U.S. Mayors Find Ways to Advance Energy, Sustainability Efforts despite Economy BALTIMORE, Maryland (June 17, 2011) – Despite challenging economic conditions, a landmark survey of nearly 400 mayors in all 50 states has found that energy and sustainability efforts have maintained momentum within cities. The study, prepared for The U.S. …
Synthetic Photosynthesis?
May 2011 Volume 12, No. 5 In this issue: Synthetic Photosynthesis? New Recommendations for In-Vitro Fertilization May Save Lives New Institute Seeks to Solve ?Grand Challenges” Making Smartphones Smarter about Energy Use Olaf Helmer, Futures Pioneer What’s Hot @WFS.ORG (Members Only) The Top 20 (Plus 5) Technologies for the World …
Watch ISC on NewsHour
Dear Friends, Last night, PBS’s NewsHour aired a short segment on the tremendous cost that China’s industrial growth—largely fueled by coal—has had on the environment. As a result, China now generates more greenhouse gasses than any other country. ISC’s Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Academy in Guangdong was highlighted as …
Macro-economic models need to widen their perspective
The recent recession has prompted the adoption of ‘return to growth’ policies but the tools used to assess growth often have a narrow economic focus. A new report has assessed current macro-economic models and suggests they need to incorporate the impact that environmental factors can have on the economy, and …