THE FUTURE: SIX DRIVERS OF GLOBAL CHANGE by Al Gore, Random House, NY, 2013 Review by Hazel Henderson © 2013 ?Author Al Gore, former US Vice President turned venture capitalist and media executive, would have become US President but for some 500 still contested votes in Florida and the …
Is Broadband Access a Public Utility?
News of the movement for January 9, 2013 Future of the Internet Is Broadband Internet Access a Public Utility? Should broadband Internet service be treated as a basic utility in the United States, like electricity, water and traditional telephone service? That’s the question at the heart of an important …
Shale Gas as a Low-Carbon Energy Source for Europe
Shale Gas as a Low-Carbon Energy Source for Europe [Video] Posted: 10 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST A Good Offense Is the Best Defense Posted: 10 Dec 2012 05:45 AM PST In my past posts I discussed examples of the transformation of the grid through a revolution in technology that …
Empowering Rice Farmers through Mobile Technology
GIFT’s 30th Global Young Leaders Programme: “Empowering Rice Farmers through Mobile Technology”, Hong Kong & the Philippines, 14 – 15 January, 2013 In this ground-breaking programme, GIFT’s first in the Philippines, participants will work alongside the International Rice Research Institute in rural areas of the Philippines to map out new …
Cleantech News: Solar Energy Financing on Brink of Transformation; Obama Iowa Wind Power Speech; Clean Coal Not a Thing; Greenpeace & Apple Continue to Dance…
Cleantech News: Solar Energy Financing on Brink of Transformation; Obama Iowa Wind Power Speech; Clean Coal Not a Thing; Greenpeace & Apple Continue to Dance… Posted: 25 May 2012 11:11 AM PDT More cleantech news from around: Solar Energy US Solar Financing on Brink of Transformation: “Financing of US solar …
BSR Conference Oct 23-26, 2012
BSR Conference Registration Now Open: Special Discount for Attendees from Asia Register by July 2 and Save Additional 10 Percent Off Early Registration Rates In celebration of BSR’s 20-year anniversary, the BSR Conference 2012 provides a platform for business to push fast forward and renew its commitment to make an …
World Sustainable Energy Days – register now!
World Sustainable Energy Days – register now! 29 February – 02 March 2012 Wels/Austria, www.wsed.at The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED), the largest annual conference in this field in Europe, offer a unique combination of events on sustainable energy production and use, covering energy efficiency and renewable energy sources for …
Electric Vehicles 2011: Technology, Economics, and Market
GTM Research releases its latest Smart Grid report! Electric Vehicles 2011: Technology, Economics, and Market is a comprehensive account of the strategic opportunities created by the electri?cation of personal transport. . Visit the report website for a complete table of contents and to purchase the report today: http://www.greentechmedia.com/research/report/electric-vehicles-2011-technology-economics-and-market VALUE-ADDED ELEMENTS: …
After Solyndra… Cleantech Investing Still Makes Sense
After Solyndra… Cleantech Investing Still Makes Sense [Excerpt from SJF Ventures’ Managing Director, Dave Kirkpatrick’s, blog post] Given the recent bankruptcies of U.S. solar manufacturers Solyndra, Spectrawatt and Evergreen Solar, some are asking if cleantech investing is viable. At SJF, our cleantech portfolio companies are achieving great results, particularly utilizing …
Reclaiming the Investment Dialogue for Social Entrepreneurs
News on The Edge Welcome to the Social Edge update! Social entrepreneurs often innovate by adapting existing business models to socially-oriented outcomes. The result is a variety of for-profit, nonprofit, and hybrid business structures that have been used by entrepreneurs to create and deliver social value. But for Cathy Clark, …