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A How-To Guide to Slashing California’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
This analysis is quite general in its application to the developed world. It makes the key point: the way to save our civilization from the ravages of climate disaster is straightforward from a science and engineering standpoint. The key difficulty is with rich and reactionary fossil fuels industries buying the national politicians and distorting [...]
Today’s Study: What Water Means About Energy, What Energy Means About Water
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ TODAY AT NewEnergyNews, November 29: * Today’s Study: What Water Means About Energy, What Energy Means About Water * Quick News, November 29: The Supercommittee Flop & New Energy; Abundant New Energy Harvest; Consolidation In Sun Yesterday * Guest [...]
Today’s Study: New Energy In A More Sustainable World
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ TODAY AT NewEnergyNews, 11-23: * Today’s Study: New Energy In A More Sustainable World * Quick News, 11-23: Bill Gates Calls For New New Energy; The Arrival Of V2g; The Sound Of Wind Yesterday * The Study: New Energy Saves Billions * Quick News, [...]
Certificate in Strategic Foresight
Certificate in Strategic Foresight 5-Day, Project-Based, Face-to-Face Workshop January 9-13, 2012, Houston, Texas, USA University of Houston Futures Studies Program Strategic Foresight | 713.743.1060 Dear Colleague, We are pleased to direct your attention to a training opportunity in foresight skills. The Certificate in Strategic [...]
DRC youth power up for change
DRC youth power up for change Friends of the Congo is working to build local capacity for change through an innovative Youth Project that trains young Congolese on the use of ICT tools and provides them with the equipment and access needed to raise their voices on the global stage. Read more » ITU taps universal charger to reduce [...]
IPCC: Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation
1. Introduction The Working Group III Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) presents an assessment of the literature on the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and social aspects of the contribution of six renewable energy (RE) sources to the mitigation of climate [...]
Occupy Wall Street Live Video: Where is the LIBRARY?
Provided by Adbusters, live video from Occupy Wall Street Live Video As protesters were required to leave the park to remove camping equipment and debris, concerns were voiced and continue about the LIBRARY and EQUIPMENT generously provided by OWS supporters. Ethical Markets Media sent multiple copies of: video: Ethical Markets: Growing [...]
An earthquake under shale gas prospects?
10 November 2011 | posted by Karel An earthquake under shale gas prospects? British gas company Cuadrilla Resources admitted last week that its "fracking" activities caused two (small) earthquakes in Blackpool earlier this year. They were 2.3 and 1.5 on the Richter scale and were described by Cuadrilla as "minor seismic events" and also due [...]
Smith Electric Vehicles Seeks $125M IPO
Smith Electric Vehicles Seeks $125M IPO The electric truck maker wants to raise up to $125 million in an IPO. Can it overcome consistent losses and scale up to make a profit? How Do You Solve a Problem Like Regulation? Even the regulators seem unsure if regulations can keep up with technology. The International Energy Agency Releases Its [...]
Flavor of a Small Town Occupy: The US’s Oldest City Joins Its Newest Movement
Flavor of a Small Town Occupy: The US's Oldest City Joins Its Newest Movement By Rosalinda Sanquiche, Executive Director, Ethical Markets Media (USA and Brazil) On a recent trip to Washington, DC, I had the remarkable experience of participating in Occupy DC, in the misty rain, under the awning of the National Theatre. Three weeks later, I've [...]
