and state level to encourage the resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. as well programs that provide preferences for …
Long Finance NEWS group posted a new announcement
Home “When would we know our financial system is working?” is the question underlying Long Finance’s goal to improve society’s understanding and use of finance over the long-term. In contrast to the short-termism that defines today’s economic views the Long Finance time-frame is roughly 100 years. The Long Finance initiative …